While working on your application, you should also be inquiring about potential merit-based scholarships, graduate student loan programs, and graduate assistantships, which include research, teaching, and administrative positions. Be sure to ask the program you plan to attend about options for paying for graduate school.
There are many resources available to help you find ways to pay for your graduate degree.
Financial aid
IU graduate school funding
Nearly half of undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences continue their graduate education at Indiana University
The Health Professions and Prelaw Center is wholly dedicated to the success of IU students seeking assistance with professional programs in law, medicine, and other health professions.
As a graduate student at IU Bloomington, you have access to a variety of funding sources to support your academics and research.
Graduate students qualify for most of the Walter Center internship scholarships—email iuwalter@iu.edu to learn if you qualify.
Through the Pathways Scholarship Program, recipients of the Dean's, Provost's, IU Global Engagement Scholarship, or Office of Enrollment Management Scholarship who complete their undergraduate degree(s) in fewer than eight semesters may apply the remaining semesters of their award toward graduate coursework at IU Bloomington.
Graduate school information + testing services
You can find detailed information about graduate programs, test preparation, and financial aid at Peterson's, an online resource that helps you research schools, funding, and more. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and IU's Bureau of Evaluation Services and Testing (BEST) offer information about testing.
Need help navigating your options?
Meet with a career coach to discuss your graduate school plans and investigate opportunities for financial assistance.
To schedule a one-on-one coaching appointment, you'll need to have a Handshake account. Once you log into Handshake, you'll be able to see the availability of our 10+ career coaches and can choose a time that fits your schedule best.