We'll Work With You to Make Your Graduate Education More Affordable

The Office of Graduate and Online Studies will help you identify and take advantage of graduate aid opportunities, including:

Seton Hill Support

Tuition Discount Program

• Alumni Discount: New graduate students beginning in the fall 2021 semester who have a bachelor's degree from Seton Hill now qualify for a 15% tuition discount in these programs:
  • Advanced Nutrition Practice M.S.
  • Art Therapy M.A.
  • Critical & Cultural Literacy M.Ed.
  • Elementary/Middle Level Education M.A.
  • Genocide & Holocaust Studies Certificate
  • Innovative Instruction M.Ed.
  • MBA Program (including all specializations & certificates)
  • Special Education M.A.
  • Writing Popular Fiction M.F.A.
• Employer Partnership Discount: If you work for an Employer Partner, you may be eligible for a 15% tuition discount in these programs:
  
  • Advanced Nutrition Practice M.S.
  • Critical & Cultural Literacy M.Ed.
  • Elementary/Middle Level Education M.A.
  • Innovative Instruction M.Ed.
  • MBA Program (including all specializations & certificates)
  • Special Education M.A.
• Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program: Returning Peace Corps volunteers may qualify for a 30% tuition discount in these programs:
  • Art Therapy M.A.
  • Elementary/Middle Level Education M.A.
  • Critical & Cultural Literacy M.Ed.
  • MBA Program (including all specializations)
  • Special Education M.A.
  • Writing Popular Fiction M.F.A.

Note: Discounts cannot be combined. If you are eligible for multiple discounts of varying amounts, you will receive the larger discount.

Scholarships: Graduate programs with scholarships available include:

• Genocide and Holocaust Studies 
• Writing Popular Fiction

Employer Reimbursement: Students in some graduate programs are eligible for tuition reimbursement through their employer. Contact the Office of Graduate and Online Studies or Student Accounts for more information.

Payment Plans: For information on a convenient monthly payment plan, please visit Student Accounts.

Streamlined Admission for Seton Hill Alumni in the MBA Program: The MBA Program – including all specializations - offers a streamlined admission process for Seton Hill alumni. Contact the Office of Graduate and Online Studies to find out more.

FastForward Bachelor's to Master's Programs: Through these programs, you can earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in less time, and for less money.

Federal & State Support

Unlike other forms of aid, loans must be repaid.

Federal Loans

To qualify for any federal assistance a student must be a U.S. citizen or hold an alien registration card, must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling Session at studentaid.gov.

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Unsubsidized loans may not exceed the annual loan limits of $20,500. This loan is not interest-free while the student is enrolled. However, students have the option to capitalize interest payments. Visit studentaid.gov to obtain current interest rates.

• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: The Graduate PLUS loan should be utilized after Unsubsidized loan funds are exhausted as the interest rate and fees are higher. You may borrow up to the cost of your education less any other financial aid. Credit guidelines apply and repayment generally begins 60 days after the last disbursement of the loan. Repayment can be spread over 10 years. Visit studentaid.gov for additional information.

Military Benefits

Seton Hill is a Military-Friendly School and participates in the New Post – 9/11 GI Bill^® and the Yellow Ribbon Program. More detailed information can be found on the Military Benefits page. 

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans are for students to cover college expenses that are not covered by other financial aid resources. The Financial Aid Office strongly suggests exhausting other loan options before looking into Alternative Loans as they are not subject to federal Direct loan regulations.  Interest rates, fees, and loan amounts are subject to your credit score and most students are required to have a cosigner to qualify.  Once you have considered federal loan options, you can go to www.elmselect.com. This will give you a side-by-side comparison of general information of 6 more lenders.  The information is not customized to each borrower but you will be able to gather general information such as their interest rate range.

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships are another good way to help fund an education and can be obtained from many sources - FinAid can help you start your search.