Financial Aid
Graduate Information: Doctoral
The Catholic University of America offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and loans to new and continuing doctoral students. Information on scholarships and grants is found below.
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Four Paths for Financing Doctoral Education
Applicants to the National Catholic School of Social Service may contact the school's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (202-319-5496) for information on scholarships, grants and loans. Please note that admission to the doctoral program is required before financial aid is granted.
The Catholic University of America offers a variety of scholarships, grants and loans to new and continuing doctoral students.
1. CUA Scholarships: Based on very high Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, full-time applicants are eligible for the competitive CUA Graduate scholarships. Students must submit all application materials by February 1 to be eligible for these awards.
2. NCSSS Scholarships: Full and part-time incoming and returning doctoral students may apply for NCSSS Doctoral Scholarships on the basis of need. Application for Doctoral Scholarships includes submission of the NCSSS Scholarship Application to demonstrate merit and the FAFSA to demonstrate need.
3. Loans: Federal Stafford Loan Programs - The Federal Stafford Loan Program enables a student to borrow money directly from a savings and loan institution, credit union, bank, or other eligible lender. All students who want a Federal Stafford Loan must have a FAFSA on file before the university can process their applicaiton. Commercial/Alternative/Private loan Programs - Many lenders offer privately funded educational loans. In most cases, the CUA Financial Aid Office will need to certify enrollment and educational costs. These commercial loans will have varied interest rates, origination fees and repayment terms, and may require a co-signer.
4. Veterans Benefits: Often overlooked are many benefits available to veterans and to children of deceased veterans or those disabled in military service. In addition to the benefits offered directly by the Veterans Administration, others are available through their various service organizations, such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Catholic War Veterans, and directly through the branches of the Armed Services.
International Students
Government-funded scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of financial support are restricted to United States citizens or permanent residents. All international students must be prepared to meet the costs of education and living expenses in this country with personal or family funds. The university will not issue the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) unless it has satisfactory evidence that the student will have adequate financial resources.
Doctoral Scholarships may be awarded to International Students. Applicants must complete the NCSSS Scholarship Application found in the NCSSS Information Bulletin. The scholarship application may be downloaded or obtained from the Office of Admissions (202-319-5496).
For additional finanical aid information, the applicant should contact the United States Information Agency, the Institute of International Education, the American consulate in the applicant's country, or the government of that country. Or contact Helene Robertson, Director, CUA International Students and Scholar Services Office at 202-319-5618 or by email at Robertsh@cua.edu.
Additional Information on Financial Aid
Check the following web sites for additional financial aid information
Last Revised 03-Jun-09 10:30 AM.
