Dartmouth College offers financial aid to graduate students through institutional and federal programs. Grants, scholarships, fellowships, and internships awarded to graduate students are administered by individual graduate programs.
With the generous support of our Advisory Board, the Guarini School has put in place an emergency fund for students with pressing financial needs. Learn more about what expenses are eligible for these funds, and how to apply HERE.
TDI has merit based scholarships available. Contact TDI Admissions at (603) 653-3268.
Your department will notify you of your eligibility for tuition assistance and stipends as part of the admission process. For more information, contact Graduate Studies.
MALS offers tuition assistance based on a combination of need and merit criteria. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Graduate Student Financial Aid Application to apply for grant assistance.
MHCDS offers limited tuition assistance, based on a combination of need and merit criteria. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Graduate Student Financial Aid Application to apply for assistance.
The Dartmouth Financial Aid Office can answer your questions about federal loans. Individual academic program offices handle scholarships, grants, stipends, and all institutional financial aid.
All students are encouraged to seek grants and scholarships available from outside sources. Some good resources:
Many lenders offer privately funded educational loans. In most cases, the Financial Aid Office will need to certify your enrollment and educational costs. These commercial loans have varied interest rates, origination fees, and repayment terms, and may require a co-signer.
Graduate students who are fully supported (a full tuition scholarship and a full stipend) cannot receive additional payment from Dartmouth College for services rendered and cannot accept employment outside the College while enrolled. Exceptions may be granted in cases of academic or professional benefit or documented financial hardship.
Unless a program-specific exception has been approved by the Graduate Council, any exception will normally not exceed eight hours per week and must have the written approval of the graduate student's advisor, department chair or Graduate Program Committee, and the Dean of Graduate Studies.