Costs, residency, and funding opportunities
Tuition and residency
Each year, the University of Michigan Board of Regents establishes tuition and fees for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Please refer to the Office of the Registrar for the most up to date tuition and fees schedule.
Tuition and fees differ for in-state (Michigan resident) and out-of-state students. Residency policies are established by the University of Michigan. The criteria for establishing residency are quite complex and students should direct questions to the University’s Residency Classification Office, which is part of the Office of the Registrar.
Click here to review tuition and fees for the current academic year.
Estimated cost
In addition to tuition and fees, students should budget for housing, food, books, supplies, and other personal costs. We estimate the cost per academic year below. Note: Dual degree master's students enrolled in more than one school or college pay the higher tuition rate for all credits elected.
The tuition and fees rates below are from the Registrar's Office. Other expenses are based on figures provided by the Office of Financial Aid.
Undergraduate
In-state
Tuition and fees: $19,960
Living Expenses: $15,328
Books and supplies: $1,158
Transportation: $400
Personal and miscellaneous: $2,310
Total cost: $39,156
Out-of-state
Tuition and fees: $65,216
Living Expenses: $15,328
Books and supplies: $1,158
Transportation: $400
Personal and miscellaneous: $2,310
Total cost: $84,412
Graduate
In-state
Tuition and fees: $35,038
Living Expenses: $19,826
Books and supplies: $1,316
Transportation: $400
Personal and miscellaneous: $6,824
Total cost: $63,404
Out-of-state
Tuition and fees: $56,462
Living Expenses: $19,826
Books and supplies: $1,316
Transportation: $400
Personal and miscellaneous: $6,824
Total cost: $87,828
Explore funding opportunities
Obtaining a degree is a substantial investment of time and resources, but many students are able to secure funding through fellowships, scholarships, internship stipends, grants, work-study positions, graduate teaching assistantships, and more. Explore opportunities below.
Financial aid
The University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid administers all federal student assistance programs including federal and private loans, grants, and work-study eligibility. In addition, the office administers a number of special awards (e.g. for students who majored in specific fields or who come from a particular geographic area) and students are encouraged to explore these possibilities. The programs administered by the Office of Financial Aid require specific applications.
You may also contact the office by phone at 734-763-6600 or by email at [email protected].