Financial Support for Prospective Students
Visit our Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions sections to learn about applying for financial aid on the Federal- and University-level, important deadlines, and other information for prospective students.
Financial Support for Current Undergraduate Students
In addition to the financial aid students can apply for at the University level, Stamps students are also eligible for additional financial support.
Emergency Funding
The Stamps Student Emergency Fund can help Stamps students who encounter unexpected emergencies during their degree program. Whether it’s to cover costs associated with housing, emergency travel, food expenses, technology access, medical and dental expenses, or other one-time unanticipated expenses, this fund helps our students in their greatest times of need. Apply here. Additional emergency funding for undergraduate students is also available. Questions? Contact the director of student life.
International Experience Funding
The Stamps International Experience is an exciting degree requirement for BFA students and BA students who reside in the U.S. Most financial aid can be used for education abroad. Furthermore, the Stamps School offers travel awards for students with demonstrated need to help defray additional costs. Some semester-long programs cost less than studying on the Ann Arbor campus! Passport scholarship awards are available for students without U.S. passports. Matriculated students have access to a comprehensive website and exclusive events about funding support for their international experience.
Internship Grants
Not all internships are paid — or pay well enough to keep students afloat in New York City, San Francisco, and other cities with high costs of living. Stamps Internship Grants help to alleviate this strain — and play a critical role in helping our students pursue their dream jobs with gusto. Questions? Contact the career development coordinator.
Scholarship Support
All applicants to the Stamps School of Art & Design are automatically considered for need and merit-based scholarship support — including support for computer package requirements. No need to fill out separate applications — your admissions application to Stamps has you covered.
Student Professional Development Grant
The grant is available for Stamps students who are seeking financial support to expand their creative portfolio, contributing to their growth as an artist or designer. It supports the development of skills, knowledge, and frameworks that artists and designers need to advance professionally. Examples of approved grant requests involve attending conferences or workshops, or to help with exhibition-related expenses outside of Stamps. Professional development funds cannot be used for costs associated with meeting the requirements of a degree program. Grants typically do not exceed more than $250 per applicant. Learn more here.
Financial Support for Current Graduate Students
All applicants admitted to Stamps graduate programs will receive financial support with their admission offer. For detailed information, please see the pages below.