{"id":454,"date":"2020-10-13T19:31:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=454"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:24:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T17:24:57","slug":"how-to-apply-for-financial-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/admissions\/graduate-students\/confirm-your-enrollment\/graduate-admissions-welcome-packet\/financing-your-graduate-education\/how-to-apply-for-financial-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Graduate School Financial Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"

www.marymount.edu\/Admissions\/Financial-Aid<\/a>
\nYou can apply for financial aid at the same time that you apply for admission to the university. No awards can be made until after you’ve been accepted to Marymount.<\/p>\n

International Students<\/strong>
\nTo qualify for federal or state assistance, you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen. International students who are not eligible for these forms of aid may wish to pursue assistantships and payment plans to finance their graduate studies.<\/p>\n

Loans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan<\/strong>
\nThis loan is available to eligible degree and certificate seeking students who will be enrolled at least half time. Maximum annual eligibility is $20,500 and interest accrues on this loan while you are in school. You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility, which is based on cost of attendance, other aid, received, and other factors. Students who will work in a full-time public service job may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How to Apply:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The procedure to apply for financial assistance is not the same for every type of aid. Financial aid applications will be considered at any point during the school year; however, early application is recommended.<\/p>\n

Students seeking financial aid through the Federal Stafford Loan program, Federal Work-Study, or any program that requires the filing of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA<\/a>) should follow these steps:<\/p>\n