OTHER FUNDING

FEDERAL GRANTS

Aid available from the federal government is allocated to students with proven financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application required to apply for the following aid programs:

PELL GRANTS. For the 2025-2026 academic year, grants ranging from $740 to $7,395 per year are determined by the federa government. Partial payments are available to part-time students enrolled for 1 to 3 units. Students are notified directly of their potential eligibility for a Pell grant by the U.S. Department of Education.

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG). Grants average $1,500 per year. Grants are awarded to students demonstrating the greatest financial need, and are generally available only to students who are also receiving Pell.

NEW YORK STATE GRANTS

New York State offers financial assistance to qualified, college students who are state residents. It is important that students seeking such aid obtain full information and promptly meet each application deadline. Information may be obtained by contacting New York State Higher Education Services at (888) 697-4372 or www.hesc.ny.gov.

NEW YORK TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

Historically, awards have ranged from $500 to $5,165 per year for full-time undergraduate students who are residents of New York State. Parents must also be New York State residents. Awards are based on the parents’ and student’s New York State Income Tax Return from a prior tax year. Students must meet requirements regarding “pursuit of program” and “satisfactory academic progress” as set forth by the regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Students may apply for TAP by using the N.Y. State TAP application, which will be mailed directly to the student by New York State. Alternately, if the student files FAFSA via the Internet, the student may be able to complete the TAP application at the same time.

AID TO NATIVE AMERICANS PROGRAM

This is an entitlement program for which an application may be obtained from the Native American Indian Education Unit, New York State Education Department, Room 374 EBA, Albany, New York 12234. Applications should be submitted by July 15th for the Fall semester, December 31st for the spring semester and May 20th for the summer session. For additional information contact the Office of Financial Aid. Aid is also available for Native Americans through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The BIA education grant is determined by the area agency for Native Americans. A financial aid package will be awarded to students receiving BIA education grants, consistent with amounts awarded to students not receiving BIA grants.

LOAN FUNDS

The following are educational loan programs:

PERKINS LOAN.
*THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AGAIN
THROUGH AN ACT OF CONGRESS*

A loan program available to undergraduate and graduate students with proven financial need. At Wagner a student who qualifies for a Perkins Loan typically receives $1,500 each year. Interest and repayment does not begin until nine months after the student leaves college or enrolls for fewer than two units or six credits per semester. At that time an interest rate of 5 percent per year is charged and repayment may be spread over 10 years depending on the cumulative amount.

FEDERAL NURSING STUDENT LOANS (NSL). A loan program limited to nursing majors demonstrating exceptional financial need. An average loan is approximately $2,500 per year with a maximum aggregate of $13,000 permitted for undergraduate study. Once repayment begins, the interest rate is 5 percent per year on the unpaid balance. Students may take up to 10 years to repay this loan depending on the cumulative amount.

WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM. The federal government sponsors a loan program with the proceeds coming directly from the federal government. Detailed information about interest rates, repayment plans and processes are available in the Office of Financial Aid or at www.studentloans.gov.

DIRECT SUBSIDIZED/UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN(S). The principal amount that may be borrowed by an undergraduate starts at $3,500-$5,500 beginning with the first year and increases to $5,500 - $7,500 in the senior year. Undergraduate students may be eligible for Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds. Promissory notes and Entrance Counseling criteria must be completed at www.studentloans.gov

PARENT PLUS. Allows a parent to borrow up to the cost of attendance less any financial aid the student may receive for the academic year. In order to qualify, a valid FAFSA must be on file for the current academic year. In addition, a parent must meet certain credit criteria in order to receive a PLUS and complete a promissory note which may be completed in order to receive the loan proceeds.

GRADUATE PLUS: Graduate students may borrow a PLUS to help defray the cost of their graduate education. To be eligible, a student must first file a valid FAFSA and apply for all Direct Unsubsidized Loan eligibility. A graduate student may borrow up to the cost of attendance less any financial aid being received. Credit criteria must be met in order for a graduate student to receive a PLUS. A promissory note and Entrance counseling must also be on file; they may be completed at www.studentloans.gov.

ALTERNATIVE/PRIVATE EDUCATION LOANS. Alternative loans are loans that a student may borrow to help cover the cost of attendance. In some cases, the parent or a sponsor may be the borrower. Interest rates and eligibility criteria vary. Federal loans should always be exhausted prior to borrowing with an Alternative Loan.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Academic Graduate Assistantships are available to students enrolled in the graduate program. Students who are awarded Graduate Assistantships receive a percentage of tuition remission for a maximum of nine credits per semester. Positions are available throughout the College. GAs are expected to divide their time between studies and working in a department (typically 20 hours per week). GAs may not hold full-time employment without the approval of the Provost's Office. The application and all supporting data should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies upon admission and deposit to a graduate program. Applications may be obtained from the Provost's Office webpage.

ALUMNI FELLOWSHIPS

Alumni Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who completed their undergraduate degree at Wagner College. The Fellowship is limited to degree-seeking graduate students and those in the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs only. Fellows receive a 25% tuition discount. During the regular academic year (fall and spring), students must be registered for a minimum of 9 credits and maximum of 12 credits. During the summer session, a student must be registered for a minimum of 6 credits and a maximum of 12 credits. Limited exceptions may apply. Those receiving Alumni Fellowships may not simultaneously receive another discount or assistantship from the College.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Student Employment Program is considered an integral part of the Wagner College student aid program. The Office of Financial Aid in Cunard Hall assists students in obtaining both on-campus and off-campus work.

FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM. Wagner College participates in the federal College Work-Study Program established in Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1965. Students who have financial need according to a financial aid form are eligible to take part in this program. Positions are available on- and off-campus. Paychecks are issued monthly.

REGULAR ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT. Students who are ineligible for College Work-Study may be able to find opportunities for part-time work during the regular College year. Such work may consist of assisting in College departments, laboratories, library, and offices. Paychecks are issued monthly.

Cost and Financial Aid

Costs and Financial Aid