Elon University - Office of Graduate Admissions

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Elon’s admissions policy encourages the selection of students who have demonstrated both academic ability and talent in their field. Each application is considered in light of all completed academic work, test scores, evidence of leadership and motivation, work history, credentials and letters of recommendation.

Applicants should consult graduate catalog dealing with their desired degree for specific admissions requirements. This information, as well as an application, can also be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions, 2750 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244 or online. Please note that undergraduates are not permitted to register for graduate courses.

Basic Requirements

Evidence of an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Strong undergraduate record
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate studies completed or taken
Three letters of recommendation
TOEFL scores for international students, unless English is the student's native language or the language of instruction

Application Procedures, Testing, Transfer Credits and Graduate Program Costs
Since all of Elon's graduate programs differ in application procedures, testing, transfer credits and program costs, graduate students should consult the section of the catalog dealing with their desired degree for program-specific information.

Forms of Financial Assistance for Graduate Students
Elon is committed to assisting eligible students in securing the necessary funds for their graduate school program. To the extent possible, eligible students receive assistance through careful planning and through accessing various forms of financial assistance.

In order to receive any type of university, state or federal funding, students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of graduate degree requirements. No financial assistance is offered until an applicant has been accepted for admission to a graduate program.

Elon University Payment Program
Elon offers a payment plan to all graduate students. The plan requires an initial payment of one-third of the total cost of the program with the remainder divided into two equal payments. For further information on this payment plan, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 800-334-8448, ext. 3. Students must submit a new application for each semester. In addition, the university accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for payment of tuition and books.

Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized)
Fixed 6.8% loans may be awarded to fully admitted students who register for at least half time and who demonstrate financial need. These loans are federally guaranteed. With these loans, no interest accrues, nor is any payment due, until six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Elon University Financial Aid Form to be considered for this program. These forms are available in the Financial Planning Office, 336-278-7640.

Federal Stafford Loan (Unsubsidized)
Fixed 6.8% loans may be awarded to fully admitted students who are enrolled at least half time. Students do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for this program. These loans are federally insured, and no payment of principal is due until six months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student or graduates. However, borrowers do not qualify for the federal interest subsidy, and interest accrues while the student is enrolled in school. Students must file the FAFSA and the Elon University Financial Aid form to be considered for this program. These forms are available in the Financial Planning Office, 336-278-7640.

The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program
For students who need financial assistance beyond the $18,500 Stafford Loan maximum, there is the federal Graduate PLUS loan program. The PLUS loan allows for the deferment of repayment while the student is enrolled. The PLUS loan carries a fixed 8.5% interest rate. The maximum amount a student may borrow from the PLUS Loan program is Elon’s Cost of Attendance less any Stafford Loans and other forms of financial aid a student may be receiving. Information about the Graduate PLUS Loan may be obtained from the Office of Financial Planning.

North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics
Need-based loans are available for residents of North Carolina who are unconditionally accepted into a graduate program in mathematics, health or science fields. These loans are administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. For a brochure and application, call (800) 600-3453, visit www.CFNC.org or write N.C. Health, Science and Math Student Loan Program, P.O. Box 14223, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4223.

Please note that federal and state loan programs are not available to international students.

American Physical Therapy Association
Doctor of Physical Therapy students are encouraged to contact the American Physical Therapy Association at 800-999-2782 to obtain the Financial Assistance Resource Guide. This publication lists scholarships, awards, grants and fellowships available to students and physical therapists. Minority students are encouraged to request the Minority Scholarship Financial Aid Information Packet. Copies are available in the Financial Planning office and the Department of Physical Therapy Education.

The News & Record MBA Fellowship
The News & Record sponsors two full-tuition fellowships, which are awarded annually to incoming students (one in August and one in February) who have demonstrated academic ability, professional leadership and managerial promise. For more information, visit the Web site at www.elon.edu/mba.

The Burlington Times-News Elon M.Ed. Fellowship
The Times-News sponsors two full-tuition fellowships, which are awarded annually to incoming students who have demonstrated academic ability, professional leadership and teaching promise. For more information, visit the Web site at www.elon.edu/med.

Private Sources
Many companies, corporations, foundations and school systems offer assistance to students based on a variety of qualifications. Students should investigate policies of their employers and check with the many local civic organizations to determine the availability of such funds and their application procedures.


About Elon University Graduate Education at Elon Admissions Process FAQ Campus Resources MBA Site M.Ed. Site DPT Site School of Law Site Graduate Home	Graduate Admissions Process Elon’s admissions policy encourages the selection of students who have demonstrated both academic ability and talent in their field. Each application is considered in light of all completed academic work, test scores, evidence of leadership and motivation, work history, credentials and letters of recommendation. Applicants should consult graduate catalog dealing with their desired degree for specific admissions requirements. This information, as well as an application, can also be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions, 2750 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244 or online. Please note that undergraduates are not permitted to register for graduate courses. Basic Requirements Evidence of an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Strong undergraduate record Official transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate studies completed or taken Three letters of recommendation TOEFL scores for international students, unless English is the student's native language or the language of instruction Application Procedures, Testing, Transfer Credits and Graduate Program Costs Since all of Elon's graduate programs differ in application procedures, testing, transfer credits and program costs, graduate students should consult the section of the catalog dealing with their desired degree for program-specific information. Forms of Financial Assistance for Graduate Students Elon is committed to assisting eligible students in securing the necessary funds for their graduate school program. To the extent possible, eligible students receive assistance through careful planning and through accessing various forms of financial assistance. In order to receive any type of university, state or federal funding, students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of graduate degree requirements. No financial assistance is offered until an applicant has been accepted for admission to a graduate program. Elon University Payment Program Elon offers a payment plan to all graduate students. The plan requires an initial payment of one-third of the total cost of the program with the remainder divided into two equal payments. For further information on this payment plan, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 800-334-8448, ext. 3. Students must submit a new application for each semester. In addition, the university accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card for payment of tuition and books. Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized) Fixed 6.8% loans may be awarded to fully admitted students who register for at least half time and who demonstrate financial need. These loans are federally guaranteed. With these loans, no interest accrues, nor is any payment due, until six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Elon University Financial Aid Form to be considered for this program. These forms are available in the Financial Planning Office, 336-278-7640. Federal Stafford Loan (Unsubsidized) Fixed 6.8% loans may be awarded to fully admitted students who are enrolled at least half time. Students do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for this program. These loans are federally insured, and no payment of principal is due until six months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student or graduates. However, borrowers do not qualify for the federal interest subsidy, and interest accrues while the student is enrolled in school. Students must file the FAFSA and the Elon University Financial Aid form to be considered for this program. These forms are available in the Financial Planning Office, 336-278-7640. The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program For students who need financial assistance beyond the $18,500 Stafford Loan maximum, there is the federal Graduate PLUS loan program. The PLUS loan allows for the deferment of repayment while the student is enrolled. The PLUS loan carries a fixed 8.5% interest rate. The maximum amount a student may borrow from the PLUS Loan program is Elon’s Cost of Attendance less any Stafford Loans and other forms of financial aid a student may be receiving. Information about the Graduate PLUS Loan may be obtained from the Office of Financial Planning. North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science and Mathematics Need-based loans are available for residents of North Carolina who are unconditionally accepted into a graduate program in mathematics, health or science fields. These loans are administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. For a brochure and application, call (800) 600-3453, visit www.CFNC.org or write N.C. Health, Science and Math Student Loan Program, P.O. Box 14223, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4223. Please note that federal and state loan programs are not available to international students. American Physical Therapy Association Doctor of Physical Therapy students are encouraged to contact the American Physical Therapy Association at 800-999-2782 to obtain the Financial Assistance Resource Guide. This publication lists scholarships, awards, grants and fellowships available to students and physical therapists. Minority students are encouraged to request the Minority Scholarship Financial Aid Information Packet. Copies are available in the Financial Planning office and the Department of Physical Therapy Education. The News & Record MBA Fellowship The News & Record sponsors two full-tuition fellowships, which are awarded annually to incoming students (one in August and one in February) who have demonstrated academic ability, professional leadership and managerial promise. For more information, visit the Web site at www.elon.edu/mba. The Burlington Times-News Elon M.Ed. Fellowship The Times-News sponsors two full-tuition fellowships, which are awarded annually to incoming students who have demonstrated academic ability, professional leadership and teaching promise. For more information, visit the Web site at www.elon.edu/med. Private Sources Many companies, corporations, foundations and school systems offer assistance to students based on a variety of qualifications. Students should investigate policies of their employers and check with the many local civic organizations to determine the availability of such funds and their application procedures.