Pay for Your
Master of Architecture
Value of a University of Michigan Degree
Earning a master’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 Architecture students are eligible for Taubman College merit-based scholarship awards; your graduate 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 $15,000 to 120,000.
Grants
Taubman College offers $5,500 (per year) need-based architecture 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!
Students applying to the Summer start M.Arch 3-year track will need to have 2 FAFSAs on file: 1 for the current aid year, which ends with the summer term, and 1 for the upcoming aid year (Fall-Winter).
Graduate Student Instructor Positions and Employment
Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) are hired to partner with faculty members to support students’ needs in a specific course. GSI positions are limited (being based on the program’s teaching needs for the term) and very competitive because they typically cover up to 100% of tuition, provide a monthly small stipend, and health benefits during the term of appointment. Appointments are made on a term-by-term basis and typically require between 9-20 hours of work per week.
These positions are not appointed or awarded as part of the admissions process. Taubman College graduate students are eligible to apply for Taubman College GSI positions after their first fall term at Michigan, but may be able to apply to GSI positions in other departments/units across campus as they enter their first term. You can review the number of GSIs in each unit/department on the U-M Jobs page. 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.
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.
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 Architecture with Advanced Standing
(Second and third year for 3-year M.Arch students)
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $38,271 | $58,409 | $58,409 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| 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 | $70,247 | $90,385 | $93,893 |
Master of Architecture
(Year one of 3-year M.Arch)
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Tuition* | $10,606 | $16,204 | $16,204 |
| Summer Mandatory Fees (Half Term)* | $83 | $83 | $83 |
| Summer International Student Fee (Half Term) | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $38,271 | $58,409 | $58,409 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| 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 | $80,936 | $106,672 | $110,430 |
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.
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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