FUNDING YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE
The information below pertains to students enrolled in master’s programs.
PhD funding includes full coverage of tuition, required fees, and single-user health insurance for the duration of the 5-year program. Students also receive direct funding through stipends and/or Graduate Assistantship wages depending on their program year. Learn more about the doctoral student funding process.
TUITION + FEES
University tuition and fees are set annually by the Board of Visitors and are effective only for the academic year noted. For the most up-to-date rates, visit UVA’s tuition and fees information page.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
To estimate the cost of attendance for one academic year (August – May), add the estimated graduate living expenses published annually by Student Financial Services to the tuition and fee costs for your program.
School of Architecture Graduate Cost of Attendance by Program
Graduate students may be eligible for the following types of funding:
INCOMING STUDENT MERIT AID
All graduate applicants are automatically considered for annual merit scholarships by the School of Architecture as part of the application review process. No additional aid applications are required. Admitted students selected to receive merit aid are notified in their offer of admission letters. Scholarships awarded at the time of admission are guaranteed for the duration of the recipient’s period of study provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
ADMISSION-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Interested applicants may apply for additional scholarships and fellowships through the graduate admission application. Please refer to the Graduate Admissions page for detailed information about Admission-Based Scholarships.
CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Continuing students (students who have completed at least one semester of their graduate program) in the School of Architecture may apply for additional scholarships and fellowships that are awarded annually through a competitive application process. Continuing students should visit the Student Financial Support page to learn more.
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may also apply for federal financial aid by submitting the FAFSA. Federal financial aid is funding from the U.S. Department of Education and is administered at UVA by Student Financial Services. Graduate students are awarded federal aid in the form of Direct Unsubsidized Loans and/or federal work study. Learn more about applying for federal financial aid.
Graduate student loans are not need-based. All graduate students who are eligible for federal aid may accept up to $20,500 each year in Direct Unsubsidized Student Loans. Learn more about Direct Unsubsidized Loans and aggregate loan limits.
Graduate students who demonstrate financial need may also be considered for Federal Work Study (FWS) upon request. Visit the Student Financial Service website for additional details about Federal Work Study.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The UVA School of Architecture provides its students with opportunities to apply for hourly wage employment in the form of student instructor assistantships (SIA), student research assistantships (SRA), and student staff assistantships (SSA). Detailed information about the student hiring process, scope of work, compensation, and more is available on the Student Assistantships + Opportunities webpage.
The Director of Financial Aid oversees the awarding process for Departmental Aid in the School of Architecture, promotes upcoming scholarship and fellowship opportunities, and is available to help students navigate the financial aid process. Prospective, admitted, and continuing students are encouraged to contact the Director of Financial Aid with any questions related to tuition and funding.