Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Federal Financial Aid (Master's Degree students only)
If you currently work at a Waldorf school you are encouraged to speak with your school about support for teacher training.
Federal Financial Aid
If you are a Master's Degree student, you may be eligible for federal financial aid through Mount Mary University.
AWSNA Loan
Read about AWSNA loans and matching grants.
The AWSNA loan will be fully forgiven if any of the following conditions are met:
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Teach 3/4 or full-time in an AWSNA or WECAN member school for one full year after your GLWI graduation IF you also taught 3/4 to full-time for two consecutive years in an AWSNA or WECAN member school leading up to your GLWI graduation
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Teach 3/4 or full-time in an AWSNA or WECAN member school for two full, consecutive years after your GLWI graduation IF you also taught for one full year in an AWSNA or WECAN member school in the preceding year leading up to your GLWI graduation
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Teach 3/4 or full-time in an AWSNA or WECAN member school for three full, consecutive years immediately after your GLWI graduation
Because circumstances may change—necessitating repaying of the loan—you must be in a secure financial position to receive an AWSNA loan.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Anyone who has been accepted into the GLWI Early Childhood or Grades 1-8 Teacher Education Certificate Program.
How Do I Apply?
Complete the AWSNA Loan Application.
Deadlines
For students starting in:
Summer - June 1, 2023
Fall - August 1, 2023
AWSNA Matching Grant
Read about AWSNA loans and matching grants.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Currently practicing teachers in an AWSNA-affiliated school. Schools will be requested to contribute financially to students' training but will not be required to. Applicants must be accepted into the GLWI Early Childhood or Grades 1-8 Teacher Education Certificate Program.
How Do I Apply?
Complete the AWSNA Grant Application.
Deadlines
For students starting in:
Summer - June 1, 2023
Fall - August 1, 2023
GLWI General Scholarship
The intent of the general scholarship is to cover some of the tuition costs for those students who need financial assistance. Available money is determined by donations and budget. As this is a new program, the funds are modest and hope to be more in the future.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Those who have been accepted into the Early Childhood or Grades 1-8 certificate program and who express a need for financial assistance in order to participate in the program.
How Do I Apply?
Complete the online application. The deadline is June 30, 2023
GLWI Diversity Scholarship
Diversity Scholarship details and application. Deadline is June 30, 2023.
Read a testimonial from one of our scholarship recipients here.
The Michael Foundation
The Michael Foundation is a private fund dedicated to supporting the education of Waldorf teachers. Applications must be received before February 1 in order to qualify for grants to be applied to the June 1- May 31 academic year.
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