Why is graduate school a great value? A master’s degree from Canisius will give you a competitive edge in the marketplace and greatly increase your earning potential. Although graduate school is a big commitment, your hard work and perseverance will payoff. Individuals with master’s degrees earn over $500,000 more than those with only a bachelor’s degree over the course of their working lives.
The links below provide information on financing your graduate education:
- Financial Aid for US Students
- Financial Aid for Canadian Students
- The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Foundation Catholic Educator Scholarship (PDF) is available for teachers, counselors and administrators working in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Buffalo. Click here (PDF) to print the employment verification form.
- The TEACH Grant is a federal program providing up to $8000 for graduate students ($4000 per year) who intend to teach full time for at least 4 years in high-needs subject areas at schools serving low income families.
- NY State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program provides scholarships up to $4,350 annually for qualified graduate students wishing to teach secondary math or science.
- Graduate Assistantships
- NY State Child Care Educational Incentive Program
- Army ROTC Scholarships at Canisius are available to graduate students. Graduate students can complete the program in two years by attending the Leader Training Course at Ft. Knox, KY during the summer before starting the program. Two year scholarships cover tuition and provide a monthly stipend and book allowance.
- These awards are assignments in the student’s department or elsewhere on campus as a graduate assistant, graduate teaching assistant, or graduate research assistant.
- Students receive tuition waivers for 3 or 6 credit hours for working 10 or 20 hours per week during the semester of service.
- Assistantships may be in an academic department or nonacademic office (e.g., Residence Life, Graduate Education, Career Center, etc.).
- If interested in an assistantship submit a cover letter and resume t
- Director of Graduate Admissions
School of Education and Human Services
2001 Main Street (rm. HO-014)
Buffalo, NY 14208 - The Graduate Admissions office will share applications with other offices looking for graduate assistants. You may also send your resume directly to the office where you would like to work.
- The following offices have graduate assistantships: Graduate Education, Graduate Business, Undergraduate Admissions, Public Relations, Registrar, Information Technology Systems, Department of Athletics, Alumni Relations, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Sport Administration, Student Teaching Office, Education and Leadership, and Counseling and Human Services.