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Graceland University has chosen to establish a reasonable tuition rate rather than offer institutional aid for this degree program. This program is eligible for Title IV federal student aid and private loans. 

To apply for Title IV federal student aid, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as discussed below.

To establish eligibility for private loans, students apply directly to the lender of choice. Graceland’s Financial Aid Advisors can assist with this process.

NOTE: Information about the various types of financial aid is subject to change when federal regulations change. Please see the explanation of Graceland’s Refund Policy for charges and for return of federal, state and institutional aid.

Program Admissions Program Information Online Application Request Information

Federal Student Loans

William D. Ford Direct (Unsubsidized) Student Loan Program: Borrowing is subject to annual and aggregate loan limits. Borrowers begin repaying loans six months after ceasing at least half-time enrollment in postsecondary education, unless borrower qualifies for deferment. Cancellation of loans is available for employment in certain designated fields, under certain conditions. This is a loan from the federal government. While eligibility for the subsidized Direct Loan requires proof of financial need, financial need is not a consideration for the unsubsidized Direct Loan. The student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually to determine eligibility for participation in this program, and be enrolled at least half-time. The interest rate is determined on July 1st for the succeeding academic year. Borrowers of a Direct Loan are charged a loan origination fee, which will be subtracted from the loan proceeds at disbursement.  Graduate and professional students may borrow up to $20,500 per year, if the student’s cost of attendance allows,

Repayment on the principal amount of the loan does not begin until six months after the student leaves school or drops below half-time status, BUT the student is responsible for the interest from the date of the last disbursement of the loan. The student may pay the interest monthly or quarterly, or may defer interest payments during school or the six-month grace period. Arrangements for payment are made by the student with the Department of Education.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: The Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan is available to graduate students who file a FAFSA. Graduate students may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other financial assistance received. Graduate students are encouraged to utilize their Federal Direct Stafford Loan eligibility prior to borrowing Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loans. The interest rate is determined annually at the time of disbursement.  This rate is fixed for the life of the loan. Repayment of principal and interest begins after the six month grace period. The U.S. Department of Education charges a loan origination fee which will be subtracted from the loan proceeds at disbursement. if you receive a Direct PLUS Loan as a graduate or professional student, you will not be required to make any payments while you’re enrolled in school at least half-time, and for an additional six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below halt-time enrollment.  Depending upon the amount borrowed, parents may have up to 10 years to repay.

See studentaid.gov for more information about these loan programs.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Evaluating Financial Need

Students applying for federal and state financial aid must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need. Indicate on the FAFSA that you want the results of this analysis sent to Graceland University, code #001866.

When documents are received, all related factors in combination with this analysis are considered in granting aid and an award letter is sent to the student.

Procedure in Applying for Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be submitted as soon as possible after October 1 prior to the year you wish to enroll. Note: USDE has announced the FAFSA will not be available until December 2023 this year. Awards will be made approximately March 1. All Financial Aid processes must be completed two weeks prior to the start date of classes. Any student who has not completed their Financial Aid processes before the two week deadline will need to secure their classes with an alternate payment method until Financial Aid is completed.

Private Scholarships

This list is provided as a resource only. These scholarships are not provided or influenced by Graceland University, nor does the University have any part in interviewing for or awarding them. Please visit the websites below for more information. Eligibility requirements, amounts, and deadlines are set solely by the institutions who offer these awards and may change or be discontinued at any time.

  • American Academy of Physical Therapy (AAPT) Academic Award of Excellence – $2,500

    One scholarship awarded annually. Open to DPT or PTA students who have an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background who are in the last year of an accredited program who has demonstrated change in the physical therapy industry at large.

    • Value: $2,500
    • Deadline: Before Dec. 31
    • Essay is required.
    • Contact: epollard@langston.edu
    • Online application

    AAPT Website

  • AMBUCS Scholarship Program – $500-$6,000

    Students must be US citizens accepted in a graduate-level program that is accredited by the appropriate therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology. Assistant or undergraduate programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to local community, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

    • Value: $500-$6,000
    • Deadline: May
    • Essay and transcripts are required.
    • Contact: Ambucs@ambucs.org or call 800.838.1845
    • Online application

    AMBUCS Website

  • American Association of University Women - Career Development Grants – $2,000-$12,000

    These grants are open to women who: are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a bachelors degree, earned their bachelors on or before June 30, 2015, do not have a masters or doctoral degree, and plan to enroll in professional employment or advancement courses. As well as plan to enroll in a bachelors or associate with a different field of study from the earned degree, masters degree program, certification program, or technical school. These programs can be within fields of education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math; or social sciences.

    • Value: $2,000-$12,000
    • Deadline: Nov. 15
    • Recommendations are required.
    • Contact: Aauw@applyists.com or call 202.785.7700
    • Online application

    AAUW Website

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Scholarships – Variable

    The APTA Honors & Awards program recognizes outstanding achievements by members in the areas of overall accomplishment, education, practice and service, publications, research, and academic excellence. Information about eligibility and the nominations process is included in the individual descriptions on the APTA website.

    • Value: Varies
    • Deadline: Dec. 1
    • Contact: 800.999.2782
    • Online application

    APTA Website

  • Challenge Scholarship – $2,000

    This scholarship is given to NSCA Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field.

    • Value: $2,000
    • Deadline: Oct. 15
    • An essay, transcripts and recommendations are required.
    • Contact: Nsca@nsca.com or call 800.815.6826 or 719.632.6722
    • Online application

    NSCA Website

  • Crest Scholarship-Rizing Tide – Up to $14,000

    To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: entering first or second year of DPT program or PTA-to-DPT Bridge program, acceptance into CAPTE accredited PT program in the U.S., identify as an underrepresented racial or ethnic heritage, earned a minimum 3.2 GPA in undergraduate studies, and be a U.S. citizen or have DACA status.

    Value: Up to $14,000
    Deadline: June 30
    Transcripts and recommendations are required.
    Online application or mail to: Rizing Tide Foundation, RE: Crest Scholarship, PO Box 32681, Phoenix, AZ 85064

    Rizing Tide Website

  • DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship – $1,000

    To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: a U.S. citizen, and plan or attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. Additional information regarding awards is as follows: all multi-year scholarships used for consecutive years of attendance, awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships, awards will be deposited directly to the institution and unused funds will be returned to DAR, and applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR..

    Value: $1,000
    Deadline: Jan. 31
    Contact: Scholarships@nsdar.org
    Online application

    Daughters of the American Revolution Website

  • HIE Help Center Scholarships – $1,000

    The HIE Help Center will award one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student who plans to pursue a career in physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

    Cannot be a past, present, or future client of ABC Law Centers (the firm sponsoring the HIE Help Center), be seeking or in the process of completing higher education at an institution in the United States (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) in physical, occupational, or speech therapy. High school seniors are also welcome to apply if they already know which college or university they will be attending, have a GPA of at least 3.0

    HIE Help Center Website

  • Indian Health Services Scholarship - Varies

    Must be a US citizen or US national; a member or descendant of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native Village or a member of a descendant of a state-recognized or terminated tribe; Men over the age of 18 must be registered with the Selective Service; Minimum 2-year service obligation at an approved site and 1 year of service per year of support thereafter.

    • Value: Varies – tuition, fees, books, monthly stipend, related costs
    • Deadline: Feb. 28
    • An essay, transcripts, and recommendations are required.
    • Contact: christina.desilva@ihs.gov or call 301.945.3151
    • Online application

    Indian Health Service Website

  • International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Health Career Scholarship – $1,000

    Medical and dental students who have completed their first professional year (pre-med students not eligible); Pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and medical technology students who have completed a minimum of two years of study with preference to those in masters or doctorate degree programs; Students studying to become registered nurses or nurse practitioners—associate degree must have completed one year; bachelor’s or master’s degrees–must have completed two years of study; Students are eligible for a maximum of three years with good academic standing and annual re-application.

    IOKDS Website

  • Mary McMillan Scholarship Award – $5,000

    This award recognizes students within 12 months of completing all requirements for graduation who exhibit superior scholastic ability and potential for future professional contribution. Students must be nominated from physical therapist professional education programs and physical therapist assistant education programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the association.

    Value: $5,000
    Transcripts and recommendations are required.
    Contact: Alissapatanarut@apta.org
    Online application

    APTA Website

  • Minority Scholarship – $2,000

    This scholarship is designed for the specific purpose of providing financial assistance to Education Recognition Program (ERP) School Students to attend their first National Conference to network and engage with professionals in the industry. Scholarships will provide the cost of the conference admission, travel (domestic ONLY), daily meal stipend and boarding accommodations.

    • Value: $2,000
    • Deadline: Oct.
    • An essay, transcripts and recommendations are required.
    • Contact: Nsca@nsca.com or call 800.815.6826 or 719.632.6722
    • Online application

    NSCA Website

  • Natasha Porter Memorial Scholarship – Varies

    This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. A minority is defined as “ethnic minority,” as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. All scholarship applicants must be NSCA Members at the application deadline (on or before October 15), have not yet attended any NSCA Conference in any capacity, and a current student of an ERP school that is in good standing with the NSCA. Members of the Board of Directors, Scholarship Review Committee, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate and NSCA Foundation employees and their families are not eligible to receive scholarships and may not write letters of recommendation for applicants.

    • Value: Varies
    • Deadline: Oct. 15
    • An essay, transcripts and recommendations are required.
    • Contact: Nsca@nsca.com or call 800.815.6826 or 719.632.6722
    • Online application

    NSCA Website

  • Natasha Porter Memorial Scholarship National Association of Black Physical Therapists Prospective Student Scholarship – $500-$1,000

    The National Association of Black Physical Therapists, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that seeks to increase opportunities for the African Diaspora in the physical therapy industry. In pursuit of that goal, the NABPT provides this scholarship to a prospective PT or PTA student to help cover DPT application or prerequisite fees.

    • Value: $500-$1,000
    • Deadline: Oct. 1
    • An essay is required.
    • Contact: Pd.nabpt@gmail.com
    • Online application

    NABPT Website

  • National Athletic Trainers Association Educational Grants – $2,500

    Grant awards are limited to a maximum of $2,500 in direct costs for the doctoral category, over no more than one year. Please note that a two-year funding period is allowed. However, the project timeline must reflect the completion of all study activities except for dissemination of results, by the end of Year 1. Only costs associated for travel to the NATA annual meeting to present results are allowed in Year 2. Proposals must be completed according to the NATA Foundation Doctoral Grant Program instructions.

    • Value: $2,500
    • Deadline: Feb. 15
    • An essay is required.
    • Contact: Jennifery@nata.org call 972.532.8805 or fax 214.736.5465
    • Online application

    NATA Foundation Website

  • Women’s Scholarship – $2,000

    This scholarship is designed to support those who identify as female, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student.

    • Value: $2,000
    • Deadline: Oct. 15
    • An essay, transcripts and recommendations are required.
    • Contact: Nsca@nsca.com or call 800.815.6826 or 719.632.6722
    • Online application

    NSCA Website

Renewal of Financial Assistance

All forms of financial assistance are granted for a period of one academic year providing the student is making satisfactory academic progress at the beginning of each term. Students who wish to receive assistance in subsequent years must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year so that their eligibility may be reviewed annually.

Returning students may file a renewal FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Renewal of most types of financial aid is based upon continuing financial need and academic achievement.