Stipend Programs

Qualified students in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program can choose from three Title IV-E Stipend Programs:

Qualified MSW students admitted to the Title IV-E Program in the Full-Time (2-year) program, will be awarded a stipend in the amount of $50,000 ($25,000 for each of two years). Students must meet certain eligibility criteria and must go through an application and awards selection process, in addition to the University's and the School's applications. Upon graduation, recipients of the stipend must agree to work full time in a county public child welfare services for a period of time equal to the period for which they support (2-years).

The 3-year Child Welfare Training Program is offered exclusively to qualified MSW students currently employed full-time in county public social services agencies or the California Department of Social Service, Children Services. Students must be enrolled in the 3-Year MSW program. The 3-Year program provides educational support to students for the actual cost of tuition & fees, books and travel for all three years in the MSW program. Recipients of the educational support must agree to return to their county of employment and render two full years of continuous employment, at a level appropriate to a new MSW, or in any public CWS or CDSS agency in California, upon graduation from the MSW program.

The Online/Hybrid (2-Year) Child Welfare Training Program is offered exclusively to qualified MSW students currently employed full-time in county public social services agencies in the Bay Area. Students must be enrolled in the Online/Hybrid (2-Year) MSW Online/Hybrid program. The Online/Hybrid (2-Year) program provides educational support to students for the actual cost of tuition and fees, not to exceed $19,141 per academic year. Recipients of the educational support must agree to return to their county of employment and render two full years of continuous employment, at a level appropriate to a new MSW, or in any public CWS or CDSS agency in California, upon graduation from the MSW program.

Program Requirements

• Applicants must agree to work in a public child welfare services agency (CWS) in California for at least 2 full years upon graduation.
• Applicants must undergo pre-screening for county employment (including fingerprinting, background and criminal record checks) and be found eligible for county employment.
• Applicants must have a valid California driver's license, use of a car as required for fieldwork, and automobile liability insurance.
• Applicants must provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
• Applicants in the 3-year program (who are current social services agency employees) must provide a letter of support from their county agency director.