Financing your Graduate Education

Financing your graduate education is one of the critical factors when considering a graduate program. You want to ensure that you are getting the most out of your investment. Most graduate students at the Morgridge College of Education (MCE) require financial support to pay for their educational expenses. MCE awards more than $14 million annually in student financial assistance which includes various types of awards. Unlike student loans, these awards do not have to be repaid.

eSTIMATED cOST OF tUITION

• Scholarship: This total does not include any scholarship funding. Students typically receive between $20,000 and $30,000 in the form of the MCE Dean’s Scholarship over the course of their degree.
• Annual tuition: tuition per quarter x 3 (fall, winter and spring quarters; summer quarter is not included)
• Rates: Rates are based off of 2017-18 tuition rates, currently $1320.00/quarter credit-hour. Future years are subject to change and can affect this cost estimate

MCE Dean’s Scholarship

• Awarded to all students.  No separate application necessary.
• Amount varies by program and merit.

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships (GTA/GRA)

• Selected by each department/program chair.
• Candidates are selected based on needed skill sets.
• See your academic advisor for more information.

Gift and Endowed Scholarships

• Over 40 donor-funded awards.  Many awards cover multiple students.
• Your MCE application automatically ensures you are considered for all applicable awards.

Grant Awards and Fellowships

• Many of these opportunities open at the start of each academic year.
• See your academic advisor for more information.

Other Assistantships and Employment Opportunities

There are a variety of assistantships and student employment opportunities available to Morgridge students. These positions are offered from sources including those within MCE’s academic units, administrative departments, Kenney Institute for Educational Success, Marsico Institute for Early Learning & Literacy, and the Institute for the Development of Gifted Education. All available positions can be found here.