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title: "Financial Aid | Graduate Financial Aid"
url: "/graduate/fin-aid"
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date: 2026-05-21
updated: 2026-06-22
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# Financial Aid | Graduate Financial Aid

Graduate

# Financial Aid

**Education is one of the most important investments you will ever make, so don't let the price tag be the only deciding factor.**

Whether you are returning to school after years in the workforce or continuing straight through from your undergraduate degree, choosing a graduate program takes careful thought about what is right for you. By choosing Manhattan University, you gain the added value of a school that launches graduates to success. Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026), a measure of how strongly a degree here translates into graduates' career earnings, so the investment you make pays you back through higher salaries and greater opportunities over the course of your career.

 

 [ Visit Manhattan University ](/graduate/admissions/events) 

 [ Request Information ](/graduate/admissions/request-information) [ Apply To A Graduate Program ](/graduate/admissions/apply) 

 

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## Ways to Make Graduate Education More Affordable

A graduate degree is within reach. Working with the Office of Financial Aid Administration, you can combine several forms of support to lower the cost of your education. Explore the options below to find the right fit for you.

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 [State and Federal Aid

 ](/graduate/financial-aid) 

Scholarships and grants help reduce your tuition bill, and Manhattan University offers a wide range of state and federal aid to support you. *(link: grants & loans page)*

  Explore Grants and Loans  

 [](https://studentaid.gov/)

 [File Your FAFSA

 ](https://studentaid.gov/) 

The FAFSA is the key to work-study and unsubsidized Stafford loans, which carry lower interest rates than private loans. File before the deadline to be considered.

  File Your FAFSA  

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 [Aid for Veterans

 ](/admissions/veterans) 

Veterans, service members, and dependents may qualify for support through Air Force ROTC and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Learn about eligibility and how to apply. *(link: military & veteran aid page)*

  Explore Veterans Programs  

 [](/admissions/financial-aid/student-employment)

 [On-Campus Employment

 ](/admissions/financial-aid/student-employment) 

If you file your FAFSA, you may be eligible for a work-study position on campus, a great way to build your resume and experience while you earn.

  Explore Student Employment  

 [](/admissions/financial-aid/student-employment/graduate-lab-assistantships)

 [Graduate & Lab Assistantships

 ](/admissions/financial-aid/student-employment/graduate-lab-assistantships) 

A graduate assistantship helps finance your degree while giving you professional experience in a higher education setting. Find out how to qualify and apply.

  Learn More About Graduate & Lab Assistantships  

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 [Tuition and Fees

 ](/graduate/tuition-fees) 

Review current graduate tuition and fee rates to plan your investment and understand the full cost of your program.

  Explore Graduate Tuition & Fees  

## Get Started

Our financial aid experts are here to help you plan. Reach out with questions at any point, estimate your costs, or connect with the Office of Financial Aid Administration to map out your options.

 [](/admissions/financial-aid/cost-calculator)

 [Estimate Your Costs — Net Price Calculator

 ](/admissions/financial-aid/cost-calculator) 

Get a clearer picture of what your graduate degree may cost. Our Net Price Calculator gives you a personalized estimate based on your information, so you can plan with confidence.

  Explore The Cost Calculator  

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 [Contact Financial Aid Staff

 ](/admissions/financial-aid/about/team) 

Our financial aid team is here to help you navigate your options. Reach out anytime to talk through aid, deadlines, and next steps.

  Contact Financial Aid Team  

 [](/admissions/financial-aid)

 [Office of Financial Aid

 ](/admissions/financial-aid) 

Visit the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about aid programs, eligibility, and how to apply. Everything you need to fund your education is in one place.

  Explore Office of Financial Aid