Master's of Taxation & Financial Planning (MS) Degree Program

Applying online is easy—and it's secure. 

What you'll need to apply:

• Completed online application
• $35 application fee
• Personal statement (see below for prompt)
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7
• GMAT or GRE score (You may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver*.)

Personal Statement

Please explain why you wish to do graduate work in the field you have selected with particular emphasis on your proposed area of specialization. Please limit this essay to no more than one typewritten page.

GMAT/GRE Requirement and Waiver Process*

To satisfy the GMAT/GRE requirement:

• Submit a minimum GMAT score of 450 (or an equivalent GRE score)
• Request an Interview to explore conditional admission in lieu of a GMAT or GRE score
• Request a GMAT/GRE waiver if at least one of the following is true:
  • You have 5 years of relevant work experience after graduating from a bachelor’s program (proof of experience must be submitted)
  • You graduated from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
  • You hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • You completed a related certificate and earned a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher

We use a rolling admission format, meaning you can apply when it's convenient for you. We do recommend that you apply multiple weeks prior to the semester you'd like to begin the program; this will give us enough time to process your application.

You can start during any semester: fall (late August), spring (mid-January), or summer (mid-May).

Widener transfer applicants follow the same application process as general applicants. After you apply, our admissions team will work with you to determine whether completed undergraduate and graduate coursework will count towards foundation/core courses that can be waived or substituted.

Widener University serves as a "second home" for students from around the world. We are located just outside of Philadelphia and close to New York City and Washington, D.C.—offering many unique professional and personal opportunities to explore.

Want to know what it's like to be an international student on campus or need assistance navigating English proficiency requirements? We're here to help, and our international admissions director will support you through the application process. This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey—meeting Visa/immigration requirements, getting acclimated to campus, and much more.

How to Apply as a Graduate International Student

• Complete your online application
• Submit your official transcripts from all college/university post-secondary institutions. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.
• Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements
• If you require an F-1 visa, you must provide written proof you have adequate funding available to meet the expenses incurred while studying in the United States

Learn more about applying as an international student

Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants. "FAFSA" stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps identify whether you are eligible for aid awarded by Widener, the government, and other sources. Our school code is 003313.

In order to receive a financial aid offer, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Here are the general eligibility requirements for most financial aid programs:

• Must demonstrate financial need
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program

Learn more about applying for financial aid as a graduate student