Financial Aid for Graduate ÌÇÐÄVLOGs

Resources to Continue your Journey as a Graduate ÌÇÐÄVLOG

Graduate students must be enrolled in degree programs for a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester and complete or renew the each year to qualify for federal loan programs. The FAFSA application opens on October 1st each year for the next academic year. Find instructions at the bottom of the page for graduate first-time borrowers.

  • For the 2026-2027 academic year (Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027), you need to file the 2026-27 FAFSA online using the Citadel School Code #003423 at .

FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE

003423

Use this code in your FAFSA to have results sent to ÌÇÐÄVLOG.

Important Information

  • Graduate and professional students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours in a semester to be categorized as a half-time student during that semester. For federal financial aid (federal student loans), this definition of half-time status is important in two ways:
    • 1. ÌÇÐÄVLOGs must be registered at least half-time to be eligible for federal student loans;
    • 2. ÌÇÐÄVLOGs must be registered at least half-time to qualify for an in-school deferment on their prior federal student loans.  
  • Graduate students must also be enrolled in a degree-seeking program to be eligible for federal financial aid. Graduate Certificate students are not eligible for federal financial aid. 
  • The 2026-27 is now available to be filed at (Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters).
  • You must create a , which is your official passport to federal student aid online.

Graduate First-Time Direct Loan ÌÇÐÄVLOG Borrowers:

Using your FSA ID, sign in at studentloans.gov:

  • Complete your Direct Loan
  • Sign your

Graduate Assistantships are available in many college departments. ÌÇÐÄVLOG Human Resources Department recruits graduate assistants and matches candidates with positions. Please file your application with the Human Resources Department.

The may be a good option for you if you are a student completing your initial teaching certification or a professional changing careers in order to teach.

Find helpful resources under Links and by contacting community groups in your area.

If you cannot find what you need online, please contact the financial aid office with your questions.