There are many aspects that go into an amazing graduate school experience, such as classes, research, professional development and social opportunities like student organizations. Similarly, there is more than just tuition that goes into the overall cost of a graduate education.

Beyond tuition and fees, your expenses in graduate school might include books and supplies, a computer, transportation, housing, food, insurance and other necessities. To help you budget for these expenses, Auburn University has compiled several resources to help you understand the financial resources a graduate student might need.

Auburn University provides opportunities for funding your graduate education in three main ways: graduate assistantships, graduate fellowships and financial aid.