Get Financial Aid for Graduate School

Graduate school is often more expensive than your undergraduate college experience, so it's important to research all available types funding to finance your education. There are federal financial aid options to pay for graduate school. Many graduate students seek scholarships, internships, assistantships, as well as federal financial aid options like grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study (FWS).

Apply for Graduate Federal Financial Aid

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for any federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study (FWS). Go to our How to apply for financial aid page and follow the steps to complete your FAFSA before the priority March 1st deadline.

Can I get federal or state financial aid as an international student?

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States to be eligible for federal and state financial aid. If you have your permanent residency card, you must be prepared to submit it as part of any financial aid application.

Additional Graduate Student Funding Opportunities

Federal financial aid isn't the only type of funding available to graduate students. Coppin offers several ways to help graduate students pay for books and materials, as well as cover certain life emergencies.

Student Emergency Loan Fund (SELF)

SELF is a loan available to cover urgent and emergent needs, including rent evictions, utilities turn off notices, transportation fare, childcare, and food. To be eligible, you must have an expected financial aid refund.

Check Your Eligibility

Coppin Bookstore Charge Authorization

Any student receiving financial aid, can charge up to $500.00 per semester at the Campus Bookstore for books and supplies. To be eligible, you must have an expected financial aid refund after semester charges have been applied.

Visit our Types of Financial Aid page to learn more about federal loans, grants, and Federal Work-Study (FWS) opportunities

Ready for your next career step? 

Graduate school is your opportunity to master a specific field of study. More focused and intense than undergraduate coursework, the graduate experience allows you to advance your knowledge and career positioning to become an industry leader.

Remember, all graduate programs require you to have earned a bachelor’s degree first.

Apply to Graduate School at CSU 

External Application Options

Spring 2026 Grad CAS Application

Fall 2026 Grad CAS Application

Who makes graduate admissions decisions?

The Graduate Admissions Committee makes admission decisions for master’s and doctoral programs. This Committee consists of the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the Graduate Program Coordinator/Chair and the program team.

Admission requirements needed to complete your graduate application:

1. Application for admission *Grad CAS application requires a $38 fee
2. Official transcripts from all community colleges, colleges, and/or universities attended will be requested in the admissions application portal.
3. International Applicants: Transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. and related territories must also include a course-by-course evaluation completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit our resources for  international students to learn more about additional admission requirements.
4. 3 letters of recommendation - A letter of recommendation is a document provided by someone familiar with your character, integrity, and academic capabilities. It is advisable to request such a letter on letterhead from individuals who can attest to your professional qualifications, such as current employers, instructors, or community leaders. When you are completing your application, you will need to provide the contact details of your recommenders, and they will receive a request to submit their recommendation on your behalf.
5. Official GRE or PRAXIS score, if required - For the programs that require official standardized test scores, our school codes are GRE: 5122 Coppin State College & PRAXIS: RA5122 Coppin State University

Readmission to Graduate School

If you have been absent from the university for more than one semester, you may be required to complete the application for readmission to the university.

Your readmit application and supporting documents, please send it to:

Coppin State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
College of Business Building, Suite 320
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21216-3698

Ready for your next career step? 

Graduate school is your opportunity to master a specific field of study. More focused and intense than undergraduate coursework, the graduate experience allows you to advance your knowledge and career positioning to become an industry leader.

Remember, all graduate programs require you to have earned a bachelor’s degree first.

Apply to Graduate School at CSU 

External Application Options

Spring 2026 Grad CAS Application

Fall 2026 Grad CAS Application

Who makes graduate admissions decisions?

The Graduate Admissions Committee makes admission decisions for master’s and doctoral programs. This Committee consists of the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research, the Graduate Program Coordinator/Chair and the program team.

Admission requirements needed to complete your graduate application:

1. Application for admission *Grad CAS application requires a $38 fee
2. Official transcripts from all community colleges, colleges, and/or universities attended will be requested in the admissions application portal.
3. International Applicants: Transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. and related territories must also include a course-by-course evaluation completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Visit our resources for  international students to learn more about additional admission requirements.
4. 3 letters of recommendation - A letter of recommendation is a document provided by someone familiar with your character, integrity, and academic capabilities. It is advisable to request such a letter on letterhead from individuals who can attest to your professional qualifications, such as current employers, instructors, or community leaders. When you are completing your application, you will need to provide the contact details of your recommenders, and they will receive a request to submit their recommendation on your behalf.
5. Official GRE or PRAXIS score, if required - For the programs that require official standardized test scores, our school codes are GRE: 5122 Coppin State College & PRAXIS: RA5122 Coppin State University

Readmission to Graduate School

If you have been absent from the university for more than one semester, you may be required to complete the application for readmission to the university.

Your readmit application and supporting documents, please send it to:

Coppin State University
Office of Graduate Admissions
College of Business Building, Suite 320
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21216-3698