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.
Scholarships
For information about scholarships, please visit VCU Scholarships.
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.
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.