Because we have suchan active research program, most students in the department receive financial aid in theform of research assistantships. Selection for assistantships is competitive. Thesepositions involve part-time work, usually from 10 to 20 hours a week, with facultysupervision.
Students receive an hourly wage plus a partial tuition waiver.
In addition, during their required professional internship experience, students arepaid by the host agency. University of Florida also offers Graduate Fellowships for graduate and PhD students. The Department of Urban and Regional Planning has several scholarships and awards which are presented to outstanding students at graduation.