Degree Requirements

Indebtedness Policy

A student who is in debt to the University may not register, receive an official transcript, or receive their diploma from the Registrar until the indebtedness has been discharged.

Past Due Accounts

Past due accounts without satisfactory arrangements with Gannon’s Cashier Office will be turned over to a collection agency. All reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges necessary for collection, will be the student’s responsibility.

Financial Aid

Gannon operates a full-time office with financial aid representatives who will work with you to facilitate your financial needs. These individuals have access to information relative to loans, grants, and programs at all private and government levels. Graduate students should contact Gannon’s Financial Aid Office at the earliest possible time to facilitate processing. Full and half time students are eligible to apply for the student loan. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a FDSL Master Promissory Note on file. The FASFA form is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/ apply-for-aid/fafsa. The FDSL MPN is available online at www. studentloans.gov. Students may be eligible to borrow up to $10,250 from the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program. Students must successfully complete nine credits in order to be eligible for the next increment. Please refer to https://studentaid.gov/ for repayment terms, loan limits and interest rates.

Graduate students are not eligible for state or federal funded grants such as the PHEAA or PELL. If you need assistance from the Financial Aid Office regarding the procedures and requirements, you are encouraged to contact them at (814) 871-7337.

Federal Direct Student Loans (FDSL)

Full and part-time graduate students are eligible to apply for a student loan. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a FDSL Master Promissory Note on file. Both applications can be completed online at: https://studentaid.gov.

Students may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per academic year, depending on the number of credits for which the student is enrolled. Students must successfully complete 18 credits in order to be eligible for the next increment of $20,500. Please note: Graduate students are not eligible for PHEAA or PELL grants.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantship positions may be available to a limited number of enrolled students in specific academic programs. This information is available from each program, including when applications are accepted and the details of the hiring process. These positions are 10 hours per week.

Degree Requirements

Graduate Degree Requirements

The minimum required number of credits for a Master’s degree is 30 credits. However, most program degrees have requirements which are in excess of this minimum. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a grade of C or better in all courses) of 119 credits of theory and didactic coursework. The Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (ppOTD) is a post-baccalaureate degree program which requires the successful completion of 36 credits of graduate coursework. The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0) of 112 credits. The Master of Physician Assistant Science is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0) of 91 credits of theory and didactic coursework. The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0) of 54 credits. The Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science (MSES) is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0) of 36 credits. The Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology requires successful completion of 62 credits (cumulative GPA of 3.0) following required prerequisite coursework in communication and sciences. The Master of Healthcare Administration is a post-baccalaureate degree program that requires the successful completion (cumulative GPA of 3.0) of 36 credits. The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program requires successful completion of 18 credits (cumulative GPA of 3.0) following a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program requires successful completion of 48 credits (cumulative GPA of 3.0) following completion of the BSN-RN degree. The Family Nurse Practitioner APRN Certificate program requires successful completion of 33 credits (cumulative GPA of 3.0) following completion of the MSN degree. The specific course requirements must be fulfilled as stipulated in each academic program.