Financing Your Degree
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for School of Education Graduate Students (Effective Fall 2019)
New York State Residents
- Full-time: $5,545 per semester
- Full-time tuition is based on 12 or more credits per semester.
- Part-time: $470 per credit
- Doctoral: $695 per credit
Out-of-State Residents
- Full-time: $10,260 per semester
- Full-time tuition is based on 12 credits per semester. Non-resident graduate students pay an additional $855 per credit after 12 credits.
- Part-time: $855 per credit
- Doctoral: $1,080 per credit
More information about New York State (NYS) Residency Determination is available on the Graduate Admissions page and the City University Residency Form.
Mandatory Graduate Fees
The fees listed below are charged each semester of enrollment.
Full-Time Students
- Activity Fees: $13.45
- Technology Fee: $125
- Consolidated Service Fee: $15
- Total Mandatory for Full-time Students: $153.45
Part-Time Students
- Activity Fees: $13.45
- Technology Fee: $62.50
- Consolidated Service Fee: $15
- Total Mandatory for Part-time Students: $90.95
Learn more information about Hunter College’s tuition and fees.
School of Education Academic Excellence Fee
Full-Time and Part-Time Students
- $50 per credit
The Academic Excellence Fee (AEF) allows the School of Education to provide additional direct services and equipment to support students who are are pursuing certification, licensure or additional professional training. Beginning Fall 2018, all School of Education students will be charged the AEF on a per-credit basis.
Types of Aid Available to School of Education Graduate Students
State Student Aid
Graduate students are not eligible for grants from the state via the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
Federal Student Aid
Advanced Certificate and non-degree graduate students are not eligible for federal student aid. Graduate students in master’s degree or doctoral programs may be eligible to receive aid from the following federal student aid programs:
William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loans
- Students may borrow up to $20,500 per school year, if eligible.
William D. Ford Federal Stafford Graduate PLUS Loans
- Eligible graduate and professional degree students who need to borrow more than their maximum unsubsidized loan amount to meet their education costs may apply for a PLUS loan.
- A credit check will be performed during the application process.
- Graduate PLUS loan cannot exceed students’ cost of attendance.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program
- The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for eligible graduate students with financial need. This program allows students to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Review the Financial Aid page for more information.
Managing Student Loans
Learn more about avoiding student loan debt stress through the public education campaign, Be Real About Student Loans on the NYC Consumer Affairs website.
Graduates may be eligible for loan forgiveness through public service. Learn more about loan forgiveness options on the federal student aid website, and the New York State HESC website.