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100%of our students receive financial aid. |
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If a smaller, private college seems to be the right fit, look past the sticker price and apply because there are many opportunities to reduce the cost of attendance. And, after all scholarships and financial aid are awarded, small, private colleges are often just as affordable as large, public institutions.
Don’t rule out a school you are interested in based on price alone. Go through the admission and financial aid process at each institution, and compare all of the financial aid packages offered side by side. That way, when it comes time to make a final decision, you’ll have all of the details you need to make an informed decision.
Federal Grant Aid programs, Federal Education Loan programs (such as Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans) and Federal Work-Study are additional sources of available federal aid. Filing a FAFSA is required to be considered for these federal programs.
Tennessee residents may qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program and/or the need-based Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA). Students must file the FAFSA in order to be considered for these awards as well.
Financial Aid Begins with the FAFSA!
In order to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) students and parents must create their own FSA ID at StudentAid.gov
The student will create their FSA ID log in credentials with their personal email address. Parent(s) then need to be invited by the student as a contributor by entering in the parent email into their FAFSA when prompted. The parent will receive an instant verification code by email and can create their own FSA ID with their email address.
If your FAFSA is selected for Verification, we can accept a signed copy of your tax return, or submit a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript upon request. Additional documentation will be requested by the financial aid office to satisfy the Verification requirement in addition to the required tax documentation.
Students are encouraged to login or create an account on studentaid.gov for more information from Federal Student Aid.
Maryville College Code of Ethics and Conduct
The Maryville College Financial Aid Office and its staff follow the Maryville College Guidelines for Conduct and Ethics. As a member of the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Maryville College Financial Aid Office adheres to the NASFAA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct to ensure the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our daily operations.
| NOTE: Maryville College Title IV Code: 003505 |
Eligibility for financial aid is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the Federal Processor. The FAFSA can be completed online. To receive federal aid, a student must be fully accepted into a graduate program. Provisional acceptance does not meet the requirements to qualify for federal aid. Graduation from a program can impact eligibility for future federal aid. Graduate students are eligible to apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Maximum annual loan amount is indicated below:
Unsubsidized Stafford $20,500
This amount will be subject to the student’s filing for federal aid, showing eligibility for loans and cost of attendance for school. Students may or may not be eligible for the maximum possible award based on these criteria.
A Federal Grad PLUS Loan is a loan for graduate students who need further assistance after the use of Federal Direct Loans. This is a federal loan with a fixed interest rate and is approved based on a student’s credit. Applications are made at https://studentaid.gov/. Students are eligible for an amount up to the Cost of Attendance, less other aid received.