Assistantships, Fellowships & Financial Aid
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching assistantships are available to students enrolled in the Musical Theater Collaboration MFA program. Learn more about teaching assistantships for graduate students.
Graduate Fellowships
Fellowships are available through Temple’s graduate school for students with exceptional academic records. They include
- presidential fellowships, which are reserved for only the most outstanding candidates; and
- university fellowships, which are intended to support students who demonstrate outstanding potential for success in their chosen fields.
These fellowships provide a stipend plus tuition for two years. Learn more about fellowship opportunities for graduate students.
Fellowship Advising
Find information regarding fellowships on the Scholar Development and Fellowships Advising page including resources for preparing a competitive application.
If you are considering applying for a graduate fellowship, schedule an appointment to meet with the fellowships advisor.
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Stafford Loans
Applying for federal Stafford loans requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). At Temple University, unsubsidized Stafford loans are available to full-time graduate students up to a maximum amount of $20,500 annually.
Federal Work-study
Eligibility for the Federal Work-study Program is based on the applicant’s need as determined by the information on the applicant’s FAFSA. In addition, students must be enrolled at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students are paid biweekly for hours worked.
Learn about aid, scholarship and work-study options at Student Financial Services and find information on costs, aid and more for graduate students.