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While the Federal and State Governments do not offer grants at the graduate level, graduate students are encouraged to file the (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for other types of financial aid offered at the graduate level.

We have developed a presentation discussing financial aid opportunities for Graduate Students. or browse the tabs below to view the different types of financial aid for which graduate students may be eligible.

Students may be eligible for an unsubsidized loan by completing the . A student may be eligible if they are enrolled in a degree seeking program and at least 5 credits per semester at 黑料社. Eligible students borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education.

To have these loans applied to a student's account, the student needs to accept them and complete  and a  on . Visit stockton.edu/fafsa for instructional videos guiding you through the process.

This unsubsidized loan is not based on financial need. You'll be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.

You will begin repayment on the principle 6 months after you stop attending half time or graduate. When added to other financial aid resources, the loan amount may not exceed the cost of attendance at the time it is disbursed to the school. 

Students may borrow up to $20,500 each academic year of a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

Learn more about Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans for graduate students at .

Graduate students are eligible to borrow under the PLUS Loan programup to their cost of attendance minus other financial assistance. Students can apply by logging into with their FSA ID and Password and completing the application. Applicants for these loans are required to complete the . Learn more and apply at .

Eligibility is based on credit. An endorser may be required for some loans to be approved.

Learn more and apply at .

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a need-based, federally funded work program administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Students apply by filing a .

Eligibility is based on demonstrated need. To be considered, students should file their FAFSA as early as possible. Award amounts are set based on the appropriation from the U.S. Department of Education.

The program allows students to work part-time on or off campus to help offset their educational expenses. The funds will not be directly credited to your account, instead you will be paid biweekly. If you are offered FWS, it will be included in your financial aid offer. You will need to accept the offer and find employment.

To learn more about the Federal Work Study Program, visit stockton.edu/finaid.