tuition and fees
the mfa low residency programs consist of 4 on-campus residencies, each followed by a low-residency semester, and a final graduation residency. students may enter the program in any semester.
2020 – 2021
| Per Semester Tuition & Fees (includes the preceding residency) | |
| mfa in creative writing | $10,144 |
| mfa-cw standard fees (administrative fee; universal fee; housecleaning fee) | $291 |
| mfa in interdisciplinary arts | $9,534 |
| mfa-ia standard fees (administrative fee; universal fee; materials fee; housecleaning fee) | $791 |
| other charges | |
| 5th graduation residency* | 50% of semester tuition |
| mfa-cw thesis only** | $2588 |
| optional additional mentoring (per credit)** | $683 |
*overseas creative writing residencies charge an additional course fee.
**student also pays standard fees.
financial aid options
students in the mfa in creative writing program are eligible for federal stafford student loans, and for both gi bill and yellow ribbon program (post 9/11 gi bill) financial aid.
snu scholarships
several merit- and/or need-based scholarships are available from the office of graduate admissions for mfa in creative writing students.
snu tuition scholarships: $4000 per semester for four active semesters
exceptional manuscript scholarship: based on outstanding merit of the manuscript. scholarship application not required.
international student scholarship: for students living outside the united states and its territories.
trailhead scholarship: for students entering in the spring semester.
snu residency scholarship: to offset residency and travel costs for five active residencies
two pines travel scholarship: up to $1,000.00 per residency.
nevada resident scholarships: 15% discount for four active semesters
to apply:
- consult with the graduate admissions office.
- make sure your application for admission to the mfa program is complete.
- submit a scholarship application.
scholarship application deadlines
for fall semester: july 1
for spring semester: december 1
questions? contact:
external funding sources
the elizabeth george foundation
post office box 1429
langley, washington 98260
website: //elizabethgeorgeonline.com/foundation/index.htm
the elizabeth george foundation awards grants to individuals for attending accredited mfa programs.
institute for humane studies
3301 n. fairfax dr., ste. 440
arlington va 22201
phone: (800) 697-8799
email: ihs@gmu.edu
web: //www.theihs.org/humane-studies-fellowships
institute for humane studies awards up to $15,000 to support graduate students worldwide whose work relates to liberty in society.
creative capital
65 bleeker st 7th floor
new york ny 10012
phone: (212) 598-9900
email: info@creative-capital.org
web: //creative-capital.org/
creative capital funds innovative artists and writers through direct funding, professional development, and counsel.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
400 west 59th street
new york, ny 10019
phone: (212) 547-6926
email: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
web: //www.pdsoros.org/
the paul and daisy soros fellowships award up to $90,000 through tuition and stipend support for children of immigrant parents.
for international students
the institute of international education and fulbright awards
website: //www.fundingusstudy.org/
international students looking for funding for a master of fine arts in creative writing at sierra nevada university should inquire about available resources at their local american embassy.
education usa
website: //www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/graduate_step_1_research_your_options.php#top
general information on how to fund graduate work in the u.s.