Quick Guide Financial to Resources, Grants and Scholarships
HSU Financial Aid OfFice: (707) 826-‐4321 www.humboldt.edu/Hinaid/
Department of Social Work Financial Aid Opportunities: (707) 826-‐4448 http://www.humboldt.edu/ socialwork
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarship Tracking and Review System (STARS) https:// scholarships.humboldt.edu/ stars/
California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) http://calswec.berkeley.edu or CalSWEC Financial Resources
Can I afford it? The Department of Social Work can guide you to the resources you will need to complete your degree. HSU’s Office of Financial Aid provides information on general financial aid opportunities and processes. For a list of department specific resources please visit the section connected to your chosen course of study: • BASW Financial Aid • MSW Financial Aid (includes DL/Online)
Stipend Programs HSU’s Department of Social Work has partnered with the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) and County/Tribal organizations to strengthen child welfare and mental health workforces. Each of these stipend programs provide support and resources for students in exchange for a commitment to employment in a related setting postgraduation. BASW - Child Welfare: $15,000 stipend in the senior year; additional 1.5 unit seminar per semester required; one year post-graduate employment required. Pathway Program: Up to $10,164 for tuition, fees and educational expenses; part-time Distributed Learning students (BASW or MSW) who live in rural and remote regions of California and who are employed by a County/Tribal social services organization; need support from employer. MSW - Child Welfare: Full-time: $18,500 annual stipend; additional 1.5 unit seminar per semester required; postgraduate employment required. Part-time: Up to $10,164 for tuition, fees and book; for Distributed Learning students who are County/Tribal social services employees; need support from employer. MSW: Mental Health: $18,500 stipend in advanced year; additional 1.5 unit seminar per semester required; postgraduate employment required; only available for students local to Humboldt County. To apply, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/socialwork