Tuition and Financial Aid

Student Fees and Tuition

The most recent information regarding fees and tuition can be found at on the UC Berkeley Office of the Registrar website (MPP). Please note that the fees listed are per semester.

University-sponsored financial assistance falls into three main categories:

• Fellowships
• Academic Appointments (Academic Student Employment opportunities as a Tutor, Reader, Graduate Student Instructor or Graduate Student Researcher at GSPP or other campus units.)
• Financial Aid (Federal Loans)

Financial support for Goldman students may also include the following:

• Graduate Student Appointments FAQ (pdf).
• Departmental Fellowships - offered to applicants upon admission
• Savings from the salary earned from the required summer policy internship
• Salary from the client of the student’s advanced policy analysis

Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid. All applicants who are U.S. citizens or U.S permanent residents applying for any type of financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans. It is also used to determine eligibility for need-based fellowships and departmental funding. The FAFSA is available at your closest college or university, or public library. Applicants may also apply on FAFSA's website. The FAFSA is available beginning October 1, 2020, and students should plan to file the FAFSA by early March 2021 for priority processing. UC Berkeley’s institution code for the FAFSA is 001312. 

Resources from the Graduate Division

• Overview of Resources and Services for Graduate Students
• Graduate Fellowships and Awards
• Guide to Fellowships and Grants
• Graduate Student Employment
• Fee Remissions Graduate students who hold academic appointments (GSI, GSR, Reader, Tutor) may be eligible for fee remissions that offset a portion or all of their fees.
• Workshops for Fellowships & Grants
• Financial Support for Student Parents

Resources from the Financial Aid Office

• Graduate Award Guide
• Student Budget Summary
• Short-Term Emergency Loans
• Benefits for Veterans, Reservists, and Dependents of Veterans
• Contact the FAO

Other Resources

• FAFSA
• Disabled Students Program Student Grant

More information about financial aid opportunities, housing, and estimated living costs for Berkeley graduate students can be found on the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office or the Graduate Division.

Those admitted to the School who have significant unmet financial needs may discuss their situation with Anne Campbell Washington, Interim Senior Assistant Dean and Dean of Students.