Several forms of financial aid are available to DM students, most often in the form of assistantships and student loans. Contact the Office of Student Financial Planning and Services for more information on Financial Aid.


Graduate Assistantships

As a graduate assistant, a student will generally work 14 hours a week (1/3 part-time) and earn a stipend of $800-$1200 per month. Georgia Tech tuition for Graduate Assistants is waived; however, students are required to pay all Georgia Tech student fees ($526 in Fall 2006).

Students working as graduate assistants must register with the Georgia Tech Payroll department as university employees. As such, graduate assistants are paid once per month beginning at the end of the first month.

The School of Literature, Communication and Culture (which houses the DM graduate program) offers a limited number of graduate research and teaching assistantships. Additional graduate assistantships may be available in association with other schools or projects at Georgia Tech.


Student Loans 

U.S. citizens and permanent residents wishing to apply for federal and state education loans should contact the
Office of Student Financial Planning and Services to obtain the necessary forms. Graduate Students applying for loans must complete the loan application process by April 15 of the prior academic year.

Approved student loans will be dispursed to the Bursar's Office each semester prior to the registration deadline. After payment of tuition and fee balances, any remaining loan amount will then be dispursed to the student.


Tuition and Fees

Consult the Bursar's Office for current data on tuition and fees.