Spring 2017 Graduate Student Orientation Office of Graduate & Undergraduate Programs David K. Bruck Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Financial Resources Teaching Assistantships (TA) Research Assistantships (RA) Campus jobs – Career Center Scholarships Departmental University Financial Aid Grad Studies at www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies/student_funding/index.html

GS Financial Resources Bertha Kalm Scholarship Up to 3 awards for first-year graduate students Maximum $5,000 Difference for humanity (community service, “service field,” research) Application quality, financial need

GS Financial Resources Graduate Equity Fellowship Awards of up to $3,000 About $50,000 annually available Any level but higher awards for 2nd year students (unless in one-year program) Minimum UG GPA 2.7 Graduate GPA, mentor letters, application quality, financial need

GS Financial Resources Sally Casanova CSU Pre-Doctoral Scholarship Preparation for PhD program $3,000 per award to be used for visiting PhD institutions, GRE costs, journal subscriptions, application fees… Designed to attract PhD candidates to CSU teaching positions Application quality, mentor recommendations, GPA, budget, field of doctoral study

GS Financial Resources Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program For those in or beginning PhD programs who might return to enter CSU faculty Loan program: $10,000 per year at 5% per year interest rate over 15-year period; maximum $30,000 Forgivable No limit to number; generally up to 10 per institution Application quality (long essay), demonstrated interest in teaching at CSU, mentor recommendations, plan with mentor, field of doctoral study

Office of Research Financial Resources Student Research Competition Annual campus and CSU competition Showcase student research Oral presentation to faculty panel Poster presentation Benefits Experience Recognition: awards’ luncheon, orientation display Resume entry $500 for CSU winners

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office Graduate Student Financial Aid Resources Financial Aid & Scholarship Office

Apply www.FAFSA.gov or www.caldreamact.org SJSU Washington Square Apply www.FAFSA.gov or www.caldreamact.org Priority filing date for State University Grant is March 2nd SJSU School Code: 001155 Submit requested documents by priority filing date Application for Fall 17 – Spring 18 is already open (Oct. 1)

Aid Types State University Grant Federal Work Study SJSU Washington Square Aid Types State University Grant Federal Work Study Federal Unsubsidized Loan Federal Grad PLUS Loan (subject to credit approval) Scholarships/Fellowships Tuition Fee Deferral

 Aid Types State University Grant SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types State University Grant For programs with in-state fees only Special Sessions not eligible Available for grad students with fewer than 38 completed units Must submit FAFSA by March 2nd Must complete file by priority filing date

 Aid Types Federal Work Study (FWS) SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types Federal Work Study (FWS) Locate advertised FWS jobs on Career Center website On and off campus jobs available Eligibility does not guarantee employment Minimum FWS award is $5000 FWS awards may be converted to loans and vice versa (subject to both loan and FWS eligibility

 Aid Types Federal Unsubsidized Loans SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types Federal Unsubsidized Loans Maximum annual loan amount $20,500 (depending on unmet need) Interest rate is 5.31% fixed (accrues immediately) Origination fee is 1.069% Must complete Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) Repayment begins six months after graduating or enrolled less than half-time

 Aid Types Federal Grad PLUS Loans SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types Federal Grad PLUS Loans For students that wish to borrow more than Federal Unsubsidized Loan Subject to credit approval (may obtain an endorser, if necessary) Interest rate is 6.31% fixed (accrues immediately) Origination fee is 4.272% Must complete Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN) Repayment begins six months after graduating or enrolled less than half-time

 Aid Types Scholarships Spartan Scholarship application SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types Scholarships Spartan Scholarship application https://sjsu.academicworks.com/users/sign_in Application period January – April Non-major specific & some departments use the system, others don’t so you should always check with your department Need-based vs. Merit-based External scholarships

 Aid Types Tuition Fee Deferral SJSU Washington Square  Aid Types Tuition Fee Deferral Temporary hold that postpones registration payment due dates Does not guarantee a financial aid award Does not defer housing fees To Do list items must have been completed by Dec. 15, 2016 Removed February 2, 2017

Provisional Admission SJSU Washington Square Provisional Admission Provisional admission is a status that is placed by Graduation Admissions & Program Evaluation so it can’t be removed by your graduate department. You may still receive a financial aid award Disbursement holds are placed on your financial aid until your provisional admission status has been cleared.

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Financial Aid and Scholarship Office SJSU Washington Square Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Student Services Center 408-283-7500 fao@sjsu.edu