Career Support Fund
The Career Support Fund is need-based and designed to assist high need students in covering costs related to their career development or to help offset costs associated with the job, internship, or graduate school search process. The maximum award is $300 per academic year, or $450 with qualifying graduate school expenses. Students’ eligibility is determined by their financial need level as set by the Office of Financial Aid. Some examples of expenses include, but are not limited to, graduate school application fees, test fees (e.g., GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.), test preparation materials, professional attire, travel, and related expenses for interviews. Complete this form if you request a Career Support Fund grant facilitated by the Knowlton Center for a career-related expense. Eligible students may receive a maximum of $300 per academic year, or $450 for seniors with qualifying graduate school expenses. Funding is limited. Please only request what you need so we can provide support to as many students as possible.
| Allowable Expenses | Excluded Expenses |
| Testing fees (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) Graduate school application fees Professional attire (for an interview, networking event, internship, etc.) Interview travel Conference fees for recognized professional associations (e.g., American Marketing Association, National Association of Social Workers, etc.) | Any academic program with a fee Study abroad expenses, including flight, room, board, etc. Professional placement firms with a fee for candidates Any fees or payments associated with organizations that fit the criteria of Multi-Level Marketing, “Network” Marketing, or direct selling. |
Funds are granted on a rolling basis. The Career Support Fund application will close Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., if funding remains, to ensure all applicants can receive funding before the close of the academic year.
Financial need is a significant factor in the grant determination, as funding is intended for students with high need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. If you are unsure of your eligibility please email Kati Bear at beark@denison.edu to check. If you have any general questions, please email career@denison.edu.
Kaplan Test Prep: All-Access Pass
The Knowlton Center has collaborated with Kaplan on providing FREE access to standardized test prep resources for the MCAT, LSAT and GRE. Our goal is to provide these tools to any qualifying student. To qualify you must:
- Submit a form by the advertised deadline
- Be a currently enrolled Denison Junior or Senior
- Plan to take the test within 1 year of receiving the test prep package.
- Have not utilized this resource in the past.
Applications open in the fall and spring. Learn more about the Kaplan program and application timelines.
*Receiving this benefit may be regarded as income and taxes may be due as mandated by the IRS. If you are not sure of how this will impact you, please email financialwellness@denison.edu to discuss your individual situation.
Denison Internship Program Stipend Funding
The Denison Internship Program Stipend is a resource to assist students who are participating in an unpaid or low-paid summer internship as part of the Denison Internship Program. The goal of the stipend is to help defray the cost of taking an unpaid or low-paid internship that will enhance your career exploration and preparation. Stipends may not entirely cover the cost of taking an unpaid internship but are in place to lower financial barriers associated with internship participation. Stipend funding can range in amounts based on a student’s financial need level as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, but all students are eligible to apply. Some examples of expenses include, but are not limited to, housing, travel and transportation, food, and professional attire. Learn more about the Denison Internships Program and application timelines.
Other Funding Opportunities
Denison University’s Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement provides non-career-related funding opportunities for student research and travel for academic enhancement purposes. Visit the Academic Funding Opportunities section of the Lisska Center’s website for complete details.
On-Campus Employment
On-campus jobs can provide students the opportunity to earn money while also gaining skills that will help as they launch into careers post-Denison. Please review On-Campus Employment for all jobs.
Off-Campus Employment
Some students may wish to obtain off-campus employment as a means of financial support. Often local businesses seek students to work part-time in a variety of roles. When opportunities arise to work locally, we will post them below.
