Tuition & Fees
Valuable Private Education
Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's has provided access to quality private education and highly valued college degrees for more than 125 years.
Once you've been accepted for admission, you will be assigned a financial advisor who will work with you throughout your graduate education. Prior to admission, contact us for answers to your questions.
Tuition and Fees
In addition to the information you supply on your FAFSA, the total cost of attending St. Edward's factors into the amount of financial aid you receive. Here's an estimate of each semester's costs:
Evening Graduate Programs
| Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 | Summer 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit hour) | $1,058 | $1,058 | $1,058 |
| Technology Fee: | |||
| For 12 or more registered hours | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| For fewer than 12 registered hours | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Car Permit (per academic year) | $204 | $125 | $35 |
| Commuter Meal Plan (optional) | $700 | $700 | N/A |
Daytime Graduate Program
MBA in Digital Media Management
(two-year, full-time program)
| Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 | Summer 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (two-year, full-time program) | $13,230 | $13,230 | $6,210 |
| Technology Fee: | |||
| For 12 or more registered hours | $200 | $200 | |
| For fewer than 12 registered hours | $50 | ||
| Car Permit (per academic year) | $204 | $125 | $35 |
| Commuter Meal Plan (optional) | $700 | $700 | N/A |
Daytime Graduate Program
Professional Science Master's in Environmental Management and Sustainability
(two-year, full-time program)
| Fall 2012 | Spring 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (two-year, full-time program) | $9,522 | $9,522 |
| Technology Fee: | ||
| For fewer than 12 registered hours | $50 | $50 |
| Car Permit (per academic year) | $204 | $125 |
| Commuter Meal Plan (optional) | $700 | $700 |
Application and Related Fees
| U.S. Student Application Fee | $45 |
| International Student Application Fee | $50 |
| Enrollment Deposit for Daytime Graduate Programs | $150 |
| EDPay Plan Fee (per course)* | $25 |
| MAPP Fee (per semester)** | $35 |
* Available to students who receive employer reimbursement as tuition. For details, see Payment Plans.
** For details on this option, see Payment Plans.
Awarding Process
Once you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, your financial advisor will determine our offer of financial assistance for you and send you a package of financing tools.
FAFSA
When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, we review your file for low-interest federal student loans.
Make sure to list the St. Edward's federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.
About the FAFSA
Go online to the U.S. Department of Education to complete your FAFSA. The FAFSA asks questions about a student's income and assets to determine an Expected Family Contribution, or EFC.
Each college compares your EFC with the total cost of attendance to determine the amount of your financial aid package.
Five Steps for Filing Your FAFSA
Step 1: Get a four-digit PIN number issued by the Department of Education.
Step 2: Complete the 2012–2013 "FAFSA on the Web" Worksheet to gather the financial information you'll need to complete the formal FAFSA.
Step 3: File your 2012–2013 FAFSA, listing the St. Edward's federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.
Step 4: Check the status of your FAFSA online or use the Federal Student Aid Information Center automated hotline (800-433-3243).
Step 5: Review your Financial Aid Package from St. Edward's to secure your financial aid.
Loans
When you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, you will automatically be considered for these loans, which require repayment.
Federal Direct Student Loans
All eligible students can borrow through the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, designed specifically for college students. This low-interest loan program allows you to defer payments while you are enrolled in a degree/certificate program for at least six credit hours, with repayment beginning six months after you graduate or drop below half-time enrollment status. Students must remain in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and successfully complete 75% of their courses each academic year.
Note: If you accept one of these loans, you must complete a Federal Direct Loan Promissory Note and complete a debt management session in addition to filing a FAFSA.
Private Education Loans
St. Edward’s also maintains information on a number of alternative loan programs. Repayment of most of these loans can be deferred while you are enrolled at least part time. Plus, you don’t need to complete a need-analysis form, like the FAFSA. You just need to pass a standard credit check or have a co-signer on your loan.
Scholarships & Fellowships
The Office of Student Financial Services at St. Edward’s can help you identify organizations that offer scholarships and fellowships for graduate study. Contact them for a list of these organizations.
You can also search for opportunities at Fastweb.com — a free Internet service that links you to information about more than $3.4 billion in scholarships.
Presidential Fellowships
St. Edward’s awards Presidential Fellowships to three recipients each term in the form of tuition for one graduate course. To apply, you must be a current graduate student and have completed 12 graduate hours at our university with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Payment Plans
Flexible Payment Programs
In addition to education loans, you can take advantage of alternative payment options.
Monthly Arrangement Payment Plan (MAPP)
Through this university-sponsored program, students may pay all or part of the semester's balance through equal, monthly payments over the course of the semester. The university does not charge interest for the deferred portion of the payment plan, although it does charge a nominal participation fee each semester.
Third-Party Billing
At a student's request, St. Edward's will bill employers or other entities that pay for all or part of a student's tuition cost.
Employer Deferred Payment Plan
If your employer reimburses you for college courses, then enroll in the Employer Deferred Payment Plan — EDPay. In this program, you pay a percentage of your tuition cost plus a small fee per class at the beginning of the semester. Your balance is due one month after the end of the semester.
Complete the EDPay enrollment packet (PDF) »
Assistance Programs for Veterans
If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to use your Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill or Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation benefits at St. Edward’s. (Hazlewood benefits cannot be used because of our private university status.) We can help determine your eligibility and answer any questions you might have.