The Office of Financial Aid has prepared a brochure for graduate students seeking financial aid in the form of loans and grants. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more info. The JMU Office of Financial Aid also offers a financial aid award estimate calculator to help you in planning your budget.

Graduate Assistant Opportunities

The Master of Public Administration Program at James Madison University offers Graduate Assistantships for students who are interested in working with faculty.  Interested students should visit the Graduate School's Assistantship page. Graduate Assistant positions within the department are limited and awarded on a completive basis by the MPA Director.  Other Graduate Assistantships are provided by various departments on campus and students are eligible to apply for these positions once they are admitted into the program.