Financial Assistance

Information for 2021 Admissions Cycle (Check back for 2022 Admissions Cycle Updates)

What types of financial assistance are available to the genetic counseling students?

All students enrolled in the UCLA Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program receive program-specific financial assistance. 

• Track A Fellowship (partial tuition: merit) + other financial assistance opportunities
• Track B Fellowship (partial tuition: merit & Equity Diversity and Inclusion) + other financial assistance opportunities

The amount is based on the Fellowship Track. The Personal Statement will be used to consider candidates for the Track B Fellowship. Candidates offered an interview will receive specific details about the Fellowship Tracks and other financial assistance opportunities.

Other fellowship opportunities at UCLA include Graduate Opportunity Fellowships (GOFP) to cover non-PDST tuition/fees in the first year and Graduate Council Diversity Fellowships to cover non-PDST tuition/fees in the second year. UCLA students can also apply to Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Student Research positions.  For additional information about Financial Aid and Scholarships click here.

To date:

• 30% of the UCLA genetic counseling students have been awarded a Graduate Opportunity Fellowship award
• 20% of the UCLA genetic counseling students have accepted Teaching Assistantships for at least one quarter
• 30% of the UCLA genetic counseling students have received Graduate Student Researcher positions for at least one quarter.