Admissions

The computer is your classroom in an online course. You don’t need to be a computer expert to be a successful online student; you do need to feel comfortable using email, navigating the course management system (Moodle), navigating web pages, word processing software, and trouble-shooting technology problems you encounter (this may mean reaching out to friends, or the HELP desk at Juniata). You also need regular access to a computer.

If you’re still unsure about some of these questions, our staff is excited to talk with you about online learning and the Nonprofit Leadership program at Juniata.

• TOEFL and TWE, or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose undergraduate degree was not in English

  Juniata has a strong tradition of enrolling international students. Our Center for International Education is available to help international students with questions they may have. International students need to pay particular attention to the following issues:

  1. U.S. Bachelor’s Degree Equivalency
  2. Submitting Non-U.S./Non-English Transcriptions
  3. English Proficiency Exams

• Submitted Online Application Form
• Resume
• Essays
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• TOEFL/IELTS (required for International students)

Fall 2016

Spring 2017

Summer 2017

Fall 2017

Application Form

Essays

The goal of the essays is to give the admissions team a sense of your commitment to public service, to ongoing learning, and the experiences that you bring to the classroom.

• Essay 1. Why a degree in Nonprofit Leadership? Why now? (500 words)
• Essay 2. Why you? (500 words)

Resume

Please email a resume or CV that includes your employment and professional history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or full-time. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. We encourage you to include information about the following additional activities:

• Volunteer, public service, political, and/or civic work you have done
• Academic and professional honors; honorary societies, leadership and service awards
• Other professional activities
• Relevant publications; and/or
• Extracurricular activities

Two Letters of Recommendation

Please submit no more than two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak best to your academic and professional achievements and potential. We strongly prefer a balance of academic and professional sources.

Transcripts

We require an official transcript from all colleges, professional schools and universities attended, including non-degree programs. Transcripts submitted after the application deadline will not be accepted. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application.

All transcripts should include degree conferred and conferral date, if applicable. If you submit your application prior to the conferral of your bachelor's degree or equivalent, we will accept and evaluate your application. If an offer of admission is made, it will be contingent upon receiving your degree conferral prior to enrollment.

Transcripts for institutions located outside of the United States: If you received a graduate or undergraduate degree from an institution that is located outside of the United States, you are required to use a third party International Credential Evaluation service to assess U.S. bachelor's equivalency and obtain a course-by-course evaluation to ensure that you are eligible prior to applying. Juniata waives the application fee for applicants who submit their academic transcripts using a third party international credentials evaluator.

TOEFL/IELTS

The TOEFL and the TWE, or the IELTS are required for international Master's applicants if you did not attend an undergraduate institution where the sole language of instruction is English. You must submit a copy of your TOEFL or IELTS score report into the online application before submission. Once your online application is submitted, we will not allow replacement of your test scores. Only tests taken within the past two (2) years will be considered.. Failure to complete this requirement may result in withdrawal of an application. The Juniata TOEFL School Code is #2341.

The online application is due at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. You may complete and submit your online application at any time before the deadline. Save your work before moving to the next page and print a copy for your own records.

If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the deadline date. Applications sent by mail should be addressed to:

Incomplete Applications

If your submitted application is not complete (for example, illegible scanned transcript, missing essays or other items) you will be informed via email. Applicants are required to submit all parts of the application by the deadline. Incomplete applications are reviewed as-is.

Late Applications

Applications submitted after the published deadlines are reviewed at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee.

Juniata guarantees tuition for three years. We understand that students may complete the program on a part-time basis. Once you have been admitted to the program, the tuition at the time of your acceptance will hold constant for three years.

Tuition Time/Cost Breakdown

Mission Statement: The Office of Student Financial Planning is dedicated to helping students and their families manage the costs of a Juniata education through loans, advice and information about other resources and means by which the cost of education can be met. We assist every family, not only those who need help funding student's dreams; and, our assistance continues through graduation.

The Office of Student Financial Planning partners with you to help you find the appropriate methods of financing your Master’s degree. We provide contact information for lenders and other aid providers to bring together all the resources you may need. Consider the Office of Student Financial Planning your direct resource for all the information you need.

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive consideration for all federal loan resources. This should be done by June 1. The FAFSA is completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This will require only the student information.

Federal loan resources for Master’s degree:

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: $20,500 for the academic year
• Federal Direct Grad/PLUS Loan: Up to the cost of education after the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Is this the first time you are going to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Would you like an in depth tutorial to the FAFSA broken down into "7 Easy Steps?" Check out the links below to guide you through the entire FAFSA process.

• FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Use this link to apply online and electronically submit this form. By filling out this application, you become eligible for federal, state, and institutional grants, loans, student employment and scholarships.
• FAFSA Tutorial: "Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA, A Student's Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid" is a comprehensive guide to help all students and their parents complete the FAFSA.
• IRS Data Retrieval Tutorial: You can import your tax information to your FAFSA, saving time and increasing accuracy. Using the IRS Data Retrieval may also eliminate the need for further documentation.
• Federal Loan Program: This site provides information on federal student loans, Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note.

All students accepted into the NPL MA program are notified in a letter from the Director of the NPL Program. Once students have notified Juniata of their intent to matriculate and send in their enrollment deposit, students are assigned an advisor and will receive course registration information.