All students are required to maintain continuous enrollment unless an official leave of absence has been granted. Graduate students qualify for tuition at a reduced rate after having completed 6 semesters of full-time enrollment. Living and Housing Costs Houston has a reasonable cost of living for a major city. Graduate House, which is located immediately adjacent to the campus, offers housing at moderate cost to approximately 220 students. Fellowships and research assistantships provide tuition plus a stipend.
Scholarships provide tuition only.
No teaching assistantships are available. All persons receiving scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are expected to devote full time to graduate studies. A loan fund is available for qualified graduate students, including those in the MCE program, who are United States citizens or Permanent Residents.