Union Financial Aid Opportunities (fall, spring and summer)
- Ministry Excellence Scholarships (scholarships awarded to lay students in degree programs based upon academic excellence and leadership qualities for ministry in the Roman Catholic Church). Not available for doctoral programs. View/download complete information...
(155KB) - Ministry Encouragement Grants (grants awarded to lay students in degree programs based upon need and ministerial pursuits in the Roman Catholic Church). Not available for doctoral programs. View/download complete information... (151KB)
- Ministry Partner Grants (grants awarded to students in degree or certificate programs who are paid or volunteer staff of recognized Roman Catholic institutions). Not available for doctoral programs or the graduate certificate (on-line) in Franciscan Theology and Spirituality. View/download complete information... (146KB)
- School Work Service Program (opportunities for students to obtain tuition remission by working in one of the Union's staff offices. Not available for Doctoral programs. Contact Dean of Student Life for more information.
Federal Aid Programs
- Stafford Loan (Title IV funds) (View/download complete information... (155KB)) is the principal federal program that provides loan assistance for graduate students. Title IV funds are governed by federal regulations (additional information on regulations ).
- Other programs such as Veterans Benefits, Americorps, etc. are also accepted.