Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management

If you would like to apply to a special program, then please answer "yes" to the question, "Do you plan to apply to an SSW Special Program?" found on the Financial Assistance page of the MSW online application and then check the special program checkbox of the program to which you wish to apply. The special program application pages will be added to the end of your online MSW application. Call 734-936-0961 if you are unable to submit the application via the online MSW application system.

Application deadlines are December 1 (early application), February 1 (priority), and March 1. Selection of

No. It is best for students to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. The School of Social Work Financial Aid Form should be submitted with the MSW application. The FAFSA is available each October. Be sure to review special program deadlines.

There are numerous scholarship opportunities. The School offers Dean’s Scholarships, which are awarded based on the undergraduate GPA of incoming students (as calculated for admissions review purposes) in addition to a strong commitment to the mission of the School of Social Work. The School also offers Merit Scholarships based on strong academic and/or social work-related experience or based on a strong commitment to the mission of the School. No separate application is necessary for applicants to be reviewed for these awards. Several other named scholarships are also awarded based upon

You must do the following:

1. Submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and include the U-M Code (002325). The FAFSA can be submitted online at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
2. Submit the School of Social Work Financial Aid Form with the online application or mail to:
   
   The University of Michigan
   School of Social Work
   Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management
   1080 South University Avenue, Room 1748
   Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

Tuition and fee expenses are variable depending on your program. Please visit the MSW Tuition & Student Budget webpages for detailed information. Each year, the Regents of the University of Michigan set tuition and fees, which are subject to change. 

The School of Social Work offers a wide variety of scholarships and financial aid. Visit the Financial Aid webpages to learn more.

The 2018-2019 student budget for tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and personal expenses is $51,412 for Michigan residents; $68,112 for non residents for two semesters of full-time enrollment. The Regents of the University set tuition and fees in July of each year; so costs are subject to increase each year.

To learn more about tuition fees and expenses please visit the Financial Aid section.

Yes, positions are listed at the U-M Student Employment Office website. You should also fill out the SSW Student Employment Application Form to be placed in a candidate pool for employment in the School of Social Work at.

Information on how to find work-study positions and temporary employment can be found on the SSW Student Employment page.

To apply for a work-study award, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University Office of Financial Aid will provide you a work-study award if you meet the eligibility requirements and if funds are available at the time that you apply. Students awarded work-study may apply for work-study jobs as listed on the Student Employment Office job posting site. (These jobs are not available to students without work-study.) Students may also post their information and a resume on the SSW temporary employment website. This information is available to SSW faculty and staff

Most students work part time (10-20 hours per week) when enrolled in the full-time program. Many students apply for and receive work-study funds.