Graduate Assistance

Grand View is pleased to offer a discount to our Grand View University alumni to continue lifelong learning at Grand View.  Alumni are defined as individuals that have earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree from Grand View University. This offer includes a 15% discount for alumni, enrolling in a graduate degree (excluding Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs). Click here for more information and other alumni benefits.

Selection of Recipients: Criteria

• $2,000 scholarship
• Graduate social work (preference), mental health counseling majors or other mental health fields/majors
• Has financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Black student

Selection of Recipient: Process

• The financial aid staff will select students who meet the selection criteria and inform them of their award.
• The Scholarship may be renewed from year to year so long as recipient continues to demonstrate financial need.

Graduate students in the Master of Education or Master of School Counseling program may be eligible for the Jacobson Fellowship,  a scholarship of $400 per semester for a student is enrolled in 3 credits or $800 for a student is enrolled in 6 or more credits per semester. Recipients must be accepted into the program, have earned an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be nominated/recommended by a school or organization administrator. Renewal for a second year requires a 3.0 GPA in the master's program.

Online Nomination Form

The MSW Catalyst Scholarship is intended to support the education of a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program who shows promise as a strong catalyst for change. This $5,000 scholarship gives preference to students whose personal characteristics reflect historically underrepresented populations in the profession, such as (but not limited to) diversity in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, language, socioeconomic status, national origin, age, faith, or culture. Learn more and apply here.

The McDaniel Academic Dynasty Scholarship for Athletic Training Scholarship is for enrolled students in the Master of Science in Athletic Training from an underserved or marginalized student population.

Two $1,000 awards are available each year. For more information or to apply, contact Chris Viesselman at cviesselman@grandview.edu

The Unsubsidized Direct Loan is not need-based, and the government does not pay interest on this loan. Graduate students will have a 5.9% fixed interest rate and a 1.059% origination fee. While not required, it is recommended that the borrower makes payments on the interest while in school. Graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 per year in the Unsubsidized Direct Loan program depending on eligibility. Learn more about federal student loans. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office.