Any applicant for whom finances are an issue should examine all three categories of programs. The Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers a variety of aid programs all of which are based on talent or abilities of the applicant. These competitive programs, summarized below, include research assistantships, teaching assistantships, tuition stipends, and fellowships. These awards are highly competitive and are made on the basis of academic achievement alone. Candidates wishing to be considered for this award should have their admission file and financial aid application completed by 15 January of each year, at which time the Department will select its nominees.
Awards are highly competitive and are made on the basis of academic achievement.
Candidates are nominated by the Department. Awardees work ten hours per week. Doctoral Teaching Assistantships. Students are expected to teach one course in the undergraduate program of the Department, under the general supervision of the undergraduate program director. This gives students the opportunity to develop teaching skills which, the Department believes, are an important adjunct to a student's academic training.