Crummer Graduate School
Types of Financial Aid
Learn more about the three basic types of financial aid available to Crummer students, which include scholarships, VA benefits, and loans.
Scholarships
Graduate business scholarships vary by programs.
Early Advantage MBA Financial Incentives
Learn more about the financial incentives available to Early Advantage MBA students.
Professional MBA Scholarships
Learn more about the financial incentives available to Professional MBA students.
Executive MBA Scholarships
Learn more about financial incentives available to Executive MBA students.
Veteran's Benefit
Yellow Ribbon Program
Yearly Amount: Up to full tuition
Criteria: Eligible military veterans and dependents.
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Loans
Federal Direct Loans
Graduate students may qualify for the Federal Unsubsidized Direct loan which is a low interest loan to help pay for your college education. You are responsible for paying the interest while you are in school. If you do not make the interest payments, the interest will be added to your principal balance through a process called capitalization. Repayment on the principal begins six months after graduation, leaving school, or dropping below half-time status. There are multiple repayment plans ranging from 10 years to 30 years with an aggregate, or cumulative, lifetime borrowing limit of $138,500. For additional information, please visit studentaid.gov.
Yearly Amount: Up to $20,500
2021-2022 Interest Rate: 5.28%
2021-2022 Loan Fee: 1.057%
Criteria: Must complete FAFSA
Federal GRAD PLUS Loans
The William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan is available to graduate students. Graduate students with no adverse credit history can apply for a graduate PLUS loan up to the full cost of attendance, less other financial aid. All graduate/professional students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and establish their Direct loan eligibility first before a graduate PLUS loan can be processed. For more information regarding this program or to apply online, please visit studentaid.gov.
Yearly Amount: Cost of Attendance less other aid
2021-2022 Interest Rate: 6.28%
2021-2022 Loan Fee: 4.228%
Criteria: Must complete FAFSA; credit-eligible borrower
Private Student Loans
Private student loans vary by lender. Please contact the lender of your choice and compare all costs before borrowing.
Yearly Amount: Cost of Attendance less other aid
Criteria: Credit-eligible borrower. Your lender will provide a self-certification form, which you should use. If you need a blank one, you can use this Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification Form.