Financial Aid for Graduate Students

Committed to the philosophy that all students should receive whatever support is available to have access to quality graduate studies, UW Oshkosh offers affordable graduate programs and information about numerous forms of financial aid. Through the Office of Graduate Studies, the Financial Aid Office and individual departments, students can receive financial assistance in the forms of loans, grants, scholarships and graduate assistant employment.

The majority of federal financial assistance available to graduate students is offered as loans. The Financial Aid Office can help students secure this type of aid. In addition to federal and state loans, the Financial Aid office provides information about grants, scholarships and work-study.

Graduate students can find more details about financial information and assistance through these links:

• College Affordability Guide
• Satisfactory Academic Progress – What is it and How does it Affect Graduate Students
• NASFAA Tips and Common Mistakes
• Funding Graduate School – Sallie Mae
• Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program for federal loans

Note: Financial aid is not generally available for graduate students in certificate programs. Graduate special (non-degree) students cannot receive financial aid.

As financial support opportunities become available, the Office of Graduate Studies will post information on one or more of the the links below.  Also watch our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates about financial support opportunities.

• Employment Opportunities On Campus
• Employment Outlook in the Disciplines
• Graduate Assistantships
• Grant Opportunities
• Scholarships, Fellowships, and Internships

The Student Accounts Office posts and maintains the official tuition and fees chart for each semester. This tuition and fee information is subject to change at any time. Consult these charts regularly to help budget for your educational expenses.  Additionally, the Student Accounts Office offers a partial payment plan option for paying tuition and fees.  Consult the Student Financial Services website for instructions about signing up for the plan. Note: At this time the MBA, DNP, MSW, MPA on-line and other programs have non-standard tuition and fees.  Please check directly with the program’s staff to learn more about their tuition and fees. International students can receive estimated expenses and costs when applying for the I-20.