The UNC-CH MPA program scholarships and assistantships will likely not fully cover tuition. Students might consider government loans if they can’t cover the cost themselves. Students can apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Applicants planning to utilize federal loans for graduate school must complete the FAFSA during the application process, ensuring they enroll in the minimum number of graduate credits to stay eligible for government loans.