Affording Your Master of Public Management Degree
Completing (and paying for) a part-time graduate program while balancing work and life obligations can be a daunting task. At Heinz College, we work hard to remove barriers to education. We are here to help you determine how much your Master of Public Management degree will cost, and give you strategies and options to pay for it.
Below, you will find detailed information on scholarships, student employment opportunities, and loans to help offset the cost of your MPM education. If you have any questions about student finances, please contact the Office of Admissions via email at hnzadmit@andrew.cmu.edu, or give us a call at 412-268-2164.
Scholarships
Applicants to the Master of Public Management program can be considered for any of the following applicable scholarship opportunities:
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
“External" or “outside” scholarships are any scholarships not awarded by the university.
Generally speaking, searching for outside scholarships can be a tedious process if you don't know where to start. Click here for information on Carnegie Mellon's website to help you get started on your search for external scholarship support from a broad range of external organizations and sources.
Additional scholarship suggestions are available in the FAQs section of our website.
Loans
As a Heinz College student, you may be eligible for federal direct loans or private education loans. For more information on the loans for which you may be eligible, including detailed instructions for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, please visit the Carnegie Mellon University Student Financial Services website.
Costs
Please visit the student Financial Services website for the estimated cost of attendance for Master of Public Management (MPM) students before scholarships. All figures are estimates and are subject to change. These budgets provide you with information about costs associated with attending the program and serve as the basis for determining federal financial aid awards.

Frequently Asked Questions
Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out our Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information on any of the topics or processes outlined above.