Doctoral Program:  Frequently Asked Questions

FINANCIAL AID AND TUITION

How do I apply for financial aid?
All Ph.D. applicants to the Department of Accounting are automatically considered for financial aid, and generally, all resident Ph.D. students in good standing receive financial aid. This aid comes from a variety of University, School of Business, Departmental, and private sources.
 
What sort of financial aid is available?
Resident Ph.D. students in accounting are generally offered half-time work appointments as a teaching assistant or research assistant. These appointments automatically confer bonuses that defray most or all of the in-state tuition cost, and all appointed Ph.D. students are automatically eligible for in-state tuition. In addition, the Program supplements half-time appointment compensation with various cash fellowships from a variety of sources. Applicants who are admitted to the program will receive a detailed description of the financial aid package we are able to offer.
 
How much is tuition?
As explained under the question above, half-time work appointments automatically confer bonuses that defray most or all tuition costs, although the exact amount of tuition varies somewhat depending upon the number of hours taken and any supplemental fees. Thus, as a practical matter, the program is essentially tuition-free for resident accounting Ph.D. students in good standing. The amount of this tuition benefit is currently about $4,000 per year.
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