Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Please visit the UW Office of the Registrar for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.

Important facts:

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Students who are Minnesota residents may be eligible for resident tuition under the Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity agreement.
Segregated fees must be paid by every student, even if tuition is covered by an appointment or fellowship.
Graduate students who are classified as non-residents of Wisconsin and who hold an appointment as a teaching, research, or project assistant are granted tuition at the resident level in any semester in which their appointment rate is greater than or equal to 33.3%.

Financial Support

The department is committed to providing financial assistance to students in the Au.D. program, though funding criteria are based on grade point average, evaluations of clinical competency, and funding agency requirements.

For up-to-date information on financial support options at UW-Madison and UW-Stevens Points, please visit:

Au.D. Academic Stipends/Student Work Program

The Au.D. Academic Stipends and Student Work Program are awarded to first-, second- and third-year Au.D. students at both the UW-Madison and UW-Stevens Point campuses. These stipends are given out yearly to the top academic and clinical students within the program. Students may be required to work within the department approximately five hours a week.

Scholarships

Department Scholarships

The department administers several scholarships open to graduate majors. Recipients are chosen on a competitive basis according to criteria established for each award.

Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health (MCH) LEND Program

This leadership program, offered through the Waisman Center at the UW-Madison campus, provides interdisciplinary and disciplinary leadership training and scholarship opportunities for Au.D. students. Visit the Waisman Center for details.

UW-Stevens Point Scholarships

The UW-Stevens Point campus offers numerous scholarships to Au.D. students. Announcements for scholarship applications are made in December. Decisions are made by February, and scholarships are awarded in April.

CPS Dean’s Awards to Outstanding Students. The criteria for these awards include academic excellence, potential as an outstanding clinician, enthusiasm for Communicative Disorders, outstanding interpersonal skills, and involvement in service and volunteer programs. The recipients are given a certificate presented by the Dean of the College of Professional Studies and a monetary gift that varies yearly from the Communicative Disorders Friends and Alumni Scholarship Fund. Nominations are made by peers.
School of Communicative Disorders Outstanding Audiology Graduate Student. Demonstrates excellence in the classroom, clinic, and overall service to the school. A certificate and monetary award that varies yearly from the Communicative Disorders Friends and Alumni Scholarship Fund are awarded. Nominations are made by faculty/staff members.
Avada Audiology and Hearing Care Scholarship. Intended to provide financial assistance to a first-year audiology graduate student at UW-Stevens Point who demonstrates above-average academic achievement, superior leadership skills, and declares an intention to dispense hearing instruments as part of the rehabilitative process. A certificate and monetary gift are awarded.
Donald Aylesworth-Pauline Isaacson Non-Traditional Award in Communicative Disorders. Awarded to a person who, after having delayed or interrupted education for a period of time is enrolled to pursue professional preparation in communicative disorders and who demonstrates maturity, a positive attitude, and commitment to the field. A certificate and monetary gift are awarded. Nominations are made by faculty/staff members.
Cook-Chappell Scholarship. This scholarship is presented to a fourth-year student working on a clinical doctorate in audiology (AuD). This award is based on academic scholarship, clinical expertise and performance and having a pleasing interactive personality. The financial assistance provided by this scholarship will help to defray the student's expenses while completing the fourth-year externship. A certificate and monetary gift are awarded. This is a self-nominated award.
Liz Enos Memorial Award. Exemplifies courage, independence, academic excellence, contributions, loyalty to the program, and warmth. A certificate and a gift are awarded. Nominations are made by faculty/staff members.
Al and Jan Noel Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the School of Communicative Disorders who has demonstrated a financial need and who is at the senior level or first-year master’s level. Scholarship recipients need not necessarily represent those with the highest grade point average, but rather those who possess the kind of attitude and overall potential to do well in this field. A certificate and monetary gift which varies yearly in amount are awarded. Nominations are made by peers.
St. Michael’s Hospital Scholarship. Awarded to a graduate student who has the intent of serving in a medical setting. This award is based on academic achievement, performance in clinical practicum, contributions to the university, school or department, involvement with student or professional organizations, community activities, and work experience. A certificate and monetary gift which varies yearly in amount are awarded. This is a self-nominated award.
Tufts Graduate Student Scholarships. The Tufts Graduate Student Scholarships are intended to provide assistance to students during their extern semester to help defray the costs of accepting externship assignments that might not be available because of cost considerations. This scholarship is awarded in December. Certificates and two monetary gifts are awarded to both the recipients. This is a self-nominated award.
Van Riper Award. This award is presented to a National Student Speech Language Hearing Association member who has contributed the most time and effort to the organization, while maintaining academic excellence. The award was initiated by Dr. Gerald F. Johnson and Dr. Donald L. Aylesworth, both of whom studied with Dr. Charles Van Riper at Western Michigan University. A certificate and monetary gift that varies yearly are awarded. Nominations are made by the advisor of the Student Speech and Hearing Association.
Terri Witt Memorial Scholarship. This award is presented to an undergraduate or graduate student in the major with financial need who has a deep commitment to making a difference in the lives of students. A certificate and monetary award are awarded. This is a self-nominated award.

WSHA Foundation Scholarships

Each year, following a statewide competition, the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WSHA) Foundation awards scholarships to second-year master's students or doctoral students. Visit the WSHA Foundation for details.

ASHFoundation Scholarships

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) has funds available for graduate student scholarships. Visit ASHFoundation for details.

Health Care

Students on the UW-Madison campus can receive health insurance benefits through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

Services are available at the University Health Services to all full-time students and all part-time students who have paid the health care fee (included in the registration fees).

University Health Services offers a wide variety of outpatient medical and nursing services, but there are certain limitations. Hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and medication, for instance, are not included. Insurance covering hospital and emergency services is strongly recommended for those not eligible to be covered by SHIP.

Students on the UW-Stevens Point campus can receive health insurance benefits and health services through UW-Stevens Point Student Health Service.

Housing

UW-Madison Campus

For information on on-campus housing options, please visit the Division of University Housing.

For information on off-campus housing options, please visit the Campus Area Housing Listing Service.

UW-Stevens Point Campus

For information on on-campus housing options, please visit Residential Living.