Student Life

Where do I find information on average costs for the area?
For information on cost of living in the area as well as tuition and fees, refer to the following link: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/financial/index.html

Are there alternatives or supplements to department support?
Some grants and fellowships are available through or can be administered by the university. You can find more information on these possibilities at the following sites: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/financial/financial_assistance.html
http://gsc.students.mtu.edu/funding.html

Many students also choose to supplement their income with federal student loans, available through the MTU Financial Aid Office. For information on financial matters, including graduate student loans, refer to the following: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/financial/financial_assistance.html


Is childcare available?
MTU is currently working toward an on-campus childcare center. Information on this and other alternatives can be found at: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/student_services.html#child


What graduate student services are available?
Information on everything from the career center, counseling, and taxes can be found at: http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/student_services.html


Graduate Student Council
The MTU Graduate Student Council (GSC) is a governing body with representatives from all graduate programs on campus. GSC has been instrumental in ensuring that healthcare, childcare, and university services, including travel funds and parking, are available to graduate students. In addition, the GSC also serves a social function by sponsoring various events throughout the year. For more information, check out their website at: http://gsc.students.mtu.edu/


For information on the current healthcare plans and requirements, see: http://gsc.students.mtu.edu/healthcare.html
or
http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/policies/health_insurance.html
or
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/stud%20insurance/index.shtml