Graduate School Awards
Cost is a critical factor in deciding on a graduate degree program. While the New Orleans area offers a low cost of living relative to the rest of the nation and our tuition is on average with schools in the region, we also provide awards on a competitive basis to incoming graduate students.
How to Apply
The Graduate School distributes a limited number of awards to specific programs. In order to be considered you must be newly admitted to, or in the process of being admitted to, a graduate degree program in the Fall. Submit an online application and have official transcripts and relevant test scores sent to the University.
Apply by March 1st to be considered
| Awards | Criteria | Potential Value of Award |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence | Full-time students with GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate work and 3.5 for graduate work may be nominated by their program for this award. | $9,108 (Fall & Spring) |
| Impact | Full-time students with GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate work and 3.5 for graduate work may be nominated by their program for this award. | $4,554 (Fall & Spring) |
| Professional | Half-time students with GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate work and 3.5 for graduate work may be nominated by their program for this award. Half-time enrollment is 6 hours. | $2,278 (Fall & Spring) |
*cost is based on tuition & fees for all full-time grad students (e.g. Computer Science, Education, Engineering, International and MBA fees are not included).