Paying for Graduate School

We recognizes the challenge many students face in meeting the costs associated with a quality graduate education. While the primary responsibility for paying for education rests with students, we are committed to working in partnership with you to develop financial options and payment strategies that will make a graduate degree from Lewis & Clark an attainable goal.

Scholarships, Assistant Positions, and Grants

Graduate students may be eligible for various scholarships, assistant positions, fellowships, and grants programs. Click here for more information about your program’s scholarship offerings.

Tuition and Fees 2012-2013

The graduate school charges students per credit hour. We have two pricing structures: on-campus (500, 700 level) and off-campus (600 level) courses.

500, 700 level courses:  $773 per credit

600 level courses:          $673 per credit

To determine your tuition multiply the number of credits each semester of your program by the cost per credit. Some courses have associated fees. A complete list of tuition rates, fees,  and the refund policy can be found by going to Student and Departmental Account Services. (There is no in-state or out-of-state tuition rate.)

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Financing Your Education

Below are links to information about various loan programs, sample award packages, the financial aid process, and tuition payment plans.

• Financial Aid Office (FAO)
  

• Financial Aid Office FAQs
  

• Sample Financial Aid Awards

• Tuition Payment plans

Budget Planning 2011-2012

In addition to tuition and fees, you should plan for additional costs while attending graduate school. International students may also use these costs, in addition to tuition, to estimate the amount of financial support necessary to study at the graduate school.

Estimated additional costs:

Room and board (rent and utilities):     $1,400.00 per month
Transportation (parking, gas, maintenance):     $325.00 per month
Personal discretionary spending:     $475.00 per month
Books and supplies:     $525.00 per semester
Health Insurance:     $764.00 per semester