Graduate Tuition Fellowships

The Department of English is pleased to be able to offer Graduate Tuition Fellowships to qualified applicants admitted to its MA, MFA and Ph.D. programs.  

The Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) is a competitive award program administered by the Graduate School that covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for qualified Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) students. Selections for these fellowships are made by each respective college. 

Amount 

Covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for full-time enrollment of nine (9) credit hours per term (fall and spring); some amounts may vary by college/department, click the corresponding link below for more information on your college's GTF policies. This award is non-refundable and will be adjusted if the scholarship amount exceeds the actual cost of a student's in-state tuition and mandatory fees. 

Eligibility 

  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) annually and if selected, complete the verification process 
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen to be eligible to complete a FAFSA 
  • Possess an undergraduate degree or its equivalent and be admitted to a Ph.D., DMA, or MFA degree program. 
  • Maintain full-time enrollment (enroll and complete a minimum of nine (9) credit hours during an academic term (fall and spring)). 
  • Minimum academic standing requirements: 
  • Begin doctoral program with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. 
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 
  • Demonstrate satisfactory progress in course work, and timely progress in completing the degree requirements as defined by the enrolling graduate program. Note: Degree requirements include both course work and thesis/dissertation.