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Financial Aid
Gannon operates a full-time office with
financial aid representatives who will work with you to facilitate your
financial needs. These individuals have access to information relative to
loans, grants, and programs at all private and government levels. Graduate
students should contact Gannon’s Financial Aid Office at the earliest possible
time since most loan and aid packages are limited.
Federal Stafford Student
Loan
Full and part-time graduate students (6 credits
or more) are eligible to apply for the Stafford Loan. Students must file the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for
the Stafford Loan program. FAFSA applications are available on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov or in the Financial Aid Office. In addition, all students
must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for the
Stafford Loan. The MPN and information regarding interest rates and repayment is
available on-line at www.aessuccess.org.
Students may be eligible to borrow up to $
18,500 per academic year, depending on the number of credits for which the
student is enrolled. Students must successfully complete 18 credits in order to
apply for the next increment of $18,500.
Graduate Student Incentive
Awards
Students demonstrating financial need may
qualify for tuition assistance awards. The awards range from $125 - $400 per
semester and are available to graduate students who are receiving no other form
of assistance or scholarship (excluding FSSL). (Students in
Education, RN-MSN, Anesthesia, OT, PA, DPT, or
Ph.D. programs 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 submit the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FASFA) or the Gannon Student Incentive Award application by
the 15th of the month preceding the Fall or Spring semester. The scholarship
will be awarded for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Summer scholarships
will be awarded to those students awarded during the preceding Fall and/or
Spring semester. No new awards will be made for the Summer sessions.
Applications are available in the Offices of
Graduate Studies and Financial Aid.
Graduate Scholarship
A $500 Graduate Scholarship was established in
1995 to aid a student not receiving employee reimbursement or the Diocesan
Scholarship. The award is based on a combination of academic and professional
achievements, as well as need. For further information and deadline date,
contact the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Gannon
University Scholarship for Diocesan Employees
Full-time employees of the Catholic Diocese of
Erie or an approved affiliate institution are eligible for the Gannon University
Scholarship for Diocesan Employees. This scholarship from Gannon University is
designed to assist Diocesan employees who are continuing their education at
Gannon
University on a part-time (fewer than 9 credits
per semester) basis. (Students in the Health Sciences,
Education, Weekend
College,
Ph.D. and PLS classes are not eligible for the Diocesan Scholarship.)
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 Vicar of Education
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
scholarship will be applied to the student’s bill.
Employment Services
Graduate students who are seeking part-time
employment are generally quite successful in the local job market. The office
of Career Development and Employment Service, located in the Palumbo Academic
Center, is available to assist graduate students in their job search.
Experiential Education
An increasing number of graduate students are
taking advantage of co-op and internship opportunities. Not only does this
provide an important source of income, but the professional experience acquired
via placements can later give the Master’s degree graduate an edge in the
professional job market. Placement options can be explored with an academic
advisor or through the Center for Experiential Education.
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 waiver and a stipend. For an updated list please call the Center
for Adult Learning. Competition for assistantship openings is quite intense;
therefore, early application is essential.
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