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.
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. Note: Dual degree master's students enrolled in more than one school or college pay the higher tuition rate for all credits elected.
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.
Undergraduate
In-state
Tuition and fees: $19,960
Housing and food: $15,328
Books and supplies: $1,158
Personal and miscellaneous: $2,710
Total cost: $39,156
Out-of-state
Tuition and fees: $65,216
Housing and food: $15,328
Books and supplies: $1,158
Personal and miscellaneous: $2,710
Total cost: $84,412
Graduate
In-state
Tuition and fees: $28,886
Housing and food: $19,826
Books and supplies: $1,316
Personal and miscellaneous: $7,224
Total cost: $57,252
Out-of-state
Tuition and fees: $56,658
Housing and food: $19,826
Books and supplies: $1,316
Personal and miscellaneous: $7,224
Total cost: $86,142
Per academic year, based on 2023-24 figures from the Office of Financial Aid.
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].