Graduate Division
Admission Requirements
Graduate Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships
Need-based aid is offered to eligible applicants through the IU Student Central. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply for need-based assistance. To do so, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at https://studentaid.gov. Please note that international students and many certificate students are not eligible for need-based financial aid.
Merit-based aid is offered to qualified students in degree, diploma, and some certificate programs through the Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid. Applicants are automatically considered for Jacobs School of Music financial aid at the time of admission. The director of admissions and financial aid, in consultation with individual departments, determines merit awards based on the overall strength of the application, recommendations from faculty, and available Jacobs School of Music funding.
Merit-based associate instructor (AI) and graduate assistant (GA) positions are offered to students by the Office of Music Admissions and Financial Aid based on the recommendation of individual department chairs. Appointments are normally made for one year. The selection process for AIs/GAs varies by department, and some departments may require a separate application and/or interview process. Consult the departmental website or contact the department chair with questions pertaining to specific AI/GA positions. Renewals are considered annually up to the financial aid time limit associated with individual degree or diploma programs. See the Graduate Financial Aid Policies (https://music.indiana.edu/admissions/financial-aid-costs/policies.html) for further information.
Merit-based assistance is made possible at the Jacobs School of Music by generous donors. The Jacobs School of Music gratefully acknowledges all persons and institutions who support students and faculty by providing endowed funds and annual gifts. For more information about endowed funds at the Jacobs School of Music, visit https://music.indiana.edu/giving/index.html.