Graduate Financial Aid | Judson University Skip to content Graduate Studies Grad Admissions Graduate Financial Aid Tuition and Fees Graduate Studies General Inquiry Form Applying for Aid Students interested in one of Judson’s graduate or doctorate programs should follow the steps below to apply for financial aid. Complete your application. Apply Now You can create your FSA ID at any time. Your FSA ID is considered your e-signature on the FAFSA. Create a Federal Student Aid ID To complete your Free Application For Federal Student Aid, please visit studentaid.gov . The FAFSA is available in December. Judson FAFSA School Code: 001700 Approximately four to six weeks after filing the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor, listing the information you provided. If you provided an email address on the FAFSA you may receive the SAR via email. Review this information carefully. If corrections need to be made, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov or use Part 2 of the paper SAR to correct the information and send the signed SAR directly to the federal processor. If the SAR indicates that you are selected for “verification”, you will need to provide the Financial Aid office with a signed copy of the parent’s tax return transcripts and a signed copy of the student’s tax return transcripts and a Verification worksheet. Watch for a Financial Aid Award letter to be sent to you. Remember you will need to apply to Judson University and be admitted before an aid package can be sent. See our helpful videos to learn more about accepting your financial aid. Understanding Your Financial Aid Package Learn How to Accept Your Financial Aid If you have accepted Federal Loans and are a first time borrower, you will need to go to www.studentloans.gov to sign your master promissory note and complete entrance counseling. You will need your FSA ID. See our “Learn How to Accept Your Financial Aid” instructional video to learn more about how to accept all or a portion of each loan offered to you. If you have accepted Federal Loans and are a first time borrower, you will need to go to www.studentloans.gov to sign your master promissory note and complete entrance counseling. You will need your FSA ID. See our “Learn How to Accept Your Financial Aid” instructional video to learn more about how to accept all or a portion of each loan offered to you. Judson offers an interest-free, in-house Payment Plan. This plan allows you to spread the semester’s principal charges over a number of months. Contact our Student Accounts staff for assistance with these items and other billing services. JUDSON’S FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) CODE: 001700 Graduate Financial Aid Staff Flor Frondoso Director of Financial Aid P: 847-628-2535 E: [email protected] Flor has a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting. She also has extensive years of experience in higher education managing Title IV funds, state grants/scholarships and handling audit and compliance requirements of federal government, state, accrediting agencies, national government accounting and budgeting. View Bio of Flor Frondoso Student Aid and Loans The most important thing you can do to receive financial aid is submit the FREE Federal Application for student aid by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov . The best way to find out exactly how much financial aid you will be receiving is to submit the FAFSA and apply to Judson Grants You do not have to repay grants (“free money”), one form of financial aid. They are based on your demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Student Loans Unsubsidized Loans These loans can also be deferred while you remain a part- or full-time student; however, interest will accrue at a low interest rate. Unsubsidized loans are available regardless of your financial need. The maximum amount you will be eligible for any academic year is $20,500. Repayment of your loans starts six months after you graduate or drop below half-time status. Note: Subsidized Loans are not available for graduate degree students. Other Funding Sources Payment Plans You may prefer using a payment plan to finance your education. This is also a good option for paying partial balances that may remain after your tuition reimbursement or financial aid is applied. You can use our Tuition Payment Plan to set up monthly payments to spread your tuition balance over an entire term. There is a minimal charge, but you won’t be charged interest on your balance. Contact Student Accounts for more information. Employer Tuition Reimbursement Check with your employer to see if they offer some form of tuition reimbursement or assistance with your education. Many students are surprised to learn that their organization has this type of assistance. You can also use our payment plan option if your employer offers reimbursement based on your grade or completion of the course. In most cases, we can work with your company or organization to set up a plan to pay us directly so you do not have to worry about out-of pocket expenses. We strongly recommend that you apply for financial aid regardless of your income or tuition reimbursement benefits. If something unexpected happens to your source of income or benefits, you’ll be at an advantage and minimize the risk of having to drop out of school. Contact Student Accounts for the Adult Professionals program with any questions you may have or see the adult undergraduate catalog for detailed information. Military Benefits If you served in the military, you may be eligible for financial assistance as part of your ongoing benefits. If you have the GI Bill available to you, it can be applied to your tuition. Unfortunately, the Illinois Veteran’s Grant can only be applied to state schools, so it cannot be used at Judson University. Veteran’s Aid Outside Scholarships Because of the discounted tuition students receive in their cohort courses, Judson University scholarships are not available for our Adult Undergraduate students. However, there are many private scholarships that go unclaimed and unused. If you receive a private scholarship, you can apply it to your Judson account. Below are some resources you can research: Please note that these links are not to be considered an endorsement or recommendation by Judson University. www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.scholarshipexperts.com www.finaid.org www.petersons.com www.collegeboard.com www.absolutelyscholarships.com www.collegescholarships.com Common Questions about Graduate Financial Aid Students must be enrolled in at least a part-time course load to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. After you have completed the FAFSA and been accepted into a graduate program at Judson, our financial aid team will contact you to review your available aid. An award notification will be sent to you. You will have the opportunity to accept or reject any available financial aid. If you want to renew any federal financial aid, you will need to maintain part-time enrollment and you will need to complete the FAFSA each year, on or after October 1. 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