Department of Educational Leadership, Higher Education and Student Development
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Options
Need help funding your graduate education? St. Cloud State has avenues to assist students financially as they pursue their dreams of an educational degree.
Many graduate students gain professional experience and financial assistance as graduate assistants working online or on-campus.
Help Options
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants work on campus and academically relevant experiences such as research, teaching and/or program support. These experiences enhance your intellectual and professional development.
Students receive a stipend for their work and tuition remission. Students may apply for assistantships through the Career Center.
Financial Aid
We provide you with an overview of financial aid programs and give you guidance in the application process. Submitting the FAFSA application is free. Review the money management tips and resources and then contact the Financial Aid Office to talk with a staff member about how to pay for school and keep you debt load down.
Military Benefits
The Veterans Resource Center will assist active duty service-members and those separated from service with obtaining education benefits.
Tuition Waiver
Check with your Human Resource Office to determine if you are eligible for any type of tuition waiver through your employer. Your contract may cover a tuition waiver or cover your tuition credits under your professional development benefits.
Minnesota State Employee tuition waiver: employees are entitled to enroll in a limited number of courses on an annual basis at some Minnesota State institutions without payment of tuition. See your union contract for specific benefit information or speak with an individual in the Human Resources Department at your institution.
Research Funding
Graduate students, under the direction of a faculty member, have access to research funding in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
The Vera Russell Graduate Student Travel Fund was developed to support the College of Education and Learning Design graduate students presenting at a regional, national, or international professional conference. Funds of up to $2,500 per graduate student are awarded in multiple rounds throughout the academic year. Funding is in the form of reimbursement.
Huskies Food Pantry
The Huskies Food Pantry provides nutritious options to students experiencing food insecurity in an effort to support learning, health and student retention. All current St. Cloud State students are welcome at Huskies Food Pantry.