The Department has no source of financial support for students in the Master's Program, and applicants are encouraged to apply for Guaranteed Student Loans, National Direct Student Loans, or College Work Study through the Financial Aid office. Applicants may also wish to explore scholarship directories available at local libraries. A GSI position will provide tuition for that semester along with a monthly stipend. Work study opportunities as well as laboratory positions are available within the many basic science research labs throughout the University. Living in Ann Arbor Cost of Living Most graduate students live in apartments or rent rooms in private homes.
Residence halls offer graduate men and women four types of accommodations.
Utilities are included in these costs. Housing and meal programs are offered by several co-op organizations in the area. The Community Ann Arbor, located along the scenic Huron River valley, is a particularly beautiful campus and residential town with a population of around 110,000, including about 34,550 University of Michigan students. There are numerous places for picnics, canoeing, and other recreational activities, including the Nichols Arboretum, a large University-owned park located adjacent to campus. Ann Arbor has a rich and varied cultural life.