Is there any funding for students in the free-standing M.A. program?

Unfortunately, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences does not provide fellowships for students in free-standing M.A. programs. American citizens are eligible to apply for Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS), a competitive award that is occasionally offered to M.A. students who demonstrate exceptional promise. For more information, see GSAS Financial Aid. Please note that FLAS deadlines are often considerably earlier than the deadline for applying to the free-standing M.A. program. Within MESAAS, research positions may be available to students eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program. Students with strong ability in select MESAAS languages may be considered for a gradership position. Please contact the relevant language coordinator for details.