Financial Assistance
Graduate Student Loans
SVSU participates in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. Eligibility is based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students may also apply for alternative loans to help meet their cost of attendance. These alternative loans are student loans but require an additional application.
Cardinal Payment Plan
The SVSU Cardinal Payment Plan (CPP) allows you to pay education expenses on a monthly basis instead of paying in one lump sum. Your total plan amount will be divided over a period of months, determined by your enrollment date. An application is required.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many companies reimburse employees for graduate level course work. Students should check with the Human Resource Department at their place of employment to see if this benefit is available. Saginaw Valley State University also has a third party billing arrangement with UAW-GM. This allows a student to receive approval for payment of tuition and fees prior to the payment date established by SVSU.
Graduate Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to graduate students by SVSU academic departments. The awards are made by the respective departments based on academic merit and need (additional criteria may apply). Students are encouraged to submit an application and/or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on an early basis.
- Alumni Endowed MBA Scholarship
- Don C. Law Memorial Scholarship
- Gladys and Samuel Marble Graduate Business Scholarship
- SVSU Faculty Association Scholarship
For additional information on financial aid assistance, please contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at 989.964.4103, 800.968.9500 or financial-aid(at)svsu.edu.