Financing your Education
Hornstein students are eligible for a variety of scholarships, fellowships and aid. Please don't hesitate to contact our office any time with questions about tuition and scholarship options - we're here to help.
To learn more about federal student loans for in-person programs, please visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences' student resources page.
Scholarships
Online MA or Certificate
Professionals who work at the following organizations are automatically eligible for reduced tuition on Hornstein's online MA or certificate program:
- Avodah
- Hillel International
- Israel Policy Forum & IPF Atid
- JCC Association of North America
- Jewish Federations of North America
- Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Hornstein Online students can also apply for generous scholarships through our Kraft Scholars scholarship program. We encourage students to apply or enroll promptly for priority consideration.
The Midcareer Fellowship (online or in-person)
Hornstein will award 25% in additional tuition subsidies to eligible Hornstein MA applicants (online or in-person) through the Midcareer Fellowship.
Fellows will benefit from networking with other students and alumni across all participating universities, as well as additional professional development opportunities.
Who Should Apply: Students who have completed their undergraduate degree at least five years ago, have worked in the Jewish community for a minimum of three years, and who plan to remain working at a Jewish institution for a minimum of 15 hours per week throughout their course of study. Fellows are expected to complete the degree requirements within three academic years.
Other Sources of Scholarship Aid
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans — Deadline: Usually Nov. 1 of each year
- JCC Association Graduate Education Scholarship Program (for full-time JCCA employees) — Deadline: Usually June 1 and Oct. 1 of each year
- AffordableCollegesOnline.org lists many scholarship opportunities that might be applicable to your circumstances.
Local Community Aid
Many Jewish communities in North America offer competitive, need-based aid, and/or interest-free loans to students pursuing graduate degrees. Below is a list of some of these scholarship and loan programs; students are encouraged to research their own home communities for others. Applications should be submitted directly to the awarding organization.
- Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service offers $500-$3,000 need-based scholarships to Western Pennsylvania residents.
- Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) provides interest-free, need-based "last dollar" loans to Jewish students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
- Jewish Family Service Association offers need-based grants and loans of up to $4,000/year to Jewish residents in Greater Cleveland.
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago provides scholarship support for students from the Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana.
- Jewish Vocational Service Agency of Los Angeles offers need-based scholarships of $2,000-$5,000/year to Jewish residents of Los Angeles County.
- JVS Scholarship Loan Program offers interest free, need-based loans up to $5,000/year to Jewish residents of Metro-West New Jersey.
Other Opportunities for Jewish Students
- AEPi Dunn Scholarship for Jewish Communal Service
- Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Leopold Schepp Foundation
- Lemberg Scholarship-Loan Fund
- Max C. Rosenfeld Foundation
- Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture
Tuition
| Program type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Online MA or Master's Certificate |
$1,220/credit (does not include scholarships and employer professional development discounts) |