Graduate Funding

The School of Music offers a variety of financial assistance to help support graduate education, in the form of fellowships, assistantships, scholarships, and internships available to talented and academically qualified students. For more information on funding opportunities in a specific studio or area, please contact Music Admission. 

The School of Music offers a variety of financial assistance to help support graduate education, in the form of assistantships and internships available to talented and academically qualified students. For more information on funding opportunities in a specific studio or area, please contact Music Admission. 

How to Apply

The School of Music application serves as the application for graduate assistantships, scholarships, and internships. 

When to Apply

All application materials must be received and completed by March 1. In addition, graduate students who receive School of Music funding must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our school code is 003509.

Graduate Assistantships 

Graduate Assistantships cover tuition up to 9 credit hours, apart from any fees, and provide a stipend of $9,000 per academic year. Recipients are assigned 20 hours of service per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters and perform at the Spring Commencement ceremony. The assignment will be based upon the needs of the School of Music, and may include responsibilities in music performance, teaching, or administrative support. This award is renewable for up to three years, depending on the degree program, based on job performance and satisfactory progress toward the degree. This is an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience while still having the guidance and mentorship of the faculty. 

A limited number of half assistantships are available, covering $6,000 of tuition, the non-resident surcharge, and a stipend of $4,500 annually. Half assistantships include 10 hours of assigned duties per week.

Graduate Internships

Graduate interns are hired to assist with the daily operations of the School of Music. These positions are available to graduate students who are not awarded an Assistantship and are selected based on prior experience and interests. Students work between 5-20 hours per week each spring and fall semester. Non-resident students will receive a waiver to cover the non-resident tuition surcharge, up to 9 credit hours. Students in these positions enjoy the convenience of having a part-time job in the same location where they practice, perform and study.