Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Graduate students and applicants can apply for assistantships, fellowships, and other awards to help cover the cost of their education. 

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Assistantships

Apply by Dec. 1 to get priority consideration for a graduate assistantship.

Teaching and research assistantships are available to qualified MA and Ph.D. students.

Teaching assistantships (TAs) help facilitate and grade undergraduate-level communication courses. Duties vary according to the needs of the Department of Communication and may include: 

  • Conducting discussion sections of introductory communication courses. 
  • Supervised teaching of public speaking. 
  • Supervised teaching of upper-level undergraduate courses. 

Research assistants (RAs) work with faculty on funded research projects. Duties may include helping with research and laboratory studies, supervising undergraduate researchers, data analysis, research writing, and more. 

Benefits 

Graduate assistants gain professional experience while significantly reducing the cost of their graduate education. 

Full-time and part-time assistantships are available during the academic year. Summer teaching and research positions may also be available.  

Full-time or half-time assistantship include: 

  • A complete tuition waiver. 

Questions About Financial Aid?

Visit UConn’s Office of Student Financial Aid Services website for more information about eligibility, loans, scholarships, and more.

Additional Funding Resources

Graduate School 

Eligible graduate students may apply for awards and work-study funds. They can also take advantage of loan programs and emergency funding.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

Search for fellowship opportunities for graduate students on the College’s website. 

Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships 

Get assistance with external funding sources and the various application processes.