Funding Your MA or MFA

BYU’s MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing remain highly affordable. Between the tuition benefit we offer all incoming full-time students, the opportunity most students have to teach composition courses, and the relatively low cost of living in Provo, many are able to graduate from our programs without student loans. MA and MFA candidates may apply to teach first-year composition courses upon acceptance into the program. Those hired to teach composition may teach one course during their first year in the program and two courses per semester starting their second year. Each student is typically limited, however, to teaching five semesters or eight courses (not including spring or summer terms), whichever comes first. Remuneration for teaching composition courses ranges from $3,500 to $4,000 per course. Usually some paid teaching assistantships and research assistantships are available each semester. These positions are announced through the department, and compensation and hours vary.