Financial Aid and Expenses

The total cost of attendance for the 2008-2009 school year is $57,800: $37,110 for tuition and fees and $20,690 for living expenses and other indirect costs.  More detailed information is available here.

While students are ultimately responsible for financing their graduate education, there are several sources of financial assistance on which MSFS students rely (including personal resources, loans and scholarships). Click on a link below to obtain more information.

Scholarships administered by the MSFS Program.

External scholarships not administered by MSFS.

Federal financial aid awards for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and resident aliens administered by the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS).

Other Financial Assistance such as Veterans' Benefits, part-time employment, and fellowships.

Internship Assistance including travel grants, stipends, and programs abroad.

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Rachel Spitzer

JD/MSFS '09

"The courses at MSFS focus on developing skills that you actually use when analyzing or proposing foreign policy."

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