Advanced Academic Programs

Scholarships from private sources are an additional method of financing your graduate education. The University recommends that students apply for other scholarship and fellowship funds which may be available through outside sources: the state or federal government, private donors, and corporations.. Information about these programs may be obtained by searching the Web. Links to outside funding searches can be found at http://www.finaid.org, and at Outside/Private Scholarships|Freshman and Transfer Students. You can also check at the public library, academic departments, or community organizations. Students must report all awards received to the Office of Student Financial Services. Students who receive private scholarships may have their loan and/or work-study reduced accordingly.

Students are expected to report any outside awards to the Office of Student Financial Services including outside scholarships, employer tuition benefits, and military benefits. Please use the Outside Award Form on our webpage.

Students can now log on to the Maryland Higher Education Commission website to get up-to-the-minute information about scholarships and financial assistance. Students can also check on the status of their state scholarship application.

Consider the Bryce Harlow Fellowship Application if you are enrolled in an area outlined by the program.

You should complete your aid application materials at least 2 months before you need the funds to cover your tuition charges. 

Any enrolled or accepted student who is a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen may apply. Student must be enrolled at least half-time in two courses or six credits per semester.

NOTE: If you drop below half-time status during the semester, your aid may be canceled for the semester. If you resume half-time status in a subsequent semester, you may request to have your aid reinstated using the Student Loan Adjustment Form.

Complete your FAFSA online. You must also submit the Part-Time Graduate Student Aid Application. You may also access this form online. To learn more about the FAFSA process at JHU, please click here.

There are no hard and fast deadlines, but we recommend that you complete your FAFSA 2 months before the start of the term. You are responsible for paying any tuition charges if your aid is not processed at the time you receive a bill. If your charges have been paid, you can receive a refund when the loan is actually credited to your account.

Check your ISIS account online here.
Your JHED LID and password is required for access.

The summer semester is treated like the fall and spring semesters. Students must take at least two courses or six credits in order to be considered half-time. If you choose to take just one course over the summer, you should consider other methods of payment such as a private student loan or using your existing funds.

Students may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 in Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans combined per academic year. The maximum amount of Federal Direct Subsidized loans available per academic year is $8,500. Students may also borrow a Federal Graduate PLUS Loan up to their cost of attendance less other aid.

NOTE: Provisional/Conditional admitted students who are not yet fully accepted into their program may receive one year of federal student financial aid, but the annual limit is $12,500 in Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans combined, with a maximum of $5,500 available in a Federal Direct Subsidized loan. Provisional students do not qualify for Graduate PLUS loans.

NOTE: If you are enrolled in less than two courses in any term, you are not eligible for Federal Direct Student Loans for that term. You may want to consider borrowing through a private/alternative loan program.

Federal funds are awarded on the basis of financial need. A federal formula considers your available income and assets, and calculates an expected contribution. Prior year income is used as the basis for the analysis. Current year income may be used for students who will experience a significant income reduction as a result of attending a part-time program.

Yes, but you first must complete the FAFSA so that we can determine your eligibility for lower interest Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans. If you have additional need after that, you may apply for a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan.

NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to complete this process and qualify for lower interest rate loans before applying for private loans.

Your estimated costs include an amount for books. If you have completed a FAFSA and any other required documents, the loan will be credited to your account. The loan proceeds will first be applied to any tuition charges on your bill. If you have a credit balance remaining after tuition is covered, you can request a refund and use the money to buy books.

Request a Refund.

You can submit the online form that will go directly to the AAP Registration Office. For EPP students, contact the EPP Registration Office directly.

AAP Change of Status Form

Degree candidates must be enrolled at least half-time, defined as six credits or two non-audited courses per semester. If you drop below half-time status before the end of the drop/add period, your aid may be cancelled. See Return of Title IV Funds Policy in the Graduate Student Brochure.

For financial aid inquiries and loan eligibility contact:
Office of Student Financial Services
(410) 516-8028

Or email your financial aid advisor. For the name and email address of your advisor, please click here.

To learn more about the financial aid process, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Information about veterans’ educational benefits can be found on the Veterans’ page.

Sequence Analysis and Genomics students: Federal Financial Aid Under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (student loans) is not available at this time. Johns Hopkins University has an application before the US Department of Education requesting eligibility for the certificate program and will notify all applicants if approval is received.

Financing Your Graduate Degree or Certificate