Cost and Financial Aid

Cost

Current information on cost of attendance can be found on the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid website

Financial Aid

Visit the University of Georgia Office of Student Financial Aid website for more information of Financial Aid for graduate students. 

Scholarships

  • Scholarships from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • The department nominates the most highly qualified students for scholarships from the Graduate School

Assistantships

  • A select number of students receive assistantships, which requires 13 to 20 hours/week of work for the department, such as in teaching, research, and outreach.
  • Assistantships pay $14,000 to $30,000 annually, depending on degree objective (MS vs PhD), weekly hours worked, and 9 or 12 month appointment.
  • Tuition is waived to $25 for students who do receive assistantships but fees must be paid of about $1,400 annually.
  • Selection of recipients for assistantships is merit-based with priority given to PhD students and those who apply by the December deadline.
  • The department nominates the most highly qualified applicants for assistantships and awards from the Graduate School.
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