Graduate Financial Aid

You can afford DelVal. We’ll help you do it.

After reviewing the overview information below, email finaid@delval.edu or by phone at 215-489-2272 to start the process of tailoring an aid package that fits your unique financial circumstances.

You are eligible to receive financial aid as a Master or Doctoral degree completion student if:

  • you are enrolled in a degree-seeking program at DelVal;
  • you are enrolled in at least three (3) credits in each term for which you are applying for aid;
  • you have made academic progress during previous terms in which you have received aid; and
  • you are not in default on a previous educational loan.

Stafford loans are a form of federal student loan for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half time. Learn more and apply at studentaid.gov.

The PLUS loans can be used to meet a graduate student's educational costs.

  • Graduate Assistantships

    Graduate assistantships may be available to students enrolled in a Delaware Valley University graduate degree program and registered for at least 6 credits per semester. DelVal offers a limited number of part time and full-time competitive assistantships that provide a tuition waiver and stipend in exchange for part-time work (10–20 hours per week) within academic or administrative departments. These roles offer valuable, hands-on professional experience while helping offset the cost of your degree. Students may apply for assistantships after acceptance to a DelVal graduate degree program. Availability is limited and placement is not guaranteed. For more information, please contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at SGPS@delval.edu. 

  • Other Options
    Other financing options, such as private educational loans, may be available to you. Learn more about alternative loan options on the financial aid website.

To be considered for need-based financial aid at DelVal, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • List Delaware Valley University (School Code 003252) as your school of choice.
    • You can file your FAFSA as early as October for the following academic year.
  2. Complete the Delaware Valley University Financial Aid Application
    • This additional documentation is required of part-time degree completion students.

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Additional steps for new / first time federal direct loan borrowers only

  • Make sure all forms are filed in a timely manner for financial aid review to be completed.
  • Please click here to view the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate/Doctoral Students.
  • Report any changes of enrollment to the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@delval.edu.
  • Contact the bursar’s office with questions regarding billing, refunds and/or discrepancies at 215-489-2376 or bursar@delval.edu.
  • Further questions about financial aid can be directed to finaid@delval.edu or 215-489-2272.
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Office of Financial Aid

Monday-Friday     

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lasker Hall, Second Floor

Phone
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