Government-Sponsored and Private Education Loans

The Office of Financial Aid can help you review financing options through government-sponsored and private education loan programs. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For information, please visit studentaid.gov.

These loans are unavailable to international students.

Although the majority of the university’s on-campus employment opportunities are reserved for full-time undergraduates with eligibility for Federal Work-Study funding, some part-time student positions may, on occasion, be available to full-time graduate students. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for further information.

We are proud to work with students who are eligible to receive benefits through the military. Read more about our veteran benefits. 

Employer-Sponsored Tuition Assistance

Bryant University accepts payments directly from a number of employers who have tuition assistance programs. In other cases, students may be eligible for reimbursement of educational expenses. Contact your employer for details.

Part-time MBA students may also qualify for aid through EdAssist. Learn more about EdAssist by Bright Horizons. 

Merit-Based Scholarships

Most scholarships offered by Bryant University graduate programs are based on academic merit. All applicants are automatically considered for these awards after being admitted to one of the university’s eligible on-campus degree programs. Scholarships are currently not awarded for any online graduate degree programs, certificate programs, or the Psy.D. program. 

For priority scholarship consideration, the application deadline is February 1 for fall, March 31 for summer, and November 30 for spring.

Bryant Alumni Scholarship

Bryant University alumni applying for the 2023-2024 academic year are automatically considered for a tuition discount of up to 30% for eligible on-campus programs (not all programs qualify). Specific scholarship amounts vary based on the academic program. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office at graduateprograms@bryant.edu for additional information.

Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

Graduate assistantships are offered to on-campus students and are awarded based on applications to Bryant's graduate programs, with selections made by a committee of faculty and staff. Graduate assistants typically work ten hours per week across various academic and administrative departments, engaging in research, program development, and project coordination in exchange for tuition remission.

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their top preferences when applying to be considered for assistantships. Candidates for these positions will be reviewed after February 1. Please note that only full-time admitted students in on-campus graduate programs (excluding MSA, MSPAS, and Psy.D. programs) are eligible for graduate assistantships.

Physician Assistant Program

Loan forgiveness may be available for physician assistants who qualify. Some programs in Rhode Island include the State of Rhode Island Department of Health — Health Professions Loan Repayment, and the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority — Primary Care Practitioner Loan Forgiveness Program.