Graduate support is available in the form of teaching, research, and graduate associateships and tuition waivers. Graduate internships are also available for selected degree programs. You can obtain information on graduate support and financial aid by contacting the director of the graduate program in each school.

The following are funding sources within the College of Fine Arts:

The I. Hollis Parry/Ann Parry Billman Fine Arts Award

The I. Hollis Parry/Ann Parry Billman Fine Arts Award is offered in the spirit of new creation to stimulate thoughts, insights, and ideas. It is awarded to a talented graduate student allowing the students to realize a project that may not have been possible due to financial restrictions. The award may be used for, but not limited to: international travel and research, collaborative performance, travel to an “on-location” film shoot, or to build, purchase or rent equipment, etc.

All full-time graduate students in the College of Fine Arts are eligible to apply for this award. The award carries a minimum value of $5,000 and must be used within one year of the student being notified that he/she has received the award.

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Graduate Creative & Scholarly Activity Travel Support

The College of Fine Arts has established a fund to help support graduate students professional activity. Awards of $50.00 (minimum) to $150.00 (maximum) to help defray travel costs will be made to College of Fine Arts graduate students whose creative and/or scholarly work has been accepted for presentation. Students are limited to one award per academic year.

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Information and links regarding additional funding sources may be found at the following websites: