General information about funding for graduate studies at UW Madison is found at:
http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/admin/admissions/costs.html
Financial Aid
The Department of Consumer Science tries to provide financial support for all Ph.D. students making satisfactory progress towards their degree in the form of research, project, and teaching assistantships, graduate fellowships, and scholarships. All incoming Ph.D. students are guaranteed two years of funding.
M.S. students are not guaranteed funding; however, teaching, research and project assistantships are available to qualified students on a competitive basis. Selection is based on the applicant's scholarly promise and ability to perform the required duties. M.S. students may also be considered for scholarships based on academic merit. In practice, all admitted M.S. students have received full funding for two years.
No separate application is required for any of the funding offered by the Department of Consumer Science.
Advanced Opportunity Fellowships are available for students of color and educationally disadvantaged nonminority students at any stage of graduate study. University fellowship holders and assistantship holders (with a 33 1/3 percent or more award) also receive remission of all tuition and comprehensive insurance coverage. Funds to support graduate student research are available through the School of Human Ecology and the Graduate School.
Financial Assistance
*To qualify for financial aid, applications must be submitted by January 10.
UW Financial Aid: Contact the Office of Student Financial Services, 432 N. Murray St., 262-3060. Programs administered through this office include: National Direct Student Loan, Guaranteed Student Loan, and Work Study positions on campus.
UW Graduate School Aid: The Graduate School offers a variety of fellowships, for a range of purposes and disciplines and with various restrictions. Applicants must be nominated by their departments For more information, see the Graduate Studies Committee Chair or contact the Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Minority Programs, 217 Bascom Hall, 262-5837.
School and Department Aid: Fellowships and Teaching, Project, and Research Assistantships are available through the department. Project and Research Assistantship positions are supported by individual faculty members' research grants. All applicants are considered for support. Eligibility for some forms of aid is restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Be sure to clarify your visa/residence status when inquiring.
