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At Chaminade University, we’re committed to supporting our graduate students as they pursue advanced degrees and meaningful careers. A variety of financial aid opportunities are available to help make your graduate education more affordable.
We highly recommend completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships
$5,000 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
At Chaminade, we believe that as you advance your career through graduate study, you also strengthen our community—and that’s why we want to invest in you. Receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship toward eligible graduate degree programs when you apply and complete the scholarship response form. Scholarship applies to eligible graduate programs.
PsyD CULTURAL COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology program offers a Cultural Commitment Scholarship, a Leadership Scholarship, and a Rural Health Scholarship available to incoming first-year doctoral students. Each of these competitive scholarships awards $2,000 to the chosen recipient. The scholarship submission details will be sent to applicants who are offered admission to the competitive program.
DONOR-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to returning/continuing graduate students: Through the generosity of Chaminade University’s donors, eligible students may receive need-based endowed or restricted scholarships. Each scholarship requires that students meet academic criteria, and some may also consider leadership skills, community service involvement, or personal qualities that reflect the university’s mission. Due to the fluctuating nature of these institutional funds, these are one-time only scholarships and are not renewed each year.
Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for donor-sponsored scholarships.
Deadline for FAFSA completion is May 1, 2025.
Application Opens: February 1
Application Deadline: March 31
Award Notifications: Begins June 2
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
We highly encourage you to apply for external scholarships to help make your education more affordable. Some of the scholarships most commonly awarded to Chaminade students are listed in the links below. Be sure to review each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and deadlines on their respective websites. Many scholarships will require you to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
Grants
TEACH GRANT
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant requires you to agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition for receiving the grant. To be eligible for this grant, you must be enrolled in a qualifying degree or certificate program in Education. If you are interested in applying, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, which can advise you of your eligibility for this grant. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible.
Loans
FEDERAL LOANS
Federal loans are designed to help students pay for their education by providing loan funds at reasonable interest rates with extended repayment plans.
ALTERNATIVE LOANS
Your financial aid package may include an alternative loan:
To compare alternative loan options and learn about the borrowing process, visit FastChoice. This is our partner site for alternative loan information.
Federal Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) allows you to earn money for school by working at a federally-funded job on or off campus, and can cover personal, school-related and miscellaneous expenses. A FWS job also has the added bonus of giving you work experience in a positive and supportive environment. FWS positions are available to all students who meet eligibility requirements.
If you have any questions, contact Financial Aid at [email protected] or (808) 735-4780.