The University of Tennessee provides quality graduate education in an environment free of unnecessary expense. As of Fall 2006, tuition for full-time graduate study per semester was $2,790.00 for in-state students and $8,433.00 for out-of-state students. In addition, there is also a University Programs and Services Fee of $250.00 per semester and a Technology Fee of $100 per semester for all students.  The In-State Facilities Fee per semester is $30.00 and the Out-of-State Facilities Fees per semester is $180.00.  There is now a Transportation Fee of $16.00 per semester and allows the student to travel across campus.  The cost of living in the Knoxville area is significantly less than most urban or university communities. The Office of Financial Aid estimates student expenses to be approximately $10,500 for the 2006-2007 academic year in addition to fees and tuition.  This amount will vary depending on the student's housing status.  A number of financial aid opportunities are available through the Management Science Program. These include:

• Fellowships
• Research or Teaching Assistantship
• Part-time Employment Opportunities

Fellowships require no service and are available on a competitive basis. The awards include a full tuition waiver and monthly stipends. Contact The Graduate Student Studies or the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Teaching or Research Assistantships provide a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend in return for teaching or research service. They are normally available on a quarter-time or half-time basis. which is 10 hours or 20 hours per week of supervised teaching or research work.

Part-time employment opportunities are available to provide a student with additional income and work experience. The nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory has traditionally offered considerable part-time and summer employment opportunities. Many on-campus opportunities are also available from the Computer Center, The Center for Business and Economic Research, The Transportation Center and other academic departments.

To apply for departmental financial assistance, simply complete the Financial Aid Section of the Applicant Information Sheet . There are a limited number of fellowships and assistantships. Applications received after March 01 are not guaranteed to be considered for Fall semester assistantship.