Graduate Students
If you are interested in the Master of Exercise Science program at Ripon College and have completed your undergraduate/bachelor’s degree, you’re in the right place! If you have recently graduated from high school or are planning to attend Ripon College as an undergraduate, please explore our undergraduate tuition and fees and other resources.
The financial aid office staff is here to help you navigate through the process as your financial aid is determined. To be eligible for financial aid, you must be degree-seeking, have earned your first bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in five or more graduate credit hours each semester and file the FAFSA each year. Please contact us at [email protected] to set up an appointment if you have questions.
Apply for Financial Aid
Filing the FAFSA – Use your FSA ID to file the FAFSA here.
NOTE: Use our Federal School Code: 003884 to choose Ripon College.
Educational Loans
Students are encouraged to utilize the unsubsidized federal direct loan eligibility first after applying through the FAFSA as it often has a lower interest rate as well as a grace period. Students who apply are eligible for up to $20,500 per year (based on their prior undergraduate borrowing). Students should complete the FAFSA first. If an additional loan is needed, you should apply for the Graduate PLUS loan here. First-time borrowers will be required to complete Entrance Counseling for Direct PLUS loans.
New Federal Regulations beginning after July 1, 2026. Graduate PLUS loans are being eliminated and there are new lending limits through the Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program. Graduate students will have a limit of $20,500 per year ($100,000 lifetime). The elimination of the grad PLUS loans primarily impacts those seeking new Graduate PLUS loans after July 1, 2026. It provides an exception (of up to three academic years) for a student who is already enrolled in a program of study and received a loan for the program.
| fall 25/spring 26 | Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Per credit charge: $925) | $8,325 | $5,550 |
| Program Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Estimated Living Expenses* *Includes budget for food and on-campus housing, which is optional for graduate students | $5,254 | $1,316 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $375 | $375 |
| Personal Expenses | $400 | $400 |
| Transportation | $500 | $500 |
| Loan Fees | $213 | $212 |
| Medical | $300 | $300 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available to students enrolled in a graduate program offered on campus to provide financial assistance and professional growth to students. They are designed to:
- Provide graduate students an opportunity to work closely with faculty or college professionals in their academic field or other departments on campus
- Enhance and build upon what graduate students learn in the classroom
Financial need is not a consideration in the hiring process, and selection is based upon overall undergraduate scholastic achievement and potential for future professional growth.
A full graduate assistantship requires students to work 20 hours per week while enrolled in a minimum of nine credits; students may work multiple GA contracts in different areas to reach the desired hours per week. This may include areas outside of the academic or athletic department. Assistantship types and assistantship availability vary by department. Graduate assistantships may be awarded tuition remission and/or a stipend, and not all departments receive the same funding.
Types Of Assistantships
Assist faculty with research projects, in-class discussions, and laboratory sections. Duties may include meeting with students; administering tests or exams; leading a laboratory section or discussion sessions; and representing the graduate program at meetings or informational sessions.
Assist with coaching, recruitment of student-athletes, and other duties as assigned by the head coach or director of athletics.
Students interested in participating in a graduate assistantship must:
- Be admitted into the graduate degree program, with all graduate assistant application materials submitted to the Graduate Program Director
- Students must submit a Graduate Assistantship Application, three letters of recommendation, a current resume and a letter of interest to the Graduate Program Director: Dr. Brittany Followay at [email protected].
- Not be admitted under provisional acceptance
- Have earned a minimum undergraduate 3.0 cumulative grade point average as an undergraduate student