The Mandel School offers three types of financial assistance to students admitted to the
Master of Social Science Administration (M.S.S.A.) program.
1.
Scholarships are
gift aid; they do not have to be repaid
2.
Loans are financial
assistance that must be repaid
3.
Work Study helps
students in the full time program earn money to pay for educational expenses
The Mandel School in collaboration with the University Financial Aid Office administers a
variety of financial aid programs. Accepted students may be eligible for one or a combination of
the following financial aid programs:
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Dean's Scholar Award - this is a full tuition scholarship that is awarded to five
(5) new students. Selection will be made by the Dean on the recommendation of faculty and staff.
Dean's Scholarships are renewable.
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Mandel Scholars Award - this is a full tuition scholarship that is awarded to one
new student and one continuing student entering his or her second year. Selection will be made by
the Dean on the recommendation of faculty and staff. Students selected for this award are required
to prepare and present a colloquium on the topic of leadership and social work – open to all Mandel
School faculty, staff and students. Mandel Scholarships are renewable.
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Merit Based Scholarship - these are $10,000 - $15,000 scholarships that are
awarded to thirty (30) new full-time students annually. Merit scholarship decisions are made
in February. Recipients are selected by the Admissions Office. Merit-Based Scholarships are
renewable.
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Need Based Scholarships are based on academic merit and/or financial need. These
scholarship awards are made to approximately 130 new students enrolled in the full-time and
intensive weekend programs. The awards range from $2,400 to $7,000. Need-Based Scholarships
are renewable.
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Paid Field Education - all students enrolled in the full time program earn a
monthly stipend through their required field education experience. These funds may assist
students in meeting their direct (tuition) and indirect (living) expenses throughout the academic
year.
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Student Loans - this is a form of financial aid that must be repaid. Listed below
are the loan programs available to MSASS students:
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