Information for Prospective
Graduate Students:
Fees and Financial Information
Please note:
The Women's Studies
MA Program will not be offered in 2010-2011
The Women's Studies
MA Program will not be offered in 2010-2011
Resident fees for the 2009-10 academic year are assessed at $10,656.50. Non-resident students fees for the 09-10 academic year are $10,998 and $14,694 for non-resident tuition.
International students
The total estimated amount of money needed for living and educational expenses for 2009-10 academic year at UCLA is 1) US $26,000.00 for tuition and fees for three quarters, and 2) US $20,000.00 for basic living costs (food, rent, laundry, local transportation, books and supplies, etc.) for a total of $46,000.00. Please note, these figures are subject to change without notice. International students are therefore encouraged to seek support within their country of origin.
Financial Support
Applicants must complete and submit the UCLA fellowship application (part of the UCLA graduate application online at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu and also part of the hard-copy application packet) to be considered for University and/or departmental support. Read and follow the directions for each fellowship. If you are applying online, this information will be forwarded to the Department of Women's Studies automatically. If you are applying by mail, return this completed application with the required supporting documents for admission directly to the Department of Women's Studies in the white envelope. The Department of Women's Studies has a very limited number of fellowships to grant. Special MA fellowships are available and provide on average $10,000 support plus fees. Ph.D. fellowships provide annually approximately $12,000-$14,000 support and (in most cases) fee remission. Some graduate assistantships and teaching assistantships are also available. For more information on available graduate student awards, please visit the CSW Awards page.
Financial Aid
Questions regarding student loans and other forms of financial aid should be addressed to the Financial Aid office (http://www.saonet.ucla.edu/money.htm).
Student Housing
We are aware that finding housing for students and faculty is one of the most important challenges at UCLA. Locating an apartment on the Westside can be a difficult process for persons coming to the campus for the first time. It is especially problematic for graduate student families, new faculty, and for international students. For information regarding University Housing, please visit the UCLA Housing website.
If you are looking for off-campus housing, the Community Housing Office (CHO) at UCLA hosts an online database of rentals for UCLA students. The database is accessible to UCLA students only and features many availabilities near campus. The CHO website also features informative guides for students looking for off-campus housing, particularly for those students new to the Los Angeles area. You will find neighborhood profiles, maps, average rental rates by area, legal forms for renters, and short-term housing resources.
Many students also use online services to find off-campus housing. Craigslist.org is a free website that lists thousands of rentals by area, including listings for roommates. As with most major cities, however, oftentimes the best way to find an apartment is to scout neighborhoods for "For Rent" signs, check community bulletin boards, and peruse local newspapers.
If you cannot find the information you need regarding graduate fees and financial support, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone at 310.206.8101 or email.