There are several ways in which students may help finance their graduate education. Please feel free consult the MPA director if you have any questions.

• Graduate assistantships are frequently available for full-time students. These will usually be in the Department of Political Science, but sometimes assistantships can be located in other academic units.
• You may apply for an assistantship via The Personal Datasheet upon application for admission to the MPA Program or by contacting the MPA director.
• Highly qualified out-of-state residents may also be awarded partial tuition remissions, thereby reducing tuition to the in-state level.
• The Federal Work Study Program is now open to Graduate students. This program can help one finance one's education and does not requirement repayment.
• In addition, the North Carolina City and County Management Association provides a $2,500 scholarship annually for a first-year student interested in a career in North Carolina local government.
• Financial aid applications for student loans and other programs, including the Federal Work Study Program, are available through ECU's Office of Financial Aid at www.ecu.edu/financial/

MPA LINKS: MPA Home Overview of MPA Program (PPT) Mission Statement & Program Objectives Admission to the MPA Program Out of State & International Students MPA Personal Datasheet (PDF) Financial Assistance

Core Curriculum and Areas of Emphasis Internship Requirements Professional Paper Post-Graduate Internship & Fellowship Opportunities Employment MPA Handbook (PDF)