Grants & Scholarships – Master’s
For Master’s Degree Students
If you qualify, scholarships, discounts, and grants can help ease the cost of your Tiffin University education. Scholarships, discounts, and grants are available in many areas, from many providers. Listed below are just a few of your grant and scholarship options. For more information on whether you’re eligible for these real resources, please contact us in The Financial Aid Office. We’re here to help!
What are Scholarships, Discounts and/or Grants?
A scholarship, discount or grant is a sum of money or other aid granted to a student because of merit, need or other reasons to pursue his or her studies. Unlike loans, this type of aid does not have to be repaid.
Active Duty Tuition Rates
If you are currently active duty military, you are eligible for a reduced rate of tuition at Tiffin University. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the tuition rate.
Tuition Costs:
- $250 per credit hour for Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Students
- $325 per credit hour for Master Degree Students
Acceptable documentation (please provide one)
- Proof of service statement or letter
- Copy of your most recent active enlistment contract
- Letter from an Education Officer
- Copy of active military ID
- Tuition Assistance (TA) Authorization Letter
If you are receiving Tuition Assistance (TA) make sure to send your TA Authorization Letter. Questions please contact tuveterans@tiffin.edu.
Alumni Discount
GRADUATE ALUMNI DISCOUNT
Graduate students who obtained a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from Tiffin University are eligible for a $250 per credit hour discount for master’s programs and $150 per credit hour for the Ph.D. program. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts.
AVI Employee Discount
AVI Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
The Chamber & Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership Discount
The Chamber and Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership member companies who are accepted by Tiffin University and enrolled in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.
- Master’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
Commodore Perry Member and Employee Discount
Commodore Perry members and employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Members must provide a current statement or letter from the credit union showing that you are a current member and employees must provide a letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee, in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Community Corrections Association Discount
Community Corrections Association members who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive any other types of Tiffin University institutional aid. Proof of membership is required annually.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
Eissmann Automotive Group Discount
Eissmann Automotive Group employees who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment is required for proof annually.
- Master Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
Faurecia Discount
Faurecia employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee of Faurecia must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
First Solar Discount
First Solar full-time employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship
A member and a spouse (Auxiliary Member) of the FOP will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Students must provide a copy of their FOP membership ID card to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
HUMBARD ENTERPRISES – MCDONALD’S
Humbard Enterprises – McDonald’s employees are eligible for a discount on tuition at Tiffin University. Students who receive this discount are not eligible for any other Tiffin University discounts.
Eligible students may receive:
- Graduate Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online & Extended Learning Undergraduate Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Applicable for eligible students at the following locations:
Huntington National Bank Discount
Huntington National Bank employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Participants must meet academic requirements for admission and proof of employment from Huntington National Bank is required. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
International Modern Pentathlon Federation (UIPM)
UIPM athletes and coaches certified in their respective UIPM Programs, an UIPM employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Students must provide a copy of their membership/employment. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment/membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree/Certificate Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree/Certificate Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
ITW Engine Repair Discount
ITW Engine Repair employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants, or discounts. Proof of employment is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
Master Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
Online and Extended Learning Bachelor Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Keller Logistics Group, Inc. Discount
Employees of Keller Logistics Group, Inc. are eligible for a discount on tuition at Tiffin University. Eligible employees must meet academic requirements for admission to TU’s online undergraduate, extended learning, graduate and doctorate programs and will receive a discount of 25% off per credit hour on those programs. Eligible employees will pay $1000 per graduate certificate course, plus fees. Students who receive these discounts are not eligible for any other Tiffin University scholarships, grants, or discounts.
Los Angeles, CA County Employee Discount
Los Angeles, CA County Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee or a copy of your current badge, must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Marathon Employee Discount
Marathon Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee or a copy of your most recent pay stub must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
IN ORDER FOR YOU TO MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR THE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- Fulfill the admission requirements of Tiffin University.
- Be a dependent of a Tiffin University Alumni from our undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program.
- Student must be a full-time on-campus, first-year undergraduate or transfer student. Online and off-campus locations do not qualify. Withdrawing from classes may result in this scholarship being reduced or canceled.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Must maintain good academic standing at the university.
- Cannot receive institutional aid in a credit balance.
This scholarship can be awarded in addition to a merit scholarship, athletic, preforming arts, cheerleading and/or any additional institutional aid.
Military Discount
Tiffin University will provide a military discount toward tuition to retired military, Veterans, Reservists, National Guard, and/or dependents of active duty (spouse/children). You must submit documentation in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Undergraduate Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Acceptable documentation (please provide one):
- Proof of service statement or letter
- Copy of your most recent enlistment contract
- Copy of your most recent leave and earning statement showing estimated time of separation
- Copy of your DD214
- Letter from an education officer
- Copy of DEERS form 1172-2
- Copy of military ID
Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) Discount
Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) members who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
Oriana House Discount
Oriana House, Inc. employees who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
Partner Employee Discount
Employees from the following Partner Institutions will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. Must submit proof of employment through a letter from their employer annually.
- Eastern Gateway Community College
- Washington State Community College
- Rhodes State College
- Marion Technical College
- Owens Community College
- Edison State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Columbus State Community College
- North Central State College
- Terra State Community College
The amount of the grant is as follows:
- $150 off per credit hour for online and extended learning undergraduate programs
- $200 off per credit hour for main campus undergraduate programs
- $250 off per credit hour for master level programs
- $150 off per credit hour for PhD program
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce Discount
Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce member companies who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.
- Master’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
SAGE Scholars Discount
SAGE Scholars will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Participants must meet academic requirements for admission and proof of being a SAGE Scholar is required. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $100 per credit hour discount
Speedway LLC Employee Discount
Speedway LLC Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee or a copy of your most recent pay stub must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
Eligible students may receive the following:
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
University Collaboration Discount
Eligible Employees and their spouses and children (according to the IRS definition of a qualifying child) of each institution below may benefit in a 25% tuition discount toward a respective master’s and/or doctoral degree programs. Participants must meet academic requirements for admission and proof of employment from the institution is required. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid.
Eligible Universities:
- Ashland University
- University of Findlay
Volunteers of America Discount
Volunteers of America employees who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.
- Graduate Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Undergraduate Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- Main Campus Undergraduate Students: $200 per credit hour discount
Whirlpool Corporation-Clyde Location Discount
Whirlpool Corporation-Clyde location employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee of the Clyde, Ohio location of Whirlpool Corporation must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University’s scholarships, grants or discounts. Proof of employment is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour discount
WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Discount
WISE members who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. Proof of membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.
- Master’s Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
- Online and Extended Learning Bachelor’s Degree Students: $150 per credit hour discount
- On-Campus Bachelor’s Degree Students: $200 per credit hour
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