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.
Graduate Payment Plan
The SVSU Graduate Payment Plan (GPP) allows you to spread your educational expenses over two, interest-free payments. You can use the payment plan in combination with financial aid or a student loan to help pay your expenses. 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 & Iva Bellinger (Nursing) Scholarship
- Eldon Graham Engineering Scholarship
- Patricia Hansel Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Don C. Law Memorial Scholarship
- Gladys and Samuel Marble Graduate Business Scholarship
- Harry E. Rappa Memorial Engineering Scholarship Fund
- SVSU Faculty Association Scholarship
President's International Graduate Student Scholarship
The President's International Graduate Student Scholarship provides partial tuition scholarships each year to a number of students who demonstrate a background of academic excellence. For more information contact Dr. Clifford Dorne, Associate Vice President of Program Development and Graduate Recruitment at cdorne(at)svsu.edu or Stephen Kazar, Special Assistant to President - International Programs at sjkazar(at)svsu.edu .
Other Professional Organization Graduate Scholarships
Accounting
Business
Communications/Digital Media
- American Institute of Graphic Arts - AIGA Scholarship
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Education
- American Association of School Administrators - Scholarship Information
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Council for Exceptional Children
- International Technology Education Association
- Association on American Indian Affairs - Scholarship Information (must be ¼ Native American)
- Pi Lambda Theta - Torbin Sorenson Physical Education Scholarship (Adapted Physical Education)
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association - Scholarship Information
- Association for Educational Communications and Technology - Scholarship Information
Engineering
- American Council of Engineering Companies
- Saginaw Valley Chapter of The American Foundry Society (AFS)
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
Nursing
US Government sponsored traineeships for nurses are often available. MSN students are notified of application procedures on an annual basis by the Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Clinical Faculty positions at SVSU are often available on a part-time basis for MSN students. Contact Sachiko Claus for more information.
Healthcare Administration
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- American College of Healthcare Executives additional scholarship options
- Scholarships Around the US: Health Promotion and Education Scholarships
Law Enforcement Scholarships
Public Administration Scholarships
- Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarships
Additional Information
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.