GSSW Financial Aid Form

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address* (Please use Baylor email address if you have one)

Phone Number*

Are you currently enrolled as a student in the School of Social Work at Baylor University?*

Yes

No

Baylor ID (9 Digit Number-For Current Baylor Students Only)

What program will you be enrolled in for Fall 2024?*

How do I determine this?
Select BSW Senior If:  Next fall, you will enroll as a senior in the Baylor Bachelor of Social Work program.

Select BSW/MSW 5th Year Program If: You are currently a Baylor BSW Senior and next fall you will enroll in the Master of Social Work 5th year program.

Select Year Two: MSW Specialization If:  You are currently in the first year of the Master of Social Work program and next fall you will enroll in your second year, or specialized practice year, of the Master of Social Work program.

Select Joint Degree Program If:  Next fall, you are returning to the Garland School of Social Work to complete your joint degree program.

What program will you be enrolled in for Fall 2024?*

How do I determine this?
Select MSW Standard Program If:  Next fall, you will enroll in the standard program.

Select MSW Advanced Standing Program If:  Next fall, you will enroll in the advanced standing program.

Select Joint Degree Program If:  Next fall, you will be starting a joint degree program.

U.S. Armed Forces Status*

Are you planning to use veterans benefits to cover some, or all, of the cost of attending Baylor University?

Yes

No

Are you using tuition remission benefits provided through Baylor University as a dependent or Baylor Faculty/Staff member?

Yes

No

Share your goals, aspirations, and career interests as they relate to social work.*

Briefly describe your current involvement in the community and other volunteer activities.*

Describe any circumstances you believe would assist the committee in reviewing/understanding your financial need.*

Do you have an interest in working with gerontology and aging populations?*

Interested

Not Interested

Exploring This Option

N/A

Rate your commitment to social work practice with the 55+ population on the scale below, with strongly committed being fully certain of this as a career choice.*

Not Committed

Somewhat Committed (Interested in learning more about this population)

Committed

Strongly Committed

What motivates your interest/commitment to serving the 55+ population?*

What are the assets and qualifications that equip you to effectively serve within this context of practice?*

What are your reservations about serving within this context of practice?*

How do you see yourself serving within this context in the future?*

Do you have an interest in working with/in a congregational setting?*

Interested

Not Interested

Exploring This Option

N/A

Rate your commitment to social work practice in a congregational setting on the scale below, with strongly committed being fully certain of this as a career choice.*

Not Committed

Somewhat Committed (Interested in learning more about this population)

Committed

Strongly Committed

What motivates your interest/commitment in serving in a congregational setting, mission outreach, or partnership?*

What are the assets and qualifications that equip you to effectively serve within this context of practice?*

What are your reservations about serving within this context of practice?*

How do you see yourself serving within this context in the future? *

Do you have an interest in working toward rights and justice for people who are marginalized based on their identity?*

Interested

Not Interested

Exploring This Option

N/A

Rate your commitment to social work practice that demonstrates a commitment to social justice and human rights for diverse populations.*

Not Committed

Somewhat Committed (Interested in learning more about this population)

Committed

Strongly Committed

What motivates your interest/commitment to serving people who experience oppression based on their identity?*

Discuss your current engagement on social justice issues with populations who have experienced oppression due to their identity.*