Graduate Assistantships

Students receive financial support in the form of graduate assistantships of $21,500/year, plus a waiver of tuition, or as fellowships from various University or outside sources. A number of first-year supplemental awards and fellowships are available on a competitive basis. This level of support is sufficient to allow students to devote full-time effort to graduate studies. Students are responsible for costs of books (year one ~ $300); an activity fee; a $85 thesis fee at the time of graduation; and medical insurance. Medical Insurance is required for all students - Penn State will pay 80% of the annual basic plan premium cost for the Penn State Student Health Insurance Policy (MEGA).

• Current premium information
• Health Insurance Plan information for graduate assistants and graduate fellows

All support is continuous for the first year from the Anatomy Graduate Program. Support in the second and subsequent years, when the student is conducting thesis research, is usually provided from funds available from the thesis advisor.

Masters Program

The Masters Anatomy Program is a full-time degree program. Assistantships, which include stipend support and tuition remission are available based on competitive status and need. Self-support students are also accepted by the Program.

Other Costs

Students are responsible for costs of books; an activity fee; a thesis fee at the time of graduation; and medical insurance. Medical Insurance is required for all students.