Graduate Financial Aid Process

Financial aid can take many forms. At Duquesne University, graduate student financial aid can be scholarships, assistantships, federal work study, and student loans:

How to Apply for Graduate Loans

Each academic year, the following two items must be submitted:

1. Complete the FAFSA online (DU school code 003258).
2. Download printable Application for Financial Aid.

Dates and Deadlines

To receive maximum consideration for aid, students must complete a FAFSA and the Application for Financial Aid prior to May 31st each year.  You must complete a FAFSA form annually to receive aid each academic year.

 

Eligibility for Graduate Financial Aid

For all scholarships and assistantships, you need to speak with the graduate program staff at your prospective school of enrollment.  These awards are determined by the individual graduate schools not by the Financial Aid office.

Eligibility for Student loans and Federal Work Study are determined by the Financial Aid office at Duquesne University.

Those who are eligible to apply for federal loan funds:

• Only citizens and permanent residents of the United States
• Good academic standing
• Enrolled at least half-time in degree-seeking  programs

Please Note:

• Most Graduate Schools* at Duquesne University define half-time as a registration of 4.5 credits per semester.
• A student must maintain at least a half-time registration status during the entire period of time covered by a loan.

*Please contact your academic advisor to determine your enrollment status.