We understand the challenges of paying for and funding your higher education goals, and we are transparent with current and prospective students, connecting them to the assistance they need and informing them of the cost and aid available. To identify the best sources of financial support, we encourage potential and current students to review the information below.
Cost
COPHP MPH is a self-sustaining, fee-based degree program offered by the UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health in partnership with the UW Continuum College.
Course fees are charged as a flat rate when a student is enrolled in 9-13 credits per quarter, regardless of Washington state residency status. Students enrolled in more than 13 credits will be charged the per-credit rate in addition to the flat rate, students enrolled in less than 9 credits will be charged the per-credit rate.
In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, technology, practicum, and U-PASS (bus and transportation) fees. Payments are due by the third Friday of the quarter.
| Cost per Quarter | $10,875 |
| Total Required Quarters | 6 |
| *Estimated Total Cost of Degree | $65,250 |
Financial Aid and Funding
A variety of financial aid, funding, and resources are available.
Students are typically supported by a combination of assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, student loans, and outside employment. It is important to start the process of funding your education at the same time you apply to programs. Please note, students in fee-based programs are not eligible for Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
How To Pay for Grad SchoolAssistantships
Assistantships are a form of paid academic student employment (ASE) in which students receive tuition reimbursement for the tasks they perform for faculty, departments, or colleges. They typically require 20 hours of work per week.
At the UW, there are three types of assistantships:
- Research assistant (RA)
- Teaching assistant (TA)
- Staff assistant (SA)
Graduate students, including international students, are eligible to hold assistantships in any department on campus, not just their own. Though TA positions have additional English proficiency requirements.
Some, but not all, assistantships provide a tuition waiver and health insurance. Your offer letter from the hiring department will confirm the length of employment, salary and benefits eligibility.
How Assistantships WorkFinding an assistantship
Assistantships cannot be arranged prior to enrollment. Accepted applicants must confirm enrollment in the program before applying to open assistantship positions.
Students find assistantships positions from the following sources:
- UW School of Public Health ASE positions
- Handshake, the university’s online job and internship database. You can also find postings for other campus jobs on Handshake
- The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS), located in the Allen Library
- GFIS maintains a blog for both UW and external funding, including job postings for assistantships
- Positions are also forwarded via email to students by the program
Awards for Applicants
Our program, department, school, and university provide various scholarships for students. COPHP MPH applicants are eligible for the following scholarships and apply during the admissions process to the program:
- Health Systems Excellence, Equity, and Distinction (HSEED) Award – $5,000
- Sigolène Ortega Fund for Social Justice in Public Health Award – minimum of $500
- School of Public Health Office of the Dean Master’s Fellowship – $10,000 – $20,000
Award for Second Year COPHP MPH Students
Outstanding Capstone in Public Health Practice Award – $1,000 – $3,000
This award is provided to second year COPHP MPH student(s) whose academic and capstone work exemplifies the COPHP MPH mission — students becoming problem-solvers, advocates, and leaders in community health. The award is distributed in the spring quarter before graduation.
UW School of Public Health Funding
The University of Washington School of Public Health offers additional funding not listed on this page. Applicants and current students are encouraged to explore awards they may qualify for.
The UW School of Public Health makes every effort to connect prospective applicants to funding opportunities both before and upon admission. However, due to the high volume of requests and the limited number of awards available, they cannot guarantee you will be matched with a Dean’s Office award.
More Financial Assistance and Scholarship Resources
- Application Fee Waivers
- UW Financial Aid Information
- UW Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
- HSPop Dept. Financial Assistance and Scholarships List
Resources for International and/or Undocumented Students
We welcome international and/or undocumented applicants. Review our program admissions eligibility criteria and learn more about available financial options on our department’s student resources page.
Additional Student Resources
The UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) has a list of student resources and financial support, including student services such as counseling, housing, and/or child care, among others.
If you contact the Office of Student Financial Aid or other UW offices, it’s helpful to share that you are inquiring about a fee-based program. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions.
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