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Graduate Financial Aid at MCLA

Financial Aid Graduate Programs

Graduate students at MCLA are eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Subsidized loans are available only to undergraduates. Complete the FAFSA to establish eligibility, and maintain the minimum enrollment required for federal aid each semester.

Knowing what your program costs and what you can borrow lets you plan the whole degree, not just the next semester.

What does my program cost?

Graduate tuition varies by program

What loans can I get as a graduate student?

Graduate students may be eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Link to the current federal loan limits and interest rates, and state MCLA’s current minimum enrollment requirement only after it is confirmed for the applicable program.

How many credits do I need to take?

Graduate students must enroll in at least 5 credit hours each semester to qualify for federal financial aid. Graduate students enrolling below that level aren't eligible for federal loans for that term. If you're planning a reduced course load, confirm your enrollment status with the Office of Student Financial Services before you register rather than after.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Admitted graduate students submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $250 for the MBA and $100 for the MEd to secure a place in the program. The deposit is credited toward first-semester charges.

FAQs

A: No. Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are available only to undergraduate students demonstrating financial need. Graduate students at MCLA are eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, on which interest accrues from the date of disbursement, including during enrollment. Graduate students must complete the FAFSA to establish eligibility and must maintain the minimum enrollment required for federal aid.

A: Graduate students at MCLA must maintain a minimum enrollment level each semester to qualify for federal financial aid. Students enrolling below that threshold aren't eligible for federal loans for that term, so students planning to take a reduced course load should confirm their enrollment status with the Office of Student Financial Services before registration rather than after.

A: Graduate tuition at MCLA is charged per course, and rates differ by program: the MBA rate isn't the same as the MEd and CAGS rate. Current-year per-course figures are published on this page. Total program cost depends on the number of courses required for the credential. Graduate students are eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans to help meet these costs.

A: Yes. Admitted graduate students at MCLA are required to submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure their place in the program. The deposit is credited toward the student's first-semester charges. Students should confirm the current deposit amount and deadline in their admission materials.