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14.3. Graduate and Professional Students

Graduate and professional students often face higher tuition costs, but there are specialized resources to help:

1. Institutional Aid

• Many graduate programs offer fellowships, assistantships, or scholarships to attract top students.

• Research funding opportunities within your department or program.

2. Private Scholarships

• Organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Ford Foundation offer awards for graduate students in specific fields.

• Use databases like ProFellow or GradSchools.com to find opportunities.

3. Federal Aid

• Graduate students can access federal loans, including Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Grad PLUS Loans, by completing the FAFSA.

• Some federal programs, like the TEACH Grant, are also available for graduate students.

4. Research and Teaching Assistantships

• Many graduate students fund their education through assistantships, which provide a stipend and sometimes tuition remission.

• Check with your program for available positions.