Graduate Students
General Financial Assistance
While graduate financial assistance awards may differ from those available to undergraduate students, the Meredith College Office of Financial Assistance and individual graduate programs offer a variety of resources to students in need.
In order to start the financial assistance process, we recommend all students complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. In addition to any grants a student may receive from his or her program of study, FAFSA applicants will also automatically qualify for low-interest federal student loans. To learn more about the individual grants available or the federal loan program, please review the information for each area of study below.
Applications for financial assistance are available at the Office of Financial Assistance in Johnson Hall. You may also apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
To contact the Meredith Office of Financial Assistance, please call (919) 760-8565 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The following merit scholarships provide financial assistance to enrolled, degree-seeking students in the Master of Business Administration program. Information about these scholarships is mailed to eligible students. Please contact Page Midyette for information.
The Shearon Harris Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of Shearon Harris, a Meredith trustee, chairman of the Board of Associates and an exemplary community leader. His family established the fund to express a commitment to church-related higher education to perpetuate his interest in Meredith College students.
The Wyford Scholarships
These scholarships are made possible by a bequest from Louise Ledford Wyatt, a Meredith graduate of the class of 1930. The Wyford Scholarship Fund was established by her husband, Guy E. Wyatt; her mother, Bess J. Hord; and her father, John Ferris Ledford.
Outside Scholarships
In addition to the departmental scholarships listed above, students are encouraged to review our online graduate outside scholarship listings.
Federal Loan Opportunities
Fully admitted students who complete the FASFA and meet eligibility requirements are automatically qualified to receive up to $20,500 per year in Federal Direct loans. All Federal Direct loans have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. No payments are due until after graduation or leave school as long as a student remains enrolled at least half time. If a student wishes to borrow more than $20,500 per year, a student may apply for a Graduate PLUS loan through the Department of Education. To find out how to apply for Federal Direct loans and Graduate PLUS loans, please visit our student loans page.
Martin Marietta Scholarships
Martin Marietta Scholarships are open to degree-seeking or licensure-only students who demonstrate the following: financial need, academic success and commitment to teaching. In accordance with Martin Marietta guidelines, priority is given to students whose specialty is teaching ESL.
Teacher Tuition Assistance
Teachers enrolled in the Master of Education program are eligible to receive tuition assistance of $200 for each three-credit course. Students must be under contract in a North Carolina public or private school at the K–12 level. The principal of the school needs to sign a teacher tuition assistance form, which the student must pick up and then return to the graduate studies office.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
Beginning July 1, 2008, the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program will provide up to $4,000 a year in grant aid to undergraduate and graduate students and students enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher credential program, or current or prospective teachers. For more information about this federal program, please visit the US Department of Education website. Contact our office to receive a checklist of steps that must be completed in order to receive the TEACH grant. Once the steps on the checklist have been completed and the proper documentation has been submitted to the financial assistance office, you may complete the TEACH grant agreement to serve located at https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/studentHome.action.
Outside Scholarships
In addition to the departmental scholarships listed above, students are encouraged to review our online graduate outside scholarship listings.
Federal Loan Opportunities
Fully admitted students who complete the FASFA and meet eligibility requirements are automatically qualified to receive up to $20,500 per year in federal Stafford loans. All Federal Direct loans have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. No payments are due until after graduation or leave school as long as a student remains enrolled at least half time. If a student wishes to borrow more than $20,500 per year, a student may apply for a Graduate PLUS loan through the Department of Education. To find out how to apply for Federal Direct loans and Graduate PLUS loans, please visit our student loans page.
Martin Marietta Scholarships
Martin Marietta Scholarships are open to degree-seeking or licensure-only students who demonstrate the following: financial need, academic success and commitment to teaching. In accordance with Martin Marietta guidelines, priority is given to students whose specialty is teaching ESL.
Teacher Tuition Assistance
Teachers enrolled in the Master of Education program are eligible to receive tuition assistance of $200 for each three-credit course. Students must be under contract in a North Carolina public or private school at the K–12 level. The principal of the school needs to sign a teacher tuition assistance form, which the student must pick up and then return to the graduate studies office.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
Beginning July 1, 2008, the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program will provide up to $4,000 a year in grant aid to undergraduate and graduate students and students enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher credential program, or current or prospective teachers. For more information about this federal program, please visit the US Department of Education website. Contact our office to receive a checklist of steps that must be completed in order to receive the TEACH grant. Once the steps on the checklist have been completed and the proper documentation has been submitted to the financial assistance office, you may complete the TEACH grant agreement to serve located at https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/studentHome.action.
Outside Scholarships
In addition to the departmental scholarships listed above, students are encouraged to review our online graduate outside scholarship listings.
Federal Loan Opportunities
Fully admitted students who complete the FASFA and meet eligibility requirements are automatically qualified to receive up to $20,500 per year in Federal Direct loans. All Federal Direct loans have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. No payments are due until after graduation or leave school as long as a student remains enrolled at least half time. If a student wishes to borrow more than $20,500 per year, a student may apply for a Graduate PLUS loan through the Department of Education. To find out how to apply for Federal Direct loans and Graduate PLUS loans, please visit our student loans page.
While the Master of Science in Nutrition program does not offer a departmental scholarship, students are encouraged to review the outside scholarship opportunities available for graduate students by searching our online outside scholarship listings.
Federal Loan Opportunities
Fully admitted students who complete the FASFA and meet eligibility requirements are automatically qualified to receive up to $20,500 per year in Federal Direct loans. All Federal Direct loans have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. No payments are due until after graduation or leave school as long as a student remains enrolled at least half time. If a student wishes to borrow more than $20,500 per year, a student may apply for a Graduate PLUS loan through the Department of Education. To find out how to apply for Federal Direct loans and Graduate PLUS loans, please visit our student loans page.
Qualitative Requirement – Each student must meet the academic standards for continued enrollment in the school or program in order to continue to receive financial assistance.
Quantitative Requirement – Graduate students may not receive financial assistance for more than 150% of the expected program length.
Students placed on financial assistance probation: Students placed on financial assistance probation will receive a letter informing them of their probationary status and will be asked to meet with a member of the Office of Financial Assistance staff. This letter will state that the student’s progress will be reviewed after the next semester. If the student then meets SAP requirements, she will be removed from probation. If she does not meet/exceed the requirements, her financial aid will be suspended until she meets the requirements to resume receiving aid. There will be a chance for a student to appeal.
Appeal Process
Students who are placed on financial assistance probation, or had financial assistance suspended, have the right to submit an appeal of the decision. Student must submit a letter to the Director of Financial Assistance stating the reasons for reconsideration. This information will then be discussed by the Financial Assistance Appeals Committee who will make a final decision.
