Types of 金融援助 for Graduate Students

The University of Denver’s Graduate 金融援助 strives to provide a top-tier education at an affordable cost. A key part of our purpose is to ensure you have access to 和 a thorough underst和ing of all available financial aid options that help offset your graduate school expenses. 

This page serves as a guide to the types of financial aid you may be eligible to receive 和 connects you with more detailed information on how to apply for funding opportunities, important deadlines, 和 other financial resources

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学生贷款

Student loans are a  method of financing your graduate education 和 need to be repaid. With both federal 和 private loans available, you have numerous options that allow you to borrow responsibly.

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Grants 和 奖学金

Graduate grants 和 scholarships are primarily merit-based. When you apply for admission to DU, we automatically consider you for available scholarship opportunities, which are awarded by individual academic departments, not DU’s financial aid office. In addition to these institutional scholarships, private scholarships 和 federal 和 state grants are also resourceful ways of funding your graduate studies.

探索资助 & 奖学金

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勤工助学

Work-study is a need-based financial aid award that allows you to work on campus to earn money to help pay for educational expenses 和 minimize borrowing, all while developing valuable skills 和 experience. These positions are limited but integral to professional development 和 funding your education. 

If your financial aid letter does not list work-study, you may submit a request to join the waitlist. Additionally, you can find work-study positions on Pioneer Careers Online. If you find a position that interests you 和 utilizes your skill set, we encourage you to apply.
 

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Graduate Assistantships

Depending on the department that houses your degree program, you can apply to work as a graduate teaching assistant (GTA), graduate service assistant (GSA), or graduate 研究 assistant (GRA). 

These graduate assistantship positions support department faculty with teaching, 研究, administrative responsibilities, website development, 编辑工作, 还有更多. Assistantships provide both a tuition waiver 和 a monthly stipend, making these positions both beneficial 和 highly competitive. 

Graduate Assistantships

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夏天的援助

Similar to the traditional academic year, students taking classes in the summer term can apply for departmental scholarships, work-study 项目, 和 student loans. However, aid is often limited for these terms. 

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援助 for Undocumented Students

Since financial aid for undocumented students is limited, DU works hard to make graduate education more accessible. With scholarships available from DU, the State of Colorado, 和 private organizations, undocumented students have aid options that can help cover the cost of their education to reach their goals.

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Priority Deadlines

Graduate students who apply by the priority admissions deadlines receive their financial aid offer sooner. This may increase their chances of securing competitive funding opportunities.

  • Incoming students applying for fall admission: 1月15日
  • Incoming students applying for winter, spring, or summer admission: No priority deadline — students should apply as soon as possible.
  • Returning students3月15日

 

How Do I 应用 for 金融援助? 

We aim to make applying for financial aid as easy 和 beneficial as possible. For simple, step-by-step instructions, review our financial aid application process.

 

Discover the Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students

Now that you’ve reviewed the available financial aid options, take a closer look at DU’s cost of attendance, including both direct 和 indirect costs. To estimate what you may pay out of pocket, use the estimated billing worksheet from the college or school that houses your degree program. Be sure to have your most recent financial aid offer close by to ensure you get an accurate estimate.

Underst和ing Your 金融援助 Offer

Once you apply for financial aid, you receive a financial aid offer through MyDU detailing the estimated cost of attendance 和 the types of aid you are eligible to receive. This typically includes a combination of loans 和 work-study, as well as scholarships 和 assistantships/fellowships from your academic department.


Find out more by viewing a sample financial aid offer or reviewing your next steps.

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