Graduate Program Aid
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.
Tuition Discount Program
Alumni Discount
New graduate students who have a bachelor's degree from Seton Hill now qualify for a 15% tuition discount in these programs:
- Advanced Nutrition Practice M.S.
- Applied Leadership in Criminal Justice M.A.
- Art Therapy M.A.
- Critical & Cultural Literacy M.Ed.
- Early Childhood Education, Pre-K to Grade 4 M.A.T.
- Genocide & Holocaust Studies Certificate
- Innovative Instruction M.Ed.
- MBA Program (including all specializations & certificates)
- Secondary Education MAT
- 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 many of our graduate programs. Learn more here.
Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program
Returning Peace Corps volunteers may qualify for a 30% tuition discount in many programs.
Note: Discounts cannot be combined. If you are eligible for multiple discounts of varying amounts, you will receive the larger discount.
Scholarships
Seton Hill Scholarships
Seton Hill graduate programs with scholarships available include:
- Art Therapy with Specialization in Counseling
- Genocide and Holocaust Studies
- Writing Popular Fiction
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.
Loans
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.
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.
Military Benefits
Seton Hill is a Military-Friendly School and provides military educational benefits. We honor the men and women who serve our country - and their families - by assisting them in understanding and obtaining their military educational benefits, and by providing a supportive environment in which they can excel in their academic endeavors. Find out more on the Military Benefits page.
Payment Plan & Employer Reimbursement
Payment Plan
For information on a convenient monthly payment plan, please visit Student Accounts.
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.
How to Apply for Aid as a Graduate Student
At Seton Hill, the financial aid application process is easy! Simply file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, and include Seton Hill as a recipient of the results (federal school id #003362). As soon as we get your FAFSA information we will start the process of securing all types of assistance available to you. (You do not need to have all of your admission documents in to file the FAFSA.) Once you’ve been accepted to Seton Hill and confirmed your intention to attend, we’ll finalize your aid offer.