1. Graduate Financial Aid
Scholarships
Assistantships
Student Loans

2. Scholarships Application based scholarships Automatic scholarships
Two types of merit scholarships available:
Application based scholarships
Automatic scholarships

3. Application Scholarships
Art
Business & Managerial Science
Communication Arts
Criminal Justice
Sports Nutrition and Exercise
Health Services Administration
Nutrition & Dietetics (Campus Based)
Biotechnology
Ph.D. in Administration & Leadership *

4. Application Scholarships
Application is available on the Graduate Financial Aid website
Deadline is February 14, 2018
Must have cumulative UG GPA of 3.20
Must be an accepted student
Must reapply each year
* Ph.D. in Administration & Leadership; separate application due April 15, 2018

5. Application Scholarships
Scholarship amounts normally range between
$2,000 to $4,000
Full-time versus part-time a factor

6. Automatic Scholarships
Social Work
Counseling and Psychology
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology

7. Automatic Scholarships
Admissions application serves as the scholarship application
Must have all required acceptance documentation submitted by April 15, 2018
Renewable each year with required GPA

8. Automatic Scholarships
Scholarship amounts normally range between
$3,000 to $4,000
Full-time versus part-time a factor

9. Assistantships Full assistantships only
Research and administrative opportunities
4.5 credits of tuition remission
Stipend up to $5,400
Required to work approximately 20 hours/week
Required to enroll in 9 graduate credits/semester

10. Assistantships Separate application required Resume required
Deadline is February 14, 2018 for Master’s programs
Deadline is April 15, 2018 for Doctoral programs
Must reapply each year; not automatically renewed

11. Student Loans Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
Alternative Loans

12. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Matriculating students enrolled at least ½ time; 3 credits per semester at Marywood
Can borrow $20,500 per academic year
Current interest rate is 6.00%
Credit check is not required
Six month grace period after graduation with various payment plans available

13. Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
Matriculating students enrolled at least ½ time; 3 credits per semester at Marywood
Can borrow up to the cost of education per academic year
Current interest rate is 7.00%
Credit check IS required
Six month grace period after graduation with various payment plans available

14. Alternative Loans Normally used in addition to Federal Direct Loans
If used alone, no FAFSA required
Credit check is required
Interested rates and fees are usually higher than Federal Direct Loans
The approved loan amount can never exceed the cost of education less federal loans, scholarships, and other aid
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15. Other Payment Options Payment in Full Employer Reimbursement
Credit Cards
More information can be found on the Cashier’s website:
marywood.edu/cashier/financial-facts/payment-options.html

16. Protect Yourself “Buy now or miss this opportunity”
As you prepare for graduate school, protect yourself from these common financial aid scams:
Don’t pay for the FAFSA
Don’t pay for Financial Aid or Scholarships
“Buy now or miss this opportunity”
“We guarantee you’ll get aid”
“We have aid for you; give me your credit card or bank account number”

17. Frequently Asked Questions and Tips
Graduate students are automatically considered independent students
The Financial Aid Office cannot discuss student information/status with anyone but the student. Please do not have parent(s) contact us on your behalf.
The FAFSA must be filed each academic year and can be used for Fall, Spring & Summer of that academic year.
Additional paperwork may be required. You will be notified by .

18. How to Apply? Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Can now file as early as October 1
First time borrowers at Marywood University must also complete:
Entrance counseling
Master Promissory Notes for Unsubsidized Direct Loans and Graduate PLUS loans at

19. QUESTIONS???

20. Financial Aid Office (570) 348-6225 Graduate Admissions (570) 340-6002
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