TUITION AND FEES
FINANCIAL AID
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP/FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIPS

 

TUITION AND FEES

  1. Troy CampusES
    Consult the www.troy.edu website for current tuition and fees.
     

  2. eCAMPUS COURSE RATES
    Consult the www.troy.edu website for current tuition and fees.
    For more information, please contact the eCCampus Center by phone: 1-334-670-5876 or 1-800-265-9811 or e-mail: www.troy.edu/ecampus/onlinegraduateprograms/.
     

  3. University College
    Tuition and fees vary according to campus site and are subject to change without notice.
     

  4. Nursing - Consult the www.troy.edu website for correct tuition and fees.
     

  5. REFUND POLICY
    Students should see the Business Office at the campus they are attending for the refund policy.
     

  6. FINANCIAL AID
    Graduate students at Troy University may receive limited financial aid.  Transient students are not eligible for financial aid through Troy University.

FINANCIAL AID

 

Students may apply for a Subsidized Federal Family Educational Loan of up to $8,500 and Unsubsidized Loan funds of up to $10,000 per academic year for a maximum of $18,500; the total combination of all funds received regardless of the source cannot exceed the total cost of education.

 

Troy University has limited funds (awarded first come first served) in the College Work Study Program and the Federal Perkins Student Loan Program for which graduate students may apply. The application priority deadline is May of each year for students enrolling the following fall term. Students are urged to use the financial aid section of the web site for more detailed information on the financial aid application process.

 

Students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to receive a student loan.

 

Graduate Course Loads

 

 

Semester Hours

Accelerated

Semester Hours

FULL TIME

8-9

6

3/4 TIME

7

4-5

HALF TIME

6

3

< HALF-TIME

1-5

1-2

 

All forms and contact information required to apply for graduate student financial aid are available in the financial aid section of the University web site.

 

Students who, for any reason, register for classes but do not attend MUST NOTIFY THE RECORDS OFFICE IN WRITING TO WITHDRAW, PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS MEETING.  Any student who fails to do so will be responsible for payment of fees and will be charged with failing grades.

 

Transient Students and Financial Aid Availability

Transient students are not eligible for financial aid through Troy University.

 

· Withdrawals for Students Receiving Title IV Aid

In addition to Troy University's withdrawal policy, if a student is a recipient of Title IV aid: Stafford Loans or Perkins Loan as examples, federal regulations administered through the U.S. Department of Education will apply. If a recipient of Title IV aid withdraws during the term, the university will calculate the amount of aid the student did not earn, and the unearned portion will be returned to the Title IV programs. The student is responsible for any charges which are unpaid as a result of the return of Title IV funds.
 

Generally speaking, a student earns Title IV aid based on the number of days completed during the term prior to withdrawal. Once 60% of the term has been completed, the student is considered to have earned 100% of the Title IV aid awarded.


A student who withdraws must complete the Exit Interview Form (For any disbursed student loans repayment begins six months after you are no longer a half-time student).

 

· Veterans Education Benefits

The following is a summary of the educational assistance that the Department of Veterans Affairs offers to veterans, service members, and their dependents. More detailed information is available on our web site. 

 

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The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) assists students who entered active duty for    the first time after July 1, 1985, and who agree to have their pay reduced $100 for 12 months.  Veterans must have been honorably discharged and active-duty personnel must have served at least two years.
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The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1606) assists students who have a six-year obligation in the Selected Reserves.  Students who are officers must agree to serve six years in addition to current obligation, complete initial active duty for training, serve in a drilling Selected Reserve unit, and remain in good standing.
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The Veterans Educational Assistance Program – VEAP (Chapter 32) assists students who enlisted in the military after December 31, 1976, and before July 1, 1985, who contributed money to the educational fund.
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Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) provides assistance to veterans who have a service-connected disability and need vocational rehabilitation because his/her disability creates an employment handicap.
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The Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans who either died of, or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of, a service connected disability.  The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.

 

· Application Procedures 

Students who are eligible for educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs should contact the Troy University VA specialist at their location to complete the necessary forms.  After all of the necessary forms and documentation are submitted to the Troy University Financial VA specialist, the student’s enrollment information will be certified to the Department of Veterans Affairs.  The Department of Veterans Affairs processes claims 8 to 12 weeks after receiving the completed paperwork.  More detailed information is available on the VA section of the financial aid section of the web site.

 

· Payment Methods

The amount of money a student receives from the Department of Veterans Affairs depends on which education program the student is eligible for, how many hours of credit the student is registered for, the length of the term, and for retirees, the number of dependents. 

 

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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP/FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The objectives of the Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship program are to provide professional experiences which complement graduate instruction and research while contributing financial assistance to students pursuing graduate degrees.  This assistantship/fellowship program is designed to aid in the successful completion of the degree pursued and to enhance career opportunities through applied professional experiences.

 

The Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship Program is administered by the Dean of the Graduate School.  Additional questions regarding this program should be directed to the Dean of the Graduate School. The Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship program is available only on campuses located in Alabama.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for a graduate assistant/fellow appointment, a student must satisfy the following general eligibility requirements. Additional eligibility requirements may exist according to teaching and/or research positions.

  1. Must possess an undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record.

  2. Must be admitted to a graduate program at Troy University.

  3. Must be pursuing a graduate degree in the field to which assigned or in a related field in which the student has substantial background.

  4. Must be registered in the Graduate School for at least six graduate semester credit hours during a regular semester or at least six graduate semester credit hours for the summer term.  An exception to this requirement may be made by the Dean of the Graduate School under the following conditions:

    1. If a student is classified as a graduate student and is required to take undergraduate courses for the graduate degree, either a minimum of nine undergraduate hours or a minimum of three graduate hours and six undergraduate hours must be taken to qualify for a graduate assistantship.

    2. If a student has made satisfactory progress toward obtaining the graduate degree and needs fewer than six graduate hours to complete the degree, the student may be considered for an assistantship.

  5. When a tuition scholarship is included in the graduate assistantship, this award may impact on the student's eligibility for federal programs of financial assistance. Students are responsible for checking with the Financial Aid Office.

  6. International graduate students must be in compliance with all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements.

  7. Students who are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores as part of their graduate admission requirements must have a score of 550 (or a score of 213 on the computer based test) or higher to be considered. Additionally, evidence of English language proficiency may be required for some positions.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students seeking scholarship information should visit the Graduate School Financial Assistance webpage for scholarship availability. (http://www.troy.edu/graduateschool/financialaid.htm)

 

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