Financial Aid

Deciding to study and earn a degree is a major decision both from a time and financial investment.
On this page you will find information to consider as you create a plan to fund your program of study.

Additional information regarding awards and scholarships offered by the departments of the School of Education can be found on their page.  Information regarding graduate student assistance can be found on the Office of Graduate Studies page.

Scholarships

Explore your financial aid options with the Purdue Fort Wayne Financial Aid office. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please complete the online application each year.

Many scholarships require an essay. Write and submit the essay following the specific scholarship directions. Consider using the Purdue Fort Wayne Writing Center  or Career Services to review your essay before submitting.

Awards & Scholarships

The School of Education offers several awards and scholarships that recognize students' academic achievements, please use the link to each scholarship to learn criteria for its award.

• Daryl R. and Joenita K. Yost Endowed Scholarship - NEW!
• Elizabeth and Kirk Shuster Endowed Scholarship for Elementary Education - NEW!
• Gerald G. Szymanki Scholarship for Education
• Glen and Chris Bickel Scholarship
• Helen F. Pyles Elementary Education Scholarship - NEW!
• Kirby Education Scholarship
• Ron Venderly Education Scholarships
• Sandra Warner Davis and Miles B. Davis Scholarship in Education - NEW!

Printable List of School of Education Scholarships (PDF)

Additional local education scholarship information not associated with the university:

Elkhart County Retired Teachers Scholarship 

Students are welcome to contact Dr. Sharon Parnin, member of the School of Education Scholarship Committee, to learn more about these opportunities.

Scholarship awards are non-negotiable and criteria are subject to change without notice.