In addition to fellowships and other components of the standard financial support package, The Graduate School and Duke provide a number of resources to help graduate students who may need additional financial assistance.
In addition to fellowships and other components of the standard financial support package, The Graduate School and Duke provide a number of resources to help graduate students who may need additional financial assistance.
The Graduate School offers full-time Ph.D. students subsidies to help cover the cost of enrolling their child/children at a child-care center or a family child-care home.
Subsidy InformationGrants to help Ph.D. students with medical expenses or other situations that create a significant financial hardship.
Assistance ProgramThe Graduate School provides annual financial support for the community pantry operated by the Graduate and Professional Student Government, which provides access to non-perishable foods, baby supplies, and other items.
Pantry WebsiteThe Graduate School's Office of Financial Aid can conduct reviews of graduate students' federal aid eligibility to determine if they qualify for additional aid due to certain circumstances.
Request A ReviewThe Graduate School offers two short-term loan programs at competitive rates as a possible resource for students in need of emergency funds, with a repayment term of up to 12 months.
More on the ProgramsThis program provides information, seminars, and counseling sessions that help students and alumni navigate personal financial situations.
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