Financial Aid

There are several offices on campus that provide information to students about resources for funding their education. Unlike financial aid for U.S. undergraduate students, aid to U.S. graduate students is limited to loans and work-study. To qualify for these programs, complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid Form (FAFSA).

The office of Financial Aid Services provides information about various loans, employment, and scholarship programs to which students can apply. Many loan programs and all federal aid programs require that applicants be citizens or permanent residents, making international students ineligible to apply. Financial Aid Services may also be able to inform you about part-time job search programs and can provide debt management information.

In addition, certain nursing organizations such as Nurses’ Educational Funds, Inc. and Sigma Theta Tau International offer scholarships. For more information, stop by the Graduate Program Business Office in Skinner Hall. Several scholarships are offered to graduate students during the academic year and students are encouraged to apply.

To view a list of selected funding opportunities for PhD students, click here.

Scholarship information specifically for graduate students can be found here: https://www.umass.edu/graduate/funding