Pay for Your
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Value of a University of Michigan Degree
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Taubman College is an investment in your future. U-M strives to be an affordable choice for you through our variety of need-based aid and scholarship offerings.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Financial Aid Applications | Opening Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| FAFSA | December | March 31 |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Taubman College is committed to making quality education affordable and achievable to all students.
Scholarships
Incoming Master of Urban and Regional Planning students are eligible for Taubman College merit-based scholarship awards; your application for admission to the school is the application for these awards. Admitted applicants are notified of their merit award in their admission letter. These scholarships are limited and range from $20,000 to $40,000.
Grants
Taubman College offers $10,000 (per year) need-based graduate urban planning grants to students who are admitted, submit their FAFSA to the University of Michigan and demonstrate financial need. Only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Applying for Aid
The University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid (OFA) administers federal need-based loan and work-study programs for graduate students as well as need-based Architecture Graduate Grants. To be considered for these resources, you must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-U.S. citizen (permanent resident with alien registration card) and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the OFA using U-M’s federal code 002325. Learn how the FAFSA works, and do not assume you are ineligible for federal aid!
Graduate Student Instructor Positions and Employment
Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) partner with faculty members who develop and supervise course offerings. All Taubman College graduate students are eligible for Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) positions after their first fall term at Michigan. The number of positions that are available depends on the program’s teaching needs for the particular term. These positions are not appointed or awarded as part of the admissions process. Opportunities to apply for open winter term positions will be shared in mid October. GSI positions are limited and very competitive.
Typically, a GSI position can cover up to 100% of tuition, provide a monthly small stipend, and health benefits during the term of appointment.
You are eligible to apply for positions within other departments/units across campus. Appointments are made on a term-by-term basis and typically require between 9-20 hours of work per week. You can review the number of GSIs in each unit/department here. View additional information regarding GSI and GSSA Employment.
Scholarship Searches
Taubman College offers a very limited number of merit and/or need-based scholarships to students based on their application for admission. However, there are external scholarships that reward students for anything from academic achievement to involvement in certain activities. Scholarship search tools will help you narrow down your options. We recommend starting with The College Board, appily, goingmerry, Fastweb, collegescholarships, Scholarship America, Finaid.org Scholarships, and SPIN.
These free search tools are intended only as a resource and do not express or imply any university involvement with, or endorsement of, the external programs.
Rackham Graduate School
Rackham distributes more than $50 million in funding to graduate students each year. About three-fourths of that is allocated to graduate programs to support students’ funding packages. The other roughly 25 percent is distributed through Rackham-administered fellowship and grant competitions. Students can apply directly for some of these awards, while others require a nomination from your graduate program. Visit the Rackham funding page for information and application deadlines.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Due Date Information
Student Financial Services manages student account billing and tuition collection at the University of Michigan. Visit their website to learn more about paying tuition and due dates.
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Since the Master of Urban and Regional Planning is a two-year degree, multiply the costs below by 2 for an estimate of the total cost for the degree.
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $38,271 | $55,925 | $55,925 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Living Expenses (varies by student) | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Transportation | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Misc Personal | $6,644 | $6,644 | $6,644 |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $0 | $2,508 |
| International Student Fee | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total | $68,847 | $86,501 | $90,009 |
Note: Please check the University of Michigan Registrar’s Office website for current tuition figures. The Registrar’s Office is the authoritative source of tuition information for the University.
Spring Travel Grants
Each spring semester, our faculty teach spring travel courses for credit. All students from Taubman College are guaranteed $1,500 in support for international travel and $1,000 for domestic travel.
International Students
Federal regulations and U-M policy limit the types of financial assistance available to international students. International students are not eligible for U.S. need-based federal financial aid. Taubman College has limited funding opportunities for international students. Your application to our school also serves as your application for our departmental awards. These are competitive, merit-based awards. In addition, some donor awards have specific applicant criteria. Applicants are notified of these awards in the letter of admission.
Additional funding resources for international students:
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