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I'm enrolled in an online graduate program. Am I eligible for financial aid?
Online graduate students enrolled at least half time in an online Master's program may be eligible for federal loans. However, graduate students enrolled in online programs are ineligible for federal work study.
To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available October 1 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis as it is received by the Office of Financial Aid. It is recommended that the FAFSA be completed by May 1 each academic year. FAFSAs should be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the end of the academic semester in which you are enrolled at least half-time.
More information on applying for federal loans can be found on our Graduate Students webpage.
Listed below is information regarding the various online programs as well the as the Cost of Attendance for each specific program.
College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Economics
There are three semesters for the Master's in Economics program (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MA in Economics Cost of Attendance
Master of Education - Education Policy and Leadership; MA - Teaching; MA - Special Education: Learning Disabilities
There are three semesters for the master's in education programs (Summer, Fall, and Spring), with classes running approximately 16 weeks per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
Online Education Programs Cost of Attendance
Master’s in Health Promotion Management
There are three semesters for the online Master’s in Health Promotion Management (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Health Promotion Management Cost of Attendance
MS in Nutrition Education
There are three semesters for the online master of science in nutrition education program (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Nutrition Education Cost of Attendance
Kogod School of Business
MBA and Analytics Programs
Beginning in July 2019, the Kogod School of Business online MBA, Analytics and International Relations and Business programs will be following a new academic calendar in which there are 4 separate terms (July, October, January and April). Students must be enrolled at least half time (3 credits) in an individual term to be eligible for federal Stafford loans.
Kogod School of Business Online Programs Cost of Attendance
School of Communication
Master's in Strategic Communication
There are three semesters for the online master's in strategic communication program (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MA in Strategic Communication Cost of Attendance
School of International Service
Master's in International Relations, Master's in International Service, and Social Enterprise Master's
There are 3 semesters for the SIS online programs (Summer, Fall and Spring). If you are enrolled in an immersion program and consider changing coursework (dropping) during that semester, please contact our office so we can discuss impacts to your federal aid eligibility. If you will be taking summer coursework and would like to use federal aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
School of International Service Online Programs Cost of Attendance
School of Public Affairs
MS in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security
There are three semesters for the online Masters in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Cost of Attendance
Master of Public Administration and Policy Program
There are three semesters for the online master of public administration and policy program (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MPAP Cost of Attendance
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
MS in Human Resource Analytics and Management
There are three semesters for the online Masters in Human Resource Analytics and Management (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Human Resource Analytics and Management
MS in Measurement and Evaluation
There are three semesters for the online Masters in Measurement and Evaluation (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Measurement and Evaluation Cost of Attendance
MS in Sports Analytics and Management
There are three semesters for the online Masters in Sports Analytics and Management (Summer, Fall, and Spring), broken into 2 modules per semester. Dropping below half time status will result in a loss of aid. To be considered for summer aid, please be sure to have a valid FAFSA on file.
MS in Sports Analytics and Management Cost of Attendance