Camille Dwyer
2006 Master's graduate
“Working at the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research gave me the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on research experience, and I benefited greatly from field work that illustrated the direct impacts of research at its best.”
Affordable Excellence
Florida State University is recognized as a true value in higher education. Fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships make the nationally-ranked College of Criminology and Criminal Justice academic programs even more accessible, and they reward current students for outstanding academic performance.
- Fellowships: The College has several competitive fellowships that are awarded to its top students. Students can also apply for University fellowships.
- Assistantships: Teaching and research assistantships are awarded to our most qualified students each academic year. Assistantships pay $14,500 per academic year. In addition, graduate assistants receive tuition waivers and $500 toward health insurance. To be considered for an assistantship, students must submit all application materials by February 15.
- Scholarships: There are scholarships available to current undergraduate and graduate Criminology students. Our scholarships are awarded according to specific qualifications outlined by the scholarship donors. Students must submit all application materials by March 15.
- Tuition: Information about current tuition and fees, payment deadlines, and methods of payment can be found on the University’s Student Financial Services Web site, www.sfs.fsu.edu.
- Financial Aid: Apply for federal and state financial aid and find out about the financial resources available to FSU students.
- Criminal Justice Jobs: Finance your graduate education and gain valuable work experience (as well as exposure to issues you may be researching).