Graduate Institute

Financial Aid

 

About Graduate Institute Financial Aid

In order to make the programs of the Graduate Institute available to men and women of diverse circumstances, the college makes an effort to close the gap that may exist between the cost of these programs and students' financial resources. This financial assistance takes the form of St. John's grants and low-interest loans through the Stafford Loan Program, and is awarded on the basis of need. In recent years, at least 50% of the students in the Graduate Institute have qualified for some form of financial assistance. St. John's grants are applicable only to tuition, while loans may be used to cover living expenses as well.

Originally founded in 1967 as the Teachers Institute in Liberal Education, the Graduate Institute seeks to preserve a commitment to the education of teachers as a special part of its mission.  The Graduate Institute therefore offers two special grants. 

The Graduate Institute Teacher's Grant is need-based and offers a minimum grant of $500 and a maximum grant equal to 50% of tuition for those with demonstrated need. To apply a student must complete the FAFSA, the Teacher Grant Application, and obtain a letter from the Headmaster or Principal verifying employment. A minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience is required to qualify for the grant.

Click here for the Graduate Institute Teacher's Grant application [pdf]

The National Educator’s Grant provides a one-third tuition waiver and is not need-based.  It is available to students working in education as teachers, administrators, professors, and curriculum developers. The National Educator’s Grant Application and a letter verifying employment are necessary to apply. A minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience is required to qualify for the grant.

Click here for the National Educator's Grant Application [pdf]

The Hodson Trust Star Scholarship was established in 2007 through the generosity of the Hodson Trust to recognize and award annual scholarships to eligible veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts. Up to 3 scholarships per year may be awarded to qualified undergraduate or graduate students.

The scholarships will meet 100% of the College's tuition, room and board, books and fees not otherwise met by federal, state, or outside assistance. They are renewable for up to 4 years.

Candidates must:

  • Provide proof of at least 60 days military service in Afghanistan or Iraq after 9/11/01
  • Be a resident of Maryland at the time of deployment and return
  • Apply for all federal, state, and military educational benefits for which they may qualify.

Click here for the Hodson Star Scholarship Application [pdf]

The Hodson Trust Teacher Fellowship Program is funded through the generosity of the Hodson Trust, and offers a grant of 70% of cost during the summer for eligible full-time primary or secondary school teachers.  This Fellowship is open to students from the states of Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York.  Applicants must complete the form below and attach a letter from the principal of their school verifying their full time employment as a teacher in the academic year prior to enrollment to the institute.

Further details may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office on either campus.

New Students
Applications for financial aid from approved applicants are processed on a rolling basis. Because the availability of grants is limited, and they are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, applicants are urged to apply as early as possible.  Applicants are notified of their aid award within three weeks of the approval of their admissions applications or of the completed submission of the required financial aid documentation, whichever is later. No action will be taken on a financial application until a candidate is approved for admission to the Graduate Institute.

Students accepted into the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts or the Master of Arts in Eastern Classics have significantly better chance of having their full demonstrated need met if they are accepted into the Graduate Institute and have completed their FAFSA by the following dates:

Santa Fe Campus

  • Fall term: May 1
  • Spring term: September 1
  • Summer term: March 1

Annapolis Campus

  • Fall term: March 1
  • Spring term: September 1
  • Summer term: February 15

 

Returning Students
The deadlines schedule outlines financial aid application requirements, and deposit deadlines for returning students.

Click here for Loan Processing and Online Counseling  

Financial Aid Contact Information