Tuition-Free MFA Programs
Have you been considering an MFA program but are worried about the high tuition costs? Maybe you’ve simply ruled a graduate degree out because of the typical costs associated with them. Well, would you consider pursuing one if it was extremely affordable? Potentially free?
If you’re a debt-conscious writer that does want to receive a terminal degree in creative writing, there are options out there for you that would provide you with a “tuition-free” education. Many programs offer fully-funded tuition reimbursements for all incoming students. Others accept students with teaching assistantships or tuition fellowships to offset costs.
Below is our comprehensive list of MFA Creative Writing programs that offer fully funded options or tuition reimbursement plans to render your degree “free.”
Important Note: Schools periodically change their tuition costs and offerings. Please do your own research on any particular program that you’re considering to confirm that they are still offering a free path to a degree.
29 Fully Funded Creative Writing Programs
1. University of California, Irvine
2. Eastern Washington University
5. North Carolina State University
12. University of California, San Diego
14. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
19. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
22. University of Texas, Austin
23. University of Texas, Michener
24. University of Wisconsin, Madison
25. Virginia Commonwealth University
26. Virginia Tech