Tuition, financial aid, and scholarships
To view a breakdown of expenses for students, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services website. Though these costs can be intimidating, you should know there are several sources of financial assistance available to Learning, Design, and Technology students. These include merit-based scholarships and fellowships and US federal need-based aid.
Merit-based financial assistance
Scholarships
LDT offers merit-based scholarships on a competitive basis to incoming students with the primary purpose of supporting qualified students in pursuit of their academic careers. Students with exceptional academic standing, ability, and talent, as determined by the strength of their application materials, are considered for these awards. Students planning to enroll more than half-time (six credit hours and above) are eligible to be considered for merit-based scholarship. Scholarships can only be applied to tuition for LDT credits. Scholarships can complement, but not replace, tuition assistance from other sources.
Graduate Associateships at the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship
LDT offers merit-based Graduate Associateships to incoming and continuing students to support their academic careers and to offer professional experience in the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS). CNDLS serves as Georgetown University’s center for teaching, learning, and innovation and is at the forefront of pedagogical and scholarly innovation. Furthermore, CNDLS supports a number of projects focused on faculty and graduate student professional development, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and teaching with technology. Graduate Associates (GAs) will be paid an hourly rate and will be expected to work 15-20 hours per week. GAs support the overall operation of CNDLS by working on projects related to writing and communication, assessment, technology enhanced learning, or student learning. There is a possibility of continued employment during the second year on an hourly basis.
Fellowships
Students that demonstrate exceptional academic standing, ability, and talent, as determined by the strength of their application materials, may be considered for a Graduate School fellowship stipend to help support living expenses
U.S. Federal Need-Based Aid
The Office of Student Financial Services has information about need-based financial aid on its website, including important information about how to apply for federal student aid, deadlines, and eligibility. Visit The Office of Student Financial Services website to learn more. You can also access an example loan package offering.
International Students
The Georgetown University Graduate School offers a limited number of awards to international students in various departments based on academic qualifications. To learn more, please visit the International Student and Scholar Services webpage.
Other Assistance
Office of External Fellowships, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Students may wish to consider applying for external fellowships and grants offered by various federal and private organizations. The Office of External Fellowships in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides information and guidance on external funding opportunities, as well as assistance with applications. Grant-getting and writing resources, funding opportunities, programs requiring institutional endorsement, special programs and other resources can be found on the Office of External Fellowships page. Additionally, the Graduate School offers a competitive Conference Travel Grant program twice annually to support graduate students presenting a paper or poster at a major domestic or international conference.
Scholarship Opportunities for Veterans or Dependents
Students who are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Veterans Administration may obtain information and assistance on the Georgetown Veterans’ Website.
ROTC Scholarships for Master’s Students
Details regarding ROTC Scholarship for Master’s Students through the Hoya Battalion can be found on the ROTC Scholarships for Masters Students page.
College Cost Reduction and Access Act
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, borrowers may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on their eligible federal student loans after they have made 120 payments on those loans under certain repayment plans while employed full time by certain public service employers. Visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness page of the Federal Student Aid website for more information.
Campus employment opportunities
Part-time student employment, both on and off campus, is available as an alternative or supplement to a financial aid package. To assist students in locating such employment, the Office of Student Financial Services has created Hoyaworks, an online clearinghouse for part-time and temporary job listings on campus and for local businesses and organizations.
Resources from the Graduate School
In addition to the information above, Georgetown University and its Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offer helpful resources for prospective students. To access these resources, please select the links below. If you still have questions, you can always feel free to contact us for more information.