Financing Graduate School

There is a variety of aid and funding you can explore

Grants & Scholarships: Assistance that does not need to be paid back and does not require any work in exchange

Assistantships: Research, Teaching and Residential assistantships are available in many departments and usually will include a tuition waiver and stipend

Federal Loans: Stafford Loans and Federal Perkins Loans

State Loans

Public or Private Fellowships

In-State Tuition: sometimes an out of state applicant will be given in-state tuition as a grant

Web Resources for Financial Assistance

Competitive Fellowships

There are several competitive fellowship programs that have outlined an extensive and formal application procedure. Find out more online at https://www.ursinus.edu/offices/scholarships-and-fellowships/.