Financial Aid
GSLIS scholarships
The GSLIS awards scholarships annually to students who give evidence of professional promise and academic success.Download the Scholarship Application
The amount of award varies with the funds available. Scholarship applications are sent to prospective students upon receipt of the completed admissions form. Applications for scholarships and assistantships should be received no later than March 15 for summer semester enrollment, May 15 for fall semester enrollment and November 15 for spring semester enrollment.
Students competing for scholarships or assistantships should have superior academic records and are required to submit scores on either the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test. For information on these tests contact the Prometric Testing Center (GRE) in Westchester, IL., (708) 947-2800 or the Prometric Testing Center (GRE) in Chicago, IL., (312) 641-7300 or the MAT testing information center at (800) 622-3231.
Scholarships from GSLIS
Several named scholarships may be available each academic year from the GSLIS.
Announced: December 13, 2011
Vera May Barnes Zubrzycki Scholarship
In partnership with the Polish American Librarians Association, this scholarship supports a GSLIS student specializing in library service to children, with emphasis on incorporating multiculturalism, particularly the Polish American experience, into the practice of librarianship. Find out how to apply.
Dorothy Cromien Memorial Scholarship
Honoring the dedication of Dorothy Cromien, professor of library science at GSLIS for more than 20 years, this scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing studies with an emphasis on technical services and/or the history of books and printing.
Mary Eileen Denton Scholarship
This scholarship provides tuition assistance for a student preparing for work in a public library.
Sr. Lauretta McCusker Scholarship
This scholarship awards tuition assistance in honor of the dean emerita and long-time faculty member of GSLIS.
Library Technical Assistant Scholarship
Students who have been admitted to the school and have completed a library technical assistant program will be granted a 50 percent tuition scholarship for the four core courses of the MLIS degree program.
GSLIS General Scholarships
These scholarships are based on academic performance and provide partial tuition for courses during the academic year.
Announced: December 13, 2011
Vera May Barnes Zubrzycki Scholarship
In partnership with the Polish American Librarians Association, this scholarship supports a GSLIS student specializing in library service to children, with emphasis on incorporating multiculturalism, particularly the Polish American experience, into the practice of librarianship. Find out how to apply.
Dorothy Cromien Memorial Scholarship
Honoring the dedication of Dorothy Cromien, professor of library science at GSLIS for more than 20 years, this scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing studies with an emphasis on technical services and/or the history of books and printing.
Mary Eileen Denton Scholarship
This scholarship provides tuition assistance for a student preparing for work in a public library.
Sr. Lauretta McCusker Scholarship
This scholarship awards tuition assistance in honor of the dean emerita and long-time faculty member of GSLIS.
Library Technical Assistant Scholarship
Students who have been admitted to the school and have completed a library technical assistant program will be granted a 50 percent tuition scholarship for the four core courses of the MLIS degree program.
GSLIS General Scholarships
These scholarships are based on academic performance and provide partial tuition for courses during the academic year.
Other Scholarships
A variety of financial aid from outside the university is available for students who are pursuing the MLIS. Information about available aid appears in Financial Assistance for Library and Information Studies, published annually by the American Library Association. Many Internet resources are now available to help students locate sources of scholarships.American Library Association
Each year, the American Library Association awards a number of scholarships to students who are seeking master's degrees in library and information science. Scholarship winners must already be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's degree program or must enter one. Factors considered include academic excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Several divisions and roundtables of the ALA also offer scholarships. Information about the various ALA scholarships can be found on the ALA web page.
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Illinois State Library
The Illinois State Library awards up to 15 scholarships per academic year for students accepted into a master's degree program in an Illinois graduate school of library and information science accredited by the ALA. Applicants must be residents of Illinois and must consent to spend the equivalent of two years working full time in an Illinois library within the first three years following graduation. Applications are available through the Illinois State Library in Springfield at (217) 782-7848 by phone or by mail at Illinois State Library, 300 South Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1796 or visit their web page.
Illinois Consortium for Educational Opportunity
The Illinois Consortium for Educational Opportunity Program awards scholarships annually to students who are pursuing advanced degrees. Applicants must be residents of Illinois and must be from populations that are historically under-represented, in the faculty and staff of Illinois institutions of higher education. Upon graduation, an award recipient must agree to accept a position in teaching or administration at an Illinois post-secondary educational institution. Applications are available from the GSLIS office.
Loans
Dominican University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program. Eligibility for
these federal loans is based on a review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
which must be completed online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must also complete a Dominican University Direct Loan Application Packet,
which is available from the financial aid office. Graduate students must be enrolled at least half
time to be eligible for federal loans.
Interest-subsidized Federal Stafford Loans up to the annual limit of $8,500 are available to graduate students who demonstrate need on the FAFSA. Repayment of principal and interest is deferred until after the borrower graduates or enrolls less than half time.
Students who do not demonstrate need may borrow up to $8,500 annually under the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. The variable interest rate is set each July. Students are required to pay interest on the loan while enrolled in classes. All graduate students may borrow an additional $12,000 annually under the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. Therefore, Federal Direct Stafford Loans for graduate students are limited to a maximum of $20,500 per year in any combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Definitions of full-time and half-time enrollments are important in determining both loan and deferment eligibility. To be considered full time, a graduate student must be enrolled for nine credit hours per semester (three courses of three semester hours each). To be considered half time, a student must be enrolled for at least one-half of the credit hours required for full-time attendance per semester (4.5 semester hours).
Applications for financial assistance of all types and information about interest rates and deferments for all loan programs are available from the financial aid office.
Interest-subsidized Federal Stafford Loans up to the annual limit of $8,500 are available to graduate students who demonstrate need on the FAFSA. Repayment of principal and interest is deferred until after the borrower graduates or enrolls less than half time.
Students who do not demonstrate need may borrow up to $8,500 annually under the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. The variable interest rate is set each July. Students are required to pay interest on the loan while enrolled in classes. All graduate students may borrow an additional $12,000 annually under the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. Therefore, Federal Direct Stafford Loans for graduate students are limited to a maximum of $20,500 per year in any combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
Definitions of full-time and half-time enrollments are important in determining both loan and deferment eligibility. To be considered full time, a graduate student must be enrolled for nine credit hours per semester (three courses of three semester hours each). To be considered half time, a student must be enrolled for at least one-half of the credit hours required for full-time attendance per semester (4.5 semester hours).
Applications for financial assistance of all types and information about interest rates and deferments for all loan programs are available from the financial aid office.
Additional Resources
The U.S. Department of Education offers Internet access to these federal publications:The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) sponsors FinAid, a financial aid information site. The FinAid site is the most comprehensive free resource for student financial aid information on the Internet. Features on the FinAid site include access to four databases of private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans that you can search free of charge; several financial aid calculators, including those on loan repayment and estimated financial contribution; and a savings plan designer.
Employment Opportunities
On-Campus employment- Each semester, several openings are usually available in
GSLIS for students who want to work as faculty assistants. Positions are generally 10 hours per
week. Interested students should inquire in the GSLIS office and complete an application.
Each semester, openings may also be available for computer laboratory assistants. Interested students should see the director of the technology center.
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Off-Campus Employment - There are numerous part-time library-related jobs in the
Chicago metropolitan area for students interested in working part time and attending school part
time.
Students seeking off-campus employment are encouraged to visit the Dominican University e-Recruiting database.
