We are now accepting Graduate applications for Summer 2025, and Fall 2025.*
*reach out to your department for application open terms and deadlines.
The application for financial awards and the application for graduate school admission are two separate processes often with different deadlines. Students need to make separate applications for each award sought. The process of identifying financial assistance should begin at least one year prior to beginning a graduate program. There are a number of available options when it comes to funding your graduate education at Florida State University. The Graduate School administers merit and need-based fellowships, awards, and grants.
Internal Fellowships and Grants
The Florida State University Graduate School offers several fellowships on the University level. This includes the Legacy Fellowship.
The Graduate School offers an online fellowship application system for some of the fellowships listed. Please read the guidelines and instructions under each fellowship for more information. If a fellowship utilizes the online fellowship application and you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Ashley Jarvis at (850) 644-3501.
2023-2024 Due Dates (summary of awards and deadlines)
A list of current and past fellowship recipients (members of the Fellows Society) can be found here.
External Funding Opportunities
There are many foundations, societies and governmental agencies that offer funding opportunities for graduate students. Visit our External Funding page to learn more.
Health Insurance Subsidy Benefit
Select graduate assistants and fellows will be provided a health insurance subsidy towards the purchase of the university sponsored health insurance plan. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and review additional information.
Several graduate programs pledge specific funding to their incoming graduate students in the form of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and more. For more information on these and other funding opportunities you should contact your department and/or college.
The Office of Financial Aid provides information and advising for graduate students in search of need-based financial aid. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to ensure that they are eligible for the widest range of assistance.
Grad School Awards
The Graduate School gives many financial awards and grants each year to graduate students and faculty members through competitions, nominations, and recognitions. Learn about current awards and grants here.
GradSense
GradSense is an online resource that provides graduate students with interactive tools and information relevant to financial issues in higher education such as loan repayment, the value of pursuing a degree, and transitioning from a student to a career professional.
Out of State & International
Student Financial Support
Learn more about the Academic Common Market, Florida's Linkage Institutes, and opportunities for in-state tuition for out-of-state and international students.
Tuition Waivers & Fees
Information on tuition rates and fees, as well as tuition waiver information for graduate assistants and FSU employees.