Cost of Attendance
Graduate students for the 2009-2010 Academic year are billed at a rate of $961 per credit hour. As a master's student at Lamont, degree plans are typically between 50 and 55 credit hours over 2 years. This means, our typical graduate student takes 25 credits per year. This brings the tuition amount to roughly $24,025 for the 2009-2010 school year. For a breakdown of additional costs (housing, fees, etc...) please visit the DU Financial Aid website at www.du.edu/finaid/grad.htm
Financial Aid
All students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA). This application must be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st, and before March 1st of each year of attendance to assure priority consideration for financial aid awards. You can fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov For the different types of federal financial aid available and additional information about federal and state aid, please visit the DU Financial Aid website at www.du.edu/finaid/grad.htm or contact them at (303) 871-4020.
Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships can range from $1,000 to full tuition and are typically specific for each individual student's area of study.
Graduate Deans Scholarships are awarded to exceptionally talented graduate students. These awards constitute tuition waivers and are not restricted to instrument area of study. Recipients of the award can be awarded up to full tuition.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships are either full or partial tuition waivers plus a stipend, and are renewable for a second year. The amount of tuition waiver and stipend vary. Availability of assistantships varies based on current studio appointments. Job descriptions and responsibilities also vary. The apply for a GTA, students must complete the Lamont Graduate Application and complete the Graduate Teaching Assistant section. For more information, simply contact the appropriate faculty member for specific information. Please contact Lamont Admissions with questions. GTA's are available in the following disciplines:
- Brass
- Choral Conducting
- Guitar
- Jazz Studies and Commercial Music
- Keyboards
- Musicology
- Music Theory/Composition
- Orchestra Conducting
- Percussion
- Strings
- Voice
- Wind Conducting
- Woodwinds