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Eligibility
 
To be considered for financial aid from any of the federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, an applicant must meet all the applicable criteria listed below:

  • Be enrolled for admission as a regular student in an eligible program of study
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Not be in default on a federal education loan or owe a refund to a federal grant
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Register with Selective Service (if required)
  • Work toward a degree, Diploma, or certificate
  • Have “financial need” as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Enroll in at least six credit hours per semester (half-time)
If you meet the above criteria you may apply for financial aid annually (recommended filing in January), whether or not aid was offered in your initial year at the Museum School. The Office of Financial Aid will make every effort to meet the financial need of students who wish to enroll. In some cases, however, we may be prevented by limited funding. If this happens, we strongly urge you and your family to contact us so that we may work together to investigate all options. Remember that the priority deadline for financial aid is March 15.