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Company Reimbursement Plan
For students who will receive tuition reimbursement from their employers, Gannon offers the following plans:

• If your employer offers a 100% tuition reimbursement program, you may defer the balance of your tuition until 30 days after the end of the semester by making a $100 down payment. No interest will be charged.
• If your employer offers a partial reimbursement program, you may defer your employer's portion of the tuition until 30 days after the end of the semester. All tuition not covered by your employer is payable by the semester bill due date. No interest will be charged.

To take advantage of this program, you must submit a signed company reimbursement form or school reimbursement form, your portion of the payment, and your signed tuition bill.

Deferred Payment Plan
The deferred payment program allows a student to spread tuition payments out over the semester.

• The maximum amount considered for deferment is $2,500.
• For a balance greater than $2,500, a down payment of the difference between the total due and $2,500 is required with a signed Deferred Payment Agreement.
• For a balance less than $2,500, a 25% down payment is required with a signed Deferred Payment Agreement.
• A $30.00 processing fee will be charged.
• The balance plus the $30 processing fee will be divided into 3 equal payments, which will be due the 20th of September, October and November for the Fall semester; and the 20th of February, March and April for the Spring semester.

Deferred payments may be arranged for the Fall and Spring semesters by completing the Deferred Payment Form (found on the reverse side of the student's bill) or in person at the Cashier's Office or the Center for Adult Learning.

Student Incentive Scholarships
Students demonstrating financial need may qualify for tuition assistance awards. You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen to apply.  The awards range from $125.00-$525.00 per semester and are available to graduate students who aren't receiving any other form of assistance, reimbursement, or scholarship (excluding FSSL). (Students in Health Science, Education, Weekend College, Doctorate, and PLS classes are not eligible.) The amount of the award is based on financial need and will vary based upon the number of credits taken.

Students must file the FAFSA or submit the Gannon student incentive scholarship application by the 15th of the month preceding the Fall or Spring semester. The scholarship will be awarded for Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms. Summer scholarships will be awarded to those students awarded during the preceding Fall and/or Spring semester. No new awards will be made for Summer sessions. Applications are available in the Offices of Graduate Studies and Financial Aid.

Gannon University Grant for Diocesan Employees
Full-time employees of the Catholic Diocese of Erie or an approved affiliated institution are eligible for the Gannon University Grant for Diocesan Employees. This grant from Gannon University is designed to assist Diocesan employees who are continuing their education at Gannon University on a part-time basis (fewer than 9 credits per semester). (Students in Health Science and Education programs, Weekend College, Ph.D., and PLS classes are not eligible for the Diocesan Grant.) Classes must be taken on the Gannon campus to qualify.

Application forms for new students are available in the Office of Graduate Studies and the Education Office of the Diocese of Erie. The approved application must be completed and presented at the time financial arrangements are being made for payment of the bill. On-going students' eligibility will be confirmed through the Education Administrator of the Diocese and they will not need to complete an application for subsequent semesters as long as they enroll in consecutive semesters. Once approved, the grant will be applied to the student's bill.

Federal Stafford Student Loan (FSSL)
Full and part-time (6 credits or more) graduate students are eligible to apply for the student loan. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov and have a FSSL master promissory note (MPN)on file. The MPN is available on-line at:www.aessuccess.org.

Students may be eligible to borrow up to $8,500 per academic year depending on the number of credits and financial need. Students must successfully complete 18 credits in order to apply for the next increment of $8,500.

Please Note: Graduate students are not eligible for the PHEAA or PELL grant.

Unsubsidized Student Loan
Full and part-time students (6 credits or more) can borrow up to $12,000 per academic year. This is in addition to the $8,500 available through the Federal Stafford Loan program. Unlike the Federal Stafford Loan, the interest on the Unsubsidized Student Loan starts the day the loan is disbursed. More information on this loan and the Federal Stafford Loan is available at the Financial Aid Office or from private lenders.

Graduate Scholarship Award
Each year a $500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student. New or continuing full- or part-time students may apply. Criteria for the award are academic achievements, professional achievements and financial need. To apply, send a letter describing your qualifications to the Dean of Graduate Studies by July 1.

Other Aid
The Financial Aid Office also acts as a resource center for other forms of financial aid. Listings of outside scholarships, sponsorships and loans are available. We also have listings of private sector part-time employment opportunities. These resources fluctuate and vary based on the time of year and the needs of the sponsors and employers. Contact the Gannon Financial Aid Office for more information.

Veterans Benefits
Information regarding Veterans benefits may be obtained by calling the Veterans Affairs Office at (814) 871-7483, or toll free at 800-GANNON-U, ext. 7483.

Assistantships
There are a limited number of assistantships available through various departments of the University. Generally the positions require part-time professional contributions by the student in return for tuition and a stipend. For an updated list, please call the Office of Graduate Studies. Competition for assistantship openings is quite intensive; therefore, early application is essential. Click here for a printable .pdf of the Assistantship Brochure.

Refund Policy
For 14 week semesters, a percentage of tuition charged will be refunded as follows: 100% during the first week; 80% the second week; 60% the third week; 40% the fourth week; and no tuition refund thereafter. For fees, 100% refund will be given during the first week; and no fee refund thereafter. For semesters less than 14 weeks, a percentage of tuition charged will be refunded as follows: 75% of tuition only will be refunded for courses dropped within the first five days of the start date of the course; and no refund thereafter. For Off-Campus & Erie Cohorts, a percentage of tuition charged will be refunded as follows: 100% tuition and fees will be will be refunded for courses dropped by the close of the first business day after the first class; and no refund thereafter. For students using deferment plans, the percentage of refund is applied to the amount of tuition charged, not the deposit paid.

Gannon adheres to the Federal Refund Policy for all students who receive Title IV Federal Funds. If a student completely withdraws from the University within the first 60% of the semester, all or a portion of federal aid may be returned. These policies are outlined in the Catalog or can be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office or the Department of Education.

Career Services Office
Graduate students who are seeking part-time employment are generally quite successful in the local job market. The Career Services Office maintains a list of off-campus employment opportunities. The office is located in the A.J. Palumbo Center.