Graduate Financial Aid | University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
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Graduate Financial Aid | University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
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Graduate Financial Aid
Important Federal Loan Changes: Effective 7/1/2026
Graduate school can be affordable with the right financial planning and support.
St. Thomas is committed to assisting our graduate students in finding the financial aid options that best suit their needs. Financial aid is awarded based on the average costs for a student attending specific graduate programs and the financial aid types for which an individual student is eligible. Some financial aid awards are determined by the academic departments and reported to the Graduate Financial Aid Office.
In no case can the total dollar amount of all combined financial aid awards exceed the total cost of attendance budget for the program as determined by the Graduate Financial Aid Office, but adjustments to financial aid eligibility can be reviewed on a case by case basis to consider special or unusual circumstances.
We encourage you to
contact our office
and have a conversation with either Becky Bryant or Chad Nosbusch to review your financial aid options.
Apply for Federal Aid
Contact Us
Cost of Attendance
Loan Information
Grants and Scholarships
Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid encompasses a variety of resources, including resources awarded by St. Thomas, a private scholarship organization, a governmental agency or your employer (through tuition reimbursement).
Loans
Grants & Scholarships
Military Benefits
Work Study
Tax Benefits
Federal or Private Student Loans
Federal Direct Loans are an option for graduate and professional students seeking a degree. The FAFSA is required to apply.
Private Educational Loans are also an option for graduate and professional students. Unlike federal loans, they don't require a FAFSA application. Eligibility and loan terms are determined by the lender.
See Loan Options
Grants and Scholarships
While graduate students are not eligible for Pell Grants, Minnesota State Grants or most other types of grant or scholarship funds that are awarded to undergraduate students, there may be graduate-level grants and scholarships available, depending on your field of study and financial need.
Graduate departments may also have scholarships and grants to award to students. Contact the graduate admissions team from your school or college to inquire about specific departmental scholarships and grants.
See Grants and Scholarships
Military Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of St. Thomas is proud to continue a long tradition of supporting veterans and military families by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33 recipients at the 100% level are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program throughout their remaining months/days of benefits.
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) will provide each Chapter 33 recipient attending a private college or university with a tuition and fee benefit of up to a set annual amount. Once the maximum benefit amount of Chapter 33 benefit is reached, the academic program at St. Thomas will cover 50% of the remaining tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The VA will match this amount through the VA Yellow Ribbon Match Program.
See Yellow Ribbon Program Details
MN G.I. Bill
The Minnesota G.I. Bill program provides postsecondary educational assistance to eligible MN veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.
Review the complete listing of eligibility requirements and complete the online
Minnesota GI Bill Application
.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is available to degree-seeking graduate students by request.
If you are interested in Federal Work Study, you are encouraged to contact a graduate financial aid counselor to discuss your options.
Contact Graduate Financial Aid
Tax Benefits
Several federal tax benefits, including tax credits, tax deductions and exclusions from gross income, are also available to help pay for the cost of a postsecondary education.
Additional information on federal tax benefits can be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Publication 970 (PDF)
Loans
Federal or Private Student Loans
Federal Direct Loans are an option for graduate and professional students seeking a degree. The FAFSA is required to apply.
Private Educational Loans are also an option for graduate and professional students. Unlike federal loans, they don't require a FAFSA application. Eligibility and loan terms are determined by the lender.
See Loan Options
Grants & Scholarships
Grants and Scholarships
While graduate students are not eligible for Pell Grants, Minnesota State Grants or most other types of grant or scholarship funds that are awarded to undergraduate students, there may be graduate-level grants and scholarships available, depending on your field of study and financial need.
Graduate departments may also have scholarships and grants to award to students. Contact the graduate admissions team from your school or college to inquire about specific departmental scholarships and grants.
See Grants and Scholarships
Military Benefits
Military Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of St. Thomas is proud to continue a long tradition of supporting veterans and military families by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33 recipients at the 100% level are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program throughout their remaining months/days of benefits.
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) will provide each Chapter 33 recipient attending a private college or university with a tuition and fee benefit of up to a set annual amount. Once the maximum benefit amount of Chapter 33 benefit is reached, the academic program at St. Thomas will cover 50% of the remaining tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The VA will match this amount through the VA Yellow Ribbon Match Program.
See Yellow Ribbon Program Details
MN G.I. Bill
The Minnesota G.I. Bill program provides postsecondary educational assistance to eligible MN veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.
Review the complete listing of eligibility requirements and complete the online
Minnesota GI Bill Application
.
Work Study
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is available to degree-seeking graduate students by request.
If you are interested in Federal Work Study, you are encouraged to contact a graduate financial aid counselor to discuss your options.
Contact Graduate Financial Aid
Tax Benefits
Tax Benefits
Several federal tax benefits, including tax credits, tax deductions and exclusions from gross income, are also available to help pay for the cost of a postsecondary education.
Additional information on federal tax benefits can be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Publication 970 (PDF)
Applying for Federal Aid
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Information from the FAFSA is used to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria for federal (and some state) financial aid. Information from the FAFSA is matched against records with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Student Loan Database.
Complete the appropriate FAFSA at
studentaid.gov
, choosing University of St. Thomas, school code 002345, as an institution to receive your information.
FAFSA Information
Cost Information
Your Financial Aid Cost of Attendance budget includes direct educational expenses such as tuition and required fees, as well as indirect expenses related to your education, such as books, supplies, course materials and equipment, housing and food, transportation and personal miscellaneous expenses.
Cost of Attendance
Our Cost of Attendance budget includes estimated expense allowances related to your education, including direct expenses, such as tuition and required fees, as well as indirect expenses, like books, supplies, transportation and more.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fee Rates
Review the specific tuition and fee rates for your graduate program by credit or term. Costs are subject to change each academic year.
2026-27 Tuition and Fee Rates
Cost of Attendance Budget Increase Process
Graduate students may request a cost of attendance budget increase for certain educational expenses, such as a computer purchase, child care expenses, out of pocket medical/dental expenses, and professional exams/licensing fees.
Cost of Attendance Budget Increase Process
Graduate Financial Aid Policies
Consumer Information
Reporting Student Concerns
Home
Financial Aid
Graduate
Graduate Financial Aid
Important Federal Loan Changes: Effective 7/1/2026
Graduate school can be affordable with the right financial planning and support.
St. Thomas is committed to assisting our graduate students in finding the financial aid options that best suit their needs. Financial aid is awarded based on the average costs for a student attending specific graduate programs and the financial aid types for which an individual student is eligible. Some financial aid awards are determined by the academic departments and reported to the Graduate Financial Aid Office.
In no case can the total dollar amount of all combined financial aid awards exceed the total cost of attendance budget for the program as determined by the Graduate Financial Aid Office, but adjustments to financial aid eligibility can be reviewed on a case by case basis to consider special or unusual circumstances.
We encourage you to
contact our office
and have a conversation with either Becky Bryant or Chad Nosbusch to review your financial aid options.
Apply for Federal Aid
Contact Us
Cost of Attendance
Loan Information
Grants and Scholarships
Types of Financial Aid
Financial aid encompasses a variety of resources, including resources awarded by St. Thomas, a private scholarship organization, a governmental agency or your employer (through tuition reimbursement).
Loans
Grants & Scholarships
Military Benefits
Work Study
Tax Benefits
Federal or Private Student Loans
Federal Direct Loans are an option for graduate and professional students seeking a degree. The FAFSA is required to apply.
Private Educational Loans are also an option for graduate and professional students. Unlike federal loans, they don't require a FAFSA application. Eligibility and loan terms are determined by the lender.
See Loan Options
Grants and Scholarships
While graduate students are not eligible for Pell Grants, Minnesota State Grants or most other types of grant or scholarship funds that are awarded to undergraduate students, there may be graduate-level grants and scholarships available, depending on your field of study and financial need.
Graduate departments may also have scholarships and grants to award to students. Contact the graduate admissions team from your school or college to inquire about specific departmental scholarships and grants.
See Grants and Scholarships
Military Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of St. Thomas is proud to continue a long tradition of supporting veterans and military families by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33 recipients at the 100% level are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program throughout their remaining months/days of benefits.
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) will provide each Chapter 33 recipient attending a private college or university with a tuition and fee benefit of up to a set annual amount. Once the maximum benefit amount of Chapter 33 benefit is reached, the academic program at St. Thomas will cover 50% of the remaining tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The VA will match this amount through the VA Yellow Ribbon Match Program.
See Yellow Ribbon Program Details
MN G.I. Bill
The Minnesota G.I. Bill program provides postsecondary educational assistance to eligible MN veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.
Review the complete listing of eligibility requirements and complete the online
Minnesota GI Bill Application
.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is available to degree-seeking graduate students by request.
If you are interested in Federal Work Study, you are encouraged to contact a graduate financial aid counselor to discuss your options.
Contact Graduate Financial Aid
Tax Benefits
Several federal tax benefits, including tax credits, tax deductions and exclusions from gross income, are also available to help pay for the cost of a postsecondary education.
Additional information on federal tax benefits can be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Publication 970 (PDF)
Loans
Federal or Private Student Loans
Federal Direct Loans are an option for graduate and professional students seeking a degree. The FAFSA is required to apply.
Private Educational Loans are also an option for graduate and professional students. Unlike federal loans, they don't require a FAFSA application. Eligibility and loan terms are determined by the lender.
See Loan Options
Grants & Scholarships
Grants and Scholarships
While graduate students are not eligible for Pell Grants, Minnesota State Grants or most other types of grant or scholarship funds that are awarded to undergraduate students, there may be graduate-level grants and scholarships available, depending on your field of study and financial need.
Graduate departments may also have scholarships and grants to award to students. Contact the graduate admissions team from your school or college to inquire about specific departmental scholarships and grants.
See Grants and Scholarships
Military Benefits
Military Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
The University of St. Thomas is proud to continue a long tradition of supporting veterans and military families by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chapter 33 recipients at the 100% level are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program throughout their remaining months/days of benefits.
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) will provide each Chapter 33 recipient attending a private college or university with a tuition and fee benefit of up to a set annual amount. Once the maximum benefit amount of Chapter 33 benefit is reached, the academic program at St. Thomas will cover 50% of the remaining tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The VA will match this amount through the VA Yellow Ribbon Match Program.
See Yellow Ribbon Program Details
MN G.I. Bill
The Minnesota G.I. Bill program provides postsecondary educational assistance to eligible MN veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.
Review the complete listing of eligibility requirements and complete the online
Minnesota GI Bill Application
.
Work Study
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study is available to degree-seeking graduate students by request.
If you are interested in Federal Work Study, you are encouraged to contact a graduate financial aid counselor to discuss your options.
Contact Graduate Financial Aid
Tax Benefits
Tax Benefits
Several federal tax benefits, including tax credits, tax deductions and exclusions from gross income, are also available to help pay for the cost of a postsecondary education.
Additional information on federal tax benefits can be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS Publication 970 (PDF)
Applying for Federal Aid
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Information from the FAFSA is used to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria for federal (and some state) financial aid. Information from the FAFSA is matched against records with the Social Security Administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Student Loan Database.
Complete the appropriate FAFSA at
studentaid.gov
, choosing University of St. Thomas, school code 002345, as an institution to receive your information.
FAFSA Information
Cost Information
Your Financial Aid Cost of Attendance budget includes direct educational expenses such as tuition and required fees, as well as indirect expenses related to your education, such as books, supplies, course materials and equipment, housing and food, transportation and personal miscellaneous expenses.
Cost of Attendance
Our Cost of Attendance budget includes estimated expense allowances related to your education, including direct expenses, such as tuition and required fees, as well as indirect expenses, like books, supplies, transportation and more.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Fee Rates
Review the specific tuition and fee rates for your graduate program by credit or term. Costs are subject to change each academic year.
2026-27 Tuition and Fee Rates
Cost of Attendance Budget Increase Process
Graduate students may request a cost of attendance budget increase for certain educational expenses, such as a computer purchase, child care expenses, out of pocket medical/dental expenses, and professional exams/licensing fees.
Cost of Attendance Budget Increase Process
Graduate Financial Aid Policies
Consumer Information
Reporting Student Concerns