Masters/Graduate Programs
Welcome to your one stop financial aid resource for all Alma College Masters and Graduate Programs!
Federal Loans |
Federal Direct Loans are available to students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN
Application Process
ALL steps must be complete before the loan can be disbursed to a students account. IMPORTANT: Any loans that are not accepted or steps are incomplete will be canceled after July 15th. These can be reinstated after all steps have been completed but requires communication with the Financial Aid Office. DIRECT PLUS LOAN (grad PLUS Loan)
Application Process
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Private Loans |
Private loans can help bridge the gap between the actual cost of your education and the amount of financial aid you are receiving. This type of loan may require a credit-worthy co-signer.Selecting a LenderElmSelect is an interactive tool that allows you to compare loans offered by private loan lenders. Please click the button below to launch this tool. Please select graduate for your program type so you see only the loans available to you. The Loan Process
Borrowing LimitsStudents may borrow up to the school’s cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received including federal loans borrowed. Loan Period DatesPrivate loan applications require a requested loan period. Use the following dates to indicate what semesters you are intending to borrow for. Incomplete or extended loan periods may result in a delay in processing. 2022 - 2023Fall - Winter 6/16/2022 - 6/9/2023 Fall Only 6/16/2022 - 12/9/2022 Winter Only 1/3/2023 - 6/9/2023 IMPORTANT: Federal student loans are typically less expensive and offer better terms than private student loans. You should always exhaust your eligibility for federal student loans before using private loans. *Neither Alma College nor the Financial Aid Office promotes, endorses or recommends any of these loan products or lenders. |
Scholarships |
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES |
Forms and Resources |
This online library contains forms and other resources that may be necessary or helpful during the financial aid process.Consent Form for DisclosureIf you would like someone to be able to call on our behalf and discuss your account, please complete the form. Add the names of those who have permission to receive this information. Be sure to share your security answer and PIN with those individuals, as they will be required to provide this information before we can discuss your account in detail. Financial Aid Secure Document UploadThis is where you should upload any sensitive documents that have been requested.
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Deadlines and Updates |
File your FAFSA annually by March 1st. Alma College’s School Code is 002236.
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Program Costs |
MFA in Creative Writing - Tuition and Fees Information |
FA Policies and Consumer Information |
General Policy NoticeAlma College reserves the right to change its scholarship and aid policies at any time. Written or verbal representations by anyone contradictory to the policies stated here and in the Alma College academic catalog are not binding. Alma College Student Consumer InformationSatisfactory Academic Progress Policy SAP |