Applying for Aid as a Graduate Student
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
Dates and Deadlines: To receive maximum consideration for aid, students must complete a FAFSA prior to May 31 each year. You must complete a FAFSA annually to receive aid each academic year. fafsa.gov - DU school code is 003258.
Eligibility for Graduate Financial Aid: For all scholarships and assistantships, 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 are determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available for graduate and professional students.
Eligibility requirements for federal loan funds:
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident 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.