Tuition
$22,365/year or $7,455/trimester term
Tuition is based on the number of days you are a student in the program. It generally takes 4-6 years to complete the program. Tuition is reduced by 30% once you reach the dissertation phase of the program (advancement to candidacy). This tuition rate is established for the Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011 terms.
Required Fees
Application Fee: $75
Attend an Information Session to learn more about the program and receive an application fee waiver.
New Student Orientation Fee: $850
This fee covers registration and most meals at the face-to-face New Student Orientation at the beginning of your first term.
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 $2,400/year for this category.
Orientation/Session Costs
You are required to attend the New Student Orientation at the beginning of your first term. You are also encouraged to attend at least one National or Research session per year, and most students choose to do so. Your costs for attending session will include the transportation, accommodations, and meals. This expense will vary based on the number of sessions attended and personal travel preferences. We estimate that the average student spends $4,000/year on session costs.
Transportation
You may choose to travel to other face-to-face events, such as clusters or meetings with faculty, or to other locations to support your scholarly work. This expense varies depending on location, number of events attended, and personal travel preferences. We estimate that the average student spends $1,200/year 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.