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In the iSchool, graduate students may be eligible for scholarships, financial aid or school-based financial support to underwrite some or all of the costs of your program of study.
First, you should explore federal funding options as outlined on the University of Pittsburgh's Web page dealing with financial aid for graduate students. Please note that you will apply for any appropriate funding through the University's Office of Admission and Financial Aid.
Then, the Telecommunications and Networking Program may have financial support available, on a competitive basis, for students entering or continuing in its programs and who meet its academic requirements for admission.
Students eligible for financial support are those accepted for admission or currently enrolled in the degree program, and who have not already received three terms of funding. It is University policy that only full‐time students are eligible for Graduate Student Assistant and Graduate Student Researcher positions. Full‐time enrollment is registration for a minimum of 9 credits but no more than 15 credits in the Fall and Spring Terms and a minimum of 3 credits in the Summer Term.
Priority is given to U.S. citizens in evaluating financial support applications.
All international students are expected to come fully funded for their entire degree program and any advanced study they may undertake in a certificate program or in a second degree program. International students may, in rare cases, be granted funding such as the awarding of a Graduate Student Researcher position.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to providing educational opportunities for qualified diversity students through financial assistance. In accordance with this policy, students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for financial support. In some cases, aid is specifically designated for the recruitment of these students.
Financial support is usually granted in one of the following categories:
Information Assurance Scholarship Program (US citizens only). The IASP program, administered by the Department of Defense, will provide successful nominees with the full cost of tuition, required fees and books, and a stipend of $19,000 per academic year. Scholarship recipients will undertake internships and civilian employment with the DOD upon graduation.
Each year, the School receives "Commonwealth Funds," which are earmarked to support graduate students from underrepresented groups who are U.S. citizens or U.S. immigrants/permanent residents. This program offers both tuition and stipend support, as part of this 10-15 hour/week assistantship. Commonwealth-supported students will assist with student recruiting, recruiting and community-building events, and the School’s diversity program. If interested, please select "Commonwealth Funds" when completing the financial assistance portion of your application for admission."
To be considered for any funding opportunity, you must complete the pertinent section in your application for admission on Apply Yourself.
The Committee will consider applications for financial support only after the student has been accepted into the TELE program.
All applicants are informed of funding decisions by letter.
Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Financial Aid Application Deadline (Domestic) | January 15 | September 15 | January 15 |
Financial Aid Application Deadline (International) | January 15 | June 15 | December 15 |
Returning students, who are currently enrolled at the School of Information Sciences, may visit this page to explore their financial support options.
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The iSchool hosts a number of opportunities for you to explore the Telecommunications program. Attend Information Sessions at the iSchool or online, whichever suits your schedule. More >
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