Tuition
For up to date information on tuition rates, please visit the Registrar's website.
Financial Aid Guidelines
After application files are complete and after applicants have been interviewed, each prospective student will be carefully considered for need-based and merit-based funds. The Institute for Public Policy Studies awards the scholarships and grants listed below, as well as Carl Perkins Loans. The first step in qualifying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA .
MPP Scholarships and Grants
The Institute for Public Policy Studies awards priority departmental scholarships to those students who meet the February 15th deadline. Once rolling admission begins following the February 15th deadline any remaining scholarship funds will be awarded to students admitted after the priority consideration deadline.
Gov. Richard D. Lamm Scholarship
Gov. Richard D. Lamm Scholarships are awarded on a merit-basis to applicants who demonstrate a passionate interest in current public policy problems and offer unique solutions. The Lamm Scholarship Fund was created IPPS Co-Director and former three-term Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm. Awards are up to $10,000 per student.
Eligibility: All applicants who meet the February 15 deadline and submit a four-page, double-spaced essay on a public policy issue of their choice are eligible.
Kuehl Family Scholarship
The Kuehl Family Scholarships were created in 2001 by Jan Nurnberger to honor the University of Denver's role in the undergraduate public policy education of her granddaughter, Sarah Kuehl. Today, Ms. Kuehl (BA in public policy, University of Denver; MPP, Harvard) is a senior policy analyst for the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, specializing in Social Security, community and regional development, and transportation. In Spring 2003, Ms. Kuehl taught a Great Issues Forum on Social Security and entitlements with Gov. Lamm. Kuehl Scholarships generally range from $2,500 to $5,000.
Eligibility: No additional application essay is required. Scholarships are awarded on a merit-basis and all applicants who meet the February 15 deadline are considered.
Dean's Scholarships
Dean's Scholarships are merit-based and generally awarded for $2,500 - $7,500.
Eligibility: All applicants who meet the February 15 deadline are considered.
Graduate Research Assistantship Tuition Waivers & Stipends
IPPS employs four MPP students to work with faculty and staff on research projects. Assistantship awards include tuition waivers credited directly to a student's tuition bill and stipends in the form of a salary. Assistantship awards range from $7,500 to $15,000
Elgibility: All applicants who meet the February 15 deadline and make note in their application packet (e.g., cover letter and resume) that they wish to be interviewed for this type of award will be considered.
Loans
Additional financial aid is available through federal loans and you are encouraged to contact the University's Office of Student Financial Services