Tuition and Financial Aid
For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, the options for financial assistance include federal loans, private loans, and grants. Awards vary from year to year depending on the number of applicants, their financial need, and available resources. We encourage applicants to apply for financial aid at the same time they apply to the School.
Graduate students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a Simmons Supplemental Information Form, and any additional supporting documents that may be required. Deadlines for financial aid application are March 1 for summer and fall terms, and October 1 for spring. Graduate students must maintain at least half-time enrollment status (five credits for fall and spring semesters and six credits for summer semester) to qualify for need-based aid.
Please note: FAFSA print applications typically take four to six weeks to process. Filing your FAFSA online expedites the processing time. You can file FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The federal school code for Simmons is 002208.
For more information, including the graduate student Guide to Applying for Financial Aid, visit Student Financial Services.
Financial Aid for Non-Degree Students
Non-degree students are not eligible for Simmons College or federal financial aid. Individuals considering this status may apply for assistance through credit-based loan programs such as the TERI or PEP loan. Contact the Education Resources Institute, 617-426-0681 or 800-255-TERI for information regarding these loans.
Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are available in all programs. Awards can range from $500 - $5000 per semester. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; no additional paperwork is required beyond the application for admission. Qualified applicants should apply early to ensure the availability of funding.
Merit Awards
Merit awards are available in all CAS graduate programs. Students will be considered for awards at time of acceptance — no additional paperwork is necessary. Qualifications for awards vary by program and range from $500 to $5000 per semester. Some programs offer larger awards from endowed funds.
Tuition — Behavior Analysis
| Tuition |
$945 per credit hour |
|---|---|
| Activity Fees | $50 per semester |
| Room and Board (Fall and Spring) | $7,500 per semester |
| Health Center Fee (for students living on-campus) |
$385 per semester |
| Graduate Health Insurance Fee | $4190 per year |
| Study Abroad Fee | $400 per semester |
Tuition — Education
| Tuition | $860 per credit hour $975 per credit hour (doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Activity Fees | $50 per semester |
| Room and Board (Fall and Spring) | $7,500 per semester |
| Health Center Fee (for students living on-campus) |
$385 per semester |
| Graduate Health Insurance Fee | $4190 per year |
| Study Abroad Fee | $400 per semester |
Tuition — Liberal Arts
| Tuition | $975 per credit hour $1,162 per credit hour (dual program with LIS) |
|---|---|
| Activity Fees | $50 per semester |
| Room and Board (Fall and Spring) | $7,500 per semester |
| Health Center Fee (for students living on-campus) |
$385 per semester |
| Graduate Health Insurance Fee | $4190 per year |
| Study Abroad Fee | $400 per semester |
Tuition — Dual Degree Program
Dual Degree Program Pricing
| Graduate Program Combinations | tuition rates per credit 2013-2014 |
tuition rates per credit 2012-2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Info Science | History | $1,162 | $1,129 |
| Library Info Science | Children's Lit | $975 | $965 |
| Education | English | $975 | $965 |
| Education | Gender Cultural St | $975 | $965 |
| Education | History | $975 | $965 |
| Communications Mgmt | Gender Cultural St | $1,030 | $1,000 |
| Management | Library Info Science | $1,162 | $1,129 |
| Management | SSW | $1,280 | $1,250 |
Other Information
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