Online Social Work (MSW) Tuition & Financial Aid

We are so excited you are considering Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work to continue your social work education. Earning your Master of Social Work (MSW) is one of the most important investments you can make—for your career, your family and the communities you serve. At the Garland School, you gain more than a degree. You gain the preparation, connections and confidence to create lasting change.

Invest in your calling. Lead with impact.

As you begin your graduate program journey, our Admissions and Financial Aid teams stand ready to answer your questions about your application and opportunities to find funding for your online MSW 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!

Contact information

Phone: 
254-710-2311 - Billing/charges, E-bill, 529 plans, outside scholarship reporting, holds, etc.
254-710-2611 - FAFSA, CSS Profile, Financial Aid Resources, scholarships, appeals, etc.

Mail: One Bear Place #97028, Waco, TX 76798-7028
In-person: Bill Daniel Student Center (SUB), Third Floor

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.

Baylor One Stop website

Financial Aid Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

IMPORTANT: File your FAFSA early

To qualify for federal loans, all students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the Baylor FAFSA code below.

BAYLOR FAFSA CODE: 003545

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 greatly enhanced the user experience and should drastically reduce the time to complete the application. Baylor has created a step-by-step guide with tips and updates 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 tips and updates  Financial Aid TV

You may also review studentaid.gov for additional resources as released by the Department of Education.

Current Online MSW tuition rates

MSW Standard track 58 credits (4, 6, 8, or 10-term): $63,800 
MSW Advanced Standing track 30 credits (BSW req, 3 or 5-term): $33,000

Select your program and term below to see estimated tuition per term

Scholarships

Scholarship Universe is an easy resource to connect Baylor current and admitted prospective students to millions of dollars in outside scholarship opportunities. Scholarship Universe saves you time by helping research scholarships that are relevant to you. 

Connect to Baylor's Scholarship Universe  Blog: Social work scholarships you’ve never heard of

Step by step to apply 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 your FAFSA 

File the FAFSA at studentaid.gov if you plan to use federal loans to help pay for your tuition and fees. The BAYLOR FAFSA CODE is: 003545. 

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

Keep exploring the Online MSW Program and beyond

Find information about admissions, program details and more about the Garland School of Social Work below.

Request Online MSW Information (Form)
Online MSW Admission Requirements
Online MSW Program
All Garland School Academic Programs