General Financial Aid Information
To be eligible for financial aid, applicants
should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February
15th, even prior to receiving information regarding acceptance. Once notified of
admission to the program, complete and submit the School of Social Welfare
financial assistance form supplied in the admissions material. The FASFA
materials can be obtained from all college or university financial aid offices
or submitted on-online at
http://www.FAFSA.gov The School of Social Welfare uses the FAFSA need
determination level in determining awards.
Visit the
Office of Student Financial Aid for more complete financial aid
information. For specific information about Fellowships or Stipend Programs at
the School of Social Welfare contact Melanie
Hepburn at 785-864-8937 or
Becky Hofer 785-864-8956.
Loans -
Educational loans can be secured through the KU Office of Student Financial Aid:
Office of Student Financial Aid
50 Strong Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: 785-864-4700
osfa@ku.edu
http://www.ku.edu/~osfa
Need Based Scholarships - The School has resources at its disposal to
assist students in financial need. These include the Monte Murphy Fund for
any student in financial need and the William Palm Minority Fund to assist
under-represented ethnic groups
Native American Opportunities
-The School receives an award from the University's Educational Opportunity Fund
to aid BSW and MSW students with a commitment to serving Native American
populations. These awards serve to increase the number of trained child welfare
workers available for work with Native American children, juveniles and their
families. Please contact the School for additional information.
The School of Social Welfare is fortunate to have the support of friends and
alumni who have made these resources possible. Financial awards vary in amount.
The primary source of funding for students is federal loans.
MSW Specific Opportunities
The School of Social Welfare has several sources of financial assistance
available to students who meet various criteria. Awards are made on an annual
basis and are applied directly towards tuition and fees in most instances. MSW
students interested in applying are required to submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as a School of Social Welfare application.
All recipients are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0,
and students must renew their applications each year they wish to be considered.
These awards are made possible through the generous support of friends and
alumni of the School of Social Welfare and KU Endowment Association. We are
grateful to all of our donors who have contributed to make these awards possible
and to the KU Endowment Association for their faithful stewardship of these
resources.
Please return the application
provided to Melanie Hepburn, School of Social Welfare
University of Kansas, 1545 Lilac Lane,
Twente Hall, KU, Lawrence KS 66044-3185 or by FAX at 785-864-5277. Applications
must be received by April 15th in order to be considered for funds. Awards
are made on an annual basis.
MONTE MURPHY FUND
William Murphy, KU MSW 1928, and Monte Murphy, class of 1927, established
this fund to assist social work students in financial need, particularly when
that need arises from the added expense of a graduate education. Awards are made
on the basis of financial hardship, as demonstrated through the Free Application
of Federal Student Aid. Applicants must be in good academic standing,
maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Awards in 2006-2007 ranged
from $500-$1500.
WILLIAM PALM MINORITY FUND
The KU Endowment Association provides funds for student fellowships matched
by monies from the School of Social Welfare. The School of Social Welfare's
William Palm Minority Student Fund was established by the Alumni Society. Named
in honor of William Palm, a member of the first graduating class of MSW students
in 1948, these funds demonstrate the School's longtime commitment to provide
support for enrollment of under-represented minority students in the MSW
program. Financial need is the primary consideration in the award process;
students must submit a Free Application of Federal Student Aid to be eligible.
Applicants must be in good academic standing, maintaining a minimum grade point
average of 3.0. Awards in 2006-2007 ranged from $700-$1500
TIKUM OLAM SCHOLARSHIP
Competitive scholarship for student planning on administrative concentration
and interest in Jewish community
In addition to those opportunities this external opportunity is available.
Christine Smith Scholarship
Please visit
http://www.socwel.ku.edu/Admissions/MSW/christinesmith.shtml for more
information.
Other Resourceso:p>
Scholarship
Information for KU Students - This Web site was designed as a
single resource for current and future KU students to find scholarships
Scholarship Help -
ScholarshipHelp.org provides general scholarship information and
assistance.
Veteran's Administration Medical Center Stipends – Placement in a
VA setting is arranged through the Field Education Office placement
process. Limited number of stipends available based on financial need.
Student Research Assistantships - Positions are posted at
www.jobs.ku.edu and
handled by individual faculty members.
