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Graduate and Professional School Preparation

Assistantships and Fellowships
In many cases, these are handled by the academic departments outside the normal financial aid channels. Ask the department specifically how to apply. Many departments will grant assistantships and fellowships in March. Click here for additional fellowship & scholarship information.

Loans
Check with the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Grants
Federal grants are awarded by the Federal Government based on financial need. Institutional grants are awarded by the university, usually based on specific criteria (i.e., need, academics, etc). Private grants are sponsored by private organizations and are usually awarded in specific areas or to specific types of students.

Financial Aid Forms
Application for financial aid is not automatic. If you need assistance, make sure you obtain the proper application forms as early as possible. Deadlines for financial aid applications often come as early as the January preceding your expected enrollment date. You want to apply as early as possible, late application could greatly reduce your chances financial aid.

As with other forms, these should be filled out as neatly and completely as possible.

In many cases, these are handled by the academic departments outside the normal financial aid channels. Ask the department specifically how to apply. Many departments will grant assistantships and fellowships in March. As with other forms, these should be filled out as neatly and completely as possible.

Many schools are now utilizing the Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service (GAPSFAS) for determining financial aid distribution. Check with the Financial Aid Office for application material. If they can not provide you with the proper forms you may obtain them by writing or calling:

Graduate and Professional School Financial Aid Service
Box 2614
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
1-800-448-4631

Other Financial Aid Resources

  • FAFSA (319) 337-1227
  • Peterson’s Graduate and Professional Programs, pages 12-16 Book 1.
Pathways Center also has other resource books available about financing a graduate school education.

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