Aid for Graduate Students

Fellowships provide eligible graduate students with financial support towards the cost of their education.

Tuition Assistance offers a reduced tuition rate for eligible graduate students.

• Federal Direct Loans are available for students who meet the Department of Education’s eligibility criteria.
• Students must complete their FAFSA each year to apply.
• The amount a student can borrow depends on their grade level and their FAFSA dependency status.

• Federal Direct PLUS (Graduate) Loans are available for graduate students who meet the Department of Education’s eligibility criteria.
• Students must complete an application and complete their FAFSA each year to apply.
• A graduate student can borrow up to their cost of attendance, less any other financial aid they have.

• Alternative Loans from banks or other lending institutions are available for parents or students who meet the lender’s eligibility criteria.
• An application is required to be considered, and some lenders may require a cosigner.
• The amount a student or parent can borrow is variable up to the student’s cost of attendance, less any other financial aid the student has.

Graduate Assistantships are a form of student employment which includes compensation in the form of a stipend, tuition, and lab/course fees. Assistantship recipients perform research, teaching, or administrative services for the University as part of a student’s academic and professional training and development.

The Federal Work-Study Program provides funding for part-time employment to students who are US citizens or permanent residents and have financial need as demonstrated by their FAFSA results.