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There are numerous ways to financially support your College of Information Science graduate education, including assistantships, fellowships, scholarship programs, financial aid and other funding opportunities.
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Tuition & Fees
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Master of Science in Data Science Tuition and Fees
Master of Science in Information Science Tuition and Fees
Master of Arts in Library and Information Science Tuition and Fees
PhD in Information Tuition and Fees
The College of Information Science successfully supports all PhD students in securing funding, including full tuition plus a stipend for living expenses, through at least four years of the program.
Funding sources may include research assistantships, teaching assistantships or other forms of support. Additional sources of funding may be available, such as summer funding secured through sponsored research and summer teaching opportunities.
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Tuition costs are determined by the Arizona Board of Regents and are based on a student's residency status. Tuition and fee amounts may vary and are subject to change. To calculate your exact tuition and fees by program and year, view the U of A Tuition Calculator:
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Funding & Financial Aid
Many of our graduate funding opportunities have priority application deadlines each semester. Funding application buttons are added to each opportunity during the application period.
It is highly recommended that all students file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who file for FAFSA may qualify for assistance through Pell Grants or student loans. Need-based awards and departmental funding require students to have their FAFSA filed.
Click a link below to learn more about College of Information Science and University of Arizona graduate funding and financial aid, including links to active applications:
Many of our students are employed as graduate assistants to help with teaching, research and ongoing projects. Both new and continuing students are eligible to apply for assistantships. Relevant work and teaching experience is preferred. Prospective graduate assistants must meet all general eligibility requirements.
Graduate assistants receive a salary in addition to reduced registration costs, non-resident tuition waivers, discounts at the student bookstores and individual health insurance coverage. Appointments may be for the academic year or for a semester; they may be .25 time (10 hours of work per week) or .5 time (20 hours of work per week). All graduate assistants must complete mandatory training at both the university and departmental levels before beginning employment.
We offer some departmental funding to graduate students based on academic achievement. Both current students and new applicants are eligible to apply for departmental funding. Students need to re-apply each semester. It is recommended that domestic main campus students who apply for departmental funding also file to The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program (online students do not qualify for departmental funding).
Please note an application is not a guarantee of funding in the College of Information Science.
General Eligibility Requirements (once accepted into the program):
- Must be enrolled in least 6 units as a degree-seeking student
- Satisfactory progress toward degree (minimum GPA of 3.0)
- Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in the main campus program; online students do not qualify for departmental funding (may be eligible for named scholarships below)
- Students who have not matriculated into a degree or certificate program are not eligible for departmental funding
Application deadlines:
- March 15 for Fall semester
- October 1 for Spring semester
- College of Information Science departmental funding for Summer is not available
For any questions or concerns, please contact contact us at si_admissions@arizona.edu.
Students in our Master of Arts in Library and Information Science with a commitment to serving Latinx and or Native American populations may apply to the Knowledge River program. Each year, Knowledge River selects a cohort of students who receive opportunities for academic support, specialized advising, cohort support, participation in a cohort-based learning community, mentorship, access to the 200+ Knowledge River alumni, and professional development activities.
Funding is also available for a limited number of Knowledge River students. Funding comes mainly in the form of Graduate Assistantships, which allow students to gain practical experience in libraries and other information environments.
The University of Arizona Office of Financial Aid may offer funding to support your graduate education. Determining your eligibility to receive financial aid begins with completing your FASFA.
We encourage students with unmet financial need to apply for additional support from the U of A Office of Student Financial Aid. They offer need-based funding for graduate students including scholarships, grants, waivers, loans and work study.
You can also explore other funding sources and discounts on campus and from outside organizations:
- Graduate College Funding Information
- Graduate Access Fellowship and Tuition Awards
- Likins Graduate Fellowship for 2nd or 3rd year graduate students
- American Library Association Scholarships
- Arizona Library Association Members - tuition reduction for online students
- Pima County Tuition Discount for employees
- American Association of Law Libraries
- Beta Phi Mu Scholarships, Awards and Fellowships
- 2020 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Scholarship
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarships to students in our graduate degree or certificate programs. Scholarships are grants of money for use in paying the costs of your education and are awarded on the basis of financial and/or academic achievement.
In addition to the general requirements for departmental funding (listed above) some scholarships have special requirements for eligibility, application and maintenance. The amount of the monetary award varies with the scholarship and available funding (see application for list of named scholarships that will be available for funding distribution). Need based awards require you file the FAFSA form or Financial Aid Calculation for International Students. That form can be found at the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid website.
Application deadlines:
- March 15 for Fall semester
- Opens September 3 with deadline of October 1 for Spring semester
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For additional information or assistance, please contact us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu.