Cost & Funding
Understand what a Bush School degree costs and the aid available to help you fund itThe Bush School works to keep graduate education in public service affordable. Find your program's cost estimate and explore the scholarships, assistantships, and aid available to Bush School students.
Funding varies by program
Scholarships, assistantships, and tuition differ across programs and locations. For program-specific figures, see your program’s Cost page below.
Estimate Your Costs
Select your program for a detailed tuition and required-fees estimate:Your total cost depends on your program, your residency status, your location, and your course load. Tuition and required fees are set at the university level and updated annually. Use the Tuition Calculator and Cost of Attendance page on the Student Business Services site to determine your program’s specific breakdown.
Go to Tuition Calculator and Cost of AttendanceThe affordability of the Bush School is the only reason I was able to successfully complete graduate school.
Funding Your Bush School Education
Bush School students fund their education through a combination of school-administered aid, university and federal aid, and outside funding. The Bush School awards merit-based scholarships, tuition waivers, fellowships, and graduate assistantships directly. Additional aid is available through Texas A&M and federal programs. The sections below explain each source.
University & Federal Aid
FAFSA Federal Aid & Loans Complete the FAFSA to access federal loans and aid.
Federal loans and aid are available through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate applicants are considered independent.
TAMU FAFSA school code 003632
Texas A&M Aggie One Stop assists with the process. Start with Aggie One Stop
Federal Aid & Loans are processed through College Station for DC Students.
Need-based, Texas residents Texas Aggie Graduate Grant A need-based grant option for Texas resident graduate students.
The Texas Aggie Graduate Grant is a need-based award for Texas residents, determined by Scholarships & Financial Aid through the FAFSA. Student employment and other grants may also be available.
Accepted Military & Veteran Benefits GI Bill, Hazelwood, and other earned benefits.
Texas A&M accepts federal and state veteran education benefits, including:
- Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Hazelwood Exemption
- Yellow Ribbon Program
and others
Texas A&M Military Education Benefits
Military & Veteran Benefits are processed through College Station for DC Students.
For international applicants International Student Funding Complete the ISFAA; aid is limited and outside funding is encouraged.
International students may qualify for aid based on visa status and qualifications.
Complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) through Texas A&M.
Because the Bush School does not offer full-ride scholarships with assistantships, international students should plan to bring some funding of their own and are encouraged to pursue outside support such as Fulbright or government sponsorships.
- Texas A&M University International Student Services – Contains a list of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for international students to apply for as well as an estimated cost of attendance.
- Texas A&M Scholarships & Financial Aid – Offers helpful guidance and instructions to complete the ISFAA (International Student Financial Aid Application) or eTASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid.
Bush School Aid – MPSA and MIA
College Station, TexasCost of Living: Estimated living expenses in the Bryan-College Station area run approximately $22,400 TX resident / $24,500 non-resident, and vary by individual circumstances.
Merit-based Bush School Scholarships Awarded to full-time MPSA and MIA students; renewable in year two.
Merit-based scholarships are the centerpiece of Bush School funding. All full-time MPSA and MIA students in College Station are considered, with no separate application required. Awards are renewable in the second year when a minimum GPA is met and carry no work commitment.
For eligible out-of-state and international students Non-Resident Tuition Waivers Pay in-state tuition rates with a qualifying competitive scholarship.
Out-of-state and international students who receive a competitive Bush School Scholarship of $1,000 or more are eligible for a non-resident tuition waiver, allowing them to pay in-state tuition rates.
Competitive, faculty nominated Fellowships Generous Texas A&M supported awards.
The Bush School partners with the Graduate and Professional School to nominate competitive applicants for the Graduate Merit Fellowship and the Aviles-Johnson Fellowships, each worth approximately $30,000 per year.
We also partner with service organizations like AmeriCorps, City Year, Peace Corps, and the Public Policy International Affairs (PPIA) program to support their volunteers and alumni.
Merit and skills-based Graduate Assistantships Approximately 20 positions per degree for second-year students.
The Bush School offers about 20 graduate assistantships per degree to second-year students, granted by merit and skill set.
Assistants typically work 20 hours per week and may receive a stipend and insurance benefits.
Students who accept a Bush School assistantship give up their Bush School Scholarship, since both draw from school funds; an assistantship secured elsewhere on the Texas A&M campus does not affect the Bush School Scholarship.
Connect with MIA & MPSA Admissions
Bush School Admissions Office
Phone: (979) 862-3476
Email: bushschooladmissions@tamu.edu
Funding Your Bush School DC Education
The Bush School DC is committed to supporting graduate students as they pursue careers in public service. The Bush School DC offers an affordable fixed rate tuition fee of $1,400 per credit (3-credit-hour course = $4,200 per course). See the funding options below for the Bush School DC.
Bush School Aid – Washington, D.C.
Merit-based Bush School DC Scholarships Awarded to NSI students; Can be renewable in year two.
Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students in the National Security and Intelligence (NSI) program at the Bush School DC. Applicants must meet the preferred application deadline (Fall: February 1st/Spring: October 1st) to be considered for a scholarship. No separate application is required. Awards can be renewable for a second year when a minimum GPA is met.
Bush School DC Scholarships are awarded and processed through the Bush School DC Teaching Site.
Competitive, nomination-based Fellowships Including the Robertson Fellows Program for federal-service careers.
The Bush School works with outside funding to grant competitive, nomination-based fellowships. The Robertson Fellows Program, funded by the Robertson Foundation for Government and the Bush School, supports students committed to federal careers in foreign policy, national security, or international affairs, covering full expenses across a two-year master’s through a mix of scholarship and assistantship support, subsidized health insurance, and internship support.
Connect with D.C. Admissions
Bush School DC Admissions
Phone: (202) 773-0022
Email: bushschooldc@tamu.edu
Online Students Cost & Funding
How to Fund Your Graduate Certificate Education at Texas A&M UniversityStudents enrolled in the Bush School certificate programs are eligible for federal financial aid as follows: -For the Certificate in Advanced International Affairs, federal financial aid is available for four courses. -For the Certificate in Homeland Security, federal financial aid is available for the core, required course and four elective courses. -For the Certificate in Nonprofit Management, federal financial aid is available for the two core, required courses and two elective courses. -For the Certificate in Public Management, federal financial aid is available for the two core, required courses and two elective courses. Admitted certificate students are able to take additional courses for their certificate (or for multiple emphasis areas). However, courses taken in excess of the minimum requirement to obtain the certificate are not financial aid eligible. Plan your course work accordingly!
The Bush School Online Student Scholarship for Texas Residents
The Bush School Online Student Scholarship is targeted toward new, continuing, and returning students registered in online courses at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. To qualify, you must be a Texas resident who is registered or will register for a Bush School Online course. Also you must have acceptable academic standing (minimum of 3.0 GPA) or be a newly admitted Texas A&M University (College Station) student. In addition, you must have unmet financial need as determined by the FAFSA. The amount of the scholarship varies based on need and other factors. Students must complete a FAFSA and the scholarship application to be considered.
- Contact a Bush School Online Advisor for this Scholarship Application and Deadline.
Texas Aggie Graduate Grant Opportunity
The Texas Aggie Graduate Grants are need-based awards (need is determined by Scholarships & Financial Aid) for Texas residents. Each student may receive up to $1,500 per semester in the fall and spring and $750 per semester in the summer, with a maximum of $3,000 per year.
College for All Texans
The Web page of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, College for All Texans, lists scholarships, financial aid, and exemptions for which you may qualify.
Scholarships
The Irene S. Wischer Scholarship for Texas Residents
https://www.frostbank.com/scholarships
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Investigate Potential Waivers and Exemptions
https://sbs.tamu.edu/billing-payments/waivers-and-exemptions/index.html
Office of Extended Education — Bush School Online
Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220
Phone: (979) 862-7810
Email: bushschoolonline@tamu.edu
Undergraduate Cost & Funding
Undergraduate cost and financial aid at Texas A&M are administered centrally through the university rather than the Bush School. Prospective undergraduate students should start with the Texas A&M Office of Admissions and Aggie One Stop for tuition, scholarships, and aid, and connect with Bush School Undergraduate Advising for program-specific questions.