Current tuition information is posted at the UGA Bursar's web site. Be sure to use the drop-down boxes to select “Location: Athens” and “Program: Master of Accountancy.” Tuition information is typically updated in May for the upcoming academic year and subject to change.

Graduate Assistantships

The Tull School of Accounting has limited funds for MAcc graduate assistantships. These awards are highly competitive and an excellent way to finance your graduate education. Graduate assistantships provide a stipend of approximately $10,000 (for 2009-10), an out-of-state fee waiver, and a reduced tuition. Assistantships are awarded annually on a competitive basis. Recipients are employed to assist one or more faculty members, administrators, or instructors to perform assigned teaching, research, service, and other academic duties as defined by the Tull School. MAcc assistantships require 13 hours of work per week.

Candidates must first be admitted to the MAcc program to be eligible for consideration of an assistantship. All admitted students are automatically considered. The competition's initial review takes place in late February. To be considered in the first round of awards, students must have submitted their complete application and supporting documents by January 15 so that admission decisions are made prior to the competition. The Assistantship Committee begins the review in late February and notification is sent by mid-March. Previous recipients' averages were a 3.80 Overall GPA, 670 GMAT, and 3.85 Accounting GPA.

The Graduate School also offers a limited number of competitive assistantships to top incoming graduate students. The awards have the same benefits as the Tull School assistantships, but with a stipend of $11,500 for the year. To be considered, students must have submitted their complete application and supporting documents by January 15.

Regents' Out-of-State Tuition Waivers

Based on available funding, the Graduate School awards competitive Regents' Out-of-State Tuition Waivers to students who are classified as non-residents of the state of Georgia. These awards waive only the non-resident portion of a student's tuition. The awards are based upon an applicant's academic records and the recommendation of the department. Candidates must have at least a 3.30 undergraduate GPA (3.50 graduate GPA if applicable) and 550 GMAT to be eligible for nomination. The award is for one year only. Recipients enrolled in the MAcc program for more than one year are not guaranteed an award the additional year.

The waiver continues for each semester of the specified academic year, contingent upon recipients earning at least a 3.50 graduate GPA on twelve hours of graduate course work. Recipients must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 graduate hours each semester while on the award. The competition takes place in late March/early April. Only candidates officially admitted to the MAcc program are eligible for consideration.

Additional Financial Assistance

Additional assistance, details, and deadlines may be available through the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid.