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              Baylor University Garland School of Social Work
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                The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work in Waco, TX prepares graduates to serve in a wide range of public and private settings, from schools and hospitals to prisons and foundations, with a diverse group of human service organizations in between. One of the competencies Baylor social workers develop is the ethical integration of faith and social work practice. This means preparing students to serve in congregations, religiously-affiliated and other faith-based organizations. In partnership with the Truett Theological Seminary and the Hankamer School of Business, students can also pursue a joint degree in Waco, TX. For more information about GSSW programs and joint degree options, visit the GSSW website.

The Garland School of Social Work (GSSW) at Baylor University is dedicated to helping AmeriCorps alumni continue their education. We are committing the following benefits for AmeriCorps alumni applying to our Master of Social Work Program:

**Benefits offered by the Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University**:

$45 application fee waiver
	Award of **15% tuition remission** for up to four (4) recipients and **1 guaranteed graduate assistantship stipend** for one (1) recipient per year at our Waco campus. To qualify for the award, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
	One-year deferral**Eligibility & Additional Info**:

To qualify for the award, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
	Benefit eligible to applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
	Scholarships awarded to AmeriCorps members and alumni for at least one year of service
	The scholarship may be renewed in subsequent years provided recipients maintain continuous full-time registration and remain in good academic standing according to Baylor Social Work standards.**Eligible Programs**:

Master of Social Work- Standard
	Master of Social Work- Advanced Standing**How to Apply**:

For information about our MSW Program and the application process, please visit the GSSW application page.
	To identify your AmeriCorps affiliation and have the application fee waived:
	Please contact MSW_Admissions@baylor.edu. Please state that you served/are serving with City Year and reference our partnership. We ask that you also self-identify within your personal statement.

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