Finance Your Education
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
There are numerous considerations to make when choosing a graduate program, and cost is certainly one of them. Learn more about HGSE's academic programs in addition to our tuition and cost of attendance.
Tuition Charges
The following tuition and fee charges are in effect for the 2013-2014 academic year and are subject to change for future years. Tuition and fee charges for the 2014-2015 academic year are published in early 2014.
| Full-time Students | Per Academic Year | $40,016.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time Students | Per Course/Per Term | $ 5,002.00 |
| Advanced Doctoral Fee (for doctoral students who have fulfilled the tuition requirements) |
Per Academic Year | $ 4,002.00 |
| Per Term/Semester | $ 2,001.00 | |
| Health Insurance Fees | Per Academic Year | $ 3,148.00 |
Cost of Attendance
Please note the Standard Student Budget includes actual tuition and fee amounts
as well as estimated allowances for related educational expenses. Tuition and Health Insurance Fees are expenses that are directly billed to students, while all other categories are estimated allowances that should not be exceeded. Financial aid eligibility is determined using the standard following cost estimates.
Standard Full-Time Ed.M. & CAS Budget for the 2013-2014 Academic Year (9 months)
| Tuition* |
$40,016 |
|---|---|
| Room & Board |
$15,050 |
| Health Insurance Fees* | $ 3,148 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1,280 |
| Local Transportation |
$ 1,646 |
| Personal Expenses |
$ 3,610 |
| Federal Loan Fees |
$ 204 |
| Total Ed.M. Student Budget |
$64,954 |
*See below for information on tuition and fees.
Standard Full-Time Ed.D. Student Budget for the 2013-2014 Academic Year (9 months)
| Doctoral Budget Years 1 & 2
|
Doctoral Budget Year 3 |
Doctoral Budget Year 4 & Beyond |
|
| Tuition* |
$40,016^ | $20,008^ | $ 4,002^ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $15,050 | $15,050 |
| Health Insurance Fees* | $ 3,148^ | $ 3,148^ | $ 3,148^ |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1,280 | $ 1,280 | $ 1,280 |
| Research Expenses | $ 2,592 | ||
| Personal Expenses |
$ 3,610 | $ 3,610 | $ 3,610 |
| Local Transportation | $ 1,646 | $ 1,646 | $ 1,646 |
| Total Ed.D. Student Budget | $64,750 | $44,742 | $31,328 |
*See below for information on tuition and fees.
^admitted Ed.D. students receive guaranteed funding to pay these charges in years 1-5
Standard Full-Time Ed.L.D. Student Budget for the 2013-2014 Academic Year (9 months)
| Ed.L.D. Budget Year 1 |
Ed.L.D. Budget Year 2 |
Ed.L.D. Budget Year 3 |
|
| Tuition* |
$40,016^ | $40,016^ | $ 20,008^ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $15,050 | $15,050 |
| Health Insurance Fees* | $ 3,148^ | $ 3,148^ | $ 3,148^ |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1.600 | $ 1,280 | --- |
| Personal Expenses |
$ 3,610 | $ 3,610 | $ 3,610 |
| Local Transportation | $ 1,646 | $ 1,646 | $ 1,646 |
| Total Ed.L.D. Student Budget | $65,070 | $64,750 | $43,462 |
*See below for information on tuition and fees.
^admitted Ed.L.D. students receive guaranteed funding to pay these charges in years 1-3
Tuition and Fees
Tuition costs are subject to change and are determined each year. Please be aware that future tuition costs, fees and standard student budget amounts may differ from year to year. Updated figures will be published on this website and in future editions of the Financing Your Education guide, which is updated on a yearly basis.
Information regarding health insurance fees, coverage and waivers can be found on the University Health Services website.
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