Funding Your Education

After reviewing the total estimated costs for the year, it’s time to think about funding.

1. First, consider funding you don’t have to repay such as YSPH scholarships and external funding.
2. Student Employment: Next you should think about student employment. Most of our students work, and that helps offset living expenses.
3. Savings: Learn how billing works, review payment options, and consider the Yale Payment Plan if someone else will be helping to fund your education.
4. Loans: Last you should consider loan options. Students elect loan types and amounts over the summer. If you’re thinking about loans, you should start with the Planning for Loan Repayment information in the Loans section below. You may also find it useful to watch our Understanding Student Loans video for insight into why you might choose a federal vs. a private loan.

Need some help putting together a funding plan? Never hesitate to reach out, that’s what we’re here for!

There's no separate application for scholarships that document your achievements since your admissions application is so comprehensive.

Our new class of YSPHers will get a financial aid award letter within 10 days of admission. The award letter will list any YSPH scholarships awarded for your whole MPH degree — we want you to feel confident about what to expect from us!

You may have already started your search for scholarships from outside of Yale, but if you haven’t, now is the time! Check out our external funding page for tips and some tools for getting started.

Student employment is a strength here on Yale’s campus as there are plentiful opportunities to work.

Benefits of employment on campus

In addition to an on-campus hourly wage of at least $15.69 an hour, student employment offers flexible part-time positions designed to allow students to balance their studies and their job. YSPH tuition remission is a not a benefit of employment at Yale (including teaching and research positions), but you may gain valuable work experience and professional references! Most students work 10-12 hours a week during the school year.

How do I find employment on campus?

• Campus Jobs
  • New YSPH students will have access to view job postings and apply after June 1st using their Yale credentials in the Student Employment portal.
  • Check out the Student Jobs List (Yale credentials not required) for a historical sense of jobs on campus.
  • New jobs are listed each week however most positions are posted near the start of a term.
• Teaching Fellowships
  • Several weeks into each term, open Teaching Fellowship positions will be posted.
  • YSPH matriculated students may find more detailed information here.
  • Teaching Fellowship positions do not include a tuition discount.
• Research Assistant Jobs
  • There are research projects that need a research assistant. We suggest you begin your search for a research assistant position by asking your faculty advisor for suggestions. There are also many positions posted on the Student Employment website.
  • Research Assistant positions do not include a tuition discount.

Please visit our Loan Information page for details on types of loans, how to apply and more.