Some of these grants require meeting certain requirements set forth by the donors. All eligible students are expected to pursue University-administered loans. Federal work-study funding may also be awarded for work completed in the field internship. The cost of living is comparable to that of other large east-coast cities. On-campus housing is available for single graduate students.
Many students live in adjacent off-campus areas.
Coming from all over the United States and several other countries, students bring with them diverse work and volunteer experiences, as well as varied cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. Student Outcomes Graduates are involved in a range of practice, including counseling, advocacy, community organization, teaching, policy and program development, and administration. M.S.W. graduates are employed in federal agencies, schools, family service and family preservation agencies, hospitals, child welfare agencies, national associations, community development programs, residential treatment centers, hospices, and programs serving the elderly. Doctoral graduates are social work educators in the United States and abroad, clinical researchers, and policy analysts with local, government, and national agencies. Campus activities include a wide range of concerts, theater productions, lecture programs, and film series.