Long Island Graduate Scholarships

Long Island Graduate Scholarships

In order to qualify for any of the discounts, scholarships or grants listed below, all students must complete a St. Joseph's University Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. In addition, students must fulfill all admissions requirements for their given program. All discounts are based on the current tuition for the current academic year.

Graduate Scholarships and Grant

Graduate Social Work Scholarship

Graduate Social Work Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who are admitted to the Masters of Social Work (MSW) program. Applicants who are eligible for admission will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on a variety of factors, including academic accomplishments, relevant experience, and availability of funds. No separate application is required. The current award amount is $4,000 per-semester. Please note this award may be applied to tuition costs only, and may not be combined with any other grants, awards, discounts, tuition remission, or assistantships.

Graduate Alumni Tuition Grant

Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s University and who are enrolled in a Graduate Program at St. Joseph’s University may be eligible to receive a three or six credit tuition grant. Students eligible for a six-credit grant are entitled to a three-credit tuition grant in two semesters toward the end of the program of their last year. If students are eligible for a three-credit grant, the grant will be awarded in the last semester or toward the end of the program. Consult the Office of Admissions for applicable conditions and procedures. Not applicable to the Online Graduate programs or Five Year Dual Degree programs.

Alumni Graduate Academic Excellence Award

St. Joseph’s University graduates who completed their bachelor’s degree with a final cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher, and who are admitted to a Graduate Program at St. Joseph’s University may be eligible for the one-credit St. Joseph’s University Alumni Graduate Academic Excellence Award. Eligible students are entitled to a one-credit tuition grant in the first semester of matriculation as a graduate student. Consult the Office of Admissions for applicable conditions and procedures. Not applicable to the Online Graduate programs.

Partnership/Corporate Grants

St. Joseph's University offers various discounts to personnel and staff members of certain entities. Discount programs vary and are subject to change. Discount programs may not be combined with any other institutional grants or scholarships. To be considered, students must complete an annual verification form which can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Please consult with an Admissions or Financial Aid Counselor for more information.

25% discount for the following organization(s)

  • Long Island Community Hospital
  • Catholic Health Services of Long Island
  • Long Island Rail Road
  • National Grid
  • Northwell Health
  • Ridgewood Bank
  • Suffolk County Water Authority
  • Diocese of Rockville Centre
  • Developmental Disabilities Institution (DDI)\Yeled V 'Yalada Early Childhood Center
  • Estee Lauder
  • Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Visiting Nurse Service of New York
  • Registered Professional Nurses

30% discount for the following organization(s)

  • Uniformed Personnel
    • FDNY
    • NYPD
    • NYC Corrections
    • NYC Court Officers
    • NYC Court Clerks
  • Catholic Charities
  • Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees (Undergraduate programs and HSL graduate program only)
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Catholic Teachers in the Brooklyn Dioceses