Baylor One Stop: Financial Aid Resources
We are so excited you are considering the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work to continue your social work education. Our Admissions and Financial Aid teams stand ready to answer your questions about your application and opportunities to tap into for funding your graduate degree. Use the information below to help you navigate this process, and feel free to reach out if you need additional support. We are here to assist you!
FAFSA Support & Financial Aid TV
The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of the federal student aid process, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, need analysis and eligibility calculations, and many policies and procedures. These changes will greatly enhance the user experience and should drastically reduce the time to complete the application. Baylor has created a step-by-step guide to aid you along your FAFSA journey, along with frequently asked questions.
Baylor has also put together a number of videos to help answer your questions about financial aid. Click the links below to access these resources.
FAFSA questions and your step-by-step guide Financial Aid TV
You may also review studentaid.gov for additional resources as released by the Department of Education.
BAYLOR FAFSA CODE: 003545
Applying for Federal Funding as a Graduate Student
Graduate students looking to secure loans to help fund their professional social work education must follow these steps:
Step 1: Confirm Your Enrollment Status
To be eligible for federal loans and some private loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time. To confirm if you’re meeting the half time enrollment status for your graduate program please click here.
Step 2: Submit the FAFSA
To qualify for federal loans, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov if you plan to use federal loans to help pay for your tuition and fees.
- Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA to receive consideration for financial aid between Fall 2024 and Summer 2025.
- Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA to be considered for financial aid between Fall 2025 and Summer 2026.
Visit our FAFSA Tips page for more information on what to expect when you complete your application.
Step 3: Confirm Your Aid
After our office receives your FAFSA, we may need additional information from you. We will email you if you have unsatisfied requirements, or you can check your Home tab in the Financial Aid Dashboard in BearWeb. If you borrow federal loans, complete the Title IV Authorizations in BearWeb under the Resources tab in the Financial Aid Dashboard.
If you want to apply for additional aid, you can apply for a Grad PLUS or private loan. We encourage you to borrow responsibly and to carefully review the terms and conditions of repayment. For a list of trusted loan providers, please review our Loans website. You are not required to borrow a loan from any of the providers found on this list.
From there, you can select your preferred method of receiving your money. In the case you receive any refunds to your student account, you should set up your refund preferences in BearWeb. In the BearWeb menu, navigate to "Student Financial Resources" and click on "Student Refunds."
Step 4: Stay in Touch with One Stop
We encourage you to monitor your Baylor email for any important messages about your financial aid and any other opportunities that may become available.
If you have any questions, please contact Baylor One Stop by submitting an online contact form, calling us at 254-710-2611, or by visiting us in-person on the third floor of the Bill Daniel Student Union Center (SUB).
Graduate Student Financial Aid Timeline
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Baylor One Stop Contact Information
Baylor One Stop website
By Mail
One Bear Place #97028, Waco, TX 76798-7028
In-person
Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB), Third Floor
1311 S. 5th St.
Waco, TX 76706
Financial Aid Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
By Phone
Billing/charges, E-bill, 529 plans, outside scholarship reporting, holds, etc.: 254-710-2311
FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Resources, scholarships, appeals, etc.: 254-710-2611
Online Questions/Help
To submit an inquiry online: baylor.edu/sfs/contactus
*If you experience issues submitting an inquiry, we suggest using Google Chrome and completing the form without autofill.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.