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The Mandel School is ranked #1 in Ohio and #12 in the nation. In addition, CWRU is ranked #10 among the Best Hidden Ivy Leagues. Our world-class faculty and premier research centers working alongside community partners are advancing a more just and inclusive world.
Dedicated financial aid advisors are onstaff to answer your scholarship questions, provide one-on-one guidance, and to inform you of any financial aid opportunities available. Below is a list of various financial aid options for students across all formats to explore.
- Payment Plan Options: The university offers four types of payment plans to assist students and families that range from 1 month to 4 months. Students and their financial authorized users can enroll and manage their payment plan through the Student Information Session (SIS) on the CWRUpay tile.
- Veterans and Military Dependents: The Mandel School is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help defray tuition costs. Find out how to apply.
- Workforce Partnership Scholarships: a strategic partnership to address a significant mental and behavioral health need in Northeast Ohio. Employees of the partner organizations will receive a 50% scholarship toward the MSW or MNO program.
- Service Corps Partnership Scholarships: In recognition of your service, the Mandel School has partnered with select service corps programs to offer special scholarship opportunities (approximately $27,000 to $49,500).
- Federal Student Aid: Federal student aid programs allow you to access low interest loans to cover your educational related expenses, including tuition, fees, books and living expenses.
- Employer Reimbursement: Some employers reimburse for graduate education. Please check with your employer’s HR representative for specific guidelines. We are happy to provide any necessary documentation for processing benefits.
- External Scholarships: We encourage you to seek out external scholarships and additional support through organizations you, partners, family and friends are affiliated with.
- Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program (MFP): the Minority Fellowship program is funded through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and offers approximately $10,000 to enhance training for full-time master’s level social work students in their final year of a CSWE accredited program.