Adequate preparation for pursuing graduate studies requires careful financial planning. The following information is provided to assist you in this effort. For the 2008-2009 academic year, one three-credit hour graduate course costs $998 (for Ohio residents) on the Mansfield campus. It is normal for fees to have an increase before the beginning of each autumn quarter and for Columbus fees to be slightly higher.
Fee payment deadlines are printed on a student's registration screen which can be accessed by each student. Payments can be made in the form of personal check, money order or cash. For more information on fees and payments, please call the business office at 419-755-4217. Late fee payment charges are quite costly. Students are encouraged to pay fees in a timely manner.
For students who intend to apply for financial aid, the College suggests that you make application for multiple aid programs. Financial aid is also made available through hundreds of private foundations, business organizations, etc. There are several periodicals available in the University and public libraries which list other resources including the Annual Register of Grant Support, The Grants Register, and the Directory of Financial Aid for Women.
The Ohio State University at Mansfield is pleased to announce available scholarships for students enrolled part-time in the Master of Social Work Program! These scholarships are awarded yearly to students selected by a committee of OSU-M faculty, staff and social work professionals in the community. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, GPA and dedication to the social work profession.
Application deadlines for the scholarship is September 1st of each year and should be submitted to the MSW office at OSU-M. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years based on availability of funds and volume of applications. This scholarship will also be available to each new cohort of students. Awards given are:
• two scholarships for $1000 for the academic year. (autumn through summer quarter)
• two scholarships for $500 for the academic year. (autumn through summer quarter)
Loans:
Various loans available to graduate students include the Federal Direct Stafford Loan - must demonstrate financial need through filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. There are both Federal Direct Subsidized Loans for need-based (Sub) and non-need based (Unsub). Another is the Federal Direct Plus Loan available to graduate and graduate/professional students based on educational costs. OSU also has a Short-Term University Loan designed for students who anticipate a temporary cash flow problem or encounter an unexpected financial difficulty related to educational expenses. The limit is a maximum of $500 per term with repayment due 90 days after receipt. OSU also offers a Long-Term University Loan for students whose own resources are not sufficient to finance all of their educational costs. For more detailed information go to http://sfa.osu.edu/Loans.
Federal Work-Study:
Campus employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must file the FAFSA by March 1st of each year. (Additional information available through the financial aide office at 419-755-4317).
Applicants can request further financial aid assistance from:
Financial Aid Office
Riedl Hall
1760 University Drive
Mansfield, OH 44906
419-755-4317
Ohio State’s school code is 003090