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Financial Aid

Paying For Graduate School Paying for Grad School PDF

Â鶹Éç students pursuing a graduate degree can be considered for the following types of aid - also see our "Paying for Graduate School" presentation for additional information:

  • Student Employment :ÌýFunds that the student earns while enrolled. Opportunities include regular student employment.
  • Assistantships & Tuition Waivers :ÌýFunds that the student earns while enrolled. Assistantships vary, but can include technical/support services, clerical assistance, research, and teaching opportunities.
  • Scholarships :ÌýFunds that are not repaid . Scholarships at Â鶹Éç are awarded through the Scholarship Office or University departments and generally require an additional application.
  • Loans :ÌýFunds that must be repaid. Both Federal Direct and GradPLUS loans are available for graduate-level students.

Application Requirements

Graduate Students

To be considered for an assistantship/tuition waiver, an Application for Assistantship must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies.Ìý

To be considered for federal student loans, you must submit a (FAFSA) for the academic year you plan on attending.ÌýFile your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st for the following academic year.Ìý

Additional Information

If you haven’t already, make sure to visit Graduate Admissions!