Graduate Aid
Graduate Student Financial Aid Options
Explore the steps below to navigate your options for graduate financial aid and secure the funding you need to advance your education and career.
Application process for students seeking financial aid
Be accepted for admission to Marian University in a degree program
Be enrolled at least half-time for most aid types (full-time for Institutional aid)
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online at https://studentaid.gov
The application process must be completed in time to ensure it is received by the Office of Financial Aid no later than March 1 for maximum consideration for the following academic year. Late applicants will be considered as long as funds are available.
All Marian University financial aid awards are for one academic year only. Students must reapply, following steps 2–4 above, each year of attendance. Summer eligibility is determined separately from the fall and spring academic year. Marian University’s institutional scholarships are applied only to tuition and fee charges.
To continue receiving financial aid, students must continue to demonstrate need and maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the University. The policy regarding satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes is available from the Office of Financial Aid or learn more.
Marian University students in need of financial aid, and who meet eligibility criteria may receive an award consisting of one or more of the following:
Unsubsidized Loan
This federally funded program is available to all students whose FAFSA is accepted by the U.S. Department of Education, regardless of financial need. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Interest begins to accrue shortly after the funds are borrowed. The student has the option of paying the interest monthly, arranging quarterly payments with the lender, or making no interest payments. If no interest payments are made, the interest that accrues will be capitalized to the principal amount borrowed when the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Contact the loan servicer for additional information. Your loan servicer can be found by logging into https://studentaid.gov.
Graduate Plus Loan
This is a federally certified loan that students can explore to supplement the Unsubsidized funding. Students must pass a credit check to borrow this loan. Students can learn more and apply for this loan at https://studentaid.gov. Student can choose to defer payment until six month after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Interest begins to accrue shortly after the funds are borrowed. The student has the option of paying the interest monthly, arranging quarterly payments with the lender, or making no interest payments. If no interest payments are made, the interest that accrues will be capitalized to the principal amount borrowed when the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Contact the loan servicer for additional information.
Partnership Discounts
There are many partnership discounts available to Graduate students. Check out our list to see if your employer is listed or you belong to an association that offers a tuition discount.
