Graduate Access Grant
The Graduate Access Grant is a university funded grant available to assist with tuition expenses for students who bring distinctive personal characteristics to St. Thomas and/or who have overcome significant obstacles or hardships. Applicants must be seeking their first graduate degree at the Â鶹´«Ã½. Priority is given to applicants not receiving other institutional grants, scholarships, or discounts.
Eligibility
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen seeking your first graduate degree at the Â鶹´«Ã½.
- You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have your FAFSA results sent to the Â鶹´«Ã½ (school code 002345) and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Graduate Access Grant Committee. You must be in good standing and meet all federal aid requirements.
- You must complete the Graduate Access Grant application and attach a personal statement indicating your reasons for requesting the grant.
- You must be meeting the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards at St. Thomas.
- A new application and personal statement is required each academic year.
Deadlines
- Newly admitted students beginning in fall must apply by August 1st.
- Newly admitted students beginning in spring must apply by January 1st.
- Newly admitted students beginning in summer must apply by April 1st.
- Continuing students must apply/reapply for the grant each academic year by August 1st.
Application Process
*Funds have been exhausted for continuing students and newly admitted students beginning in fall 2024. Applications are only being accepted for newly admitted students beginning in spring 2025 or summer 2025.