MSW Financial Aid
The Garland School of Social Work is no longer accepting Master of Social Work (MSW) applications for the residential campus in Waco, Texas for the 2022-2023 academic year. The application for the 2023-2024 academic year will open on September 1, 2022. To learn more about social work, the MSW at Baylor, and application process, fill out our inquiry form here.
Please allow up to 72 hours of processing time for all documents.
Two documents are required as part of the residential MSW application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Financial Aid Profile (for international students) and our GSSW Financial Aid Form. Any application not including these two documents will be considered incomplete. The School of Social Work offers tuition remission, graduate stipends, and departmental scholarships to its graduate students enrolled at the residential campus in Waco, Texas. Awards are made based on both need and merit. Students do not need to apply to specific scholarships. Scholarship matching will be done by the Associate Dean. Students in the standard MSW program at the residential campus in Waco, Texas, may apply for additional aid for the second year of the program by completing the returning student financial aid application.
To discuss the application or available aid please contact Dr. Crystal Diaz-Espinoza.
For more information regarding Tuition and Fees click here.
To discuss options of Direct Loans, Texas Tuition Equalization Grant, Federal Work-Study Program, and Private Alternative Loans Programs, contact the Student Financial Aid Office:
Website: www.baylor.edu/sfs
Online: contact the Student Financial Aid office
Phone: (254) 710-2611 or toll-free within the U.S. at 1-800-710-BAYLOR-U, option 8-2
Mail: One Bear Place #97028
Waco, TX 76798-7028
Departmental Scholarships
As part of the application process, all students applying to the residential campus in Waco, Texas, are required to submit the GSSW FA Form and Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) or CSS International Profile for international students. Students will automatically be considered for all departmental scholarships. Click here to find a complete list of Social Work departmental scholarships.
Types of Financial Aid for the Residential Campus
| GSSW Financial Aid | Award Description | Award Timeline | Needed From Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Remission | Direct discount off of tuition costs | All GSSW aid is awarded simultaneously with admission letters. Accepted students typically have 2-4 weeks to submit their Statement of Intent and $250 deposit | GSSW Financial Aid Form |
| Scholarships | Funds applied to your Baylor account and used to pay expenses at your discretion | ||
| Graduate Assistant Stipend | Funds earned as a graduate assistant working 10 hours per week for a total of 15 weeks per semester | GSSW Financial Aid Form *GA opportunity is only available to those who complete their application by the priority deadline of March 1st |
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| Outside Opportunities | Award Description | Award Timeline | Needed From Student |
| Federal Loans | Educational loans that offer lower interest rates and deferred interest accrual options. | Between Mid-May and early summer: Students are able to view and accept direct loans in Bearweb | Complete FAFSA for current academic year |
| CSWE Scholarships | Scholarships and Grants with various eligibility criteria and deadlines | ||
| Additional External Funding |
Financial Aid Documents
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
International Student Profile (for international students only)
GSSW Financial Aid Form
For additional information about financing your graduate degree, visit www.GradSense.org