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Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in the MSW Program have a number of opportunities to seek out financial assistance to support their educational goals, including scholarships, assistantships, fellowships and placements with stipends.
Scholarships
Scholarships are awards, usually modest in amount, for fall tuition expenses. Varying criteria accompany the scholarships. Some are need-based and require filing by the student of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is desirable that FAFSA forms be filed by March 1. Some scholarships require submitting a specific application. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. For information on FAFSA forms, see FAFSA.
Who can file a FAFSA form?
Only U.S. citizens or any eligible non-citizen can file a FAFSA.
Eligible to file a FAFSA:
- U.S. citizen
- U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swain's Island)
- U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551 or I-551C (Alien Registration Receipt Card)
- Person with Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from INS showing
- Refugee
- Asylum Granted
- Indefinite Parole and/or Humanitarian Parole OR
- Cuban-Haitian Entrant, Status Pending
Not eligible to file a FAFSA:
Anyone in the U.S. on
- F1 or F2 student visa
- J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa
- G series visa
Scholarship applications, where required, must be submitted by APRIL 15 to the CCPA Scholarship Committee, College of Community and Public Affairs, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. They may also be delivered to the CCPA Dean’s Office, UDC-333 or submitted electronically to the Scholarship Committee . For more information, call the CCPA Dean's Office, 607-777-5572.
Department of Social Work
Scholarship and Fellowship Information
for Master of Social Work Students
There are several scholarships available to CCPA students with financial need. Applicants must be matriculated in CCPA or accepted for fall admission and be enrolled for part-time or full-time study. These scholarships are for tuition expenses.
Students applying for need-based awards must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is recommended that FAFSA forms be filed no later than March 1. For forms or more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment, SW-109, 607-777-2428. See above for more information on FAFSA forms or FAFSA information in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Scholarships are awards, usually modest in amount, for tuition expenses. Varying criteria accompany the scholarships. Some are need-based and require filing by the student of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is desirable that FAFSA forms be filed by March 1. Some scholarships also require submitting a specific application.
Scholarships available for MSW students:
Busfield Foundation Social Work Scholarship
Awarded to assist part-time social work students. FAFSA form and application required. Recipient selected by Social Work faculty.
The College of Community and Public Affairs Scholarships
Awarded to matriculated students with demonstrated financial need. FAFSA form and application required. Recipients selected by CCPA Scholarship Committee.
Maureen C. White Adult Learner Scholarships
Awarded to matriculated students age 25 or older with financial need. FAFSA form and application required. Recipients selected by CCPA Scholarship Committee.
Theodore W. "Ted" Rector Scholarship
Awarded to students in education, human development and social work in rotating years as follows:
2007-2008 Human Development graduate student
2008-2009 Social Work graduate student
2009-2010 Human Development undergraduate student
2010-2011 Education student
Fellowships
Fellowships generally include a tuition scholarship and a stipend.
The Clifford D. Clark Minority Fellowships
Awarded to outstanding minority students from groups historically underrepresented in the University's graduate and professional programs. Awards are given to full-time students who are Native American Indian, African American or Hispanic American, are U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status, and are newly admitted to a graduate program unit. Recipients are nominated by the Department of Social Work. Contact the Department Chair for more information. See also the Graduate School information on Clark Fellowships.
Assistantships
Prospective MSW students interested in applying for an assistantship in the Department of Social Work should submit a cover letter and résumé to Dr. Laura Bronstein, director, Department of Social Work stating their interest in being considered for an assistantship and any relevant skills or experience they have. The letter must be submitted by February 15 to be considered for an assistantship for the next academic year.
The stipend for new master’s graduate assistants for 2006-07 receiving a full-tuition scholarship will be $7,000. (NEED TO UPDATE THESE NUMBERS)
If you have questions regarding the availability of graduate assistantships, contact:
Dr. Laura Bronstein
College of Community and Public Affairs
Department of Social Work
Binghamton University
PO Box 6000
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
607-777-9162; lbronst@binghamton.edu
Field Placements with Stipends
Information on placements with stipends for students enrolled in the MSW Program at Binghamton University’s College of Community and Public Affairs.
Practicum Partnership Project (PPP): The Department of Social Work and a number of local providers of services for older adults have joined together to support students interested in serving older adults or students who think that this may be an area of interest. Through this initiative, we hope to increase the number of students interested in specializing in social work practice with older adults. Students will be engaged in rotational internships in which they will have the opportunity to work with two or more agencies and projects related to aging.
For 2007-2008, there are a total of four placements available for social work students. The placements each offer $6,900 in tuition support for that year and a $5,000 stipend. Two additional placements are being sponsored through AmeriCorps, requiring a commitment to complete a minimum of 900 hours over a calendar year. Students who are accepted into this option would also receive tuition support of $6,900, a stipend of $5,450 and an additional educational award of $2,362.50 that is awarded after the successful completion of the placement to be used towards education expenses such as a student’s educational loan and/or tuition.
Southern Tier AIDS Program: The Southern Tier AIDS program offers a $1,550 stipend, competitive placement for one student each year, requiring that the student complete 2.5 days/week.
Veterans Administration: The Veterans Administration in Binghamton, Syracuse and Bath, N.Y. offer the opportunity for students accepted into their programs to apply for a stipend. This is competitive with other interns in the region who are also completing field placements through the Veterns Administration. Students who get this award receive between $4,000-$5,000. Students need to complete an additional 35 hours to receive the full stipend.
