Funding and Financial Support at Penn GSE

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A graduate degree from Penn GSE represents more than personal advancement — it represents your passion for transforming education and creating a lasting impact in the world. Here, we’re committed to ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent brilliant minds like yours from pursuing further education.

At Penn GSE, financial support is the norm, not the exception. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, our comprehensive aid programs provide multiple avenues to support your education. We work to remove financial obstacles that stand between you and your educational goals, offering need-based aid, robust scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships to support your journey.

DEGREE-LEVEL FUNDING

All full-time master’s degree applicants are automatically considered for Penn GSE merit-based scholarships and Dean’s Fellowship, a robust half-tuition scholarship. In addition, most full-time master’s students receive direct funding support from Penn GSE through need-based aid, assistantships, fellowships, or special recognition awards—many of which can be combined to maximize financial assistance.

EXPLORING LOANS AND FEDERAL AID OPTIONS

Penn GSE students are encouraged to explore a variety of loan sources, including both federal and private options. To access federal graduate PLUS loans, work-study opportunities, and determine eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (available for qualifying careers), students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

VETERANS AND MILITARY FUNDING

Penn GSE proudly supports active-duty service members and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides unlimited $15,000 matching awards to eligible students, and offers flexible degree programs designed to help you balance service commitments.

Funding and financial aid for students like you

The majority of our students receive financial assistance directly from Penn GSE from a $21M total financial aid budget. In 2025, 54% of admitted students were offered scholarships, with the average master’s student receiving a $20K award.

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Why Penn GSE?

Grow, thrive, and find community while you’re in graduate school — Penn GSE supports your success in academia and beyond.

Learn from world-renowned faculty shaping education through policy, research, and practice to solve critical issues.

Connect with a global network of peers and alumni through mentorship programs, collaborative research, and dynamic networking events.

Prepare for interviews and real-world experiences through training sessions, workshops, and job simulations.

Take the next steps after graduation with access to job boards, career resources, and the Penn GSE Career Services office.

Ready to change the world through education?

Penn GSE offers a vibrant array of high-quality, flexible degree programs in education research and practice, many of which are designed for working professionals. Find that program that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

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