Student Fees and Tuition
The most recent information regarding fees and tuition can be found at on the UC Berkeley Office of the Registrar website (MPP). Please note that the fees listed are per semester.
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year may be delivered remotely. 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 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
University-sponsored financial assistance falls into three main categories:
- Fellowships
- Academic Appointments (Academic Student Employment opportunities as a Tutor, Reader, Graduate Student Instructor or Graduate Student Researcher at GSPP or other campus units). These positions come with a high level of cost saving benefits plus a wage, and are open to 1st year and returning graduate students.
- Financial Aid (loans)
Financial support for Goldman students may also include the following:
- Graduate Student Appointments
- Departmental Fellowships - all admitted applicants are considered for these merit based awards
- Savings from the salary earned from the required summer policy internship
- Salary from the client of the student’s advanced policy analysis
Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Aid. The Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarships Office administers federal loans, state Dream loans and work-study awards for graduate and professional students. If you are interested in being considered for federal loans, state Dream loans, and/or work-study, please complete the applicable financial aid application; either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Student Aid Commission’s California Dream Act Application. All applicants who are U.S. citizens or U.S permanent residents applying for any type of financial assistance should complete a FAFSA. The FAFSA is available beginning December 2023 and students should plan to file by early March 2024 for priority processing. UC Berkeley’s institution code for the FAFSA is 001312.
Financial Aid for International Students. Funding an education as an international student at a university in the United States can be challenging. Although international student are eligible for departmental fellowship funding and graduate student employment, they are ineligible for federal, state, and need-based university financial aid. Therefore, we encourage international students to research scholarship opportunities from private organizations both within the U.S. and in their home country. As a suggestion to get started, consider your background, your future or current field of study, and possible career paths. Use these topics to search for organizations that may have some connection to your interests and background, then apply for available grants and scholarships. For information about graduate fellowships or outside sources of financial assistance, please contact the Graduate Fellowships Office or the Berkeley International Office (BIO).
Resources from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division
- Overview of Resources and Services for Graduate Students
- Guide to Fellowships and Grants
- Graduate Student Employment
- Fee Remissions: Graduate students who hold academic appointments (GSI, GSR, Reader, Tutor) may be eligible for fee remissions that offset a significant portion of their fees.
- Financial Resources for Undocumented Students
- Financial Support for Student Parents and Caregivers
Resources from the Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Financial Aid Resources for International Students
- Benefits for Veterans, Reservists, and Dependents of Veterans
- Graduate Award Guide
- Student Budget Summary
- Short-Term Emergency Loans
- Contact the FAO
Other Resources
- Berkeley OURS National Scholarships for International and Undocumented Students
- AB540 and SB68 Eligibility
- UC Berkeley Extramural Fellowships Listing
- Disabled Students Program Student Grant
- FastWeb (customizable scholarship search tool)
- GRAPES (developed by our colleagues at UCLA) - search for awards from among 625 scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards. Free-to-search for applicants to any graduate program, to graduate students working on a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, and to postdoc scholars.
More information about financial aid opportunities, housing, and estimated living costs for Berkeley graduate students can be found on the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office or the Graduate Division.
Those admitted to the School who have significant unmet financial needs may discuss their situation with Anne Campbell Washington, Senior Assistant Dean and Dean of Students.