Other Financial Assistance

Student Employment—The University's Job Center (part of the Office of Human Resources) offers graduate students a wide range of nonacademic employment opportunities both on campus and throughout the Twin Cities area. All jobs are posted at the Job Center, 200 Donhowe Building, 319 15th Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-2000; gaoinfo@umn.edu). Contact the Job Center for more information, including registration requirements for graduate student eligibility.

In addition to University (on-campus) employment, the Center offers programs for off-campus employment: the Job Location and Development (JLD) Program helps locate career-related opportunities with private and public employers in the Twin Cities; Community Service Programs helps arrange employment on and off campus with nonprofit organizations and agencies.

Students who prefer more flexibility may apply for short-term, on-campus temporary positions through the Student Temporary Service (STS). STS also offers free microcomputer training and temporary job placement through the Microcomputer Training Program. Training is provided on Macintosh and IBM microcomputers. Once qualified, students are placed in temporary, on-campus microcomputer-related jobs at competitive wages.

Office of Student Finance (OSF)—To apply for financial aid, graduate students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available from the financial aid office each year. Graduate students are considered for the following programs, according to their degree program, student status, and other qualifying criteria: Ford Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans; Federal Perkins Loans; Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF); University Trust Fund Loan (UTFL); University of Minnesota scholarships and fellowships; regular student employment and Work-Study; Health and Human Services Health Care Professions Grants; Minnesota Medical Foundation Scholarship; Minnesota Tuition Offset for Health Professions; Peters Pharmacy Scholarship; University of Minnesota Medical School Scholarships; Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL); Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS) for health professions; Nursing Student Loan (NSL); Primary Care Loan (PCL) for medical students; and private loans.

International graduate students must contact International Student and Scholar Services for financial aid opportunities (see below).

Most awards are based on financial need and full-time enrollment status. Aid from the UTFL, Perkins, and Work-Study programs is awarded as applications become complete and until all funds have been spent. Students who submit their FAFSAs early to the federal processor receive first priority consideration for limited funds. Prospective students may apply before admission to the University.
For detailed information, students should obtain the most recent edition of the Scholarships and Financial Aid Handbook, a comprehensive guide to the financial aid process at the University of Minnesota. The handbook is accompanied by the FAFSA, which must be completed for aid consideration.

Students may write to the One Stop Student Services Center at either University of Minnesota, 210 Fraser Hall, 106 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455, or University of Minnesota, 130 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108; call 612-624-1111 or from July through September, 1-800-400-UofM (8636); fax 612-624-9584; helpingu@umn.edu; http://onestop.umn.edu/finances/financial_aid). To receive disability accommodations when in Fraser Hall or information in an alternative format, call the disability services liaison for financial aid at 612-625-9578; TTY 612-626-0701.

International Students and Scholars—International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides counseling, advising, and educational and career services to students and scholars from other countries. ISSS staff members offer counseling and advising services regarding visa requirements and other immigration issues; social, personal, and financial matters; international and intercultural educational opportunities; academic issues; and English language requirements.

International students new to the University of Minnesota must participate in ISSS's International Student Orientation Program, which introduces students to academic, social, and practical matters relevant to their study in the United States. In addition, ISSS coordinates many cross-cultural training programs and events for students, faculty, staff, and the Twin Cities communities. All admitted international students and scholars are mailed materials pertaining to pre-arrival, arrival, and transition to the University system. Prospective student inquiries may be addressed to International Student and Scholar Services, 190 Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-7100) or visit the Web site.

Army and Air Force ROTC—Graduate students may pursue a two-year Army or Air Force ROTC program. For information, see the University's Undergraduate Catalog for the Twin Cities campus or call the Army ROTC (612-624-7300) or Air Force ROTC (612-624-2884).