{"id":52746,"date":"2020-10-16T18:04:39","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T18:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/?page_id=52746"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:57:46","slug":"financial-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/financial-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"u-text-lead\">The University provides a variety of opportunities to help graduate students pay for their education. In fact, the majority of doctoral students at URochester receive significant financial support\u2014often enough to fully cover tuition and living expenses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-text-lead\">Learn more about financial aid, funding, and award opportunities below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University provides a variety of opportunities to help graduate students pay for their education. In fact, the majority of doctoral students at URochester receive significant financial support\u2014often enough to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-52746","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"Ways to help finance your graduate education","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"right_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_external_video_url":"","hero_external_video_title":"","hero_external_video_poster":"","hero_image_landing":55516,"hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"Bursar","css_class":"","title":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Financial aid overview<\/h2>","description":"Financial aid is typically awarded to graduate students by individual departments, schools, and colleges. This is done on the basis of academic promise. We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/contact\/#school-offices\">consult the website for your academic department of interest<\/a> to better understand your options.\r\n\r\nIn addition, some financial aid options are included as part of the admissions process. Applications for a variety of applicable scholarships, assistantships, and traineeships are made available to you as you apply.\r\n\r\nFor more information, reference the Financial Aid and Bursar websites below.","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium","columns":"2","cards":[{"card_title":"<h5>Enrollment website<\/h5>","card_text":"Financial aid details for students in:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>School of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hajim School of Engineering &amp; Applied Sciences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simon Business School<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Warner School of Education and Human Development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>School of Nursing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/enrollment.rochester.edu\/financial-aid\/graduate-students\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<h5>Financial aid office (URMC)<\/h5>","card_text":"Details specifically for students in:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eastman Institute for Oral Health<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medical Education<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/financial-aid-office.aspx","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<h5>Financial aid at Eastman<\/h5>","card_text":"Information for Eastman School of Music students","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/financialaid\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""},{"card_title":"<h5>Office of the Bursar<\/h5>","card_text":"Billing and payment information for all students","card_background_color":"#FFFFFF","card_hover_color":"#283faf","card_link":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/adminfinance.rochester.edu\/departments\/bursar\/","target":""},"card_hover_arrow":"hover_arrow","card_image":"","card_image_size":"","card_image_placement":"","card_image_hover_state":"hover_fade","card_image_link":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_text","anchor":"","css_class":"","leadin":"additional resources","title":"PhD student financial support","subtitle":"","description":"The University of Rochester provides a range of programs designed to support eligible PhD students.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/phd-students\/health-insurance\/\">Health insurance coverage<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/phd-students\/childcare-grant\/\">Childcare grants<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/academic-resources\/phd-student-parental-accommodation-policy\/\">Parental accommodation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExplore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/phd-students\/\">PhD Students page<\/a> for additional details and other PhD student-specific resources.","call_to_action":"","image":61766,"video":"","layout":"layout_right","background_color":"#00205b"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","anchor_id":"","classes":"","title":"<h2>Other financial support options<\/h2>","description":"Outside of a financial aid package, there are other ways to help finance your education. The Types of Aid section of <a href=\"https:\/\/enrollment.rochester.edu\/financial-aid\/graduate-students\/\">this website<\/a> has a helpful overview. Get more specific details in the drop-downs below.","layout":"center","width":"width-medium","background_color":"#FFFFFF","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"Graduate head residentships","row_content":"These pay full room, partial board, and a stipend in exchange for working with residence hall staff and students. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/reslife\/about\/ga-selection.html\">Learn more<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"University campus jobs or student employment","row_content":"Learn more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/student-employment\/\">Student Employment website<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Endowments, foundation grants, government research, and training grants","row_content":"For award information, please reach out to the graduate school that hosts the academic program you're interested in. Websites for more information are listed below.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/college\/gradstudies\/prospective\/fellowships.html\">School of Arts and Sciences| Hajim School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eastman School of Music\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/admissions\/grad\/awards\/\">Graduate awards<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/about\/awards\/\">Grants and fellowship opportunities<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Simon Business School\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/programs\/full-time-mba\/tuition-financial-aid\/scholarships-fellowships\">Full-time MBA<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/programs\/full-time-ms\">MS programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simon.rochester.edu\/programs\/phd\/program-overview\">PhD programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/graduate\/myhub-professional-development\/fellowship-grants.aspx\">School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.warner.rochester.edu\/admissions\/scholarships\">Warner School of Education<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/son.rochester.edu\/admissions\/financial-aid\/types-of-aid.html\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/financial-support\/#fellowships\">Fellowship information<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Loan programs","row_content":"Industry, government, and the University fund several loan programs for graduate students. Qualified students may obtain federally guaranteed student loans.\r\n\r\nContact the financial aid office of your school to learn more. Websites are listed below.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Hajim, SAS, Simon, Warner, and School of Nursing: <a href=\"https:\/\/enrollment.rochester.edu\/financial-aid\/graduate-students\/\">Visit this page<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>School of Medicine and Dentistry, EIOH, and MD: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/financial-aid-office.aspx\">Visit this page<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Eastman School of Music: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/financialaid\/\">Visit this page<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Externally-funded fellowships, awards, and grants","row_content":"<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/fellowships\/index.php\">Search this database<\/a> to explore these specific opportunities. If awarded any funds from an outside agency-please contact your department and school for assistance with billing and receiving funds from the outside agency.\r\n\r\nLearn more on the following school-specific websites as well:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/college\/studentfellowships\/opportunities\/senior-grad.html\">Arts, Sciences &amp; Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/education\/graduate\/myhub-professional-development\/fellowship-grants.aspx\">School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/son.rochester.edu\/admissions\/financial-aid\/scholarship-opportunities.html\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/about\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22012609168&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-h4i3aHBo9i2t2dbRIlrC3W-YPq_&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAoNbIBhB5EiwAZFbYGObbNr1cACiyyI6e2tcZ4en-ysnGM8Jp5t1aBWJn9MKF5Ys-DSC14xoCvfUQAvD_BwE\">Eastman School of Music<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Writing Speaking and Argument Employment Opportunities","row_content":"The WSAP program offer various graduate employment opportunities, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Teaching positions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tutoring positions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mentor positions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Summer positions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEmployment opportunities vary throughout the year, so please check <a href=\"http:\/\/writing.rochester.edu\/graduate\/employment\/index.html\">this page for the latest updates.<\/a>","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"interstitial","anchor_id":"","classes":"","layout":"layout_inline","lead-in":"","title":"Understand your financial package","content":"Visit our Graduate Student Appointments page to better understand job codes, job categories, and tax details.","call_to_action":{"title":"Learn about graduate student appointments","url":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/financial-support\/graduate-student-appointments\/","target":""},"bg_color":"#00205b"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","anchor_id":"fellowships","classes":"","title":"<h3 class=\"proxima-font\">Fellowships<\/h3>","description":"A large number of fellowship programs help support hundreds of graduate students throughout the University. Applicants are encouraged to apply for fellowships from private foundations, from New York State, and from the federal government.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/fellowships\/index.php\">search this database<\/a> for a variety of fellowship opportunities. Information on a few specific fellowship opportunities is below. These fellowships require students to be nominated by their school or department.","layout":"center","width":"width-medium","background_color":"#FFFFFF","style":"row_simple","row_bg_color":"","row_text_color":"#252525","row_bg_color_hover":"#252525","row_text_color_hover":"","row_border_color":"#252525","row_border_weight":"normal-border","animation":"slide","icon":"chevron-icon","icon_location":"right-icon","accordions":[{"title":"Sproull Fellowship","row_content":"The Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull University fellowship is the most prestigious fellowship awarded by the University of Rochester.\r\n\r\nRobert L. Sproull (1918-2014) was a distinguished physicist and the University's seventh president. While in office, he oversaw significant growth of degree programs, faculty size, laboratories, hospital facilities, and other campus structures. The fellowship program named in his honor reflects his commitment to intellectual excellence.\r\n\r\nThe careers of Sproull Fellows testify to the program\u2019s success. Many have careers at highly ranked universities and notable organizations, including Yale, Duke, Cornell, Microsoft, and the NASA Ames Research Center.\r\n\r\nEach year there is a University-wide competition for the ten to twelve Sproull Fellowships awarded to incoming students who pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Rochester. All PhD programs may select nominees for the Sproull Fellowship from among those who have applied for admission. A committee of faculty members evaluates those nominated, and the final selection is made by the University Dean of Graduate Studies.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Provost's Fellowship","row_content":"The Provost\u2019s Fellowship is intended to bring to URochester talented individuals who will broaden the diversity of those pursuing PhD degrees at the University. First awarded in 1990, it has provided stipend support to students in 30 different doctoral programs.\r\n\r\nAfter earning their PhD degrees, Provost\u2019s Fellows have pursued a wide variety of careers. Many now have positions in educational institutions (from universities and colleges to public and private K-12 schools). However, a substantial number are working in government and private research settings.\r\n\r\nEach year there is a University-wide competition for Provost\u2019s Fellowships. All PhD programs may nominate students from among those who have applied for admission. Nominees for the Fellowship must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Specific criteria for determining diversity can vary by discipline, but might include an applicant\u2019s gender, cultural background or other life experiences. A committee of faculty members evaluates those nominated and the final decisions are made by the University Dean of Graduate Studies","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Elon Huntington Hooker Fellowship","row_content":"A competitive one-year dissertation fellowship for students from various fields of science whose work is primarily and clearly concerned with chemistry.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/financial-support\/fellowship-and-award-winners\/#elon-huntington-hooker\">See past winners<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"title":"Raymond N. Ball Dissertation Fellowship","row_content":"A one-year dissertation fellowship in the humanities, economics or business administration. It was established in memory of Raymond N. 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In honoring the values of President Sarah C. Mangelsdorf and Professor Karl S. Rosengren, this fellowship supports those who are poised to become leaders in research, academia, and public engagement.","accordion_anchor":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"media_text","anchor":"","css_class":"mt-0 mb-0 pt-0 pb-0","leadin":"Help support University fellowships","title":"","subtitle":"","description":"The University of Rochester\u2019s schools and departments invest scarce operating funds to support our PhD students\u2014funds that are already stretched thin by faculty and staff salaries. Because resources are constrained, programs must limit the number of PhD students they can accept.\r\n\r\nYour help can make a significant difference, as our ability to attract the best and brightest students depends significantly on the financial packages we can provide them.","call_to_action":{"title":"Make a gift","url":"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1676\/giving19\/giving19.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=712&cid=1541&sort=1&bledit=1&dids=456.275&appealcode=16M3T","target":""},"image":52916,"video":"","layout":"layout_right","background_color":"#00205b"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"pt-0","css_class":"","title":"","content":"<strong>To learn more about giving to University of Rochester fellowships<\/strong>, contact:\r\n\r\nJack Kreckel\r\nSenior Associate Vice President\r\nUniversity Advancement\r\n(585) 273-5904\r\n\r\nYou can also download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/graduate-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/DoctoralFellowshipsBrochure.pdf\">PhD fellowships brochure<\/a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button button--blue\" href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1676\/giving19\/giving19.aspx?sid=1676&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=712&amp;cid=1541&amp;sort=1&amp;bledit=1&amp;dids=456.275&amp;appealcode=16M3T\">Ready to donate? 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