Financial Aid and Scholarships
Incoming Student Scholarships Awarded From Taubman College
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.
Graduate Student Staff Assistant Positions
Applicants are considered for two Graduate Student Services Assistant(GSSA) positions automatically. Typically, a 20 percent GSSA position would cover 100 percent of tuition for the term and provide a small stipend.
Federal Financial Aid Awards (FAFSA) (U.S. Citizens Only)
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 M.U.D. program begins in summer 2011, M.U.D. applicants should complete FAFSAs for both the 2010-2011 and 2011–2012 academic years.
UM Office of Financial Aid
Work-Study Awards (U.S. Citizens Only)
A Federal Work Study award is an award granted through the FAFSA process 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.
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.
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.
