Graduate Programs at Ohio Dominican University
Financial Aid
Graduates students enrolled in the Ohio Dominican University Master’s programs are eligible to participate in the Federal Stafford Loan(s) programs. To be eligible to borrow funds under the Federal Stafford Loan program(s) you must:
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year.
(The FAFSA is used to calculate your and your spouse’s, if applicable contribution and determine your financial need. You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st.)
- Not be in default on prior educational loans
- Maintain a minimum of 3 hours per semester
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
1.) Apply for a PIN (Personal Identification Number) online at www.pin.ed.gov . You must have your PIN prior to completing the FAFSA. The PIN serves as your electronic signature on the FAFSA and will also serve as your signature on the Master Promissory Note (MPN) when borrowing under the Stafford Loan programs.
2.) Complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov . All graduate students are considered independent for financial aid purposes. Ohio Dominican University’s school code is 00303500.
Both direct and indirect educational expenses are used when determining a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Individual student budgets are based on the student’s actual enrollment status, degree program and tuition and fees as determined by the University.
- Eligibility: Available to students enrolled at least part-time (3 graduate credit hours).
- Amount: Maximum annual loan for subsidized and unsubsidized is $20,500.* Interest rate varies; accrues while student is enrolled for unsubsidized portions.
* Aggregate loan limit for graduate students is $138,500 which includes loans for undergraduate studies.
