Description
It’s no secret that the cost of higher education has been rising over the past two decades. With mounting student loan debt and the financial demands of everyday life, the costs associated with applying to graduate school are often significant barriers to those looking to further their education. According to the Urban Institute, as family income increases, the percentage of students enrolling in graduate programs increases as well. As the price of tuition continues to outstrip the growth of aid given to students, financial barriers to even applying to graduate school can quickly become insurmountable.
We want to make sure that all Tulanians have the ability to continue their education, regardless of their income levels. You can help us make that a reality.
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The Center for Academic Equity’s Graduate School Access Fund will provide financial assistance to Tulane’s underrepresented graduate and undergraduate students in the process of applying to a graduate program. The Center for Academic Equity will allocate funds as one time awards based on a student’s submission of a holistic application. These funds will cover costs associated with the graduate school application process such as application fees, graduate school admissions exams, and travel expenses. Amounts awarded are subject to availability of funds per year and the applicant may not receive the total amount requested.
Personal Message
Many highly successful students enter their senior year at Tulane ready to make plans for entry into graduate school, medical school, law school, and find that they do not have the funds to cover the many costs of the applications process. The Center for Academic Equity of Newcomb Tulane College is proud to launch the WaveStarter initiative Graduate School Access Fund to help provide applications fees, exam fees, and interview travel costs to our students. Please join us in supporting these highly deserving students.
Rebecca Mark
Director of the Center for Academic Equity
Why are donations necessary?
While some schools and testing bodies offer application/examination fee waivers, the understanding of financial need is often limited and does not take into account all of the obstacles that an applicant may face. Those of us who have applied or are currently applying to graduate schools understand the significant financial resources required to even attempt to apply to a graduate program, in addition to the costs associated with program visits and admissions interview travel.
With fees of $315 for the MCAT, $150 for the GRE, and $190 for the LSAT, many cannot afford even the most basic step in the application process. We ask for your help in making graduate education more equitable by removing these financial barriers. Every dollar counts and will ensure that no student is denied access to graduate education because of a lack of resources.