1. Introduction:
The Master of Arts in Chinese Studies (MACS) program offers a number of types of financial assistance in addition to federal loans for qualified applicants:

• MACS/Starr Scholarship. Such scholarships carry a maximum of $6,000/year and are offered to incoming students only.
• Summer Tuition discount. Accepted MACS students participating in the annual summer advanced Chinese program in Hangzhou China are eligible for a summer tuition discount of up to 30% of regular summer tuition for up to 8 graduate credits.
• International travel. Accepted MACS students participating in the annual summer advanced Chinese program in Hangzhou, China are eligible for international travel assistance for up to $1,250 for the round-trip between China and the US.
• Teaching assistantships. Several teaching assistantships are available for qualified MACS students with the primary responsibility of tutoring undergraduate students taking lower lever Chinese language classes.
• Office managers. Two positions are available through the Chinese and Japanese Studies Program. Office manager are paid based on hourly wages. The normal work load is about 15-20 hours per week.

2. Tuition and Fees for the 2008-2009 Academic Year:

• Graduate Tuition: $450 per credit hour (2006-2007 tuition)
• Parking: $100 per year (fall and spring semesters)
• General Fees for All Students: $80.00 per semester
• Application Fee to MACS program: $30.00 (If a professor refers an applying student to our program, and the professor notifies our office, the student's $30 application fee will be waived.)
• Application fee for international students: $50.00

3. Eligibility
To be eligible for the awards listed above, you will need to:

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for some of the financial aid such as the MACS/Starr scholarship, and
• Be formally enrolled at least half time in the MACS program.

4. How to Apply?