To be considered for either, an applicant must first be accepted for admission. The scholarship committee considers academic and professional experience and standardized test scores. Qualified students may also apply for assistance through the Stafford Loan Program. Stafford Loans are made by banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. Public policy students attend two semesters per year for two academic years to complete the program.
Convenient housing is available both on and off campus.
Limited married student housing is also available. Living expenses such as transportation, food, utilities, and personal expenses vary depending upon the student and where he or she chooses to live. Student Group The School of Public Policy enrolled its inaugural full-time class of students in September 1997. The faculty members seek students with varied educational, professional, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds to contribute to the collaborative learning environment in the classroom. Diverse backgrounds offer multiple points of view that contribute to a broad understanding of public policy issues.