# Funding a Project

-   Projects that are part of a grant likely have external funds that
    can be used to support the project. See your advisor about this
    possibility.

-   For project costs (e.g., user study remuneration, PC peripherals,
    software), students are expected to absorb costs of about a
    "textbook" each (\$50), per term. For example, a 3-person MQP team
    might be expected to spend up to \$150 each (total \$450) for the
    project.

-   For project costs beyond this, the department can provide support.
    Currently, this is about \$100/student total. For CS students, see
    the [CS MQP Team Budgeting](https://tinyurl.com/mrbkf5dy) document
    for details.

-   For costs beyond that, CS students can fill out a [Funding
    Request](https://tinyurl.com/59vfe3r5) that provides a (very)
    distant option to provide additional funding (again, no guarantees).
    *Important!* Such a request should be filled out only *after*
    spending the above money.

-   For financial help beyond this, including financial concerns, food
    insecurity, emergency financial Assistance and special
    circumstances, the [Dean of Students
    Office](https://www.wpi.edu/offices/dean-students/financial-support)
    can provide help.