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Building your financial plan

The idea of paying for graduate school can be overwhelming. We can help you explore a range of options, including scholarships, on-campus employment, and student loans to develop a clear financial plan that works for you. 

External scholarships University fellowships

  • Fletcher awards over $7 million in scholarship aid annually. Fletcher scholarships are for tuition only and are awarded to both U.S. citizens/permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens on the basis of a holistic application review and assessment of financial need. 

    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Tufts school code is 002219.
    • You will need an FSA ID number to apply online. You may obtain a number here.
    • You are encouraged to complete your FAFSA by February 15 to allow provisional credits to be reflected on your Tufts tuition bill, which will be available electronically in early July.
    • Need-based financial aid awards will arrive via email from Tufts Student Financial Services. Please monitor your junk and spam filters to be sure you receive this important message.

  • Several banks and private lenders offer educational loans for financing graduate school education. Most private lenders require a U.S. cosigner for international students. Detailed information on Alternative Private Loans can be found on the Tufts University Student Financial Services website.

  • Many students work between 8-12 hours weekly, either on or off campus. International students with an F-1 visa may work up to 20 hours a week on campus. Find employment opportunities through the Tufts Student Employment Office.

  • Second-year and doctoral students may work as teaching and research assistants. Professors choose their own assistants. Teaching and research assistantships are treated as student employment at Fletcher. Assistantships do not reduce tuition fees. The stipend for assistantship positions is typically around $2,000. You may also find opportunities through Tufts University or other institutions in the Boston area. 

  • If you’re pursuing a career in public service, you may be eligible for grant funding through LRAP. Available both to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, LRAP grants vary in size but may cover up to the full amount of each year’s student loan payment for debt incurred while at Fletcher. Learn more. 

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