Financial Aid Options for Graduate Students
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We work hard to keep tuition affordable and provide several options to help graduate students pay for their education, including scholarships, graduate assistantships, loans, and payment plans.
Learn About Financial Aid for Graduate Students
- Costs
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Work-Study
- Other Financing Options
- Eligibility Criteria
- How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Forms
If you don't find the information you need here, contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@uindy.edu.
Graduate Program Cost of Attendance for 2025-26
Your cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of all of the costs associated with being a graduate student. Your COA is based on your housing status and the number of credits that you take. The standard COA includes six main categories:
- Tuition and fees
- Books and supplies
- Living expenses (including housing and food)
- Transportation
- Miscellaneous or personal expenses
- Federal loan fees (for student loan borrowers)
TUITION BY PROGRAM
Graduate tuition vary by program. To view all program tuition and fees, visit UIndy's Costs for Graduate Students page.
Graduate Fees
The following fee schedule applies to graduate students enrolled in degree programs offering on-campus coursework with some online content. (Full-time = 9 or more hours / semester; Nursing = 8 or more hours / semester. Part-time = 8.5 or less hours / semester; Nursing = 7.5 or less hours / semester)
- Full-time: $1,560/year ($780/semester)
- Part-time: $944/year ($472/semester)
- Summer: $88
Online Graduate Fees
The following fee schedule applies to graduate students enrolled in degree programs offering coursework primarily online. (Full-time = 9 or more hours / semester; Nursing = 8 or more hours / semester. Part-time = 8.5 or less hours/ semester; Nursing = 7.5 or less hours / semester.)
- Full-time: $176/semester ($352/year)
- Part-time: $104/semester ($208/year)
- Summer: $88
Listed below are estimated costs for the 2025-26 academic year (Semesters I and II) for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus. Remember, these costs are only an estimate.
| Description | Estimated Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Varies - see tuition by program |
| Books and Supplies | $1,068 |
| Living Expenses | $15,542 |
| Transportation | $398 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,224 |
| Loan Fees | $196 |
Listed below are estimated costs for the 2025-26 academic year (Semesters I and II) for a full-time undergraduate student living off campus. Remember, these costs are only an estimate.
| Description | Estimated Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Varies - see tuition by program |
| Books and Supplies | $1,608 |
| Living Expenses | $11,646 |
| Transportation | $2,406 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,224 |
| Loan Fees | $196 |
Listed below are estimated costs for the 2025-26 academic year (Semesters I and II) for a full-time undergraduate commuter student (living at home). Remember, these costs are only an estimate.
| Description | Estimated Costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Varies - see tuition by program |
| Books and Supplies | $1,068 |
| Living Expenses | $3,440 |
| Transportation | $2,406 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,224 |
| Loan Fees | $196 |
Financial Support - Scholarships & Assistantships
Scholarships and assistantships are excellent ways to make your graduate education more affordable while also gaining valuable experience in your field. Availability depends on the program. The best way to learn more about the availability is to contact your Graduate Admissions Counselors.
Graduate programs that offer scholarships and assistantships:
- Aging Studies: Assistantships & scholarships available
- Arts and Sciences: Assistantship: Positions vary from $1,000 to one-year full tuition
- Education: Noyce Grant Scholarship stipend: $20,000 (covers the cost of tuition)
- Nursing: Assistantship: $3,000 annually
- Physical Therapy: Assistantship: 25 percent of tuition
- Occupational Therapy
- Assistantship: 25 percent of tuition
- Scholarships: 25 percent of tuition
- Psychology
- Assistantship: 1/3 of tuition
- Fellowship: Full tuition
How to Apply For Financial Aid
Applying for financial aid is an important part of preparing for graduate school. Follow the steps below to begin the process.
STEP 1: FILE YOUR FAFSA
The first step in the financial aid process is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It’s not just for undergraduate students! The FAFSA is the key application for federal, state, and university aid. You must file the FAFSA every year at fafsa.gov. Make sure to include federal school code 001804 so that we can receive your official results.
The FAFSA typically opens on October 1 each year. However, the 2025-26 FAFSA should be open by early December 2024. To complete the FAFSA, you (and your spouse, if you are married) will need a Federal Student Aid ID, your social security number (or alien ID number), and your tax information. For more helpful tips on how to complete your FAFSA as quickly and easily as possible, visit the FAFSA’s How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form webpage.
STEP 2:
If you’ve been selected for federal verification, submit your required information to UIndy. Visit our verification page to learn more.
Question About Financial Aid?
Office of Financial Aid - University of Indianapolis
Esch Hall
1400 E. Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: 317-788-3217
Email: financialaid@uindy.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET