Financial
Costs and Fees
Students who attend CMU/WSP will continue to pay Carnegie Mellon full-time tuition, standard double room fee, and other fees to Carnegie Mellon for the semester in which they are in Washington, DC, and are eligible to receive the same financial aid package. To discuss specifics of financial aid packages, please contact The HUB.
Students will be responsible for their own dining costs. Student housing is equipped with a full kitchen and students will be able to prepare their own meals.
Financial Assistance
Friedman Fellowship - Fall/Spring
For more than two decades, the Friedman Fellowships have supported Carnegie Mellon students who obtain low- or non-paying internships in public service, nongovernmental organizations, or other entities in DC. The Fellowships include stipends of up to $2500 for fall/spring, and expose students to leadership events, networking opportunities, and events around the District. Friedman interns work on substantive projects, develop professional skills and benefit from the personal attention of a supervisor at their organization
The Milton and Cynthia Friedman Fellowships were created in 2000 through a generous gift from Cynthia Friedman, a trustee emerita, in memory of her husband, an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon. The grants encourage the participation of undergraduate and graduate students in policy-related internships located in the nation’s capital. They are designed to foster significant work experiences that complement students’ academic work and assist them as they make career and graduate education decisions.
Fall and spring semester Friedman Fellowships are only open to students participate in the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University
- Admitted into the CMU/WSP
Core Components:
- Friedman Fellows are provided with a stipend of $2500.
- Friedman Fellows are expected to attend informal in-person seminars on policy topics and organized events. Fellows may also be asked to meet with the Friedman family during or after the semester in Washington.
- After completing the internship, students must provide a thank you letter summarizing their internship experience that includes reflections on internship learning outcomes, personal growth, professional development, and future career interests.
For More Information
For more information about the Friedman Fellowship during the Fall or Spring semesters, please contact Emily Half, Deputy Director, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST).