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Graduate Students

Valparaiso University is dedicated to making your graduate education affordable and manageable. The Student Financial Services team provides comprehensive support as you navigate the journey from application to graduation, helping you understand available funding sources and your financial responsibilities.

Welcome to Valpo’s graduate financial aid hub, helping make your investment in your calling affordable and manageable. Explore types of aid, including Back to Valpo scholarships, loans, and work-study, and manage your account with confidence. We support your journey from application to graduation.

Funding Options for

Graduate Students

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Understanding each step in the financial aid process is key to receiving the support you need. We’re here to guide you through every requirement with ease.
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Financial aid comes in several forms—from scholarships and grants to loans and student employment.
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From submitting your FAFSA to completing required documents, each step helps determine your financial aid package and keeps your application on track.
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You will find information about payments, withdraw policy, finance options and more.

Graduate Financial Aid and Costs

Financing graduate school starts with understanding your options. Explore the financial aid process, scholarships, loans, tuition, payment options, and resources that can help you plan for your graduate education at Valpo while staying on track throughout your program.

How Graduate Financial Aid Works

Graduate financial aid can help make your degree more affordable. By completing the FAFSA and submitting any required documentation, you may be considered for federal loans, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. Applying early helps ensure you receive the maximum aid for which you’re eligible.

Typical Steps

  1. Complete the FAFSA.
  2. Submit any additional documents requested by Student Financial Services.
  3. Receive and review your financial aid offer.
  4. Accept or decline eligible loans.
  5. Complete Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note (MPN), if required.
  6. Aid is applied to your student account before the start of the semester.
  7. Any remaining credit balance is refunded according to the university’s refund schedule.

Graduate Student Cost Breakdown

Graduate funding looks different—and we’re here to help you navigate it. Learn about loans, assistantships, and other funding opportunities available to support your advanced degree.

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Types of Graduate Aid

Scholarships for graduate students include merit-based scholarships and the Back to Valpo scholarship.

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Valparaiso University offers both Federal and private loan options. Federal Direct loans are available to students who complete the FAFSA and are enrolled at least half-time, with repayment generally beginning six months after graduation or if you drop below half-time enrollment. For those who need funding beyond their initial aid offer, private alternative loans are available through outside lenders. Before these funds can be disbursed, first-time borrowers must complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)—a legal agreement to repay your loans—and Entrance Counseling, which explains the terms and your obligations as a borrower

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Beyond traditional aid, the university’s student employment program allows you to earn wages through part-time work on or off campus. Valpo offers both federal and university-funded work-study positions, and all students are eligible to apply regardless of financial need. You can find current job postings and information regarding the pay scale by logging into the Valpo Career Hub (12twenty). Once you begin working, you will be paid bi-weekly via direct deposit after completing the required onboarding paperwork with the Office of Human Resources.

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Learn from Ph.D. faculty with personalized mentorship

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Supporting Your Valpo Journey

At Valpo, our Student Financial Services team is here to help you navigate aid and student accounts with personalized support. Student Financial Services consists of the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts:

Office of Financial Aid

Kretzmann Hall, Suite 103
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families find the best path to funding a Valpo education. From completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exploring scholarships, to reviewing your aid offer and understanding loan options, our team is with you every step of the way. We’re committed to making a Valpo education attainable for every student we serve.

Financial Aid Appointments

Office of Student Accounts

Kretzmann Hall, Room 137
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383

The Office of Student Accounts is your resource for the financial details that come with being a Valpo student. That includes tuition and fee billing, payment plans, refunds, and e-bill access for students, and authorized payers. Whether you need to make a payment, set up a payment plan, or check on your account, we are happy to help.

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