Tuition and Financial Aid
At the Graduate School of Social Work, our goal is to help you earn a powerful return on your educational investment. We do that by providing a personal environment that is challenging yet supportive, combined with professional preparation and a high quality education that will help you achieve a successful, meaningful career.
Tuition and Costs
The chart below shows the 2008-2009 tuition and costs for most social work graduate students.
| Tuition | $845 per credit hour |
| Activity Fees | $40 per semester |
| Room and Board (Office of Residence Life) |
$6,440 per semester |
| Health Center Fee (mandatory for students living on campus) |
$330 per semester |
| Health Insurance | $2,450 per year during 2008-2009 |
| Health Insurance for Spouse | $4,700 per year 2008-2009 |
| Health Insurance for Child | $2,300 per year during 2008-2009 |
- Tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year is $845 per credit.
- Extended Program students usually take 9-24 credits per year.
For U.S. citizens and permanent residents, the options for financial assistance include federal loans, grants, and scolarships. Awards vary from year to year depending on the number of applicants, their financial need, and available resources. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid at the same time they apply to Simmons.
A complete application includes the Simmons Application for Graduate Financial Aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and any additional supporting documents that may be required. Priority deadlines for financial aid application are March 1 for the fall and October 1 for the spring.
For more information, including the graduate student Guide to Applying for Financial Aid, visit the Student Financial Services web site 
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Additional Financing
Scholarship aid is awarded based on academic merit. Since scholarship funds are not available to meet the needs of every student, we strongly recommend that you consider all types of assistance.
The following web sites may prove helpful in financing your graduate education:
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