Finding the funds to pay tuition and fees can be the biggest challenge of graduate study. Some of the most common methods for covering these costs include assistantships, fellowships, or loans. For more detailed information about each of these options, see the Graduate Student Guidebook or visit the section of the Georgia Tech Catalog that provides financial information.
For detailed information about current tuition costs, fees, and deadlines to submit payments, visit the Bursar's website. International students should refer to the Office of International Education website for the estimated cost of attendance that must be demonstrated to be eligible for an immigration form I-20 or DS-2019 to be issued.
Assistantships
Assistantships are paid student employment opportunities for graduate students. About half of Tech’s graduate students are employed as graduate research or teaching assistants (GRAs or GTAs), including four out of five doctoral students.
Questions?
If you have questions about the availability of GRA, GTA, or Graduate Assistantship positions, please contact your program.
Fellowships
Fellowships and Funding
View the available fellowship and funding resources for graduate students.
Loans
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are often eligible for special student loans. There are two federal direct loan programs for graduate students: the unsubsidized Direct Student Loan and the Graduate Plus Loan. To learn more about applying for a loan, visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website. (This office can also assist international students with finding private loans.)
Federal Work Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time jobs for graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study.
At Georgia Tech, FWS is awarded to graduate students who enroll at least half-time and demonstrate financial need. FWS awards generally vary from $600 to $1,500 per semester and are earned during the period of enrollment. Students may work in an on-campus, off-campus, or in a community service position.
To learn more, visit Graduate Financial Aid Options.