Financial Aid for Graduate Students

Financial Aid

For Graduate Students

Education That’s Affordable, Meaningful, and Transformative

At U��Ӱ��, we believe education is more than just earning a degree—it’s a transformative journey. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom and values, we provide a whole-person education that empowers students with character, compassion, and community while ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of personal and academic growth.

How Does U��Ӱ�� Compare?

Our dedication to providing exceptional financial aid services starts with affordable tuition. Did you know that U��Ӱ�� offers one of the lowest tuition rates of any private, accredited university in the nation?

Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities

U��Ӱ�� is committed to making education accessible through scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Our generous financial aid packages help students graduate with less debt while focusing on their academic and personal growth. 80% of our students receive some forms of aid and don’t pay the sticker price!

Federal and State Grants

Gift aid from the government that helps students with the greatest financial need. to start your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive federal and state grants.

Income and Continuing Students:

Federal Pell Grant – up to $7.395/year
Cal Grant – up to $11,006/year

Merit-Based Scholarships

Recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential.

Incoming Students:

Metta Scholarship – $6000/year
AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship – $4000/year

Continuing Students:

President’s Scholarship – Full tuition award
Dean’s Scholarship – Half tuition award
U��Ӱ�� Scholarship – Up to $2,000/year
Golden Benefactor Awards – $500/semester (based on financial need)

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