Graduate

Our staff prepares financial aid packages for any student who has been accepted to Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies and who has completed the application process. By utilizing this step-by-step guide, you will be able to complete the entire process smoothly and ensure that all your financial aid will disburse promptly and accurately.

Since the College of Graduate Studies offers revolving enrollment periods, financial aid packages are prepared and distributed as soon as applications for aid are received.  Continuing students who have completed the next year’s application can expect to have their packages mailed around July 1.

If you have any questions while completing the process, please feel free to contact us at finaid@immaculata.edu or 610-647-4400 ext. 3028. You may also contact someone from the financial aid staff below.

Last Names A-G	Patricia Cogan	Financial Aid Counselor	ext. 3149
Last Names H-L	Sallie Tuscai	Assistant Director	ext. 3048
Last Names M-R	Jennifer Callahan	Counselor and Work Study Coordinator	ext. 3087
Last Names S-Z	Maureen Hoerman	Financial Aid Counselor	ext. 3145

Step 1 – Apply!

Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The financial aid process begins by completing the FAFSA. This application will be used to determine your family’s financial profile and your eligibility for all need-based aid. This form is available starting October 1st and may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

FSA ID

The FSA ID, a username and password, has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites.  Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents.  If you do not already have an FSA ID, you can create one when logging in to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Your Student Aid Report (SAR)

Upon successful completion of the FAFSA, you will receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) from the Department of Education. Your SAR will have your calculated EFC (Expected Family Contribution). This number is used to calculate your financial need and is the basis for determining most federal, state, and institutional aid. Check the data on the SAR for accuracy! If necessary, make corrections to your FAFSA.

Your Institutional Aid Application (IUAPP)

After completing your FAFSA, you must complete the institutional aid application. This application captures information, not on the FAFSA, which will enable us to more accurately prepare your financial aid package for the academic year.

Step 2 – Plan!

Your Financial Aid Package

Once Immaculata University receives your completed FAFSA and you have been accepted to the College of Graduate Studies, the Office of Financial Aid will send you a financial aid package. In this package will be a letter with details about funding offered and requests for any required additional documentation.

If you choose to reject any of the aid offered to you, send a notification to the Office of Financial Aid in writing or via e-mail. Students can also send the reply page included with the award letter to accept or reject their award.

Additional Aid

In addition to the aid offered by Immaculata and the state and federal governments, many organizations offer excellent scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance. Students interested in researching free outside scholarship opportunities can do so at www.fastweb.com or www.educationplanner.org.

If at any time you receive additional aid, federal regulations require you to notify the Office of Financial Aid.  If an “over-award” (funds received in excess of your calculated financial need) results due to the additional funding, the Office of Financial Aid must make appropriate changes to your financial aid package. A revised award letter will be sent to you with the details of your new financial aid package.

Step 3 – Complete!

Paying Your Remaining Balance

On your award letter, the Office of Financial Aid will calculate the estimated amount needed to pay your bill. There are three options available:

• The IU Installment Payment Plan
• The Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program
• Private Educational Loans Options

Please review each program to determine which option is best for you.  For additional information regarding all educational loan options, please visit our student loans section.

Entrance Counseling

Federal regulations require that, before any Federal Direct Loans are disbursed to a student’s account, the student must complete an entrance counseling session. This takes about 20 minutes and must be done online at studentloans.gov. The entrance counseling session provides information about how to manage student loans, both during and after college.

Master Promissory Notes

All loans require you to sign a promissory note, which is your promise to repay your loan.  Federal Direct and Federal Direct PLUS Loan promissory notes may be completed online at studentloans.gov.

Title IV Authorization Form

For students who have been awarded federal funding (i.e. Pell grant, Direct Sub/Unsub Loan, etc.) you must complete a Title IV Authorization Form before funds can be disbursed.  This form allows you to choose whether you want any excess balance on your student account to carry forward till the end of the year (July 1st) or have it refunded to you each semester. This form can be found on the Forms page within Financial Aid.

Graduate Partnership Programs

Graduate School Pathways & Partnerships

Explore possibilities beyond your bachelor’s degree at IU. Take advantage of Immaculata’s partnerships with other institutions that provide pathways to graduate school, allowing you to save time and money as you earn an advanced degree. Leveraging the expertise from each institution, Immaculata University has created a seamless pathway for students.

Partnership Advantages

• Accelerated degree completion
• Cost savings
• Guaranteed Scholarships

Immaculata University

3+2 B.S. + Master of Athletic Training

IU Majors: Exercise Science

Benefits

• IU students can complete a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Athletic Training in five years instead of six.
• Students pay undergraduate tuition for three years and graduate tuition for the final two years.

4+1 M.S. in Management and Leadership

IU Majors: All Majors

Benefits

• Immaculata students may take up to 6 credits in the Master of Science in Management & Leadership program in their senior year.
• The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
• The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

IU Majors: Psychology

Benefits

• Immaculata students may take up to 9 credits in the Clinical Mental Health program.
• The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
• The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.

M.A. in Educational Leadership

IU Majors: All Education

Benefits

• Immaculata students may take up to 6 credits in the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program in their senior year.
• The graduate coursework is offered at no charge to IU students who are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at IU.
• The graduate coursework will count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.

Graduate Tuition

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES TUITION AND FEES

2020-2021 Academic Year
Tuition
Master’s Courses	$710 per credit
Ed.D. Doctoral Courses	$955 per credit
Psy.D. Doctoral Courses	$990 per credit
Fees (per term or per course as appropriate)
Application Fee (Master’s)	$50
Application Fee (Doctoral)	$75
Athletic Training Certification	$350
Athletic Training Clinical	$250/$350
Athletic Training Materials	$50/$200/$250
Athletic Training	$35/$50/$200
Special Ed. Student Teaching	$175
Student Teaching	$350
Music Therapy	$50/$100
Dietetic Internship	$260
Nursing	$110
Management and Leadership	$95
PSY Exam/EPPP Materials	$1099
Psychology Field Site	$250
Comprehensive Examination Fee
Master’s	$75/100
Doctoral	$100/$160
Miscellaneous Fees
Graduation Fee	$150
Replacement ID card	$15
Late Payment Fee	$30
Returned Check Charge	$30
Parking Permit	$25 / $50
Transcript Fee	$10

Immaculata reserves the right to revise charges whenever the University or the Board of Trustees considers it to be appropriate.

Financial Aid 

There are many different types of financing options available to assist students. For further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 610-647-4400 ext. 3028, or e-mail finaid@immaculata.edu.