Financial Aid for Graduate Studies
We understand that your education is a significant investment.
We are committed to helping you navigate the financial aid process, providing guidance and information you need—including types of aid, how to apply for aid, debt management counseling, and more.
Our staff will work with you to review your individual needs. We’ll help you explore financial aid options—such as grants and loans—in order to maximize your funding sources and minimize your debt.
Graduate Grants
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø in Decatur, Georgia offers several types of graduate grants that are awarded on a competitive basis upon acceptance to a master’s or certificate program. Graduate grants do not need to be repaid and are allocated to recipients based on enrollment by semester. Grants are equally dispersed by credit hour across all semesters and not awarded as a one time lump sum.
To be considered for our graduate grants:
- Submit a complete application for admission
- Grants are awarded based on a combination of an applicant's program, individual grant award terms, academic/professional history, and/or financial need
- Graduate grants are available to eligible master's degree programs, as follows: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Medical Sciences Accelerated and Strategic Communication.
The Director's Grant is an award offered on a competitive basis at the time of admission. This grant is allocated per class by semester and available to eligible applicants, depending on the length of program, as follows:
- Master's Degrees - Up to $3,000*
- Post-Bacc Certificates - Up to $1,800
*Maximum award based on degree programs that require 60 credit hours to complete. Students must complete curriculum requirements to receive the full grant amount.
The Dean’s Grant is an award offered on a competitive basis at the time of admission. This grant is allocated per class by semester and available to eligible applicants based on the length of the program, as follows:
- Master's Degrees: Up to $6,000*
- Post-Bacc Certificates - Up to $3,600
*Maximum award based on degree programs that require 60 credit hours to complete. Students must complete curriculum requirements to receive the full grant amount.