MPA Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Aid and Tuition- How do I apply for federal financial aid?
- How do I apply for departmental scholarships?
- I am an international student. Will I be considered for departmental scholarships?
- How much is tuition?
- How can I be considered as a Texas resident?
- How and when will I find out if I have been awarded a departmental scholarship?
- How do I apply for a TA position?
- When will I find out if I have been awarded a TA position?
Information regarding the federal loan programs can be obtained through the Office of Student Financial Services [telephone (512) 475-6282; e-mail finaid@www.utexas.edu; website: http://finaid.utexas.edu/index.html]. To be eligible to apply for financial aid, a student must be admitted to the MPA Program at UT, be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, be enrolled full-time for each semester that aid is received, and be in good scholastic standing (3.0 or better grade point average). The student must also have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.
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How do I apply for departmental scholarships?
Applicants to the MPA program are automatically considered for departmental scholarships and/or out-of-state tuition waivers at the time they apply. No additional scholarship application is required. MPA merit scholarships typically range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year and are offered primarily to out-of-state students who demonstrate a superior record of academic accomplishment in their application materials. In addition, approximately 10-15 out-of-state tuition waivers are also awarded each year to high-achieving non-Texas residents. The MPA Program Office will notify students who are awarded MPA merit scholarships and/or out-of-state tuition waivers.
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I am an international student. Will I be considered for departmental scholarships?
International students are not eligible for federal loans or departmental recruiting scholarships and therefore should be prepared to meet all expenses, for up to a 43 credit hour program, from their own resources.
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How much is tuition?
Tuition is charged on a per-credit-hour basis. Estimated program costs are outlined on our website at: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/mpa/traditional/resources/estimatedcosts.asp.
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How can I be considered as a Texas resident?
Detailed information about Texas residency can be found on the following website: http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/residency/. In addition, you may consult with the Residency Officer in the Graduate and International Admissions Center at: (512) 475-7391.
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How and when will I find out if I have been awarded a departmental scholarship?
Scholarship decisions are made and awardees are notified via email prior to the MPA admission response deadline.
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How do I apply for a TA position?
A very limited number of graduate assistantship positions are available through individual academic departments across the campus. Interested students should request application information directly from the department(s) of their choice. Students interested in Accounting Department teaching assistantships should contact Professor Jan Gillespie at jan.gillespie@mccombs.utexas.edu after receiving an offer of admission from the MPA program. Teaching assistant positions require enrollment in at least nine semester hours and an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Positions are usually 10 or 15 hours per week. International students are eligible to apply for teaching assistantships. Assistantships do not qualify a non-Texas resident or an international student for in-state tuition.
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When will I find out if I have been awarded a TA position?
Positions in the Accounting Department are typically assigned during the summer months for the fall semester.
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