Graduate Admissions: Finances
Tuition and Fees
Below are some of the estimated costs for Academic Year 2010-2011. These estimates are based on current economic conditions. An increase of 5-8% for each succeeding academic year should be anticipated. For more information about estimated costs, please contact AU's Student Accounts.
| Tuition (full-time and part-time) |
$1,299.00 per credit
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| SIS Program Fee per Semester |
$750.00 (for full-time students registered for 9 credits or more)
$500 (for part-time students registered for 6-8 credit hours)
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| Sports Center Maintenance Fee |
$65.00 (full-time)
$30.00 (part-time)
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| Activity Fee |
$30.00 (for full-time and part-time)
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| Technology Fee |
$95.00(full-time)
$30.00 (part-time)
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| Student Health Insurance (Full year) |
$1,550.00*
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* For more information regarding health insurance, please contact the Health Center.
SIS Fellowships
SIS fellowships are available to students with outstanding academic achievements and can be a combination of tuition remission, stipend, and/or research assistantship awards. The fellowships are need-blind and are awarded based on the same factors that influence the admissions process. These awards are highly competitive and only 10-15% of SIS students receive them every year. There is no separate application for the fellowships. Students who indicated on their application that they would like to be considered for aid will automatically be reviewed for all eligible fellowships if their complete application package is received by the SIS Graduate Admissions Office by the application deadline. For more information on these fellowships and other financial aid resources, click here.
Need Based Aid
Need-based aid is administered through the University's Central Office of Financial Aid. At the graduate level, it generally takes the form of a federal low-interest loan package with a work-study option. All eligible and interested students should fill out the FAFSA form upon application to SIS to begin the need-based financial aid process; there is no need to wait until you have an admissions decision from SIS. For more information on need based aid, visit the University's Central Office of Financial Aid website.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public Service Loan Forgiveness is not automatic and borrowers must take specific actions in order to benefit. Equal Justice Works provides free resources to help borrowers figure it all out. Tools at equaljusticeworks.org include webinars, podcasts, a downloadable checklist, and interactive forum. For more information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, click here.
