Fellowship - Per Year or Semester?

[Wahoo2020]

Hello, 

Was given a fellowship at an MPP Program and the letter reads: 

"You will be awarded a fellowship in the amount of $20,000.00 to be applied to your tuition and fees in the first year of school. This fellowship is offered on a per semester basis in the form of indirect aid that is given to cover on your behalf to cover the cost of tuition and fees." 

Is this $20,000 per year or $20,000 per semester ($40,000 in year 1)? 

[Elephas]

The email says per semester so it would make sense that the total award is 40,000 in year one. It also does not hurt to look up the financial aid website for the program as they'll have additional details on how fellowships and funding are handled.

[rising_star]

Contact the school and ask them to clarify.

[alan2016]

It should be $20k for the year. I've done this before with Batten, so pro tip: ask for more. They're short changing you if there's no 2nd year funding, especially if you're out of state.