Financial Aid
Following your social work path means choosing the graduate program that's right for you. We're committed to helping you access that program so you can focus on achieving your professional goals.
At Bryn Mawr, we're committed to helping you access and afford your master's degree.
Our average Bryn Mawr scholarship last year was $40K.
As you embark on your graduate school journey, it can be helpful to look beyond the sticker price and consider potential sources of aid.
Here at Bryn Mawr, we offer generous institutional scholarships to help offset your cost of attendance. In fact, 100% of admitted students who indicated interest in Bryn Mawr institutional aid on their admissions application last year were awarded scholarships and our average award was $40K.
What types of aid are available to me?
Students typically finance their master’s degree through a combination of Bryn Mawr College scholarships and federal student aid. Click the links to learn more.
We're invested in your social work path
We’re invested in your personal and professional growth along your social work path as you prepare to join a growing field.
- ****% of our graduates find full-time employment in the field just one year after graduation
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 7% growth in social work employment from 2023-2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
Shawn Maxam, M.S.S./MLSP ’14“I think that a social work education, and especially a Bryn Mawr social work education, is very much needed in the world today.”
Ready to apply for aid?
First, indicate your interest in Bryn Mawr College aid and/or federal aid on your admissions application. If you’re planning to borrow federal aid, you can fill out the FAFSA once it opens in October.
Additional Information
Tuition is billed at a per course cost and is the same cost for part-time and full-time students.
The costs for Tuition and Fees for the MSS program can be found here.
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We do not have any assistantships available to M.S.S. students. There are some part-time research assistant positions, but these vary based on faculty needs.
Yes, graduate students can apply for on-campus jobs. If you’re interested in working on campus, you can browse student employment opportunities.
Yes, we plan our financial aid budget to account for the entire admissions cycle.
International students are eligible to receive Social Work Grant, but are not eligible for federal student aid.
No, you do not have to apply for federal aid to be eligible for the Social Work Grant. You simply need to indicate interest in institutional aid on your application.
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Still Have Questions?
Questions for our financial aid team? Call the Office of Financial Aid Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (610) 526-5245 or email us at finaid@brynmawr.edu.