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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 online at:
www.aessuccess.org.
Students may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 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 $20,500.
Graduate Student Incentive
Awards
Students demonstrating financial need may qualify for a Graduate
Student Incentive Award. The awards range from $100 - $525 per semester and are
available to graduate students who are receiving no other form of assistance
such as scholarship, discount, grant, or tuition reimbursement (excluding FSSL).
To be considered for this award, you must be a US citizen or eligible
non-citizen and complete either the FAFSA or a Graduate Student Incentive Award
application. Certain majors are excluded from this scholarship program. Refer to
the Office of Graduate Studies Financial Facts and Policies for Graduate
Students for additional information or contact the Financial Aid Office.
Graduate Student Incentive Award 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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