How does WashU support graduate and professional student’ financial well-being?
WashU has a number of programs in place to help students cultivate smart financial habits and navigate financial concerns.
Office of Financial Well-being
Workshops and peer education to help with financial literacy, budgets and saving, taxes and more.
The Graduate Center Funding Database
An up-to-date list of internal and external funding opportunities for graduate and professional students at WashU.
Buchheit Graduate Student Family Support Fund
The Buchheit Fund provides financial support to full-time graduate students with dependents who encounter unexpected expenses.
Graduate and Professional Student Emergency Fund (GPSEF)
This fund assists graduate and professional students with unexpected, one-time emergency expenses.
International Student Medical Assistance Fund (ISMAF)
This fund, offered through the Office for International Student Engagement, provides support to students in F1 and J1 visa status who encounter unexpected medical expenses.
Student Success Fund (SSF)
This fund, offered through the Office of Financial Well-being, offers funding for enrichment opportunities or emergency needs as they arise.
Tax information for fellowship stipend recipients
Understand your tax implications as a fellowship stipend recipient.
Employment and tax information for international students
The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) maintains a robust website with financial information for international students.
Circularity Center
The Circularity Center offers gently used clothing, furniture and more at a discount to the WashU Community.