Fund Your Degree

Ensuring the right support for our students

Explore ways to help you fund your education including graduate assistantships, scholarships, financial aid and other funding sources detailed below.

Assistantships

Ph.D. students who maintain good academic standing can qualify for one of two types of graduate assistant positions—teaching or research.

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Scholarships

For information about scholarships, please visit VCU Scholarships.

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Financial Aid

The VCU Student Financial Services team is available to support you through the process of applying for financial aid and budgeting for your education.

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Travel

We offer several means of funding for student travel to destinations outside of VCU for academic and research activities, such as making presentations and attending conferences and seminars.

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