Tuition for California Learning Communities
$4,320/semester
Tuition for Georgia Learning Communities
$3,780/semester
The master's degree program consists of 36 graduate units over four semesters. For California communities, the California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) preparation is embedded in the last 27 graduate units (last three semesters). Students are guaranteed their starting tuition rate for two years (four consecutive semesters).
Optional Concentration or Credential Preparation Fees
California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Preparation
$450/semester + regular tuition (for semesters 2, 3, and 4)
Charter School Leadership Concentration
$250/semester + regular tuition (all four semesters)
PASC Preparation and Charter School Leadership concentration combined
$250 for semester 1 + regular tuition, and $700/term for semesters 2, 3, and 4 of the program.
Required Fees
Application Fee: $75
Attend an Information Session to learn about the program and receive an application fee waiver.
Other Costs to Consider
Books/Supplies
You will likely need to purchase books, supplies, and computer software during your time as a student. This expense varies depending on the status of your current computer, the accessibility and stature of local libraries, and your personal needs. We estimate that the average student spends $300/semester for this category.
Transportation
You will be traveling to your local learning community meetings, or to other locations to support your scholarly research. This expense varies depending on location, number of events attended, and personal travel preferences. We estimate that the average student spends $100/month on transportation for academic purposes.
Additional Considerations for Calculating Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office distributes an annual cost of education (or cost of attendance) budget for each of the financial aid eligible academic programs. This budget is used to calculate need eligibility for Federal Subsidized Stafford loans, as well as some scholarships. It also provides a cap for maximum allowable aid.
In addition to the costs listed above, the budget includes standard estimates of $1,000/month for room, $500/month for board, and $100/month for personal expenses. Significant cost increases due to individual circumstances, such as disabilities, dependent care, or computer purchase may be considered on an individual basis.
*All tuition and fees of Fielding Graduate University are subject to change. See the Tuition, Fee Changes and Guarantees Policy for further details.