Graduate Financial Aid
Each applicant for admission is automatically considered for appointment to an assistantship. Here is the most current stipend information. All students in good standing are given financial support for the duration of their studies. Additional funds are usually available for the student who wishes to remain on campus to study during the summer. The cost of tuition is borne by the University.
The only academic costs to the students are books and other educational materials. The University provides some subsidized housing and assists in finding private housing. See the Graduate Housing website. The health care cost for the plan taken by the majority of students is $829 for the year. There is a Graduate Student Association fee of $40.