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Financial Aid FAQs


What type of financial aid is available?
Am I eligible for financial aid?
How do I apply?
When should I apply?  
Which financial aid requires the FAFSA?
Which financial aid does NOT require the FAFSA?
How can I find out about third-party scholarships and loans?
Does Daniels have an employer reimbursement program?
Is the University of Denver approved by the Veterans Administration for tuition benefits?
Who can I contact with questions?


What type of financial aid is available?

There are several forms of financial aid available to both undergraduates and graduates including:

  • Federal Stafford Loans
  • Graduate Scholarships
  • Federal Perkins Loans
  • Graduate Assistantships
  • FFEL Grants
  • Private Loans
  • Work-Study Positions
  • Outside Scholarships

Am I eligible for financial aid?

Eligibility depends upon the need and/or merit of each individual.

How do I apply?

  • Merit-based scholarships and assistantships from Daniels: Offered at the time of acceptance based on your application to a graduate program. A separate application is not required.
  • Federal loans: Go to the How to Apply page for details.
  • Third-party loans and scholarships: Application requirements and deadlines vary. Check with the loan or scholarship provider for details.

When should I apply?

The FAFSA is available January 1 for the following academic year. Apply early because financial aid is awarded on a funds-available basis. Merit-based scholarships and assistantships from Daniels are awarded upon acceptance of your application; therefore, you are encouraged to apply early. 

Which financial aid REQUIRES the FAFSA?

Several types of financial aid require a completed FAFSA. We recommend that all students complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov in case such assistance is needed. The application process for financial aid typically takes four to six weeks, so do not wait to be admitted before submitting the FAFSA.

The following types of aid require the FAFSA:

  • Federal Direct Loans (U.S. citizens)
    The following levels of federal assistance are available:
    • Subsidized loan: $8,500 maximum--need based
    • Unsubsidized loan: $12,000 maximum
    • No financial need: $20,500 is unsubsidized
  • Perkins Loan -- Need & Merit Based (U.S. citizens)
    • Up to $6,000 per year. This is a subsidized loan with a low interest rate.
  • Daniels College of Business Scholarship -- Need & Merit Based
    • $1000 to $4,000 per year. The award amount is based on student GMAT score, GPA and financial need.
  • Graduate Work-Study -- Need Based (U.S. citizens)
    • Positions are available throughout the Daniels College of Business for graduate students who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA form. The average salary is $11.50/hour, 8 hours per week.

Which financial aid does NOT require the FAFSA?

The following assistance does not require you to complete the FAFSA:

  • Graduate Scholarships -- Merit Based
    • $2,000 to $18,000 per year depending upon which scholarship is awarded, and on the student's academic performance, work experience and community service.
  • Graduate Assistantships -- Merit Based
    • A limited number of Graduate Assistantships are available at Daniels. The assistantships include both a tuition waiver and a small stipend. Selection is based on merit and previous work experience. International students may be considered. Daniels will contact applicants chosen to interview for these positions.

How can I find out about third-party scholarships and loans?

The websites below contain information about scholarships and loans for business students:

To our knowledge, these sites provide FREE information and/or service. If this is not the case, please notify the Rifkin Center for Student Services at 303.871.4193.

Does Daniels have an employer reimbursement program?

The University encourages participation from students whose tuition is reimbursed by their employers. The reimbursement program allows students to defer payment until after final grades have been distributed each quarter. For more information, view the Employer Reimbursed Payments section of the Bursar's Office website.

Is the University of Denver approved by the Veterans Administration for tuition benefits?

Yes, the University of Denver has been approved by the Veterans Administration for all degree programs. Benefits are paid to all eligible veterans and military service people who are candidates in degree programs. Veterans' benefits pay approximately one-third to one-half of the total cost of tuition and fees. It is possible to collect benefits along with other financial aid, scholarships and employee reimbursements. Contact the veteran's representative in the Registrar's Office at 303.871.4083.

Who can I contact with questions?

Contact the Office of Financial Aid (303.871.4020), the Rifkin Center for Student Services (303.871.4193), or Marilyn Hughes at 303.871.2438.