Does St. John’s offer any financial assistance? The School Psychology Programs offer excellent funding opportunities. Fellowships are available for PsyD students only, however, M.S. students can obtain an assistantship. Assistantships are available in other departments throughout campus including Theology, Student Life, Wellness Center, Athletics, Freshmen Center, Provost Office, etc. Students apply for an assistantship like applying for a job, including a resume and an interview, and then have to be selected for the position. M.S. students can have an assistantship for up two years. Assistantship openings are announced through emails to the school psychology students. All assistantships are renewable on a yearly basis and not guaranteed for more than a year (based on availability and job performance). Please click here for more information.How much of tuition is covered with an assistantship? Full-time assistantships provide tuition remission for a maximum of fifteen credits and sometimes, a stipend. Recipients are prohibited from outside employment for the duration of their contract with the University. The University requires recipients to maintain a full time course of study and work a minimum of fifteen hours per week in their respective department. Can I work full time while attending your program? You are permitted to work full time if you do not have an assistantship or fellowship. Classes start in the late afternoons (with no class on Fridays). However, presentations and colloquia are held throughout the semester during late morning and early afternoon hours. In 2nd year, students are also required to see clients at our Clinic for Psychological Services to complete assessments, and students must schedule their sessions outside of class time. In 3rd year, M.S. students are required to complete a full-time internship (5 days per week). When would I find out if I am awarded a assistantship? Once officially accepting an offer of admission, students can begin looking for and applying for assistantships. The school psychology programs will notify students of any assistantship openings around campus as they become aware of them. Where can I find more information about Financial Aid? For financial aid, all graduate students are eligible for the same federal loans, subsidized and unsubsidized. In order to receive financial aid, students must complete a FAFSA online in the spring of the year prior to the academic year they want to receive financial aid. Find out more information on financial aid at St. John's.