Fees & Financial Aid
For the 2009-2010 academic year, the cost of attendance per semester for graduate students pursuing an M.P.H. or Dr.P.H. in the School of Public Health is estimated at $5,617.15 for California residents and $12,117.15 for nonresidents. For questions regarding California residency, please visit Office of the Registrar's web site at http://registrar.berkeley.edu/
Students enrolled in professional degree programs at the University of California are also required to remit a professional degree fee. M.P.H. and Dr.P.H. students at the School of Public Health are currently assessed a professional degree fee of $2,429.50 per semester. Please note that all fees are subject to change. For a complete schedule of fees, please visit the UC Berkeley Registrar's web site.
In addition to the general cost of attendance, students are required to own or have access to a personal computer at home. Students may submit this formal requirement to the Financial Aid Office in support of individual student loan applications.
Billing and Payments
UC Berkeley bills students for tuition, fees, and other charges at the beginning of each term. The E-Billing Statement is distributed online and can be accessed any time by selecting "E-Bill" on the CARS Section of BearFacts. No paper bills are mailed by the university.
After the beginning of the term, new e-Billing Statements are generated for those students who have had new activity since the prior statement, or who carry a credit or debit balance. When a new statement is generated, an email notification is sent directly to the student's Berkeley email account. Individuals authorized to view a student's statements are also notified through email that a new statement is ready to view and/or pay online.
Note: The E-Billing Statement is a "snapshot" of the charges, credits and anticipated credits to the student's account as of a specific date, and therefore, is not updated between billing cycles. Students can view their current balance between billing cycles by selecting the "Quick Statement" on the CARS section of BearFacts.
Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
Each academic year, a limited number of merit and need based fellowships and scholarships are awarded to students by the University of California's Graduate Division and the School of Public Health.
Merit-based scholarships and fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. For most merit-based awards, a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4 point scale) is required in all prior college-level academic coursework. Merit-based awards generally require the nomination or recommendation of the Chairperson of the program in which the student is enrolled.
Students are generally required to complete an application or submit a written statement for consideration for need-based awards. A letter of recommendation or nomination from a faculty member may also be required.
Nominations and applications are submitted to the Schoolwide Fellowship Committee or Graduate Division for review and decision. To be considered for merit and/or need based awards, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UC Berkeley Code: 001312. Students should also complete Forms C and D of the application for admission and it is strongly recommended that students complete Form F2.
Financial Assistance
The University of California and the School of Public Health is committed to assisting students explore all the financing options available. Utilizing the resources below, nearly 70 percent of graduate students at the School of Public Health receive some form of financial assistance, to include federal and private loans, fellowships, scholarships, instructorships, and/or assistantships.
The Graduate Fellowships Office provides multi-year University Graduate Fellowships, Diversity Fellowships, and Departmental Block Grant Fellowships. In addition, this office coordinates many extramural fellowships. It also serves as a resource center for students seeking information on fellowships funded by the University and outside sources. Graduate Division is located at 318 Sproul Hall #5900, Berkeley, CA 94720. Students may contact the Graduate Division office at 510-642-0672, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Graduate students may apply for need-based loans and work-study through the Financial Aid Office. The programs are based on demonstrated financial need and require a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), independent of the fellowship application. Low-income students with dependent children and high need will be considered for a need-based parent grant award, as funding permits. Questions about the programs described in this section should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, Graduate Unit, University of California, Berkeley, 201 Sproul Hall #1960, Berkeley, CA 94720-1960, (510) 642-0485. Or, consult the FAO web site for more information. Only U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens (those holding permanent resident cards) may apply for funds administered by the Financial Aid Office.
The Office of Admissions and Student Services at the School of Public Health offers assistance to students in securing federal, institutional, and outside funding. For questions regarding fellowship and scholarship awards, please contact the Fellowships Award Coordinator or contact the Office of Admissions and Student Services at (510) 643-0881 to schedule an appointment. This office is located at 417 University Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720.
Students are also encouraged to independently seek funding from external sources. There are a number of scholarship search resources available on the Web, some of which are listed below.
Public Health College Scholarships
The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
Fastweb.com
CollegeAnswer.com
StudentLoan.com
Graduate Student Instructor(GSI) Teaching & Resource Center
The GSI Teaching and Resource Center provides pedagogical support and guidance for new and continuing GSIs. Center services include fall and spring teaching conferences, workshops on teaching, the GSI Online Course on Professional Standards and Ethics, grants and awards for GSIs and faculty, confidential consultations, the Language Proficiency Program for international GSIs, and the Teaching Guide for GSIs.
This office is located at:
301 Sproul Hall #5900
Berkeley, CA 94720-5900
Phone: 510-642-4456
Email: gsi@berkeley.edu
Financial Assistance for International Students
Financial Aid awards from Berkeley International Office consist of individual grants applied directly to tuition and fees via the UCB student records system. Award amounts vary depending on the number of applicants and levels of need per semester. Grants do not need to be repaid.
Students who are married and/or have children living with them in the Bay Area may also apply for the Supplemental Family Grant. A Family Grant can be applied directly to tuition and fees or can be disbursed in the form of a taxable stipend (taxed at 14% unless exempt by tax treaty). Award amounts vary depending on the number of applicants and levels of need. Family Grants do not need to be repaid. Click here for a complete list of financial aid options.
Student Family Assistance
The University of California offers a variety of services and resources for student families. Click here to learn more about campus resources that aid student families in the search for affordable housing, child care, health insurance, and more.