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Gardner-Webb University admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.

Many companies, foundations, school systems, and medical centers assist Gardner-Webb graduate students in the payment of tuition and fees. Students should investigate policies of their employers as well as check with local civic organizations to determine the availability of such funds.

Graduate Assistantships

Goals for Assistantships

  1. To provide academically strong graduate students with financial assistance and practical opportunities to increase skills and knowledge in their respective fields; and
  2. To provide mature work assistance to appropriate programs and offices within the University while giving graduate programs a tool with which to attract strong students to Gardner-Webb.

Policies for Assistantships

  1. Applications for assistantships may be obtained from and submitted to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
  2. Awards are available for the academic year, including the Summer term, to those students carrying a full-time academic course load. They are renewable for up to three years. Decisions to renew are made annually by each graduate assistant’s direct supervisor.
  3. Each department will select the individual recipients of the awards and be responsible for assigning work duties. Graduate assistants may not be assigned additional assistantship duties by any other department of the University.
  4. Recipients of fellowships and/or scholarships may also receive assistantships.
  5. Individual assistantship contracts must be re-evaluated yearly.
  6. Service related to assistantships should follow the academic schedule and may not exceed 20 hours per week.
  7. Outside employment must not interfere with performance of duties of the graduate assistantships and may be a factor in hiring decisions.
  8. Graduate Assistants cannot hold any other employment position provided through the University (e.g., Graduate Resident Directors, internships, and/or hourly employment) which would result in employment exceeding 29 hours per week.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan

Low-interest loans may be available for eligible students who are enrolled at least half-time. Students make no payment while enrolled at least half-time and during the six-month grace period after graduation. Students must complete the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov to determine eligibility. Additional information is available from the Office of Financial Planning at 704-406-4243.

Graduate Resident Director Positions

Residence Life employs graduate students to be responsible for the daily operations of a residential area on campus. Compensation includes housing with utilities, a meal plan, a free staff parking permit, and a modest stipend. More information is available by calling 704-406-4300.

Gravett-Johnson Professional Travel Endowment Fund

Established December 2001 by Dr. Darlene J. Gravett in memory of her parents, Arthur W. and Nadine M. Johnson, this fund provides a limited amount of money to help pay expenses for graduate students in English who travel to professional conferences to make presentations. Apply through the English Department Chair.

FELS Scholarships

The Forgivable Education Loan for Service (FELS) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011. The loan provides financial assistance to qualified students who are committed to working in North Carolina in fields designated as critical employment shortage areas. Please visit cfnc.org/fels for additional information including eligibility, award amounts, application procedures, and approved degree programs.

Godbold College of Business Endowed Scholarships

The Godbold College of Business awards three scholarships each year for students in the Graduate College of Business. Graduate business students should complete an application and recipients are selected by the faculty of the Godbold College of Business. The three endowed scholarships are as follows.


Godbold College of Business Board of Advisors Endowed Scholarship

Mr. Tom Bell Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Charles B. Tichenor Endowed Scholarship