Presidential Scholarships
First-year, full-time students only
Priority Deadline: June 1

The Presidential Scholarship program is need-based and designed to assist outstanding, new enrolling students in their initial financial transition to Graduate School.  Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 per student during their first year of study only.  To apply for the Presidential Scholarship, please fill out the online form and submit a FAFSA. International students applying for the Presidential Scholarship should submit the application for the scholarship and the International Financial Aid form to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Cite accomplishments both academically and/or in business/service and how your experience, along with our program, will help you to be successful. Let us know how many courses you plan to take each semester as students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester to be eligible.

Awards are given yearly and are to be split between the fall and spring semesters as a credit toward a student’s graduate tuition (no cash awards). They are NOT RENEWABLE into a second year of study. The awards committee will have the final say in any and all awards. Applications received after June 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted. Click here to apply for the Presidential Scholarship.

Graduate Ambassadorship
Priority Deadline June 1

The Graduate Ambassador assists the Associate Vice President for Enrollment in any and all graduate-related recruitment and admissions practices.

Responsibilities:
Assisting the associate vice president and/or graduate program directors in various admissions and recruitment projects, including researching competitive schools, use of social media, surveys, data analysis and student outreach. Responding to admissions inquiries via phone and email; assisting at on-campus information sessions; assisting in outreach and recruitment programs; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Candidate must have the ability to work independently on assigned projects and be able to meet required deadlines. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including customer service and public speaking skills leading to the ability to present the College in a positive way to diverse adult populations.

Desirable:
The ideal candidate would have a strong and positive College experience as both a student and campus community member. Experience having represented a College (for example, as a Student Ambassador, Tour Guide, RA, Orientation Leader) a plus.

Compensation:
Ambassadors will be expected to work 10+ hours per week during the fall and spring semesters in exchange for an hourly wage of $12.75 per hour plus tuition remission of one full class and a 25% discount on a second class in each semester.

Click here to apply to become a Graduate Ambassador.  

Alumni Scholarships are available to alumni of Anna Maria who enroll in an on-ground graduate program. Alumni will receive a 20% tuition discount toward the completion of their graduate on-ground tuition costs for 1 graduate degree. Recipients of outside funding (i.e. Employer Tuition Remission, Yellow Ribbon, VA, etc.) may be ineligible for this award. Additional information can be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid. Alumni scholarships are limited and are offered subject to the availability of overall graduate institutional funding.

Deadlines for enrolling to receive the Alumni Scholarship:
Fall – August 1
Spring – December 1
Summer – May 1

NOTE: Students may receive only ONE grant or scholarship from institutional funding, which includes the Presidential Scholarship, Graduate Ambassadorship/Assistantship and Alumni Scholarship.  Where a student is in position to receive multiple awards, the award amount that carries the largest value will be offered.

A limited amount of on-campus housing is currently available for graduate students.  Graduate housing is located in South Hall, a 90-bed upper-class residence hall. All graduate students will be housed in single rooms with a shared bathroom on the floor. Please note the building will be shared by both undergraduate and graduate students and is a traditional, double loaded corridor style building.  The 2020-2021 room and board rates are $7,850 per semester and this includes both your housing and a full meal plan.

Graduate housing is available on a first come, first serve basis.  If you would like to apply for graduate housing or have further questions, please reach out to Jessica Ecsktrom, Director of Residence Life at jeckstrom@annamaria.edu. Graduate housing is not granted until it has been confirmed through the Office of Residence Life.

Students who have been accepted into a graduate program at Anna Maria College take the following steps toward enrolling:

1. Submit your enrollment deposit: To secure your spot in our incoming class, a $100 deposit is required. Click here to make your deposit now.
2. Receive your account credentials: After you deposit, you will be sent by mail your student identification number (needed for course registration) and instructions for accessing your school email account. Please be sure to check your AMCAT email account regularly! This is the primary form of communication used by faculty and administrative offices (such as the registrar and financial aid), so it is important for you to check your AMCAT account often for correspondence.
3. Schedule an appointment with your program director: Your program director will review your curriculum map, help identify and register you for your initial courses, and will further serve as your advisor as you move forward in your studies.
4. Register for Courses: To register, please click here to fill out the registration form. Please note that you will receive a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office with your schedule. Please note that payment for your class(es) is not due until a week before the session begins. Please refer to the course listings below for Course Number and Course Title needed for Registration: Grad & C.E. Course Listings For full course descriptions, please refer to Course Catalogs. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office with your schedule.
5. Visit campus to get your Student ID card and parking permit: Student IDs include a library bar code and can be obtained at the Student Life Office, located on the entry floor of the Student Campus Center.  Free parking permits are available by registering your vehicle with the Public Safety Office in Foundress Hall. If you’ve yet to visit campus, you can also schedule a tour through our Admissions Office (508-849-3423).
6. Pay your bill at least one week prior to classes starting: After you are registered for courses, you will receive an online tuition bill from our Student Accounts Office. Payment for your classes is not due until a week before the session begins. Course access will not be given until your bill has been paid. For more information on financing options, click here.
7. Start your graduate classes: Anna Maria College offers three start terms where you can begin your graduate program: Fall (late-August), Spring (early-February), and Summer I (late-May).

For additional question, please contact John Hamel Vice President for Enrollment at (508) 849-3306 or jhamel@annamaria.edu.

How to apply:

1. Application: Complete the Anna Maria College Application
2. College Transcript: All international students must submit an official transcript showing successful completion of an earned bachelor degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university, or an equivalent of a US Bachelor degree from a nationally accredited institution outside the United States.“Official” means that the school records are certified by an appropriate school official, such as the principal or registrar.
   
   List of Recognized Bachelor Degree Equivalencies outside of the US

   Country	Degree
   Argentina	Bachiller Superior, Licenciado or Titulo (5-7 years)
   Australia	Backelor Degree (4 years or Honours)
   Austria	Bakkalaureus or Bachelor Degree
   Bangladesh	Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years
   Brazil	Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo Profissional
   Canada	Bachelor Degree (4 years, Honours or Advanced)
   China	Bachelor Degree
   Colombia	Titulo de Licenciatura, Ingeniro or Profesional
   Costa Rica	Licenciado
   Denmark	Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Candidatus
   Ecuador	Licenciado
   Egypt	Bachelor Degree or Licence
   El Salvador	Licenciado
   France	Bachelor Degree (Bologna), Diplome d’Ingenieur or Mairise
   Germany	Bachelor Degree (Bologna) or Vordiplom + 1 Additional Year
   Greece	Ptychio (4 years)
   Guatemala	Titulo de Licenciado
   Honduras	Titulo de Licenciado
   Hong Kong	Bachelor Degree
   India	Bachelor Degree of at least 4 years (BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following 3 year Bachelor Degree
   Indonesia	Sarjana
   Iran	Bachelor Degree or Karshenasi/Lisans
   Iraq	Bachelor Degree
   Italy	Laurea
   Japan	Bachelor Degree
   Kazakhstan	Bachelor Degree
   Kuwait	Bachelor Degree
   Lebanon	Licence or Bachelor Degree
   Malaysia	Baccalaureate Degree (4 years)
   Mexico	Titulo (4 years) or Licenciado (4 years)
   Nicaragua	Titulo or Licenciatura
   Nigeria	Bachelor Degree
   Pakistan	Bachelor Degree (4 years, BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years
   Panama	Licenciatura
   Russia	Bakalavr
   Singapore	Bachelor Degree
   Taiwan	Bachelor Degree
   Turkey	Bachelor Degree or Licentiate Diploma
   United Kingdom	Bachelor Degree
   Venezuela	Licenciado

   Note: If your transcript does not match this recognized list of Bachelor degree equivalencies you must have your transcript evaluated by an independent foreign credential evaluation service.  When requesting evaluation you should specify a course-by-course evaluation in American semester hours with specific notation as to those courses completed at the graduate level, and request that the evaluating agency state the highest level of education completed.

3. Demonstration of English Proficiency: All international student applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate their English proficiency. Exceptions for submitting proof of English proficiency are:
   They have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the US within the last two (2) years
   –or–
   They are permanent residents of the US (and must submit a copy of the Permanent Resident card, front and back), and have had two (2) years of education at the secondary or post-secondary level where the primary language of instruction was English.
   –or–
   Their first/native language is English and they are from one of the following countries:
   – American Samoa
   – Australia
   – Bahamas
   – Barbados
   – Belize
   – Bermuda
   – British West Indies
   – Canada
   – England
   – Guam
   – Ireland
   – Mauritius
   – New Zealand
   – Scotland
   – South Africa
   – Virgin Islands
   – Wales
   There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Applications should submit results of one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam or Cambridge Advanced English Exam (CAE).  The recommended scores for direct admission for graduate degree programs are as follows. TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59 or higher. CAE 176.The admissions committee also looks closely at the academic coursework that you have completed and your overall commitment to this work. In some instances, exceptions to the listed scores are made. These exceptions are tied directly to evidence of strong achievement in your day to day academic work in the secondary school that you have attended. Results of the testing that you complete that are lower than the suggested scores may require you to take supplemental English instruction with UEI.
4. Personal Statement: All international students must submit a 500-word personal statement describing their educational goals and explaining why they wish to pursue an Education in the United States.
5. $40 application fee
6. Copy of Passport
7. Certified Financial Documentation: All international students who wish to study at Anna Maria College must submit certified financial documentation from a financial institution proving that they have reliable financial support available to cover the cost of all living and school expenses while studying in the United States.

Note: All international students will be issued a SEVIS I-20 form by the College in order to study at Anna Maria College. The College will issue the form to you after receiving all of your Admission Requirements, including your passport and financial documents.

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As outlined in Section 487(a)(20) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, Anna Maria College fully complies with the regulation that bans colleges from paying commissions, bonuses or other forms of incentive compensation based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments or financial aid. This restriction is included in the program participation agreement for institutional eligibility for federal student aid funds available through Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and applies to all colleges, including public, non-profit and for-profit colleges. Anna Maria College successfully renewed its Title IV funding application in July of 2019. The Department of Education granted the college authorization to award Title IV funding through June 2029.  Anna Maria College refrains from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.

Additionally, Anna Maria College refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing service member enrollments.