Incoming Students
Estimated Expenses and Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office has estimated the following support requirements for your information and planning for 2017–2018. (Actual figures listed on immigration documents will vary slightly.)
Schedule of Charges for Graduate Students (PDF)
| Item | Estimated Cost (24 credits) | Estimated Cost (32 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,304 | $51,072 |
| Health Fee | $600 | $600 |
| Health Insurance* | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| UHS Part-Time Student Processing Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Activity Fee | $20 | $20 |
| Rent | $9,540 | $9,540 |
| Utilities | $750 | $750 |
| Food | $4,760 | $4,760 |
| Books, Supplies, Personal Expenses | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| International Student Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Repatriation and Evacuation Fee** | $10 | $10 |
| Total | $57,666 | $70,434 |
| Dependent Support | $7,000 (spouse) | $7,000 (each child) |
*Health insurance is for the student. This fee can be waived if the student has his/her own insurance that meets University criteria. Spouses who enroll in the University-sponsored health insurance plan pay the same fees for health insurance and the mandatory health fee as the student. The fee to cover one child is $2,292, and to cover two or more dependent children is $4,584 for 2017–2018.
**Repatriation and Evacuation Insurance for Foreign Nationals. This fee is waived for students who are enrolled in the University-sponsored health insurance plan since repatriation insurance is included in the plan.
Financial Aid
Merit-based awards are provided by the academic department during the admission process, while federal and private loan funding can be obtained through the Financial Aid Office.
The application required for federal student loans is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who have completed their application materials will be reviewed for aid eligibility. Eligibility is determined based upon planned enrollment.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at (800) 881-8234 or visit its website for additional details on loans and contact information for staff members.
Fellowships
In addition to financial aid, graduate students may be eligible for University or external fellowships. See our fellowship page for more information.
External Work Policy
Full-time students holding fellowships, assistantships, or scholarships may not accept other full-time employment.