Funding Graduate Study

Finances are a concern for most graduate students and their families. There is no denying that graduate education at Stanford is expensive. This section of our web site provides some information about expenses and sources of funding.

The first introduction to financial realities at Stanford is provided by the Office of the Registrar on their web site for newly-admitted students. This web site contains important information, including information about financing graduate study.

This section of our web site will provide information about:

• basic finances (expenses and sources of funding)
• fellowship programs administered by the VPGE office
• other funding opportunities administered by the VPGE office
• other sources of financial support.

In addition, other resources on the Stanford campus can provide information on this subject.

• The Student Services Center is a one-stop shop (on the second floor of Tresidder Union for question or problems concerning your university bill.
• The Financial Aid Office includes information particularly for graduate students, particularly for student loans.
• The Stanford Controller's Office maintain a site with information for students about taxes, student employment and travel reimbursement.