Registration Procedures

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Registration Procedures

Graduate students may register for courses via the student portal, my.Fairfield, and will be billed accordingly by the Office of the Bursar.  Students can either arrange to make tuition payments in accordance with tuition payment policies or can seek options with financial aid, loans and other financing to assist with program expenses.

Students will be allowed to register in the fall and spring semesters with payment required upon receipt of an electronic billing statement via notification to the student's university e-mail account.  This billing arrangement is available from the first day of registration up to three weeks prior to the start of classes. 

If registration takes place within three weeks of the start date of classes, payment in full or approved financial aid that covers the full cost of tuition/fees is required at the time of registration.  Students who plan to utilize financial aid to cover all expenses in order to register during this time should submit a completed Financial Aid Registration Authorization form (PDF) to the Office of Financial Aid.  This form should be submitted at least 24-48 hours prior to in-person registration.  If financial aid does not cover the all expenses at the time of registration, students are responsible for paying any remaining balance before registration can be complete.  

For questions regarding registration, contact the University Registrar.

For questions regarding billing and tuition, contact the Office of the Bursar.

For questions regarding financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Funding Sources

The Office of Financial Aid monitors the various external funding sources available that may help our students reduce their student loan costs or provide assistance to assist in funding their tuition costs.

Listed below are links that provide detailed information on the current external funding sources available. Please click on the applicable link below to learn more about these resources. If you should have any further questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Federal Loan Forgiveness and Income-Based Repayment Programs

Income-Based Repayment Calculator

Additional Educational Loan Forgiveness

Financial Aid for Health Professions Students and Practitioners

CT Office of Higher Education

Veterans Pride

Assistance for Teachers

Federal Teach Grant

Americorps

Information For Teachers

Financing your Fairfield graduate education in the teaching and allied professions is a major decision. The following information has been collected together from multiple financial assistance agencies and scholarship resources. This list is meant to be representative, not comprehensive. For more information on your financial aid options and eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

School of Education and Human Development Scholarship Opportunity Scholarship History & Details
Dr. Thomas A. O'Meara '65, MA '67 Memorial Scholarship Beginning in the academic year 2005-06, it was Dr. Thomas O'Meara's intent that over a 20-year period, one graduate secondary English education student would be awarded an annual partial tuition scholarship for his/her student teaching course. The recipient is selected based on recommendations from the program faculty.
For more information, please contact Dr. Emily Smith, coordinator for graduate secondary education students.
Scholarships & Assistance Programs Available for Educators Program Details
Alma Exley Scholarship This scholarship is for minority students pursuing studies in an accredited teacher-preparation program in Connecticut.

American Federation of Teachers Union
Robert G. Porter Scholars and Union Plus Scholarship Programs

These programs offer four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of American Federation Teachers members, as well as one-time $1,000 grants to American Federation Teacher members to assist with their continuing education.
Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL) The CASL offers the $1,000 Carolyn Biega O'Neill Memorial Scholarship. The recipient must be a Connecticut resident who is accepted or currently enrolled in a Connecticut accredited graduate program leading to certification as a School Library Media Specialist.
Connecticut Education Foundation These scholarships are available to minority students and Connecticut Education Association members' children.
Connecticut School Counselor's Association Graduate Student Scholarships These scholarships are open to Connecticut residents who are matriculated in a program for School Counseling Certification.
Federal Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees Program This program provides for the cancellation of the remaining balance due on eligible federal student loans after the borrower has made 120 monthly payments on those loans under certain public service fields such as teaching, public safety, health, and military service.
Federal Student Cancellation/Deferment Option for Teachers If you are a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it may be possible for you to cancel or defer student loans you have accepted or may need to accept to finance your education.
Minority Teacher Incentive Grant and Weisman Scholarship Programs If you are interested in teaching and are a member of an underserved group, the state of Connecticut offers two programs to help with the cost of your education in return for teaching in a Connecticut public school. Both the Minority Teacher Incentive Grant program and the Weisman Scholarship Program provide up to $5,000 a year for two years of full-time study to minority undergraduates enrolled in a Connecticut teacher preparation program.
National Education Association (NEA) The NEA offers financial assistance to help teachers who are working under provisional certification and teacher candidates. Support is available for tuition, books, and the state teacher licensure examination.
Federal TEACH Grant Program The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH grant) benefits new and current teachers.

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