Students in the College of Education fund their degree programs in many different ways. Below you will find information about several different sources of funding & financial aid.
College of Education Scholarships
The UW College of Education Faculty Council distributes a number of scholarships annually. Most of these scholarships are made possible through the generous gifts of alumni and other supporters. In the scholarship process, incoming students are generally given first consideration, as scholarships are primarily intended to assist incoming students during their first quarters of study.
Research & Teaching Assistantships
The College of Education supports 120+ graduate students each academic year through teaching, research, and staff assistantship positions. These positions involve a wide range of activities. Primary consideration is usually given to doctoral students with successful teaching, research, and/or administrative experience. Students may also wish to investigate graduate student assistantships outside of the College of Education by contacting other departments in which they have an interest or aptitude.
UW Tuition & Financial Aid
The UW Office of Student Financial Aid is the primary source of financial assistance for most students. The UW requires students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) in order to be qualified for federal financial aid programs.
Travel & Research Support
The College of Education has some funding for graduate students who are presenting their work at academic conferences and/or conducting dissertation research that involves unusual expenses.
Funding Opportunities Listserv
The Funding Opportunities listserv distributes posts about several different kinds of financial opportunities that are open to College of Education students, including: RA/TA and other graduate staff positions; scholarships, grants, and fellowships; and certain part-time employment positions.
UW Emergency Aid
Emergency Aid assists current students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships that may disrupt their education or prevent them from earning their UW degree. Examples harship include (but are not limited to): emergency medical/dental costs, housing and living expenses, family emergencies, natural disasters, and unexpected loss of income.
College of Education Funding Opportunities Calendar
The Office of Student Services hosts a funding opportunities calendar which features several different kinds of financial opportunities that are applicable to College of Education students, including: scholarships, grants, and fellowships; RA/TA and other graduate staff positions; and certain part-time employment positions. Opportunities can be filtered by selecting the "undergraduate" or "graduate" check boxes found on the top right. Please note, the College of Education does not endorse or verify opportunities offered by non-UW entities.
College of Education Community Job Board
The Office of Student Services hosts job listings on this site for the convenience of students and alumni. Please note, the College of Education does not endorse or verify opportunities offered by non-UW entities.
Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards
The Office of Fellowships and Awards provides many services for graduate students and departments, including administrative and counseling information services. Our staff assist students by publicizing upcoming deadlines, providing some applications and participating in the application process or administration of some campuswide awards. See our list of fellowships for deadlines and award information.
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS), sponsored by the UW Libraries, provides help in identifying resources for external funding for graduate students who have been admitted to or who are attending the University of Washington. GFIS offers workshops and individual consultations to explain the available print and online resources. GFIS does not provide search services or money directly to students, but rather offers guidance in learning searching skills and direction as to which resources (print, database, or web-based) might offer students better opportunities of finding useful external funding sources.
UW Handshake
Handshake is a powerful recruiting platform enabling students and alumni to connect with employers, both domestic and international, for their next incredible internship or employment opportunity! Students registered for the current quarter can login to their Handshake accounts using their UWNetID credentials.