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ABOUT MAYS DEGREES & MAJORS DEPARTMENTS & CENTERS PROGRAMS & SERVICES FACULTY & RESEARCH GIVING TO MAYS

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees

Below is an estimated tuition and fee schedule per semester for the 2008-2009 academic year (based on a 12-hour schedule):

  • Texas Resident -  $3,856
  • Non-Resident - $7,228

Details about tuition and fees can be found at finance.tamu.edu/sbs/. This site also includes a guide for estimating the total cost of attending Texas A&M University, considering such expenses as books, loans, dependent care, travel, and other incidental expenses.

Financial assistance

There are several options for those who need help paying for their graduate studies in HRM.

Scholarships

Several scholarships are available to MS/HRM students. Students will be considered for these competitive scholarships during the admissions process. No separate application is required.

Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships within the Department of Management are competitively awarded to MS/HRM students. These 10- or 20-hour per week assignments often involve assisting a management faculty member with their teaching or research. Students interested in these opportunities should check the appropriate box in the personal information section of the graduate application.

Students may also seek assistantships in other departments within Mays or the university. Students can also check with the Student Employment Office to learn about various work opportunities on campus and in the local community.

Loans and grants

There are other financial assistance programs available to graduate students through Texas A&M’s Department of Student Financial Aid. Programs available include:

  • Federal Student Loan (FSL)
  • Hinson-Hazlewood Loan
  • State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)
  • Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
  • College work-study (CW-S)
  • Regular part-time employment
  • Emergency short term loans

Questions?

To find out more about the financial assistance options available to you, visit the Department of Student Financial Aid’s site at financialaid.tamu.edu or contact the MS/HRM program at MS-HRM@mays.tamu.edu.