Financial Aid Guide, Aid Year 2023-24

• May 1, 2023 - Review and accept or decline your financial aid offer, failure to respond may result in offer cancellation
• Jun 1, 2023 - Submit all requested forms to Marquette Central through Document Upload 
• Aug 5, 2023 - First installment of fall Marquette Monthly Payment Plan (MMPP) due
• Aug 22, 2023 - Fall payment due in full
• Sep 15, 2023 - Deadline to sign up for fall MMPP, pay missed installments at enrollment
• Nov 16, 2023 - Deadline for students attending in fall only to turn financial aid forms in to Marquette Central to receive financial aid
• Jan 5, 2024 - First spring MMPP installment due
• Jan 9, 2024 - Spring payment due in full
• Jan 15, 2024 - Last day to complete and submit the 2024-25 FAFSA to meet the February 1st priority deadline
• Feb 15, 2024 - Deadline to sign up for spring MMPP, pay missed installments at time of enrollment
• Apr 11, 2024 - Deadline for financial aid forms to be turned in to Marquette Central to receive aid for 2023-24, view CheckMarq To-Do List to confirm all steps are complete

To prepare for the new academic year, determine direct charges (i.e., tuition) and other indirect costs or variable expenses. The Office of Student Financial Aid establishes standard expenses representing typical costs for the academic year. Following are the expenses used to determine financial need for the academic year.

These costs are based on full-time enrollment and are subject to change. Chart 3 is determined by the student’s dependent or independent filing status on the FAFSA and housing plans. Use the Annual Expense Worksheet with these charts to see how the financial aid offer, along with family resources, can cover college costs.

Chart 1 — Educational Expenses for 2023-24
Annual Marquette Tuition Costs		Per-credit Tuition Rates
Undergraduate (12 credits or more per term)	$47,690	Graduate School, Graduate School of Management	$1,295
Physician Assistant	$47,690	Graduate School - Humanities**	$500
Doctoral-phase Physical Therapy	$51,012	Education Graduate	$965
M.S.N. (5 semesters, flat rate)      Starting in Summer 23	$63,000	Law School	$1,965
Law School (12–18 credits per term)	$49,710	Undergraduate Courses
Dental School (12–18 credits per term)		Part Time	$1,180
Wisconsin residents*	$58,440	Online	TBD
Non-Wisconsin residents	$67,100	J Session (charge is in addition to      fall and spring full time charges)	$810
Executive MBA (12 credits or more per term)	$79,500
*The state of Wisconsin provides a tuition subsidy for certain dental students who are Wisconsin state residents. As with any governmental appropriation, the exact amount is subject to change as part of the legislative process. The subsidy for 2023-24 is $8,660 for the year. Students will be billed for any reduction in the expected state subsidy or credited for an increase. **Applies to master's programs in Christian Doctrine, English, Languages, Literatures and Cultures, History, Theology, and Philosophy.

ANNUAL EXPENSE WORKSHEET

Use the cost information listed above when completing this worksheet. Refer to the Financial Aid Notification to complete section B of this worksheet. Numbers in sections A and B are likely to be fixed amounts, and numbers in section C can vary. A personalized Expense Worksheet will be available when financial aid has been processed. View your personalized Expense Worksheet in CheckMarq by clicking the “Expense Worksheet” link under the Financial Aid tile.

Information is provided below for each aid type listed on the Financial Aid Notification (FAN). Types of financial aid are grants, scholarships, loans, and work assistance. Students must respond to the financial aid offer by accepting or declining loans and work online through CheckMarq before these types of financial assistance can be received. It is not the practice of Marquette University to match financial aid offers from other universities.

A grant is a type of need-based financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Grants can be offered from federal, state, institutional and private sources. All grant assistance is automatically accepted for students on CheckMarq. Many grants list a requirement that the student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), for additional information on SAP see the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS

Federal Pell Grant

Recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, demonstrate financial need, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students whose 2023-24 FAFSA was selected by the U.S. Department of Education for Verification must have the accuracy of the information confirmed before a Federal Pell Grant can be paid. Pell recipients may receive a Pell Grant for a maximum of 12 full-time terms. The final Pell Grant offer will be based on enrollment at the close of late registration each term. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2023-24 academic year is $7,395. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) 

To be eligible recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, not be Pell-eligible, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), have a parent or guardian who was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after Sept. 11, 2001, and at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death was less than 24 years of age or was enrolled at least part time in college. The maximum offer is the same as the Pell Grant maximum. Payment is adjusted for less than full-time study. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, be Pell Grant eligible, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The federal maximum SEOG that can be received is $4,000 per year and is based on available funding. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grant

Recipients must file a FAFSA each academic year and be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and/or certified as having one-quarter Native American ancestry. Academic enrollment status requirements vary by tribe. A student begins the application process with his/her tribe, which results in the tribe sending the school a Financial Review Form to complete. In addition, the student must provide grade reports to the tribe after each term. Once the school has completed and returned the Review Form and it is approved by the tribe, a BIA check is sent to Marquette at the beginning of each grant-eligible term. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

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STATE GRANT PROGRAMS

Wisconsin Grant (WG)

Recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, be enrolled at least half-time, demonstrate financial need, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and be certified as eligible by the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). Offers are based on available funding. The grant will not exceed $4,100 per year and can only be used to cover tuition. The Wisconsin Grant can be received for a maximum of 10 terms. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant

Recipients must be undergraduate residents of Wisconsin who meet the low-income/disadvantaged criteria as established by the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB), file a FAFSA each academic year, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). A student must receive TIP as a freshman to be eligible as a continuing student. To be eligible for a renewed offer, continuing students must demonstrate need and be certified as eligible by HEAB. The maximum TIP Grant for first-time recipients is currently $1,800. The maximum TIP Grant that can be received for continuing students is determined by HEAB and is based on available funding. TIP can be received for a maximum of 10 terms and is available for no more than 6 years after the initial grant is offered. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

DVR Training Grant

Students who believe they may be eligible to receive a Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Training Grant must first file the FAFSA, then contact their nearest DVR office. Students will work with a DVR counselor to complete a DVR Training Grant Information Form. DVR will forward this form to Marquette’s Office of Student Financial Aid for completion. The maximum DVR Grant that can be received is determined by the DVR office. The Office of the Bursar receives a check from DVR and the funds are applied directly to your student account. Financial aid may need to be adjusted accordingly. Grade reports must be provided to the DVR counselor each term. Visit dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr for details.

Wisconsin Indian Student Grant

Recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, be enrolled at least part-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and/ or certified as having one-quarter Native American ancestry, and be certified as eligible by the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). The grant will not exceed $1,100 per year and can be received for a maximum of 10 terms. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Visually Handicapped/Hearing Impaired Grant

Recipients must file a FAFSA each academic year, demonstrate financial need, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and be an undergraduate Wisconsin resident with a certified sight or hearing impairment. The maximum amount of grant a student can receive is $1,800 per academic year. Grants can be received for a maximum of 10 terms. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Minority Retention Grant

Recipients must file a FAFSA each academic year, demonstrate financial need, not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), be a second-, third- or fourth-year undergraduate student, Wisconsin resident and identify as a minority student as defined by the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). Students will be nominated by the Financial Aid Office. The maximum grant is $2,500 per academic year for a maximum of eight terms. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Veteran's Grant for Private Non-Profit Schools

Recipients must file the FAFSA each academic year, be enrolled at least part-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, students must hold a valid verified veteran status with the Department of Veterans Affairs office, and apply to the payment of tuition for educational assistance programs. The amount of a grant for a semester/session must equal the lesser of $2,000 or 50% of the difference from the amount of tuition charged by the private non-profit institution and the amount of tuition paid for the student under specified federal veteran educational assistance programs. The grant is limited to no more than 128 credits or 8 semesters/sessions, whichever is longer. However, if a student previously received veteran related tuition remission from the UW System or Technical college, the limit is reduced by the number of credits or semesters/sessions for which the student has received the tuition remissions. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account. 

Other State Grant Programs

Residents of Delaware and Vermont may be eligible to receive grants from their home states. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state higher education agency about the availability of these programs and to inquire into the application and disbursement procedures. Recipients must file a FAFSA each academic year and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account.

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INSTITUTIONAL GRANT PROGRAMS

Marquette Grant

Recipients must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), not hold a prior bachelor’s degree and not be enrolled in an online degree program. This offer is determined upon admission, does not increase in future years, and is renewable for continuing students only if the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is processed and received prior to the February 1 priority deadline each year, the student continues to meet eligibility requirements and funds are available at the time the application is completed. Some applications will require supplemental documents to be submitted. Any requested documents must be submitted within 30 days of the initial request. This grant can only be applied to tuition costs. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account. 

Marquette EOP Grant

Recipients must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), not hold a prior bachelor’s degree and not be enrolled in an online degree program. It is renewed for continuing students only if the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is processed and received prior to the February 1 priority deadline each year, the student continues to meet eligibility requirements and funds are available at the time the application is completed. Some applications will require supplemental documents to be submitted. Any requested documents must be submitted within 30 days of the initial request. This grant can only be applied to tuition costs. The amount of your grant will be credited directly to your student account. 

A scholarship is a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Scholarships can be offered from federal, state, institutional and private sources. All scholarship assistance is automatically accepted for students on CheckMarq.

FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

HHS Nursing Workforce Diversity Scholarships and Stipends

Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the undergraduate Nursing degree program. Scholarships are based on available funding, parent income information verifying an economically disadvantaged background or be from an educational/environmental challenged background and have demonstrated financial need. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Stipends offered will be paid through the Accounts Payable Office at Marquette University.

HHS Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the undergraduate Nursing degree program. Scholarships are based on available funding, parent income information verifying an economically disadvantaged background or be from an educational/environmental challenged background and have demonstrated financial need. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account.

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MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

ROTC Scholarships (Army, Navy or Air Force)

The scholarship covers tuition, student fees, lab fees, and a book allowance. The scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship and/or grant previously offered. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Air Force ROTC Type 2 Scholarship recipients are able to combine their partial tuition scholarship with their MU Père Marquette Scholarship but the combination can never exceed actual Marquette tuition costs. Students are not eligible for MU Grants or other Marquette gift assistance.  

ROTC Enhancement

The amount of the enhancement will vary depending on when a student contracted with his/her ROTC unit but will not exceed $28,000 from all Marquette gift assistance sources over four years. The enhancement will not exceed $3,500 per semester toward university room and meal charges. Army ROTC three-year scholarship winners will receive their full $28,000 MU ROTC Enhancement eligibility for their first year for tuition costs, divided evenly between semesters. This enhancement replaces any other Marquette scholarship and/or grant and is available only to students participating in the ROTC full-tuition Scholarship program. It is the recipient’s responsibility to report any change to his/her Marquette room and meal charges to the Assistant Director - Scholarships so his/her offer is applied accurately. The enhancement will be credited directly to your student account. Recipients must be enrolled full-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. Air Force ROTC Type 2 Scholarship recipients are never eligible for a MU ROTC Enhancement. 

Yellow Ribbon Program

Recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100 percent rate, and not be enrolled in an online degree program to be considered for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligibility is determined based on GI service requirements. For complete eligibility and application instructions are available on the How Do I Use Federal Veterans Benefits at Marquette? page. The Yellow Ribbon Program, funded by the VA and Marquette, closes the gap after all tuition-specific aid has been applied. This includes, but is not limited to, Marquette scholarships and/or grants, Wisconsin Grant, private tuition specific scholarships, and veterans’ educational benefits. The Yellow Ribbon offer will never exceed the lesser of tuition and fees or the maximum offer established for the student’s program of study. The amount of your offer will be credited directly to your student account.

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STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship

First-time recipients include Wisconsin public and private high school seniors with the highest grade point average for their school. The offer will be finalized when Marquette receives official notification of a student‘s scholarship from the state. Continuing students must earn 24 credits per academic year (not including summer) and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000 to be eligible for a renewed offer. The amount of the offer will not exceed $2,250 per academic year and can only be used to cover tuition. The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship can be received for a maximum of eight terms. Recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. 

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INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Marquette University scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students of high academic ability and promise. Marquette University scholarships apply to full-time tuition expenses only unless the award notification specifically states it is applicable for housing. A combination of all Marquette grants and scholarships, and other tuition-specific aid (i.e., Wisconsin Grant), cannot exceed the cost of tuition. Likewise, if a student receives a full tuition scholarship from another source, he/she is no longer eligible for the Marquette scholarship and/ or grant or a half-tuition scholarship, he/she is no longer eligible for the Marquette scholarship. It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify all additional educational monetary awards to Marquette Central.

There are a few special scholarship programs that can be used towards Marquette University standard living expenses such as housing and food costs. These programs can affect other need-based aid, are subject to program criteria, and the student maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. 

Note: Marquette academic scholarships are determined upon admission, do not increase in future years, and are renewable if students continue to meet renewal criteria stated in the admission letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If there are questions about the renewal criteria, contact Marquette Central. Failure to meet all criteria will result in the loss of the academic scholarship. For additional information on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) see the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. 

All-In Marquette College Completion Scholarship

The scholarship is a $5,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards will be determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Nursing or College of Health Sciences, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Alumni Association National Board Service Scholarship 

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student's FAFSA. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

American Family Scholarship Program

The scholarship covers full tuition. The American Family Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Ann Kenny Carr Cristo Rey Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition and Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The Ann Kenny Carr Cristo Rey Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Arrupe College Transfer Full Tuition Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition. The Arrupe College Transfer Full Tuition Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) Scholarship Fund

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time non-renewable award. This award will not be renewed in future years.

Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) - Ignatian Leadership Award

The scholarship is a $1000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time non-renewable award. This award will not be renewed in future years.

Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) - Theater Arts Award

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by the College of Communication. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time non-renewable award. This award will not be renewed in future years.

Barry Cosgrove EOP Room and Board Scholarship Fund

The scholarship helps cover Marquette University standard double-room and meal charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship is $2,500 per semester and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the Educational Opportunity Program, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Black Alumni Association's Ralph H. Metcalfe, Sr. Scholarship Award

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Bridge to the Future Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student's FAFSA. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time, nonrenewable, need-based award. This award will not be renewed in future years. 

Burke Scholarship Program

The scholarship covers tuition and student fees. The Burke Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Burke Housing Stipend

Funds are to be used toward Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing charges. The amount of the stipend will not exceed standard double-occupancy as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The amount of the stipend will be credited directly to your student account. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student’s FAFSA. Renewal criteria: The stipend may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Diane and Paul Porretta Endowed Scholarship Fund

The scholarship helps cover Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship will not exceed the standard double occupancy and meal plan cost or actual charges, whichever is less, and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Do Great Things Endowed Scholarship - Fund 2

The scholarship amount is up to $10,000. The scholarship helps to cover full-tuition, student fees, lab fees, and Marquette University on campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student's FAFSA. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Do Great Things Full Tuition Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition and Marquette University on-campus standard housing and meal plan charges (for freshmen and sophomore years only), however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The Do Great Things Full Tuition Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Donald and Frances Herdrich Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition, student fees, lab fees, and Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary at the discretion of the Dean of the Opus College of Engineering and actual charges. The Herdrich Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 10 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the Opus College of Engineering, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Donald J. Schuenke Scholarship Fund

The scholarship helps cover Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship will not exceed the standard double occupancy and meal plan cost or actual charges, whichever is less, and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Dupree Cristo Rey Atlanta Housing Scholarship

The scholarship amount is $5,000. The scholarship helps cover Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges; however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship is $2,500 per semester and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. Recipients must continue to meet the award criteria, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Evans Scholarship

The scholarship covers tuition, student fees, and lab fees at Marquette. The Evans Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. The Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation award these scholarships. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain a cumulative 2.500 GPA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Global Scholar Award

The scholarship covers full-tuition. New recipients in 2023-24 the scholarship will cover full-tuition, student fees and Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges.  The Global Scholar Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship covers half-tuition. The scholarship can be combined with other Marquette scholarships but will replace Marquette University Grants. The combination of all Marquette scholarships and tuition-specific aid cannot exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Gordon Henke Endowed Scholarship (Henke Family Scholarship)

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Ignacio Ellacuria, S.J. Dreamers Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time in a program of study, not be eligible for federal financial aid, and have demonstrated need by Completing the Net Price Calculator (NPC). Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

J. William and Mary Diederich Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Communication, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

James Balistreri Equity in MKE Current Use Scholarship Fund

The scholarship helps cover Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship will not exceed the standard double occupancy and meal plan cost or actual charges, whichever is less and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

James Foley Scholarship

The scholarship is an $8,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Communication, maintain a cumulative 2.500 GPA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

John and Miriam Monroe Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Kubly Family Scholarship Fund

The scholarship amount varies. The scholarship helps to cover tuition, and Marquette University on campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student's FAFSA. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship amount is $12,500 and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. Recipients must continue to meet the award criteria, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Marquette Experience Pathway Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Alumni Club Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University College Competition Scholarship or Explorer Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Scholarships are awarded to the winners of the College or Explorer Scholarship Competitions. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Dean’s Scholarship or Explorer Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Dean’s Transfer Student Scholarship

The scholarship is a $3,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. The scholarship is awarded to students transferring to Marquette University from specific community colleges. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Endowed Scholarships

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition by partially funding Marquette University Scholarships through gifts provided to the university by donors. The name of the scholarship, as stipulated by the donor, is listed on the financial aid award. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Equity in MKE Fund

The scholarship helps cover Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges, however, the amount may vary depending on other funding availability and actual charges. The maximum amount of the scholarship will not exceed the standard double-room and meal cost or actual charges, whichever is less and will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Ignatian Distinction Scholarship 

The scholarship amounts vary and help cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. A FAFSA must be filled out prior to applying for this scholarship for the first time. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Jesuit/Cristo Rey High School Scholarship

The scholarship is a $2,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Jesuit Half-Tuition Scholarship

The scholarship covers half-tuition. The scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Magis Campus Resident Scholarship

The scholarship is a $1,500 tuition scholarship. This award is determined upon admission and does not increase in future years. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, reside in on-campus university residence halls, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), not hold a prior bachelor’s degree, not be enrolled in an online degree program, and not receive any other housing or food scholarships. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters during the Fall and Spring semesters only. Recipients must continue to reside in on-campus university residence halls, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. Marquette residence halls include Abbottsford Hall, Carpenter Tower, Cobeen Hall, O’Donnell Hall, Mashuda Hall, Humphrey Hall, Schroeder Hall, Straz Tower, and The Commons.

Marquette University Pathways Scholarship

The scholarship is a $3,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Marquette University Phi Theta Kappa / National Technical Honor Society Transfer Student Scholarship

The scholarship is a $3,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, except the Transfer Competitive Scholarship,  but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. The scholarship is awarded to students transferring to Marquette University. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Star Scholar Award

The scholarship is a $5,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Marquette University Transfer Student Competitive Scholarship

The scholarship is a $2,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, except the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. The scholarship is awarded to students transferring from two-year colleges to Marquette University. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Marquette University Wisconsin Technical College Scholarships 

The scholarship is a $3,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time non-renewable award. This award will not be renewed in future years. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Nancy Long Pesiri Scholarship

The scholarship is an $19,500 tuition scholarship. The scholarship replaces other Marquette scholarships. The scholarship can be added to Marquette grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Nursing, maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Opus Scholars Award

The scholarship covers full-tuition, student fees, lab fees and Marquette University on-campus standard double occupancy housing and meal plan charges. The Opus Scholars Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must participate in the Engineering Scholars Program, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the Opus College of Engineering, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Père Marquette Scholarship

The scholarship amounts vary and are determined upon admission. It does not increase in future years and helps cover tuition. The scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. Graduating seniors who enroll in fewer than 12 credits in their final term will be eligible for their scholarship on a prorated basis. 

Ronald E. and Kathleen M. Zupko Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition. The Zupko Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Stephen Kearney Memorial Grant Fund

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined by Kearney Scholarship Committee. Eligibility is based on the federal need calculated from the student's FAFSA. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time, nonrenewable, need-based award. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Stollenwerk Family Merit-Based Endowed Scholarship Pathways Fund

The scholarship is a $5,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Theater Arts Scholarship 

The scholarship is a $1,250 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be renewed. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Uline, Inc. Scholarship

The scholarship is a $5,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through department application process. Renewal Criteria: This is a one-time, nonrenewable award. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Urban Scholars Scholarship

The scholarship covers full-tuition. The Urban Scholars Scholarship replaces any other Marquette scholarship or grant. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must participate in Scholars Events, be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

William G. “Pop” Fotsch Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship covers half-tuition in the first and second years and quarter-tuition in the third and fourth years, thereby encouraging the recipient to participate in the cooperative education program. The scholarship can be combined with other Marquette Scholarships but will replace Marquette University Grants. The combination of all Marquette Scholarships and tuition-specific aid cannot exceed tuition. The amount of the scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the Opus College of Engineering, continue to meet the award criteria, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

William Ketterer Scholarship

The scholarship is a $1,500 tuition scholarship. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Awards are determined through the admissions process. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program. 

Women's Council - Janet Gottfreid Scholarship 

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Eligibility is based on demonstrated need. Awards are determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Women's Council - Notre Dame Fund

The scholarship amount varies and helps cover tuition. The scholarship can be added to other Marquette scholarships and grants, but the combination will not exceed tuition. The amount of your scholarship will be credited directly to your student account. Eligibility is based on demonstrated need. Awards are determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Renewal Criteria: The scholarship may be received for a maximum of 8 semesters. The FAFSA must be filed each academic year. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

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PRIVATELY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship is additive to any other Marquette-sponsored scholarship. The scholarship is also additive to a Corporate Sponsored National Merit Award and Special Corporate Sponsored as long as the combination of the two awards does not exceed $2,000 annually for students admitted in Fall 2020 and prior or $3,000 annually for students admitted in Fall 2021. Renewal is determined by the National Merit program. Recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and not be enrolled in an online degree program.

Expected Private Scholarship

This reflects the total outside private scholarships a student has received in the past or has indicated he/she will receive in the upcoming academic year. If this total is incorrect, log into CheckMarq and select "Request Counselor Action" under the Financial Aid tile, provide a list of the private scholarship names and correct amounts or email the correct information to Marquette Central. 

Private Scholarships Received

This dollar amount reflects funding received from outside sources. Federal regulations state that, scholarships received from donors outside Marquette are considered to be resources available to meet a student’s financial need. Students must report all outside scholarships from sources other than the federal, state and university programs. Need-based aid may be reduced when a student receives a combination of need based aid and outside scholarships that exceed their financial need. In addition, a reduction of merit awards may occur if the total of all tuition-specific awards exceeds the total cost of tuition or if the value of all awards (including the outside scholarships) exceeds the total cost of attendance. Students are responsible for following through with the scholarship donor to make sure the scholarship checks are sent directly to Marquette Central in a timely manner. Checks must be properly endorsed and include the student's Marquette ID number to ensure the scholarship is credited to the student’s account. Scholarships will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted by the donor. Any questions about these awards should be directed to Marquette Central.

Marquette University offers tuition discount and housing assistance programs to individuals affiliated with the university. Details about each program follow. 

Housing Assistance Program

This amount represents the room and meal allowances associated with an individual‘s selection as a resident assistant, apartment manager, resident hall facilities manager, assistant to the hall director or university minister. Contact the Office of Residence Life for the terms of the offer.

Marquette University Dependent Tuition Benefit Program

This amount represents a tuition benefit to dependents of qualified employees of Marquette University. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment. This benefit cannot exceed university tuition charges minus any tuition-specific assistance, such as the Wisconsin Grant, and cannot be used for Executive MBA or online degree programs. This benefit replaces any other Marquette scholarship previously offered. Students are required to file the FAFSA for the upcoming year by January 15, at studentaid.gov/fafsa, to determine eligibility for the Wisconsin Grant. Contact Marquette Central for details. The amount of the benefit will be credited directly to your student account.

Marquette University Employee Remission Program

This amount represents a tuition discount offered to employees of Marquette University. Contact Marquette Central for details. The amount of remission will be credited directly to your student account.

Marquette University Faculty and Staff Children Exchange (FACHEX) Tuition Benefit Program

This amount represents a tuition benefit to undergraduate dependents of qualified employees of participating Jesuit colleges and universities. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment. This benefit cannot exceed university tuition charges minus any tuition-specific assistance and cannot be used for online degree programs. This benefit replaces any other Marquette scholarship previously offered. To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with the university, complete 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester, and meet university Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. The eligible employee for the FACHEX offer must also remain eligible for the benefit at the employing institution. Recertification of employee eligibility must be submitted annually to Marquette University through the appropriate FACHEX liaison officer. Contact Marquette Central for details. The amount of the benefit will be credited directly to your student account.

Marquette University Tuition Exchange Program (TEP)

This amount represents a tuition benefit to undergraduate dependents of qualified employees of colleges and universities participating in the Tuition Exchange Program. Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment. This benefit cannot exceed university tuition charges minus any tuition-specific assistance, such as the Wisconsin Grant, and cannot be used for online degree programs. This benefit replaces any other Marquette Scholarship previously offered. Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA before each new academic year at studentaid.gov/fafsa to determine eligibility for the Wisconsin Grant. To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing with the university, complete 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester, and meet university Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. The eligible employee for the Tuition Exchange offer must also remain eligible for the benefit at the employing institution. Recertification of employee eligibility must be submitted annually to Marquette University through the appropriate TEP liaison officer. Contact Marquette Central for details. The amount of the benefit will be credited directly to your student account.

A loan is a type of financial aid that must be repaid. Students accepting loans will be asked to sign a promissory note (a legal obligation to repay), complete annual student loan acknowledgment, and in some cases also complete loan entrance counseling. The process for each loan may vary. Refer to the “Accepting the Financial Aid Offer” section to determine how to receive funds. Upon graduation or withdrawal from the university, students may also be required to complete loan exit counseling. On July 30, 2009, the Federal Reserve approved final amendments to Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act) that revised the disclosure requirements for certain private education loans issued by Marquette. Regulation Z does not apply to Federal Title IV loans (i.e. Federal Direct Loans and PLUS). Truth in Lending requirements impact the process of applying for and receiving the HHS Dental Disadvantaged Loan, HHS Health Professions Loan, Federal Nursing Student Loan, HHS Nurse Faculty Loan and Rice Journalism Loan. These requirements are listed under the “Accepting the Financial Aid Offer” section of this guide.

FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAMS

Federal Nursing Loan

Eligibility for this loan is determined based on available funding and demonstrated financial need. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time in the nursing program, must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant, be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and meet other general eligibility requirements for the Federal Student Aid programs. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent. This loan is interest free as long as a student is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited nursing program. During the grace period, repayment of the principal is not required and the interest does not accrue. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

HHS Dental Disadvantaged Loan

This loan is based on available funding, parent income information verifying an economically disadvantaged background and demonstrated financial need. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the dental program and must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent. No interest accrues while the student is enrolled at least half-time. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

HHS Health Professions Loan

This loan is offered based on available funding, verified parent data from the FAFSA and demonstrated financial need. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the dental program and must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent. No interest accrues while the student is enrolled at least half-time. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

HHS Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

NFLP is offered based on available funding. Part-time and full-time students in the Nurse Ph.D. program, who will be enrolled for two of the three semesters in the academic year (fall, spring, summer), pursuing a career as full-time nurse faculty, can be considered for NFLP. Recipients must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant. The loan cannot exceed total tuition, fees, required course materials and educational supplies. The interest rate is fixed at 3 percent if the required criteria are met. Eighty-five percent of the loan can qualify for cancellation when required employment/service obligations are met. Loan term details are supplied to potential recipients. Once application requirements are met, the amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Recipients must be an undergraduate, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and must meet other general eligibility requirements for the Federal Student Aid programs. The current interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 is 5.50 percent. The interest rate in effect for each year is fixed for the life of that loan. The Federal Direct Subsidized Loan has a fixed interest rate cap of 8.25 percent. The federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time, during the six month grace period after a student is no longer enrolled at least half-time and during approved loan deferment periods. There is a 1.057 percent origination fee. The repayment period begins six months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time. For more detailed information about the loan processing fee, refer to the loan disclosure statement. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program, must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant, be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and must meet other general eligibility requirements for the Federal Student Aid programs. The current interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 is 5.50 percent for undergraduate students and 7.05 percent for graduate/professional students. The interest rate in effect for each year is fixed for the life of that loan. The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan has a fixed interest rate cap of 8.25 percent for undergraduate students and 9.50 percent for graduate/professional students. Interest accrues while the student is in school. The repayment period begins six months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time. There is a 1.057 percent origination fee. For more detailed information about the loan processing fee, refer to the loan disclosure statement. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Grad/Prof or Parent)

Graduate/professional students or parents of dependent students who file the FAFSA are eligible to apply. The maximum amount that students or parents may borrow is listed as an Optional loan on the FAN. This loan cannot be accepted online because the appropriate paperwork needs to be submitted before the loan is processed. Graduate/professional and Parent borrowers can apply for the PLUS loan online through studentaid.gov/plusapp. Once notice of credit approval is received the PLUS loan will be added to the student's offer. Students must file a FAFSA, be enrolled at least half-time, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and meet other general eligibility requirements for the federal student aid programs. The parent borrower and student must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and must not be in default on a federal education loan or owe an overpayment on a federal education grant. Graduate/professional students or parents of dependent students may borrow a maximum of the Cost of Attendance minus other financial aid. The interest rate for loans first disbursed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 is 8.05 percent. The interest rate in effect for each year is fixed for the life of that loan. The Direct PLUS Loan has a fixed interest rate cap of 10.50 percent. Interest accrues while the student is in school. There is a 4.228 percent origination fee. For more detailed information about the loan processing fee, refer to the loan disclosure statement. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

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STATE LOAN PROGRAMS

Wisconsin Minority Teacher Loan

This loan is based on nomination by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Recipients must be a Wisconsin resident, must have sophomore, junior or senior standing, be enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to teacher licensure, registered with Selective Service (if required), have a cumulative 3.000 GPA, and identify as a minority student as defined by state statutes. Recipients must be enrolled in a program of study leading to a teacher’s license in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin by the United States Department of Education. The maximum offer per year is $10,000 with the maximum amount borrowed not to exceed $30,000. After graduation, students must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in a high-demand discipline and employed in a public or private elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee as a full-time teacher in a high-demand area related to the recipient’s program of study. Students must also receive a rating of proficient or distinguished on the educator effectiveness system or the equivalent in a school that does not use the educator effectiveness system in order to receive partial forgiveness of the loan. Students must also submit to the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) a completed employment verification form at the end of each academic year. Students not teaching in an eligible school district must repay the loan at a fixed interest rate of 5 percent. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Nursing Student Loan

This loan is based on nomination by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Recipients must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled at least half-time in the nursing program, be a Wisconsin resident and make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The maximum offer per year is $3,000 with the maximum amount borrowed not to exceed $15,000. Students who agree to practice nursing full-time in Wisconsin may be eligible for partial loan forgiveness. Students who do not practice nursing in Wisconsin must repay the loan at a fixed interest rate of 5 percent. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Wisconsin Teacher Education Loan

This loan is based on nomination by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Recipients must be a Wisconsin resident, have sophomore, junior or senior standing, be enrolled at least half-time in a program leading to teacher licensure, be registered with Selective Service (if required), and have a cumulative 3.000 GPA. Recipients must be enrolled in a program of study leading to a teacher’s license in a discipline identified as a teacher shortage area for the state of Wisconsin by the United States Department of Education. The maximum offer per year is $10,000 with the maximum amount borrowed not to exceed $30,000. After graduation, students must be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in a high-demand discipline and employed in a public or private elementary or secondary school in the city of Milwaukee or a county defined as “rural” (as defined by this program) as a full-time teacher in a high-demand area related to the recipient’s program of study. Students must also receive a rating of proficient or distinguished on the educator effectiveness system or the equivalent in a school that does not use the educator effectiveness system in order to receive partial forgiveness of the loan. Students must also submit to the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) a completed employment verification form at the end of each academic year. Students not teaching in an eligible school district must repay the loan at a fixed interest rate of 5 percent. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Other State Loan Programs

Some states such as Alaska, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota and the territory of Guam offer alternative loan programs to state residents. Contact the appropriate state’s or territory’s higher education agency about the availability of these programs, as well as application and disbursement procedures. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

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INSTITUTIONAL LOAN PROGRAMS

Rice Journalism Loan Program

Recipients must be full-time undergraduates enrolled in the Diederich College of Communication with a planned major in advertising or journalism, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), must demonstrate financial need, and not be enrolled in an online degree program. The interest rate is fixed at 1 percent. No interest accrues while the student is enrolled at least half-time. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account. 

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PRIVATELY FUNDED LOAN PROGRAMS

Private Alternative Loans

These are non-federal educational loans available from a variety of lending institutions that are meant to be used after federal loan eligibility for the year has been exhausted. Although minimums and maximums vary for these loan programs, all require a satisfactory credit history. When one of these aid types appears on the FAN, we have certified the loan for the amount indicated. Please be aware that the lender may still deny the loan because of applicant’s credit history. For more information about private alternative loan options, visit Alternative Loan Lender Information. The amount of your loan will be credited directly to your student account.

Health Professions Loan, Loans to Disadvantaged Students, Federal Nursing Loan*
Total Amount Borrowed	Average Monthly Payment	Number of Payments	Interest Amount	Total Payment
$ 1,000	$ 40	27	$   58.23	$1,058.23
5,000	53	120	1,364.03	6,364.03
12,000	127	120	3,273.39	15,273.39
* Interest rate during repayment is fixed at 5 percent. Minimum payment is $40 per month or $120 per quarter. Interest is calculated on the unpaid balance each month beginning 12 months after leaving school for Health Professions Loans and LDS, and nine months after leaving school for Federal Nursing Loans. The monthly payment includes principal only. Interest is added to the monthly amount.

Student eligibility for other financial aid is not affected by the acceptance of offered student loans. However, loan amounts could be adjusted when any new aid is added to the student’s package, e.g., outside/private scholarships.

The Federal Direct Loans and PLUS Loan electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN) is an online process at studentaid.gov/mpn. After the subsidized/unsubsidized loans are accepted by students through CheckMarq and have originated, students will receive notice via eMarq to complete the MPN. Students are required to use their FSA ID to complete the MPN.

The signed MPN is valid for 10 years. Borrowers need to only sign it once during this time period. A PLUS borrower may be required to sign subsequent promissory notes if he/she was required to previously provide an endorser.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan interest is paid by the federal government while the student is enrolled at least half-time and during approved loan deferment periods.

The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and PLUS Loan have interest charged to the borrower for the life of the loan. Borrowers have the option to pay the interest or defer interest payments while in school. Deferred interest payments will accrue (capitalize) and be added to the loan principal at the time of repayment.

Students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for federal loans and maintain at least half-time enrollment to qualify for an in-school deferment. If enrolled less than half-time, loans will not pay toward the student account and previously borrowed loans will enter the grace or repayment period.

Marquette’s half-time enrollment per semester, including summer, is:

Students wishing to withdraw from Marquette must complete the official Withdrawal From All Courses Form. This form is available here. The withdrawal form must be signed by a Marquette Central representative. Students will be notified to complete loan exit counseling which includes repayment and loan consolidation information.

A borrower is obligated to repay the full amount of the loan regardless of whether the borrower completes the program of study in which he/she is enrolled within the regular time of completion. The following is a list of consequences if a borrower defaults on a federal loan:

• Adverse credit report
• Delinquent debt collection procedures (e.g., garnished wages, seized tax refunds)
• Litigation

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education’s database of student aid. When a student or parent of a student borrows a Title IV Loan, Marquette sends the loan details to NSLDS. NSLDS loan details are accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools who are authorized users of the data system. By visiting studentaid.gov/manage-loans, students can access information about any federal student loans and Pell Grants received. Students need their FSA ID from studentaid.gov/fsa-id to access their records.

For questions about the borrower’s rights and responsibilities and for the terms and conditions of federal loans, please contact:
Susan Teerink
Associate Vice Provost for Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
(414) 288-4000

Many students help finance their education through part-time employment on and off campus. Students must work to earn the money offered under the Federal Work Study (FWS) or Marquette Student Employment (MSE) programs. Student employees are paid every two weeks according to a schedule determined by payroll based upon the number of hours worked and the student’s pay rate or wage.

The amount of FWS listed on the FAN represents the amount students are eligible to earn each semester during the academic year. Students employed through the MSE program are not limited to the amount listed on the FAN. If no work program is listed on the student's FAN, that student is eligible to work under the MSE program. For more information, contact Student Employment Services.

Wages begin at $7.25 per hour and increase depending on the job skill level. The employer determines the pay rate. A $2,000 offer on the FAN represents approximately seven hours of work per week at minimum wage. Students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Note: Students will earn more or less than their offered amounts depending on the number of hours worked and the pay rate.

All jobs are posted on JobX. Students will log into JobX to review open jobs, select jobs for which they would like to apply, and review instructions for applying. Students will apply and interview for the job with the employer and the employer will make the final job offer. First-time Marquette student-employees must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. This means that the student will need to complete an I-9 form with Marquette Central on the first day of employment. Students must provide original documentation (e.g., Social Security card and driver’s license or U.S. passport) along with the Job Placement Form provided by their employer. Copies or faxes of documents are not acceptable. A list of acceptable documents to complete the I-9 process is listed on the last page of the I-9 Form. Students may view the I-9 requirements on the student employment website. Contact Student Employment with questions.

Note: New students will have access to JobX in mid-July.

Federal Work Study Program

Federal Work Study (FWS) jobs are available in a majority of campus departments, as well as with several off-campus nonprofit agencies. FWS is offered based on financial need, and continuing students must submit the FAFSA prior to the February 1 priority deadline each year. All part-time job opportunities on campus are coordinated through Student Employment Services. Students will receive a paycheck every two weeks based upon pay rate and hours worked. Note: Students wishing to accept FWS must complete Verification, if selected.

Marquette Student Employment

Marquette Student Employment (MSE) is employment on campus that is not federally funded. Student earnings are not limited to the amount listed on the financial aid offer. Students will receive a paycheck every two weeks based upon pay rate and hours worked. Note: Marquette Student Employment (MSE) and Federal Work Study (FWS) are not the same work program. When hired to work on campus, the student and employer must understand which program the student has been offered.

Direct Deposit for Student Payroll

Marquette strongly recommends that all students sign up for direct deposit. To ensure payroll is not delayed, set up direct deposit by August 1. Log in to CheckMarq, under the Student Account tile select Direct Deposit and click on Add Account. Enter your bank routing number, account number, and account type and click Save. Click OK on the confirmation message. You will then be able to review or edit the information you entered. Additional instructions are available here.

Note: Student employees who have not set up direct deposit must pick up their paper paycheck at Marquette Central, Zilber Hall, Room 121.

Once familiar with the types of financial aid offered on the Financial Aid Notification (FAN), it is time to accept or decline aid. The information below provides students with the tools to accept and receive offered funds.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Grants and scholarships listed on a student’s FAN are divided equally between fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted. Grants and scholarships are automatically accepted at the time the offer is made and will be disbursed to your student account no earlier than 10 days before the start of class for the term.

LOANS

Loans listed on a student’s FAN are divided equally between fall and spring semesters unless otherwise noted. Students who wish to borrow less than the amount of loan offered can manually make that adjustment upon the initial acceptance of the loan. Further reductions can be made by selecting "Request Counselor Action" under the Financial Aid tile in CheckMarq and requesting the lesser amount or by contacting Marquette Central. The process of receiving loans varies by the loan program. Additional loan specific actions are listed below.

 

Federal Direct Subsidized and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

• For First-time Federal Direct Student Loan Borrowers:
1. Students must accept loans on CheckMarq.
2. After loans have been accepted, students are notified via eMarq to complete the electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov/mpn. Emails will be sent mid-summer for the fall term and occur on a rolling basis thereafter. Students are required to electronically sign the MPN using their FSA ID.
3. First-time borrowers are also required to complete entrance counseling before loans will pay to the student’s account. Loan entrance counseling gives further instruction and information about borrowing Federal Direct Loans. Entrance counseling is completed online.
4. After the Office of Student Financial Aid receives notification that the MPN and Entrance Counseling are complete, the loan will be credited to the student’s account no earlier than 10 days before the start of classes for the term.
5. Attempting to sign a promissory note before receiving the email notification will result in an error message.
• For Continuing Federal Direct Student Borrowers:
  1. Students must accept the Federal Direct Loans through CheckMarq.
  2. Loans will disburse to the student’s account no earlier than 10 days before the start of classes for the term.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan (Graduate/Professional or Parent)

Students and parents are not able to accept the OPTIONAL loan amount listed in CheckMarq. To initiate the loan process, follow the steps below.

• For First-time Graduate/Professional PLUS and Parent PLUS Borrowers:
  1. Graduate/professional students and parent borrowers can apply for the PLUS loan online at: studentaid.gov/plusapp.
  2. Graduate/professional students will log in using their FSA ID and password, and select Start for the Application for Graduate/Professional Students.
  3. Parent borrowers will log in using their FSA ID and password, do not use the student's FSA ID, and select Start for the Application for a Parents. If the parent borrower does not have an FSA ID, they will need to visit studentaid.gov/fsa-id to create one. Follow the steps to complete the application, be sure to select Marquette University in the school section.
  4. The Department of Education will check the borrower’s credit history. The results of the credit check will be available immediately, if the credit is approved the borrower will be prompted to complete the PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). Loans that are approved after documenting extenuating circumstances or obtaining an endorser require the borrower to complete PLUS Loan Credit Counseling at studentaid.gov. Attempting to sign a promissory note before applying for the loan will result in an error message.
  5. First-time graduate/professional borrowers are also required to complete entrance counseling before loans will pay to the student’s account. Loan entrance counseling gives further instruction and information about borrowing PLUS loans. Entrance counseling is completed at mu.edu/mucentral/dlentrance.
  6. After the Office of Student Financial Aid receives notification that the MPN and entrance counseling (for graduate/professional borrowers only) are complete, the loan will be credited to the student’s account no earlier than 10 days before the start of classes for the term.
• For Continuing Grad/Professional PLUS and Parent PLUS Borrowers:
  1. Graduate/professional students and Parent PLUS borrowers must reapply for the PLUS loan each year at: studentaid.gov/plusapp.
  2. Graduate/professional students will log in using their FSA ID and password then click Start next to the Application for Graduate/Professional Students.
  3. Parent borrowers will log in using their FSA ID and password, do not use the student's FSA ID, and click Start next to the Application for Parents.
  4. The MPN and entrance counseling are typically not required for continuing borrowers unless an endorser is required. Note: Loans that are approved after documenting extenuating circumstances or obtaining an endorser require the borrower to complete PLUS Loan Credit Counseling at studentaid.gov.
  5. Loans will disburse to the student’s account no earlier than 10 days before the start of classes for the term. Loans approved with an endorser require signing a new MPN and completing Credit Counseling before the loan will disburse.

HHS Dental Disadvantaged Loan, HHS Health Professions Loan, HHS Nurse Faculty Loan, Federal Nursing Student Loan and the Rice Journalism Loan

The disclosure requirements, per final amendments to Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), impact the process of applying for and receiving these loans.

1. After accepting the loan on CheckMarq, students will be notified via eMarq to log in and complete the following on uasconnect.com:

1. 1. Log in to uasconnect.com. New users will register for an account on the website and returning users will sign in with their username and password.
   2. Review the Private Education Loan Application and Solicitation Disclosure. This disclosure will detail the general terms of the loan and the estimated amount the student can expect to repay over the life of the loan and provide information about the potential availability of lower-cost federal loans.
   3. Review the Private Education Loan Approval Disclosure Form. This disclosure will detail the general terms of the loan and the estimated amount the student can expect to repay over the life of the loan and provide information about the potential availability of lower-cost federal loans. It states a student has up to 30 days to accept the offered loan.
   4. Complete the electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN)
   5. Complete the electronic Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification Form.
   6. Review the Private Education Loan Final Disclosure Form. It states a student has up to three days from receipt of this disclosure to request the loan be canceled.
2. After the Office of Student Financial Aid receives notification that all Disclosures have been reviewed and the MPN and Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification Form have been completed the loan will be credited to the student’s account, no earlier than 10 days before the start of classes for the term, unless a student has requested a cancellation of the loan.

Billing

Payment of tuition, room, meals and other fees is due in full approximately seven days prior to the beginning of each semester. Registered students will receive an email notification via eMarq to view the e-bill online. Emails will be sent in July for fall billing and December for spring billing.

Registration is incomplete until all outstanding charges are paid. Students not paid in full or enrolled in the Marquette Monthly Payment Plan (MMPP) by the due date will be subject to a $100 fee to remove the registration, transcript and diploma block.

Authorized financial aid (excluding FWS and MSE) for the current semester will be deducted from the total charges for the semester. If not paying via the MMPP, the balance due is payable to the Office of the Bursar before the start of classes.

Note: Students who do not intend to return to the university are responsible for withdrawing from all classes online through CheckMarq. Students who do not withdraw from all classes will be billed as an enrolled student.

Financial aid and the student account

Students must complete and submit all required next steps (promissory notes, entrance counseling, verification documents, and register for classes) before financial aid can pay to the student account. Most sources of financial aid are paid directly to the student account 10 days before the start of class for the term for charges and related costs.

These sources include:

• Marquette Scholarships and Grants
• Federal Pell and SEOG Grants
• Wisconsin Grant
• Wisconsin TIP and Minority Grants
• Health Professions, Nursing Loans, Loan for Disadvantaged Students and Nurse Faculty Loan
• Federal Direct Loans and PLUS Loans
• Rice Loans
• Certain private outside scholarships and certain private alternative loans

Several other aid sources such as private alternative loans and private outside scholarships are paid in the form of checks and will require student endorsement each term. Students will be notified through eMarq when checks are available for endorsement.

If financial aid does not cover the term charges or if it is not available, students and/or families must pay the difference or select the payment plan option to ensure the completion of registration. Students are responsible for completing all paperwork and steps required to finalize the offer so it pays into the student’s account. If financial aid exceeds the term charges, the student may be eligible for a refund. Students will be notified through eMarq when the refund has been processed.

Disbursements of Title IV funds for required course materials and educational supplies

Title IV eligible students who have Title IV funds greater than school charges are eligible for a refund. The refund should be made by the seventh day of class to obtain required course materials and educational supplies. Marquette University meets this requirement by refunding the student his/her Title IV credit balance by the seventh day of class.

If a student has not yet established eligibility to receive Title IV funds at least 10 days before the beginning of a payment period because of outstanding Verification requirements or unresolved conflicting information, this requirement does not apply.

Marquette University payment options

1. Traditional Semester Payment   

   Payment of all tuition and other billed charges, not covered by financial aid, is due in full prior to the start of each term. The fall term payment due date is Aug. 22, 2023, and the spring term payment due date is Jan. 9, 2024.

2. Monthly Payment Plan (MMPP) 

   Marquette offers the MMPP, an interest-free monthly payment plan. It allows families to spread education payments out over five equal monthly payments each semester. The enrollment fee is $35 per semester. All payments are due on the fifth of each month. The fall semester program begins August 5 and runs through December 5. The spring semester program begins January 5 and runs through May 5. Families must re-enroll each semester.

   If you have questions or need assistance with enrollment, please contact Marquette Central.

   Visit our Fall/Spring Payment Plan page for additional information and enrollment instructions. It is recommended that you enroll after you have the billing statement for the semester. The billing statement will show the costs associated with attending Marquette for the semester and the remaining balance due after your aid. 

3. Payment by a University-approved Third-party Sponsor 

   Students whose tuition is paid by a university-approved third-party sponsor (ROTC, foreign embassies, directly billed companies, etc.) must submit their billing authorization to Marquette Central by the payment due date.   

It is important to understand that a financial aid offer may be changed due to verification, aid eligibility can be lost if Satisfactory Academic Progress is not maintained, and what happens when a student withdrawals from all classes. The information below will help you understand how to continue to receive financial aid. 

Financial aid offers may be revised during the academic year. Possible reasons include changes in a family’s situation, a change in the student’s enrollment or housing status, receipt of outside resources, etc. Families may also be selected to verify the financial data provided on the FAFSA. If selected for Verification, students are required to submit documents to Marquette Central. If eligibility for financial aid has changed after a review of these documents, an offer adjustment may be required. Students will receive notice of all financial aid changes, and a new FAN will replace all previous offer notifications.

When determining a student’s financial aid offer, every effort is made to offer the maximum assistance a student is eligible to receive from available resources. We follow federal, state and institutional regulations, which may limit the types and amounts of assistance students are eligible to receive. If the funds in any of the aid programs we administer have been exhausted, we will be unable to offer assistance from these programs regardless of the student’s financial need.

Students are required to report all outside assistance to the Office of Student Financial Aid. Federal law requires that we consider all outside assistance as a part of the financial aid offer. This means that outside scholarships will first be used to meet any remaining need. If a student‘s need is met, every effort will be made to reduce self-help aid (loans and employment). However, in some instances, adjustments may include a reduction in Marquette grants.

If you have questions about how a financial aid offer was determined, call Marquette Central at 414.288.4000, email Marquette Central or write to us at Marquette University; Attn: Marquette Central; P.O. Box 1881; Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. 

Each year students must complete and submit a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. To ensure maximum consideration for all types of financial aid, the Office of Student Financial Aid must receive the results of a processed FAFSA prior to the February 1 priority deadline. It may take up to four weeks for us to receive the results of the processed FAFSA. The FAFSA must be filed no later than January 15 each year to meet the February 1 priority deadline.

An application whose FAFSA is processed and received after February 1 may receive a reduced financial aid offer. Late applicants wishing to appeal must do so within 30 days of the date of the initial Financial Aid Notification. Appeals will be heard for those students who have experienced serious health or personal problems. Appeal forms and information are available from Marquette Central.

Federal regulations require schools to check the accuracy of FAFSA data, this process is called Verification. The Department of Education or Marquette University designates which FAFSA applicants are required to complete Verification. The Student Aid Report (SAR) received after the FAFSA is processed will state if the student was selected for Verification by the Department of Education. Marquette applicants selected for Verification will receive a document request via eMarq. Students must submit a fully completed and signed 2023–24 Verification Worksheet and must verify student and parent or spouse income information.

If eligible, the easiest and quickest way to verify FAFSA income (student, parent(s) and/or spouse) is to use the 2023–24 FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). Visit mu.edu/central/verify2324 and click on #2 Eligibility Requirements for the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, to determine if you can use the IRS DRT and #3 for instructions on using transferring data.

Applicants and parents ineligible to use the FAFSA IRS Data Retrieval Tool must submit signed copies of the 2021 Federal IRS Tax Return Transcript(s). Visit mu.edu/central/verify2324 and click on #9 How to Request a Tax Return Transcript for directions to order a tax return transcript.

All requested documents must be submitted to Marquette Central within 30 days of the initial request. Financial aid processing cannot be completed until Verification has been completed. Failure to provide documents within 30 days may result in a reduction or elimination of financial aid.

The Office of Student Financial Aid evaluates all degree-seeking students with enrollment of at least half-time to determine summer financial aid eligibility. Eligible students will be notified via eMarq beginning in March and continuing throughout the summer term.

Summer 2024 is part of the 2023-24 academic year. The 2023–24 FAFSA and a student’s remaining 2023–24 financial aid eligibility determine the summer 2024 financial aid offer. Potential summer funding includes: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Grad or Parent PLUS Loan, and/or private alternative loans.

Students who advance a grade level or become a graduate/professional may be eligible for additional Federal Direct Loans for summer (i.e., freshman to sophomore, sophomore to junior or undergraduate to graduate/professional after spring 2024).

Please contact Marquette Central with questions about summer financial aid.

Marquette University is required by federal regulation to apply qualitative and quantitative standards in measuring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid purposes. The same standards apply to all students, including students who receive institutional, state, and federal Title IV and Title VII funds administered by the university, and students not receiving any institutional, state, or federal Title IV and Title VII funds administered by the university. Federal Title IV programs include Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Direct Loans and PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. Title VII programs include HHS Health Professions Loans, the HHS Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students, the HHS Loan for Disadvantaged Students, the HHS Nurse Faculty Loans and Federal Nursing Student Loans.

Marquette has established the following criteria in conjunction with federal regulation published on Oct. 6, 1993, Federal Register Part 668.16 and in the Higher Education Amendments of 1986.

• For Undergraduate students, progress will be evaluated annually after the spring semester and after every semester for students who are on an academic plan based on an approved SAP appeal.
• For students in all other careers, progress will be evaluated annually after the spring semester for pace and after every semester for qualitative analysis and for students who are required to withdraw for academic reasons (RWAR) or are on a SAP plan.
• For students enrolled in programs that are less than a year in length, progress will be evaluated at the end of each payment period. 

Termination is effective for the next term of enrollment. Notification of termination will be sent to the student via eMarq.

Progress for students working on a second degree begins at the start of the new degree.

One-time changes to the SAP policy for Qualitative and Quantitative standards and the Appeals process occurred in Spring 2020. All changes were based on Federal Guidance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information on these exceptions is included below for reference only. 

I. Qualitative Standards of Academic Progress

Financial aid recipients are governed by the performance standards of the school or college in which they are enrolled.

Undergraduates/Undergraduate Online	1–24 attempted credits — student must maintain a cumulative 1.500 GPA 24+ attempted credits — student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA After two years of attendance (including transfer credits) or junior standing (whichever occurs first), undergraduates must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA
Law	After the end of the second term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 1.900 GPA (full-time students) After the end of the third term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA (full-time students) 27 – 45 attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 1.900 GPA (part-time students) 45+ attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA (part-time students)
Graduate School	1 - 9 attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 2.500 GPA 9+ attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA
Graduate School of Management (GSM)	1 - 4.5 attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA 5 - 9 attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 2.500 GPA 9+ attempted credits - student must maintain a cumulative 3.000 GPA
Health Sciences Professional	Physical Therapy: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.400 GPA. Master of Athletic Training: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA. After the end of the second term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.800 GPA. Physician Assistant: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA. After the end of the second term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.800 GPA. Occupational Therapy: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.800 GPA. Clinical Laboratory Science Certificate Program: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.200 GPA. Biomedical Sciences Pre-dental Enhancement Program: After the end of the first term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.400 GPA. In addition, all Health Sciences Professional students must meet academic standards as defined by the College of Health Sciences.
Dental	After the end of the third term of attendance, a student must maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA

Incompletes, withdrawals and transfer of credits from other institutions (including consortium credits) are not included in the MU GPA. Course repeats are only included once in the GPA according to the MU policy for repeat coursework. ESL coursework is included in the GPA. Dual enrollment coursework is included in the GPA.

If your college has required you to withdraw for academic reasons, you will have failed Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes and you will be ineligible for financial assistance for the subsequent semester. You may appeal this determination.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic during Spring 2020 students could switch graded classes to any pass/fail grading basis until May 26, 2020. Qualitative SAP standards were re-evaluated after this deadline and students with changes to their SAP status were notified. 

For Fall 2020, Dental students will be able to switch graded classes to any pass/fail grading basis until December 22, 2020. We will re-evaluate Dental students on an academic plan after the deadline to switch a graded class to any pass/fail grading bases for Fall 2020 and will notify any affected students once this evaluation has been completed.  

II. Quantitative Standards of Academic Progress (Pace)

Students must complete their academic programs and receive their degrees within a maximum time frame to continue receiving Title IV financial aid. Listed below is the maximum number of credits (including AP, test, non-degree, dual enrollment, and transfer credits) a student may attempt toward degree completion. At the point it is determined that students are unable to complete the program within the required maximum time frame, they will receive notification that they are no longer eligible to receive Title IV financial aid. In addition, students who have completed their academic program requirements but have not conferred (taken) a degree will be notified they are ineligible for Title IV aid.

Undergraduate/Undergraduate Online (including double majors)	180 credits
Second undergraduate degree	271 credits
Health Sciences Professional	180 credits
Law	135 credits
Dental School	5 years
Graduate School of Management	6 years
Graduate School-Masters Degrees and Certificate Programs	6 years
Graduate School-Doctoral Degrees	8 years

In addition, the following quantitative standards must be met.

Undergraduate/Undergraduate Online	Students must earn 67 percent of their cumulative credits attempted
Graduate School, Graduate School of Management, Law, and Health Sciences Professional	Students must earn 75 percent of their cumulative credits attempted
Doctor of Dental Surgery	Students must earn 80 percent of their cumulative credits attempted

Grades of I, IX, NC, UNC, IP, IW, IE, X, ADW, UY, W, WA, UW and U, unreported grades, grades of F, WF, NP, or audit after the add/drop semester deadline are counted as attempted but not earned credits. Repeat courses are only counted once in the cumulative earned. Credits are counted for all terms in which students didn’t receive aid as well as credits waived under academic amnesty policies. Part-time attendance counts in the max time frame calculation. ESL coursework counts toward attempted and earned credits. Marquette currently does not offer remedial or enrichment courses.

Per Federal Guidance, Section 3509 of the CARES Act, credits attempted but not completed in Spring 2020 were excluded from attempted credits used in the calculation of quantitative progress. Marquette University considers all withdrawals from students enrolled in ground-based instruction in Spring 2020 to have been the result of circumstances related to the COVID-19 national emergency. 

III. Failure to Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

A student who fails SAP cannot receive aid for the subsequent term. A student who fails SAP has the option to “appeal”. See Section IV for Appeal procedures and requirements

If a student in an ineligible status receives aid, full repayment will be required of all funds received, excluding employment earnings. A student working under the Federal Work Study program will have his/her employment terminated. When a student has made satisfactory progress as outlined above after a particular term at Marquette without the benefit of student financial aid, the student must contact Marquette Central to request a Satisfactory Academic Progress re-evaluation. The student will then be reinstated to an eligible status.

IV. Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Procedures

1. Student must complete the Appeal form (link below) by following instructions on the form. The basis of your appeal may include, but is not limited to, the following extenuating circumstances: personal injury or illness, family difficulties, interpersonal problems, death of student's relative.
   Note: All appeals must include an advisor approved academic plan that, if followed, will ensure that the student is able to meet Satisfactory Academic standards by a specific point in time. A student is considered to be on “Financial Aid Probation” the first semester after their appeal is approved.
2. Subsequent appeals of the same nature are not permitted. If you wish to appeal again based on the same circumstance, you will need to provide very clear information about what has changed since your previous appeal to permit you to make satisfactory progress at the next evaluation.
3. Results of the appeal will be communicated electronically to the student’s eMarq email account from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
4. Deadline – Appeals must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the end of the term for which aid is desired. Allow up to 3 weeks for processing appeals.
5. Recommendation of the college is final.

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form for each college can be found here.

Students who were on an academic plan during Spring 2020, elected to use a pass/fail grading basis, and did not meet the plan requirements were not required to submit a SAP appeal. The college office of any student impacted by a change in grading basis in Spring 2020 submitted an updated academic plan recalculated to the point where the student meets all applicable SAP standards. This adjustment to the standard policy applied only to Spring 2020.  

V. Reinstatement of Eligibility

When a student has made satisfactory progress as outlined above for a particular term at Marquette without the benefit of student financial aid, the student must contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and request a Satisfactory Academic Progress re-evaluation. The student will then be reinstated to an eligible status for the subsequent term.

Students who decide to withdraw before the end of late registration may cancel classes online via the Manage Classes tile in CheckMarq. Students who register for classes and withdraw from the university after registration closes must file an application to withdraw through their college and should complete the official Withdrawal From All Courses Form available for download here.

A student who withdraws from the university may be eligible for an adjustment to a portion of the tuition, fees, room and meals paid to Marquette for that term based on the schedules that follow.

Refer to the website for specific dates for the term. If the student received financial assistance, a portion of a refund created by a billing adjustment will be returned to the grant, scholarship and/or loan source from which that assistance was received.

Tuition and Fee Adjustment Schedule

100 percent refund through the close of registration

80 percent refund during the second week

60 percent refund during the third week

40 percent refund during the fourth week

20 percent refund during the fifth week

No refund after the fifth week

Meals — Prorated (number of full weeks remaining in term as a percent of 16 weeks)

Note: There is no refund of the admissions application fee, the matriculation deposit and the housing deposit.

When a student drops or ceases to be enrolled in all classes during a term it is considered a withdrawal. When the published withdrawal procedures are followed (e.g., dropping all classes, notifying college, completing the withdrawal paperwork), this is an Official Withdrawal. If a student does not notify the college, does not drop enrollment, and/or never attends or participates in classes it is considered an Unofficial Withdrawal. In all cases, the financial aid the student has received is earned through participation and involvement in all classes through the duration of the student’s semester classes. The percentage of aid earned for the term is based on the percentage of the term or payment period completed. The date of withdrawal may be the date of official notice of withdrawal, the last date of attendance, or the date the school became aware the student ceased attendance depending on the type of withdrawal. 

Official Withdrawal Process

Students who register for classes and subsequently decide to withdraw from the university after late registration must file application to withdraw through their college. 

• See more information on how to withdraw from the university

A withdrawing student should complete the official form for withdrawal from all courses. This will enable Marquette to refund the maximum possible institutional charges. At that point, eligibility for federal financial aid will be determined based on several factors, including the last date of attendance as reported by the student’s college/school and the date the student initiates the withdrawal.

Unofficial Withdrawal

If a student ceases attendance (drops or withdraws) from all his or her Title IV eligible courses in a payment period, the student must be considered a withdrawal for federal financial aid purposes.

A student is considered withdrawn if the student does not complete all the days in the payment period that the student was scheduled to complete.

Tuition, Housing, and/or Food Adjustments when Withdrawing from Courses

See more information on Withdrawals and Your Account https://www.marquette.edu/central/bursar/withdrawal.php

Federal Return of Title IV Funds

Federal Title IV Financial Aid received (Federal Pell Grant, Iraq-Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG), Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Loans, and PLUS/Grad PLUS use a pro rata schedule to determine the amount of these funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal up through the 60% point in the payment period (semester). After the 60% point in the payment period, a student is considered to have earned 100% of the Federal Student Aid funds the student received and was scheduled to receive during the period.  

The percentage of earned aid is determined by dividing the number of the student’s completed calendar days by the total number of calendar days in the student’s full enrollment period.  This includes weekends and holidays but excludes any scheduled breaks of 5 days or greater.  

Example – Student was enrolled full time in Regular Term Classes but withdrew 44 calendar days into the term.  The total calendar days in the term was 111 days (including weekends and holidays) minus a break of 5 consecutive days, leaving 106 days.  44 days completed divided by 106 days in the scheduled term = 41.5%.  The student has earned 41.5% of the Title IV aid received for the term.  The Title IV aid received multiplied by 41.5% of the term completed = the aid student has earned for the semester.  Total federal Title IV aid received minus the aid earned = aid to be returned to the various federal programs.   

Return of federal aid received at Marquette occurs in this order:  
1. Unsubsidized Direct Loan
2. Subsidized Direct Loan
3. Direct Grad PLUS or Parent PLUS Loan
4. Pell Grant
5. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
6. FSEOG

The return of Federal Funds must occur as soon as possible but no later than 45 days after the date the school determined the student withdrew.

Withdrawal from Modules

A module is any class that does not span the full semester or term.  If some courses span the entire period but some do not (modules), the program is determined to be offered in modules for any student scheduled to attend at least one course that does not span the entire period and withdraws during the period. The following information applies to students enrolled in modules who withdraw from course(s).

With the September 2, 2020 federal final regulations, the following rules for students enrolled in modules went into effect as of 7/1/2021.  If the student who has withdrawn meets any of these exemptions, the student is not considered a withdrawal therefore the Return of Title IV Funds calculation is not required.

R2T4 Exemption – Graduation during scheduled enrollment period-

A student who completes all the requirements for graduation from his or her program before completing the days in the scheduled payment period is not considered to have withdrawn.  This exemption applies whether the student is enrolled in classes that span the entire payment period (this is for Clock Hour Schools) or are enrolled in modules. 

R2T4 Exemption – Successful Completion of 49% or More Days in the Payment Period

• Successful completion of one module that includes 49% or more of the number of countable days in the payment period or
• A combination of successfully completed modules that when combined equal 49% or more of the number of countable days in the payment period.

R2T4 Exemption – Successful Completion of Half-Time Enrollment

In standard-term and nonstandard-term programs offered in modules, it is not considered a withdrawal if the student successfully completes Title IV eligible coursework equal to or greater than half-time enrollment.

Half-time is the definition of half-time according to the student’s program of study:

• UGRAD- minimum of 6 credits
• GRAD- minimum of 4 credits per term
• DENT, LAW and HS- minimum of 6 credits

Successful Completion:

If a student successfully completes one or more modules, the number of days completed becomes the Numerator of the calculation to determine whether (s)he qualifies for the 49% or > R2T4 withdrawal exemption.

• Completion of one or more modules and earned at least one passing grade for module(s)
• Incompletes (no matter how identified or without any grade) are not considered successful completion (such as clinicals, thesis, dissertation, etc. when no passing grade is assigned upon completion of the module)
• Failing grades are never considered successful completion for purposes of this exemption from R2T4.

R2T4 Exemption – Written Confirmation that a student will attend a later session.

No R2T4 Freeze Date (No RFD)

This applies to students who have withdrawn, are enrolled in modules, and who do not meet any of the R2T4 exemptions.  Marquette has a No RFD policy.  Student enrollment changes are monitored throughout the enrollment period and may impact the denominator used in the Return of Title IV Funds calculation.

If the student only received a Federal Pell Grant and/or Iraq-Afghanistan Service Grant, the days in a module only need to be included in the R2T4 denominator if the student attends even one day in the module.  These programs require a reduction to the grant for any coursework that the student did not attend.

If the student receives Direct Loan or FSEOG during the enrollment period, the days in the module must be included in the R2T4 calculation if the student attended any days at any time during the enrollment period.  This is because the student’s Cost of Attendance is affected by the student’s enrollment in all modules during the payment period.

Post Withdrawal Disbursement

For a student who has withdrawn, if less aid has been disbursed than the student has earned and the student meets the post-withdrawal criteria, a post-withdrawal disbursement will be calculated.

Post-Withdrawal of Grant Funds:

• Must be disbursed within 45 days of the date of the school’s determination of the student withdrawal.

Post-Withdrawal of Loan Funds:

• Must be offered to the student within 30 days of the date of the school’s determination that the student has withdrawn.
• Must provide at least 14 days for the student to respond to accept or decline the funds.
• The disbursement of requested funds must be made no later than 180 days from the date of the school’s determination the student has withdrawn.

In most cases, the cash management regulations require a school to refund a Title IV credit balance to a student within 14 days. However, when a student withdraws with an outstanding Title IV credit balance, a school is first required to perform an R2T4 calculation to determine whether adjustments to the credit balance will occur.

Credit balances from an application of a Post-Withdrawal Disbursement, an Institutional Refund Calculation, or Private Scholarship Disbursement, will be refunded as soon as possible but no later than 14 days after any R2T4 adjustment has been made to the student’s account.

See more information about Bursar Refunds: https://www.marquette.edu/central/bursar/billing-refunds.php.

Unearned Title IV Aid Due Back from Student

When there is a withdrawal the Return of Title IV funds calculation may result in the student being responsible for returning funds.  For Marquette students, though uncommon, this may occur when the student’s institutional costs (direct costs such as tuition, fees, housing, and food on student’s bursar account) are quite low, the amount of unearned aid is greater, and the amount to be returned by the school does not cover the amount of unearned Title IV aid to be returned.

The statute specifies that a student is responsible for all unearned Title IV aid that the school is not required to return. The initial amount of unearned Title IV aid due from the student (or parent, for Direct PLUS Loan funds) is determined by subtracting the amount returned by the school from the total amount of unearned Title IV funds to be returned. This is called the initial amount due from the student because a student does not have to immediately return loan funds or the full amount of any grant repayment due.

Student Repayment of Unearned Loan Funds:

When the calculation results in the student repayment of unearned loan for the semester of the withdrawal, the outstanding loans are paid by the student according to the terms of the student’s promissory note(s).

Student Repayment of Unearned Grant Funds:

The regulations limit the amount a student must repay to the amount by which the original grant overpayment exceeds 50% of the total grant funds disbursed to or that could have been disbursed to the student for the semester of withdrawal.

The initial amount of unearned Title IV grant aid due from the student is determined by subtracting the grant to be repaid by the student from the initial amount of overall unearned aid due from the student.  The amount of grant overpayment due from a student is limited to the amount by which the original grant overpayment exceeds half of the total Title IV grant funds disbursed or that could have been disbursed to the student.  If the resulting amount is less than $50.00, the student is not responsible for returning funds to Title IV grant programs.

Grant overpayments may be resolved through full and immediate repayment to the institution,

repayment arrangements satisfactory to the school, or overpayment collection procedures negotiated with the Default Resolution Group.

Students who owe overpayments resulting from withdrawal initially will retain their eligibility for Title IV funds for a maximum of 45 days from the earlier of: the date the school sends the student notice of the overpayment, or the date the school was required to notify the student of the overpayment. Within 30 days of determining that a student who withdrew must repay all or part of a Title IV grant, a school must notify the student that they must repay the overpayment or make satisfactory arrangements to repay the overpayment.

Three formulas exist for determining the amount of the refund: the federal "return of Title IV aid" formula derived from the 1998 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, October 29, 2010 Final Rules and September 2, 2020 Final Rules, state of Wisconsin grant refund policy, and Marquette’s refund policy.

Students who in addition to or do not receive federal Title IV funds will have their refunds calculated using the state of Wisconsin grant refund policy (if applicable) and Marquette’s refund policy, and private scholarship and loan refund policies.

If any refund remains after the required return of Title IV aid, the refund will be used to repay state funds, Marquette funds, other private sources and the student in accordance with state regulations first and then in proportion to the amount paid by each non-federal source.

For purposes of repayment, if funds are released to a student because of a credit balance on the student’s account, the student may be required to repay some federal grants. Worksheets used to determine the amount of refund or repayment are available upon request.

The following example illustrates how the Marquette refund policy and federal policies work together.

Example:

A student withdrew on Thursday of the third week of classes in a 110-calendar-day term. Her charges of $5,000 were paid as follows: $1,200 Federal Direct Loan, $1,100 Federal Pell Grant, $2,000 Marquette scholarship and $700 paid by the student.

Under the federal return of Title IV aid policy, $1,200 would be returned to the Federal Direct Loan program and $732 would be returned to the Federal Pell Grant Program. Under Marquette’s refund policy (60 percent during the third week = $3,000 tuition refund), $791 would be returned to the Marquette scholarship fund and $277 would be returned to the student. In summary, of the $5,000 in institutional charges, $3,000 would be refunded as follows

 A summary of the refund breakdown will be sent to the student’s home address.

Summary of the Requirements of 34 CFR 688-22 Treatment of Title IV Aid when a Student Withdraws

The law specifies how your school must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The Title IV programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART grants, TEACH Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs) and Federal Perkins Loans.

When you withdraw during your payment period or period of enrollment (your school can define these for you and tell you which one applies), the amount of Title IV program assistance that you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or your school or parent received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by the school and/or you.

The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a prorated basis. For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period.

If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a Post-withdrawal disbursement. If your Post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, your school must get your permission before it can disburse them. You may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so that you don’t incur additional debt. Your school may automatically use all or a portion of your Post-withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees and room and board charges (as contracted with the school). The school needs your permission to use the Post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other school charges. If you do not give your permission (some schools ask for this when you enroll), you will be offered the funds. However, it may be in your best interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce your debt at the school.

There are some Title IV funds that you were scheduled to receive that cannot be disbursed to you once you withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if you are a first-time, first-year undergraduate student and you have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw, you will not receive any Direct Loan funds that you would have received had you remained enrolled past the 30th day.

If you receive (or your school or parent receive on your behalf) excess Title IV program funds that must be returned, your school must return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of:
1. your institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of your funds, or
2. the entire amount of excess funds.

The school must return this amount even if it didn’t keep this amount of your Title IV program funds.

If your school is not required to return all of the excess funds, you must return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that you must return, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time.

Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment. The maximum amount of a grant overpayment that you must repay is half of the grant funds you received or were scheduled to receive. You do not have to repay a grant overpayment if the original amount of the overpayment is $50 or less. You must make arrangements with your school or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds.

The requirements for Title IV program funds when you withdraw are separate from any refund policy that your school may have. Therefore, you may still owe funds to the school to cover unpaid institutional charges. Your school may also charge you for any Title IV program funds that the school was required to return. If you don’t already know what your school’s refund policy is, you can ask your school for a copy. Your school can also provide you with the requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing from school.
If you have questions about your Title IV program funds, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243). TTY users may call 1-800-730-8913. Information is also available on Student Aid on the Web at www.studentaid.ed.gov.

When accepting an offer of financial aid from our office, students enter into an agreement with the university. There are certain rights and responsibilities associated with this agreement that students should clearly understand before applying for or accepting financial assistance.

Rights

• You have the right to expect our staff to assist you in obtaining financial assistance and information.
• You have the right to be informed. Through its publications and other communication, Marquette strives to provide schools, parents and students with factual information about its costs, aid opportunities, programs, practices, policies and deadlines.
• You have the right to expect that information reported by you and/or your family will remain confidential and will not be released without your written consent. No financial aid offer that reflects your family’s financial situation will be publicized.
• You have the right to accept all or part of the assistance offered. An offer of one type of aid will not depend upon the acceptance of another type of aid.
• If funds are available, you have the right to request an adjustment in the components of your aid package (i.e., you may replace loan assistance for employment and vice versa).
• If there has been a significant change in your family’s financial circumstances, you have the right to discuss your situation with an adviser. Because of limited funding, an increase in financial aid need will not always result in an increase in your financial aid offer.
• By law, you are entitled to examine records maintained in our office that relate to your financial aid file. If you would like to review your file with a counselor, you must submit a written request to our office at least one day prior to the day you wish to review your records.
• You have a right to fair treatment. Our office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin.

Responsibilities

• You have the primary responsibility for meeting your educational expenses. We expect that you will make every effort to cover a reasonable portion of your total expenses while you are enrolled at Marquette.
• You are responsible for being aware of your educational costs, the financial aid offered to you and the steps required for aid to pay your student account and to have a viable plan to cover your outstanding balance. Use the Annual Expense Worksheet, see #2 Estimating Marquette Costs, above, to begin this process.
• You are responsible for being aware of all conditions related to the receipt of your financial aid. We expect that you have read and understood all information that relates to our financial aid policies and procedures.
• You are responsible for using financial aid funds for expenses associated with the pursuit of your education at Marquette. Payment of tuition, fees and/or living expenses such as housing and food should be your first priority.
• You are responsible for repaying funds you receive that can’t be attributed to meeting educational expenses at Marquette. The amount of repayment is based on regulations published by the Department of Education.
• You are responsible for reading all financial aid correspondence sent to you via eMarq, the official means of Marquette communication. This communication may include Financial Aid Notifications, document requests, annual reminders to reapply for financial aid within required deadlines, loan requirement notices, and important federal and/or state changes in regulations or financial aid.
• You are responsible for providing your Marquette ID and your MCAN when requesting counsel or information about your financial aid application and records.
• You are responsible for submitting application forms and supporting materials on a timely basis. If you are applying for aid that has an established deadline, it is your responsibility to meet that deadline.
• You are responsible for accessing, obtaining and submitting the forms required to apply for the type of assistance you wish to receive. Forms for financial aid are not automatically sent to you.
• You are responsible for supplying accurate information on forms submitted to our office. If we receive information that conflicts with data on your application materials, our offer of aid could be changed or canceled. Funds obtained using false information will have to be repaid, and you will be subject to criminal prosecution.
• You are responsible for responding to an offer of assistance from our office.
• You are responsible for reporting the type and amount of assistance you have received from any source outside of our office. Withholding such information could jeopardize your eligibility for financial aid and result in cancellation of your financial aid from Marquette.
• You are responsible for completing the documents necessary to facilitate the disbursement of your financial aid.
• You are responsible for reporting changes in your circumstances that might affect your eligibility for financial aid. These changes include address, type of residence, your financial circumstances, your enrollment status, your academic level, your marital status and your co-op plans.
• You are responsible for knowing your lender’s and servicer’s name and address for all loans borrowed; knowing the cumulative amount of loans borrowed; and retaining copies of all loan applications, disclosures and promissory notes.
• You are responsible for notifying your lender or loan servicer of any change in name or address while you are attending school and after you have left school.
• You are responsible for repaying all types of loan assistance except when meeting the requirements of loans with cancellation clauses as outlined in the promissory notes of individual loan programs.

Marquette Central - Offices of the Bursar, Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Student Employment and Student Loan Accounts

Zilber Hall, Suite 121
(414) 288-4000
Fax: (414) 288-1718
mu.edu/central
Contact Marquette Central
Visitors: 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 121
Hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday CST

Student Employment

jobx.marquette.edu
Contact Marquette Central 

Residence Life

M. Carpenter Tower, Room 203
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 288-7208
marquette.edu/residence-life
orl@marquette.edu

Educational Opportunity Program

Coughlin Hall, Third Floor
(414) 288-7593
marquette.edu/eop
Visitors: 1303 W. Wisconsin Ave., Third Floor

Graduate School - Scholarships/Assistantships

Zilber Hall, Room 205
(414) 288-7137
marquette.edu/grad
Visitors: 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., Room 205

Department of Athletics Office

Al McGuire Center
(414) 288-6303
gomarquette.com
Visitors: 770 N. 12th St

Law School - Scholarships/Admissions

Eckstein Hall
(414) 288-7090
marquette.edu/law
Visitors: 1215 W. Michigan St

ROTC Scholarships

Air Force ROTC

707 Building, Room 203
(414) 288-5383
marquette.edu/air-force-rotc/
Visitors: 1102 W. Wisconsin, Room 203

Army ROTC

Gymnasium, Room A100
(414) 288-7195
marquette.edu/army-rotc/
Visitors: 1508-32 W. Clybourn St., Room A100

Navy ROTC

Gymnasium, Room 102
(414) 288-7076
marquette.edu/navy-rotc/
Visitors: 1508-32 W. Clybourn St., Room 102

School of Dentistry

P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
(414) 288-6577
marquette.edu/dentistry
Visitors: 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Undergraduate Admissions

Zilber Hall, Suite 136
(414) 288-7302
marquette.edu/explore
Visitors: 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 136
Hours: 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday CST

Veterans’ Benefits - Office of the Registrar

Zilber Hall, Suite 121
(414) 288-4000
marquette.edu/central/registrar/veterans-benefits
Visitors: 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 121

Non-Discrimination Statement

Marquette University, in accordance with its Jesuit tradition and Guiding Values, is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/ expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University’s policy as well as federal and state laws and regulations prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

If you feel that you have been subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination or sexual misconduct, please contact:

Cara Hardin
Title IX Director
Alumni Memorial Union, Room 437, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, (414) 288-1742

or

Office for Civil Rights
500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, (312) 730-1560

To read the entire Marquette University Non-discrimination Statement, visit marquette.edu/nondiscrimination.

Disclaimer

Although care is taken to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information contained in this guide, because of constantly changing federal and state legislation, as well as unintended error, the contents are subject to change and/or deletion without notice. Up-to-date information can be obtained by calling Marquette Central.