Financial Information for Graduate Students

 The 2011-2012 annual graduate student stipend consists of a $20,500 salary, approximately $1,700 worth of health insurance, and tuition between approximately $2,200 and $18,300, depending on number of credits taken and state residency status.

Students are responsible for the payment of their fees; which range between $1,400 to $1,700 annually. Supplements and special fellowships are awarded to incoming students on the basis of academic achievement and promise.

Due to the volume of applications received by the Department of Marine Sciences, you should apply by December 13th to receive full consideration for special fellowships. The majority of first year students are supported as teaching assistants.

Prospective students are advised to apply for national fellowships such as those administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Recipients of NSF fellowships are eligible for supplements from the department. Beyond the first year, most students are supported as research assistants by their research advisor.