Dartmouth Engineering Financial Aid & Funding

MEng students—except for online MEng students—are eligible to apply for need-based aid that may cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application, be sure to check “Yes” on the Financial Aid Form if you're even considering applying for financial aid. This indication will not affect the processing of your application or the admissions decision. To ensure timely financial aid consideration, please submit the CSS Profile (Dartmouth Code: 3351) along with your application or by the priority deadlines listed below. Doing so allows us to provide your award information before you respond to your admissions decision—helping you plan with confidence.

Priority Deadlines for Applying for Financial Aid:

• March 1 for Fall Term Start
• September 1 for Winter Term Start
• December 1 for Spring Term Start

If you are eligible for financial aid, Thayer's commitment of financial assistance will continue as long as you remain in good academic standing and are making normal progress in fulfilling your degree requirements—normally 9 months (3 terms) for a full-time MEng student. 

Additionally, both on-campus and online MEng students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans. 

Learn more about the MEng degree program.

As an MEM student at Thayer, you're eligible to apply for need-based aid that may cover up to 40% of your tuition. When you fill out your graduate program application please check “Yes” on the Financial Aid Form if you're even considering applying for financial aid. This won't affect your admissions process or commit you to anything, but it's important for us to know up-front if you might be interested in financial aid. To ensure timely financial aid consideration, please submit the CSS Profile (Dartmouth Code: 3351) along with your application or by the priority deadline listed below. Doing so allows us to provide your award information before you respond to your admissions decision—helping you plan with confidence.

Priority Deadline for Applying for Financial Aid:

• March 1 for Fall Term Start

If you are eligible for financial aid, Thayer's commitment of financial assistance will continue as long as you remain in good academic standing and are making normal progress in fulfilling your degree requirements—normally 15 months (5 terms) for an MEM student. Note: aid is not available for your internship (ENGG 390) term. During this term, you are charged 15% of the full tuition for enrolling in one class.

Additionally, you're encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

Learn more about the MEM degree program.

Most MS students are self-supported, similar to other Master's students, or in some cases, they may be funded by a Thayer faculty member. If you are self-supported, you are responsible for tuition, fees, and health insurance. As a self-supported MS student, you are eligible to apply for Thayer need-based financial aid, which may cover up to 40% of your tuition. To ensure timely financial aid consideration, please submit the CSS Profile (Dartmouth Code: 3351) along with your application or by the priority deadlines listed below. Doing so allows us to provide your award information before you respond to your admissions decision—helping you plan with confidence.

Priority Deadlines for Applying for Financial Aid:

• March 1 for Fall Term Start
• September 1 for Winter Term Start
• December 1 for Spring Term Start

If you are eligible for financial aid, Thayer's commitment of financial assistance will continue as long as you remain in good academic standing and are making normal progress in fulfilling your degree requirements.

Additionally, you're encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans. 

If supported by a faculty member who sponsors and mentors a student throughout a multi-year research project, an MS student can be fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend. With faculty member support, there's no need for you to apply for financial aid. Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

Learn more about the MS degree program.

With the exception of students in the PhD Industry Research option, PhD students are fully funded through research grants and fellowships, which include a stipend and student health coverage. You are admitted under the guidance of a faculty member who sponsors and mentors you throughout a multi-year research project in their lab. Therefore, there's no need for you to apply for financial aid.

If you are admitted into the PhD Innovation Program, you can receive up to $10K per year in additional funding for research starting in your third year. This program provides an excellent opportunity to supplement your research with entrepreneurial skills. 

Thayer also offers PhD Industry Research Option for people working in industry who wish to conduct research at the company where they work while pursuing a Dartmouth Engineering PhD with a faculty advisor.

Please reach out to the faculty member(s) you're interested in working with.

Learn more about the PhD degree program.

If you're a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MEng program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” for BE-eligible terms, such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351), indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

If you're planning to complete BE and MEng degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MEng application. For the time you are completing the BE requirements (generally 1–3 terms), you will be considered for BE aid. For the MEng term(s), you will be considered for need-based MEng aid, capped at 40% of tuition. 

Additionally, you're encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

If you're a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MEM program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351), indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

If you're planning to complete BE and MEM degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MEM application. For the time you are completing the BE requirements (generally 1–3 terms), you will be considered for BE aid. For the MEM term(s), you will be considered for need-based MEM aid, capped at 40% of tuition.

Additionally, you're encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

If you're a current Dartmouth BE student applying to the MS program, you may be eligible for need-based “BE aid” (for BE-eligible terms) such as a partial-tuition scholarship, hourly employment as a teaching assistant or in other roles, fellowships, and loans. To apply, complete the online CSS Profile Application form (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351), indicating your year in college as "5th or more undergrad" by April 30.

If you're planning to complete BE and MS degree requirements simultaneously, be sure to submit a BE program plan with your MS application. For the time you are completing the BE requirements (generally 1–3 terms), you will be considered for BE aid. For the MS term(s), you will be considered for need-based MS aid, capped at 40% of tuition.

Additionally, you're encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) to determine your eligibility for grants, work-study programs, and federal student loans.

Mazilu Fellowship

• Eligibility: Engineering sciences majors earning an AB and/or BE or Partner School Dual-Degree Program students. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident and have an advisor at Thayer.
• Application Process: Reviewed by a committee including the senior associate dean for academic affairs, the department chair, and the BE program chair.
• Learn more about the Mazilu Fellowship.

E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: Sophomores majoring in a STEM discipline who aim to earn a PhD in a STEM discipline and are committed to the mission of the E.E. Just Community.
• Application Process: Submit application with essay questions and a research proposal. Identify a research mentor. Finalists are selected for interviews.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellowship.

As a PhD student, you typically enter with full funding support from either a graduate research assistantship (GRA), an external fellowship, or an internal scholarship, fellowship, or grant.

If you're a BE or master's student, you may have the opportunity to apply for teaching assistant (TA) positions. Before the start of each term, you'll receive an email with a form to fill out to determine which classes you're qualified to TA. However, please be aware that TA positions are not guaranteed.

E.E. Just Liftoff Fellowship

• Eligibility: Entering graduate students prior to starting at Dartmouth.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Program. 
  
   

E.E. Just Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: Senior members of the graduate community.
• Learn more about the E.E. Just Program. 
  
   

GAANN Fellowship in Energy

• Eligibility: PhD candidates. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident already enrolled or admitted to the Dartmouth Engineering PhD program, demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, intend to pursue a career in research and/or teaching in energy engineering, and show excellent academic records.
• Application Process: Automatically considered upon meeting criteria.
• Learn more about the GAANN Fellowship in Energy. 
  
   

GEM Fellowship

• Eligibility: Current graduate students who meet the National GEM Consortium's fellowship requirements.
• Learn more about the GEM Fellowship. 
  
   

External Fellowships

Amelia Earhart Fellowship

• Eligibility: Women pursuing a PhD conducting research in aerospace engineering or space sciences.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Zonta International website. 
  
   

DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program

• Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents studying physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Office of Science website. 
  
   

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens or permanent residents pursuing doctoral degrees in applied mathematics, astrophysics, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, life science, materials science, mechanical engineering, and physics.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Krell Institute website. 
  
   

DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens studying high-density physics, nuclear science, and hydrodynamics.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA SSGF website. 
  
   

DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship

• Eligibility: US citizens studying applied physics, material science, and engineering disciplines.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the DOE NNSA LRGF website.

Undergraduate Students

If you're pursuing an AB degree in engineering sciences, you may be eligible for scholarships and grants. You must apply through Dartmouth's Office of Financial Aid.

Learn more about undergraduate scholarships and grants.

External Scholarships

American Nuclear Society Graduate Scholarships

• Eligibility: Graduate students studying nuclear science or nuclear engineering. Detailed eligibility varies, so consult the specific scholarship guidelines.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the American Nuclear Society website.
   

ASME Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students studying mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. No citizenship or geographic requirements are specified.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the ASME Scholarships website.

Your eligibility is determined through the CSS Profile (Dartmouth CSS Code: 3351). The CSS Profile should be submitted when you submit your graduate program application, or shortly after. Once you submit your information through the CSS Profile, they process your data and send us a Financial Need Analysis Report. This report helps determine your eligibility for need-based aid.

Yes, you must file as a dependent and include parental information unless you:

• Are married
• Have dependents other than a spouse
• Are an orphan or a ward of the state
• Have served or are serving on active military duty (not just for training)

If you're interested in applying for loans, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (Dartmouth federal school code: 002573; US citizens only) and coordinate with the Dartmouth Office of Financial Aid to manage your loan processing.

Yes, there are specific grants and scholarships for engineering students. To explore these opportunities, review this Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships Spreadsheet.

For PhD programs, engineering funding typically covers the full duration of enrollment, usually five years. For other programs, financial aid granted in your first year does not automatically continue into the following years. If you're in the MEng or MEM program and your program spans more than one year, you must reapply annually using the CSS Profile application.

If you need additional financial support beyond traditional aid packages, our admissions team is ready to assist. We can answer your questions and direct you to the Dartmouth financial aid office for information about loan applications.

We ensure all financial aid information is transparent and accessible through our website. Additionally, we keep you informed throughout the application process via email.

Our admissions team collaborates closely with Dartmouth's main financial aid office to enhance financial support opportunities for engineering students, ensuring you have access to the best possible aid resources.

• Eligibility: The Thayer Barrier Removal fund is available to PhD students with high financial need and scholarship-eligible master's students who may receive one disbursement, generally not more than $600, per academic year for extraordinary circumstances that fall outside of the typical cost of attendance such as emergency travel, medical co-payments or personal needs, or educational needs not covered by financial aid. All requests will be kept confidential.
• How to Apply: Submit the Thayer Barrier Removal Fund Request form.

• Eligibility: PhD students upon promotion to candidacy are eligible to request up to $1,000 to attend an engineering conference focused in their field of thesis research. The student does not need to be presenting research results at the conference to be eligible.
• How to Apply: Submit a written request to the PhD program director within one year of advancement to candidacy.

• Eligibility: Enrolled MEM students who want to attend a professional conference or participate in a professional development workshop related to their career goals. This fund can be used for transportation, conference registration fees, and hotel expenses (excluding meals).
• How to Apply: Complete the MEM Student Request for Professional Development Funds form. 

• Eligibility: The Dartmouth 4E Fund is available to BE students to support students from low-income backgrounds to ease the expenses of essentials, enrichment, experiences, and emergencies.

• How to Apply: Details are available on the Dartmouth 4E Fund web page.

• Eligibility: Short-term, interest-free loans are available for emergency needs of students.
• How to Apply: Please contact student.loans@dartmouth.edu.

Guarini Travel Awards

• Eligibility: Graduate students who want to attend a professional conference or participate in a professional development workshop.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Guarini Travel Awards website.
   

Neukom Institute for Computational Science Travel Grants

• Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students presenting their research at conferences, workshops, or symposia.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Neukom Institute for Computational Science Travel Grants website.
   

Graduate Student Council Professional Development Support Fund

• Eligibility: Graduate or professional students at Dartmouth College from either Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Thayer School of Engineering, or The Dartmouth Institute enrolled at the time the opportunity occurs. You cannot use the Student Support Fund after your graduation date.
• How to Apply: Details are available on the Student Professional Development Support Fund website.