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Invest in Your Future: Tuition and Aid

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UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS
Looking for information to help you approach private student loan options? Check out this resource from the Graduate School.

We are so excited you are considering Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work to continue your education. Investing in yourself is one of the most important decisions 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 journey, our Admissions and Financial Aid teams stand ready to answer your questions about your application and opportunities to find funding for your future. 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!

Scroll down to find program-specific tuition and aid links.

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Online Questions/Help: To submit an inquiry online, click the appropriate button below. If you experience issues submitting an inquiry, we suggest using Google Chrome and completing the form without autofill.

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Click here to visit the Baylor One Stop: Financial Aid website.

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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: 003545.

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.

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External 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 

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

Program-specific tuition, fees and financial aid information

Click the links below to find information about the tuition and related fees as well as financial aid and scholarships for each program at the Garland School of Social Work. 

BSW Tuition and Aid

Make caring your career and fast-track your path to success with a Bachelor of Social Work from Baylor University.

Find undergraduate tuition and aid info here
On-Campus MSW Tuition and Aid (Waco)

Join the Garland School in the Heart of Texas to prepare for a career in mental health, advocacy, community practice and more. 

Find Waco MSW tuition and aid info here
Online MSW Tuition and Aid

Advance your career from anywhere with our fully online MSW degree from Baylor University.

Find Online MSW tuition & aid information here
Online MA (SNPL) Tuition and Aid

Make big impacts and promote human flourishing in social and public sectors with our Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership program.

Find Online MA (SNPL) tuition and aid here
Online MS (IDS) Tuition and Aid

Chart your own path with courses from the schools of Social Work, Education, Business, and Health and Human Sciences in our Interdisciplinary Studies degree program.

Find Online MS (IDS) tuition and aid info here
PhD in Social Work Tuition and Aid

Combine faith and research with Garland School's fully-funded, fully online PhD in Social Work degree program.

Find PhD in Social Work financial aid info here

Resources for your educational journey

From the moment you join the Baylor Family, you'll find Bears ready to come alongside you wherever you are in the journey. Find support from day 1 to graduation day and beyond.

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The Baylor VA Benefits team serves more than 850+ VA Education Benefit recipients, and is ready to assist active duty service members, veterans and their eligible dependents and spouses in obtaining and utilizing their educational benefits. The team will serve as your liaison to the VA regional office throughout your enrollment process.

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Accelerated BSW to MSW Pathway

One key advantage to studying Social Work at the Garland School of Social Work is our accelerated MSW program. Undergraduate students who meet certain qualifications can get their MSW in one extra year, with no application required.

Find information about the Social Work major & minors
Graduate Student Resources

As a graduate student at the Garland School, you'll experience our dedication to service and excellence beyond the classroom. Baylor provides grad students with opportunities for personalized growth and a host of support services and resources meticulously designed to enhance your journey toward success.

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Have a question about admission to any of our programs? Email SWO@baylor.edu. We are here to help.

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