Financing Your Education
The Writing for Young Readers, MFA offers students a number of unique opportunities to help finance their degree.
Estimated Tuition
The estimated cost of the Writing for Young Readers MFA is $1,695 per unit for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a minimum of 14 units required to be completed each academic year. A total of 28 units are required for the degree. The total estimated tuition cost of the program is $47,160, with an additional $1,100 each for the five residencies. Tuition costs and other fees are subject to adjustment annually. See the full cost of attendance (used for U.S. federal student aid calculation).
The Dean's Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship grants recipients compensation for research and for conference travel. Additional benefits include the Dean's Scholar kickoff and reception, connection with other Dean's Scholars and with leaders across the college, and the chance to serve as program representatives to USF donors and Development initiatives.
To be considered for the $15,000 Dean's Scholarship towards their first year of tuition, students must apply by the program's priority deadline.
Learn about the Dean's Scholarship
Double Dons Scholarship
USF Alumni and current students can be awarded the USF Double Dons Scholarship upon admission. The scholarship covers 20% of the program tuition, and may not be stacked with other USF scholarship awards. Exceptions may apply.