Tuition & Financial Aid Information
Financing Your Degree
At Simmons, we understand that financing your degree is an important consideration and we are proud to offer merit-based scholarships to both full- and part-time students. All merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated academic achievement, managerial experience and leadership potential. Merit-based scholarships are awarded in two forms: Dean's Merit scholarships and Graduate Assistantships (GAs).
Scholarships are funded by proceeds from SOM's Annual Leadership Conference and organizations such as Citizen's Bank and the Strategic Mindshare Foundation, as well as from numerous alumnae who have given back generously, many in their own name. More about Dean's Merit scholarships
GAs require a 10-hour-per-week time commitment and are typically available in the areas of Faculty Research, Fundraising & Development, Marketing, and Admissions.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents qualify for need-based financial assistance in the form of federal loans. A complete financial aid application includes the Simmons Application for Graduate Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information, contact Student Financial Services at 617-521-2001.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Applicants to the part-time program should contact their Human Resources office to learn more about their company's tuition-reimbursement plan. The Employer Reimbursement Payment Agreement (ERPA) is a deferred-payment plan for students whose employers provide tuition reimbursement at the end of the semester after grades have been issued. Students covered by ERPA do not have to make up-front tuition payments for their employer's portion of the tuition, but can defer payment of the employer's portion until three weeks after grades have been mailed. Many part-time students take advantage of this program.
