Tuition and Fees
Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree is a commitment in both money and time and what better place to make this commitment than at UCI. The campus is among the top 9 university’s ranked by Money magazine for “Best Colleges,” and is based on UCI’s continued growth in providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering alumni success. It is among the top public universities in the U.S. for Pell Grant enrollment and favorable graduate outcomes for these students.
The Office of Financial Aid provides estimates of cost of living expenses. Actual costs can vary widely depending on your lifestyle and situation.
Please note: Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.
Funding Your Undergraduate Degree
Finding the money to pay for your graduate education can be a daunting task, especially with the rising cost of tuition and living expenses in Southern California. However, with a little time and effort, you can make your education more affordable. Thirty-three percent of the professional fees paid by MPH students is used to support students in the form of financial aid. For additional support, here are other sources you might explore:
Scholarships
UC Irvine offers many scholarship opportunities for current undergraduate students through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships’ annual online scholarship application. Visit the Scholarship page to view the numerous opportunities.
Need-based Aid and Loans
Need-based aid and loans can come from private organizations or from the government. Banks can provide private loans and organizations may offer need-based scholarships for exceptional students. Applicants wishing to receive government aid and/or federally subsidized loans must fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You must fill out the FAFSA by the deadline to receive full consideration for many forms of need-based aid, including scholarships and UCI Grants. Please note that foreign students are not eligible for need-based financial aid, with the exception of university fellowship funding and/or employment as a teaching assistant or graduate student researcher.
Grants & Work-Study
Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and do not have to be repaid. Sources of grant funds are from the federal government, the state government, and the University of California. Work-study is money that students may earn by working a part time job. The program allows you to gain work experience and pay for a part of your educational expenses as you earn your award.
Funding Your Graduate Degree
Scholarships
Creating pathways to training and providing financial support to our students is a core value of UCI Public Health. We are happy to offer the following scholarships, specifically for our students.
Fellowships and Grants
Fellowships and Grants are awards that do not have to be paid back. The award can be institutional (offered by the university or the academic department) or “portable” (external funding offered by an organization or agency). Many deadlines for fellowships and grants occur early in the academic year, so it is important to prepare your materials in advance and apply early. Foreign students are eligible for fellowships and grants.
On- and Off-Campus Employment
You may also wish to pursue part-time or full-time employment to help pay for school. If you wish to work full-time, we recommend that you attend school part-time to ensure that you have adequate time to study for your classes. To search for jobs on- or off-campus, we recommend that you use Handshake, the job listings database of the UCI Career Center. You must be a current student and have a UCInetID login to search the database. On-campus jobs are conveniently located and may be more willing to accommodate your course schedule. There are also a number of off-campus public-health related organizations and businesses in Orange County that may be able to provide you with employment opportunities.
Teaching/Research Assistants and Readers
Teaching and research assistantships are paid positions that support UCI faculty with their undergraduate teaching and principal research responsibilities. Though students in the MPH program are not expected to be teaching or research assistants while taking classes because of the rigorousness of the courseload, opportunities may exist for a select number of qualified students each year.
At UCI, the most commonly paid assistantship positions are: Teaching Assistant (aka TA), Tutor, Reader, and Graduate Student Researcher (aka GSR or RA). Students who wish to apply for TA or Reader positions should email phgo@uci.edu for more information. For GSR and GSAR positions, students should make arrangements with faculty individually.
For further questions, please email the Public Health Graduate Student Affairs Office at phgo@uci.edu.
