Funding Sources and Discounts
Many Mason students receive financial aid, whether as grants, scholarships, work-study employment, or loans.
Assistantships
Assistantships: An assistantship is an academic position that carries a stipend and usually involves part-time teaching or research, given to a qualified graduate student.
Tuition Discount for Virginia Educators
Tuition Discount: A 15% tuition discount is available for Virginia residents who are enrolled in a CEHD graduate program and are educators working in a public or non-public PreK-12 school located in Virginia.
Tuition Discount for Out-of-State CEHD Graduate Students
The out-of-state tuition discount is approximately 40% off the university’s approved rate for out-of-state graduate students (please see studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees for current rate information).
Fellowships
Fellowships: Graduate fellowships are awards that provide support to masters and doctoral students for research, writing, fieldwork, language study, professional development, or independent projects undertaken in conjunction with a degree program.
Scholarships
Scholarships: A scholarship is a grant of financial aid awarded to a student attending a college.
George Mason University Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid has information on student loans, loan deferments, application procedures, payment schedules, qualifications, scholarships, loan counseling, and more. Please refer to Mason's Main Admissions page for information about money including, tuition and fees, typical total costs, financial aid, housing and residence life, dining services, and Mason Money.
The following Mason Certificate Programs are currently eligible for Federal Aid: Early Childhood Education – PK3, Students with Disabilities Access – Adaptive Curriculum, Secondary Education Licensure, Early Childhood Special Education, Students with Disabilities Access – General Curriculum, Teach for America – Special Education, Teaching English as a Second Language.
If the Certificate you are interested in is not listed as federal aid eligible, please contact the Office of Financial Aid if you are interested in applying for an alternative loan to cover the cost of the program.