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Learn About UMass Lowell's Graduate Program Costs

UMass Lowell's commitment to affordability includes a wide range of scholarships, financial aid and paid internships on campus for graduate students.

Last year, the university awarded more than $200 million in financial aid. The university offers several reduced tuition programs for qualifying students.

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Financial Aid for Graduate Students

You may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships as a graduate student. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available for qualified full-time students. Research assistantships are available through special arrangements with individual research advisors. Assistantships are contingent upon availability and may be subject to change.

Paying for College: How They Did It

Mina Le sits at the front desk in front of a computer at the Student Employment Office at University Crossing
Mina Le '18
Chemical Engineering

Having a Federal Work Study award as part of her financial aid package has helped Mina Le to pay for college and learn valuable skills that will serve her professionally.

I wanted a work-study job that would let me improve my communication skills.
International student Minu Mohan.
Minu Mohan
Public Health

Through a paid research assistantship, Minu Mohan gained valuable research experience that helped her get a job after graduation.

Multiple scholarships were provided to support me.
Sid Iyer stands in the lab with two other students holding a piece of smart fabric
Sid Iyer '20
Plastics Engineering

Sid Iyer combined the International Provost’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence with other scholarships through the UML scholarship portal to pay for tuition and living expenses.

The traditional track would be to take various entrance exams and go to college in India.
UMass Lowell student Sarah Curley delivers a speech while standing at a lectern.
Sarah Curley '24
Accounting

At the encouragement of her professors, Sarah Curley applied for a $5,000 MassCPA scholarship that was sponsored by accounting firm RSM in Boston.

I came to realize that UMass Lowell is affordable and a great school.