Accepted students must declare their intention to enroll within two weeks of notification. The Department offers a few merit scholarships and some need-based financial aid programs. The University of Pennsylvania offers some scholarships, several types of loans, and work-study positions throughout the University as well as with some cooperating planning agencies. Research assistantships in the Department and the school are also available on an ad hoc basis. Contact the APA for more information.
Fellows work in local high schools and non-profit organizations in Philadelphia.
HUD Fellows receive a partial tuition remission and a living allowance. Contact the Department for more information. Students are nominated by the Chair of each Department and meet together at least once during each year of their scholarship. Contact the Department for more information. Students are nominated by the Chair of the Department.