Graduate students can apply for scholarships, grants, employment, or loans from a number of sources which include:

• Federal Student Aid Programs
• State Aid Programs
• Wright State University Aid Programs
• External Scholarship Programs
• Alternative Loan Programs

Federal Student Aid Programs

To apply for financial aid from the Federal government, applicants must meet eligibility requirements as outlined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The student must complete the FAFSA to apply for all forms of federal student aid at WSU.

Employment

Federal Work Study is a form of employment from the federal student aid programs.

Federal Student Loans

A student loan is a form of aid that must be repaid by the borrower. It can be based on financial need and/or restricted to a select population. Federal loans available to graduate students include:

• Federal Stafford Loans
• Federal Graduate PLUS Loan*
• Federal Nursing Student Loan
  

*Student must meet federal credit requirements to be eligible to apply.

Federal Student Aid Contact Info

Federal Student Aid Information Center
Phone: (319) 337-5665
Toll Free: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
If you are hearing impaired and have questions, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Web: http://studentaid.ed.gov/

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State Aid Programs

Graduate students can apply for State of Ohio fellowships and loans.

State Fellowships

A fellowship, like a scholarship, is a form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. It is often merit based and/or restricted to a select population. Eligible graduate students may apply for the Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program.

State Loans

Eligible graduate students may apply for the State of Ohio's Nurse Educational Assistance Loan Program (NEALP).

State of Ohio Contact Info

Ohio Board of Regents
State Grant and Scholarships
30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3414

Toll Free: (888) 833-1133
FAX: (614) 752-5903
Web: http://regents.ohio.gov/sgs/

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Wright State University Aid Programs

Eligible graduate students can apply for WSU graduate assistantships, tuition scholarships, fellowships, stipends, and tuition remissions.

WSU Graduate Assistantships, Tuition Scholarships, Fellowships, and Stipends

Graduate assistantships, tuition scholarships, fellowships and stipends are forms of gift aid that do not need to be repaid. The award may require the student to serve in an employment-like capacity for the awarding department or college in order to be eligible and maintain eligibility. Terms and Conditions for graduate assistantships, tuition scholarships, fellowships and stipends can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies' Policies and Procedures Manual. Graduate students are encouraged to contact the chair of their program of study for information about graduate assistantships, scholarships, fellowships and stipends.

Tuition Remission

A tuition remission is a form of gift aid that does not need to be repaid. It is typically awarded to an employee or dependent of an employee as a benefit for services rendered at WSU.

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External Scholarship Programs

Scholarships are available from external Donors. For a list of external scholarships for which graduate students may apply, visit our External Scholarships page.

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Alternative Loan Programs

Many lenders offer private (non-federal) education loans. Visit our Alternative Loans page for more information.