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School of Social Work
105 Peters Hall
1404 Gortner Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Voice: 612-625-1220

Financial Aid

Undergrad Financial Aid

Financial aid for undergrads is handled by OneStop.

Go to OneStop Financial Aid.

Graduate Student Financial Aid

The School of Social Work administers some fellowships, stipends, and other grant-in-aid funds for graduate student support. These awards are distinct from awards offered through the University of Minnesota. 

Applying for Aid

Only students who have been admitted to the School of Social Work can apply for financial aid. The links in the box at right provide more information.

Major Sources of Aid

The major sources of financial aid from the School of Social Work are:

  • Child Welfare IV-E Stipend—$10,000 per academic year
  • Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education—$1,000 per academic year
  • Diversity Social Work Advancement Program $3,500 for the 2011-2012 academic year for M.S.W. students from immigrant, refugee and minority communities. Award takes the form of a paid field placement administered by Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis.
  • SSW grants/scholarships—ranging from $2,000-$5,000 per academic year (2011 list)

    Some awards require that recipients have special career interests, complete designated course work, and commit to working in specific areas upon completion of their degrees. In addition, some awards to M.S.W. students require that students accept specific field placements.

  • Graduate assistant positions
    • 25% graduate assistant position (10 hours per week)
      • 50% reduction in tuition (full-time students) plus minimum $16.75 hourly wage
    • 50% graduate assistant position
      • 100% reduction in tuition (full-time students) plus minimum $16.75 hourly wage
      Graduate assistant ships have separate application procedures, with varying deadlines and requirements. The School of Social Work notifies all active students about graduate assistantships available in the school as positions become available, and these job announcements are also posted on the SSW website. Some graduate assistantships are available outside of the school, and we encourage students to visit the University’s Graduate Assistant Employment page frequently to investigate these openings.

Other Sources

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) members, including licensed clinical social workers, who practice full-time for at least two years or part-time for four years at an NHSC-approved site are eligible for up to $60,000 in an initial loan repayment award. See the NHSC website for details.