MSE Financial Aid Options

The University of Pennsylvania understands that the cost of a graduate or professional education is a major investment for most students and their families. We are committed to making a Penn education accessible for all talented and qualified students. Extremely limited internal funding opportunities are available for master’s degree candidates.

Due to limited resources, master’s candidates are typically not provided fellowship or research support. You should not count on getting financial assistance beyond loans if you join our department as a master’s student.

For up-to-date information on financing your graduate education please visit Student Registration & Financial Services. There, you will find information on financial aid including loans, scholarships, grants and fellowships.

Student Registration & Financial Services

Submit a FAFSA

Many federal and institutional aid programs are need-based, i.e. eligibility for them depends on a determination that the applicant has financial need. In order to be considered for federal and Penn financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which requires information from you and your spouse, if applicable. Penn’s Federal School Code is 003378.

Federal Student Aid Form Information

Viewing Your Award

After you complete your financial aid application, Student Financial Aid will conduct a full evaluation of your financial need and determine your eligibility for aid. Current students can view their financial aid award and the status of their financial aid application on Path@Penn. If your application is incomplete, you can review a list of missing documents.

Visit Path@Penn