Funding
Grad School

Financial Considerations for Graduate School 

• How much does my program cost?
• What kind of funding opportunities and financial aid are available for the program?
• How much money will I have to borrow? 
• Will my potential income after completing the program be enough to cover my monthly loan payments?

Prospective graduate students can find resources for funding support on the University of California’s Financial Assistance Resources page. International students seeking to study in the U.S. can find resources on UC San Diego's Financial Aid & Scholarships page.

Types of Funding

• School/Departmental/Program funding
  • Fellowships
  • Assistantships (teaching and research)
• Extramural funding (from outside the university)
  • Fellowships, scholarships, grants
• Federal Student Aid
• Private Student Loans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program