Types of Aid

Federal Stafford Student Loan

• Award based on financial need
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (three hours per semester) and enrolled as a degree-seeking student.
• Maximum: $8,500 per academic year
• Aggregate Limit: $65,500
• Variable interest rate with an 8.25% cap

Repayment over a ten year period begins six months after ceasing attendance as a part-time student. JBU strongly recommends borrowing only for the cost of the program.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

• Not need based
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (three hours per semester) and enrolled as a degree-seeking student.
• Maximum: $12,000 per academic year
• Aggregate Limit: $73,000
• Variable interest rate with an 8.25% cap

This loan program is designed to help students regardless of family income. Borrower is responsible for paying accrued interest either by making monthly or quarterly payments or by agreeing to have the interest capitalized. Repayment over a ten year period begins six months after ceasing attendance as half-time. JBU strongly recommends borrowing only for the cost of the program. For federal student loan information, contact Sarah DeYoung at 877-528-4636 or sdeyoung@jbu.edu.

Scholarships/Assistantships/Fellowships

• A limited number of graduate assistantships, scholarships, and/or fellowships are available each academic year to eligible applicants.
• Applicants for all programs must have completed the application process and be officially admitted into graduate studies at JBU by their first enrollment period.
• Applications must be submitted to the department for which you are applying for financial assistance by the specific deadline indicated on each application.

Counseling Programs: Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling

Tuition scholarships and assistantship positions are available on a limited basis to all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants are those who have completed the application process at the time the scholarships/ assistantships are awarded. Applications for the 2009-2010 academic year will be accepted during the Spring 2009 semester. For more information, please contact the Graduate Counseling Department at (479) 238-8630.

CRE Fellowship

The Center for Relationship Enrichment (CRE) typically offers a graduate fellowship annually. Applicants must be enrolled as full-time DUAL or MFT graduate students and be available to work at CRE for 20 hours per week. An 18-hour scholarship is also included with this position, along with a two-year agreement.

Business Programs: Business Administration and Leadership and Ethics

Fellowships are available on a limited basis to all qualified applicants to the MBA or MSLE degree programs. Qualified applicants are those who have completed the application process and requirements before the application deadline.

Applications for students interested in Graduate Assistantship positions under the MSLE with Higher Education emphasis degree program are open. See more details: Graduate Assistantship Letter

Ministry Programs

Applications for students interested in Graduate Assistantship positions under the Master of Arts in Ministry with Higher Education emphasis degree program are open. See more details: Graduate Assistantship Letter

Youth and Family Ministries Master's Program (Kanakuk Institute)

Students interested in scholarship assistance may contact the Kanakuk Institute at (417) 266-3296.

Other Scholarships

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS

Available to Benton County residents only: www.spsfbc.com

Occasionally, other scholarships are offered and will be posted on this site when available. These are not scholarships offered by JBU. In these instances, please submit your inquiries or completed applications directly to the organization indicated.

Alternative Loans

Available to supplement federal financial aid for educational costs.