Master of International Funding Cost Overview
Cost & Funding Overview | MIP Cost | MIP Funding | Supplemental Aid | International Student Funding FAQ
The one-year MIP is designed for working professionals and to allow them to tackle the curriculum in only one year. Therefore, we do not provide Bush School Scholarships to MIP students. However, students can still apply for outside funding opportunities (such as loans and grants) and/or can utilize any military benefits they qualify for.
Supplemental Aid/ Loans/ Jobs
Students will often need supplemental aid to pay for their graduate education. Students are encouraged to apply for other funding opportunities available through the following links or through independent organizations that offer graduate funding.
- Texas A&M University Scholarships & Financial Aid:
- Federal Financial Aid – Domestic students are strongly encouraged to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see how much they are qualified to earn in loans. The FAFSA can be submitted at any point during the application process.
International Students are encouraged to submit one of the following applications to see what aid they may qualify for:
- Texas Aggie Graduate Grant – A need-based award available for Texas residents attending the College Station campus who receive less than $10,000 in scholarships per year. Students must apply by submitting a TAGG application located on the forms page of the website above. Additional details about the grant can be found through the link above.
- Federal Financial Aid – Domestic students are strongly encouraged to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see how much they are qualified to earn in loans. The FAFSA can be submitted at any point during the application process.
- Part-time or Full-time Work – In an optimal situation, the Bush School discourages students from trying to manage outside work obligations with rigorous class requirements, particularly during the first semester and/or year. With a typical course load of 12 credit hours and an abundance of activities to pursue, student who do juggle both must exercise careful time management. Having said that, we realize students have bills to pay and are often looking for work experience to add to their resume.
- Students looking for a job can find a complete listing of jobs available on-campus (and some off-campus) through the Jobs for Aggies website, maintained by Texas A&M. You will need your NetID and password to sign into the portal.
- Students looking for a job can find a complete listing of jobs available on-campus (and some off-campus) through the Jobs for Aggies website, maintained by Texas A&M. You will need your NetID and password to sign into the portal.
- Military Benefits – Veterans, Active Duty Military Personnel, and their Spouses or Dependents are encouraged to check out the Veteran’s Services website to see if there are any military educational benefits they qualify for. Texas A&M University has a long-standing tradition of military support. Post 9/11, Hazelwood, Montgomery GI Bill, Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, Yellow Ribbon Program, State Tuition Reimbursement Assistance, and more are accepted.
- National Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities – Aside from Texas A&M funding opportunities, a number of competitive national awards are available online We encourage students to search for these opportunities independently and apply to those they might qualify for.
- Service Organization Stipend/Scholarship: Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, City Year, Public Policy-International Affairs Program (PPIA)
- Charles B Rangel International Affairs Fellowship
- Thomas R Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
- Donald M Payne Fellowship
- McNair Graduate Fellowship
- David L Boren Fellowship
- Harry S Truman Scholarship
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships & Fellowships
- Women in Defense Horizons Scholarship
- Twitter Public Policy Fellowship
- And many, many more found on the websites below
For additional opportunities, be sure to search through the following websites:
- APSIA (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs): Contains a comprehensive list of over 110 scholarships, some of which are highlighted above. Look at least a year out so you have time to apply.
- Scholly: Platform used by students and family to find scholarship money.
International Student Funding
We do not offer full-ride scholarships with teaching and graduate assistantships. Therefore, international students must have funding of their own to afford tuition, cost of living, health insurance, and other additional fees. Seeking financial support from independent agencies like Fulbright or government sponsorships is strongly recommended. International students seeking additional financial support can refer to the following websites for helpful guidance and opportunities:
- 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 International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) or eTASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid).
