Financial Aid

Research Assistantships

University of Delaware School of Urban Affairs & Public Policy Financial AidThere are several sources of financial aid available to new and continuing graduate students at the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy.

The primary type of aid awarded by to School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy graduate students is research assistantships (RAs). RAs are offered to students to work on research projects in one of the affiliated centers.

  • Students awarded research assistantships are expected to work 20 hours a week in an affiliated research and public service center during the contract period from September 1 to May 31 and receive a stipend. Research assistants are required to work during winter session. A small number of senior research assistantships are awarded with a higher stipend amount.
  • The University pays a portion of a Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan for the student. Please see http://www.udel.edu/shs/insurance/index.html for more information.
  • RAs are awarded on the basis of merit. No financial need must be demonstrated for UD awards.
  • U.S. citizens and international applicants are eligible.
  • RA's are independent from University, state and federal educational financial aid programs.
  • Research assistantships are generated by faculty and staff. RA stipends are funded by research grants and contracts from external funding agencies.
  • To the extent possible, students are matched with projects based on their stated career goals and specialization/concentration. However, because of external project constituencies and funding sources, sometimes projects don’t exactly match students’ specializations/ concentrations. While centers attempt to accommodate students’ research and project interests, students may help generate aid as well. All students are encouraged to pursue their area of interest through courses in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy and other University departments, internships, and independent study.
  • According to the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy, students with research assistantships must register for a minimum of nine credit hours.
  • Research assistantships are renewed subject to availability of funds and to satisfactory academic progress and completion of any required project work. All centers and academic programs review students annually. Continuing students must complete a Financial Aid Request form in the spring for the following year and submit a Plan of Study form. Renewal letters are distributed in the summer.
  • Research assistants are not to hold outside employment.
  • International students are eligible for research assistantships.

To apply for a research assistantship: Applicants must complete the Supplementary Information Form, check the appropriate box indicating they want to be considered for a research assistantship, and then rank the centers in which the applicant wants to be considered for placement.

Tuition scholarships

 

A limited number of tuition scholarships are awarded by the University of Delaware, which cover only tuition.

  • Students receiving tuition scholarships must register for at least nine credit hours.
  • Tuition scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit.
  • U.S. citizens and international applicants are eligible.

To apply for a tuition scholarship: Applicants must complete the Supplementary Information Form, check the appropriate box indicating they want to be considered for a tuition scholarship.

University Graduate Scholars Awards

  • Departments may nominate deserving applicants for University Graduate Scholars Awards, which are reviewed and selected by a University committee.
  • Awards are competitive and are based on many criteria including challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances; academic achievements; first generation graduate student status; and/or need as determined by federal income guidelines (FAFSA).
  • Awards are granted in the form of research assistantships and have the same benefits and requirements as noted above in the research assistantship section, including the 20 hour per week workcommitment.
  • Awards are granted for one year. Students may be nominated for the award in subsequent years.
  • Nominees must be U.S. citizens to be eligible.

Application instructions are included on the Supplementary Information Form. To be considered for nomination, completed applications MUST be received by February 1, including submission of GRE scores and the additional essay.

Other UD awards

Other UD awards include competitive assistantships, dissertation awards from UD and CHEP.

  • These awards are made to continuing students.

Office of Graduate Studies

The Office of Graduate and Professional Education is committed to facilitating funding and fellowships for the graduate student body. These opportunities, available through university lines, as well as through external foundations and institutions, provide students with vital sources of support in their master’s and doctoral programs.  For more information, please go to: http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/financial/index.html 

Office of Residence Life

Residence Hall Directors are awarded tuition and stipend plus living accommodations. Direct inquiries to:


Office of Residence Life
5 Courtney Street

Newark DE 19716

(302) 831-1201

ud-reslife@udel.edu
www.udel.edu/reslife
 

Loans and financial aid from federal and private sources

Students may choose to take advantage of financial aid and loan programs from federal and private sources. For more information, contact:

Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Student Services Building

Newark, DE 19716

(302) 831-8761

(302) 831-3005-fax

finaid@udel.edu
http://www.udel.edu/finaid/


Scholarships for part-time students

A very limited number of scholarships are available for part-time students in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, including Career Enhancement Option MPA students. These scholarships are possible because of the generosity of alumni and friends of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy.

Awards are made in recognition of achievement in the program. Continuing students are eligible to apply. Application procedures and due dates will be announced each fall.