Financial Aid/ScholarshipsFederal Perkins Loan |
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| The School of Social Work has a limited number of scholarships available to assist students during their programs of study. The criterion for each scholarship varies. Applications are provided by the School of Social Work and are due before the start of the fall semester each year. Applications for the following scholarships are not provided until the applicant is accepted into a master of social work program. | |
Western Michigan University |
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Graduate College |
Office of Financial Aid |
| The WMU Student Financial Aid Office. The Student Financial Aid Office facilitates application to various financial assistance programs. For all loan information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid early in the application process. Early loan applications have priority. It is best to apply between January 1 and March 1. | |
| Federal Perkins Loan. The Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest (5%) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. The School is your lender and the loan is made with federal government funds. You must repay the loan to your School. Eligibility for and the amount of the loan are based upon the student’s demonstrated financial need. A student may borrow up to $40,000 (life-time limit, including Perkins loans received as an undergraduate student). In order to apply, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be filed. This form can be secured online. Funds may not be available for students who apply after April 1st for the upcoming aid year. | |