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Scholarships

The School of Public Affairs offers several scholarships to incoming and continuing students. Criteria for these merit-based scholarships are academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to public service. Scholarships are generally applied directly to tuition. Admitted applicants are automatically considered for scholarships depending on the funding available. Scholarship applications for continuing students are made available in March for the following fall semester. All continuing students who qualify will be notified of application availability via mail.

Graduate Assistantships

All entering full-time students are eligible for Graduate Assistantships. Interested students should complete the Graduate Assistantship Application (pages 19 & 20 of the Graduate Application). Graduate Assistants work for faculty members for an average of 20 hours per week on research and public administration projects. Stipends vary, but on average students are paid $17/ hour. Some GA positions include tuition. As these positions are competitive, so early application submission is strongly encouraged. The priority deadline for GA applications is April 1.

Financial Aid

At the School of Public Affairs, we offer a number of Financial Aid opportunities. The primary Federal Loans programs available to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens is based on financial need and requires submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information on financial aid, please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov or call Baruch's Financial Aid Office at 646 312-1360.