Graduate Financial Aid

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Are you a new Hanover College graduate student?
Learn about new regulations regarding federal loans (PDF).

To review all graduate level financial aid policies and Frequently Asked Questions, please use the following links:

Financial Aid Policies

Loans

Let’s face it, no one likes to borrow money. But sometimes, a loan will help make your dream career a reality. Graduate Program Loans.

Hanover College Federal School Code: 001801

Scholarships for DPT Class of 2028

For applicants of the DPT Class of 2028, we are thrilled to announce scholarships to help students offset the cost of tuition. These new awards apply to:  

  • Students with applications in progress 
  • Students matriculating in August 2026 

Learn more about these scholarships.

GRADUATE FINANCIAL AID FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Should I participate in commercial scholarship or financial aid searches?

We encourage our students to research the availability of any financial assistance that may be available. However, do not participate in any search which requires you to pay a fee in order for an agency to find scholarships or grants for you. Please note that applying for need-based aid is free at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Frequently, these search agencies turn up federal sources of aid or other funds you could most likely locate on your own. We have very few students who tell us they found additional aid by using a commercial search company.

Can I borrow less than the amount listed on my award letter?

Absolutely. We list the maximum Federal Direct Student Loan (if any) you are eligible for on your award letter. However, we encourage you to borrow the least amount possible.

How will scholarships from agencies other than Hanover affect my financial aid award?

It really depends on the amount of the outside scholarships and on whether or not we have been able to meet your need with other assistance. Please notify us when you find out you have received an outside scholarship and we will notify you of any changes to your existing awards by sending you a revised award letter. Scholarships from outside organizations should be mailed to the Hanover College Business Office, 517 Ball Drive, Hanover, IN 47243.

Why do I have to submit a Federal tax return transcript?

The Department of Education requires us to verify information submitted on the FAFSA. Therefore, students are selected for verification and are required to submit documentation so Hanover can verify that the information on the FAFSA is correct. We cannot proceed with processing your financial assistance until all of the required documentation has been submitted.

Where do I send scholarship money that I received from outside organizations?

Hanover College Business Office, 517 Ball Drive, Hanover, IN 47243


Graduate Financial Aid Academic Progress Requirements

Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (PDF)
Graduate Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form (PDF)

Still have questions?

Fee free to contact the Office of Student Financial Services via email at financialservices@hanover.edu or call 812-866-7041.

Financial Aid Staff

Heather Buhr '95 Executive Director of Student Financial Services 812-866-7029 buhr@hanover.edu

Garnet Tipton Director of Graduate Student Services 812-866-7105 tipton@hanover.edu