Financial Aid and Scholarships
More information on funding for Post-graduate (M.Sc.) students
More information on funding for Doctoral (Ph.D.) students
Incoming Student Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are available to selected incoming students. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships and are notified of an award in their admission letter. Because financial resources are limited, applicants are encouraged to seek out other sources of funding as well.
Continuing Student Scholarships
Continuing students have the opportunity to annually apply for continuing merit based scholarships. To increase your chances of receiving a continuing scholarship, you should strive to achieve good grades and be in the top 50% of your class during your first year.
Graduate Student Instructor Positions
Students may apply for a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) position after their first term at Michigan. GSI positions are competitive. Typically, a GSI position would cover 100% of tuition for the term and provide a small stipend.
Work-Study Awards
A Federal Work Study award is an award that allows a student to work for eligible employers on and off campus to earn money to pay for school. A student must be hired for a work study job through the Student Employment Office and earn the wages up to the specified award amount. Work Study employees are paid directly by their employer; the wages earned are NOT automatically applied towards tuition. It is the student's responsibility to manage their earnings accordingly.
Need based Architecture Graduate Grants
Taubman College also gives the Office of Financial Aid a block of funds to distribute to students based on financial need. These awards are called Architecture Graduate Grants.
Private Loans
There are a few private loan options for students, such as a CitiAssist Loan, a Signature loan from Sallie Mae, or an MI-LOAN.
Federal Financial Aid Awards (FAFSA)
All U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15 to ensure that they are eligible for all available aid. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid website for detailed information and application materials. Since the 3G program begins in summer 2010, 3G applicants should complete FAFSAs for both the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 academic years.
UM Office of Financial Aid
Student Employment (Non-Work Study)
There are employers on and off campus that will hire students (mostly part-time) for regular non-work study jobs.
