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.
2011-2012 Tuition and Fees
(Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012)
| Tuition | $950 per credit hour |
| Field Education Fee | $100 per field placement |
| Activity Fees | $50 per semester |
| Room and Board (Office of Residence Life) |
$7,230 per semester* |
| Health Center Fee (mandatory for students living on campus) |
$365 per semester |
| Health Insurance | $3,040 |
| Health Insurance per Dependent | $4,890 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $400 per semester |
* Contact the Office of Residence Life for Summer rates for room/board.
2010-2011 Tuition and Fees
(Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 2011)
| Tuition | $922 per credit hour |
| Field Education Fee | $100 per field placement |
| Activity Fees | $50 per semester |
| Room and Board (Office of Residence Life) |
$6,985 per semester* |
| Health Center Fee (mandatory for students living on campus) |
$355 per semester |
| Health Insurance | $2500 |
| Health Insurance for Dependent | $4000 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $400 per semester |
* Contact the Office of Residence Life for Summer rates for room/board.
Dual Degree Program Pricing
| Graduate Program Combinations | tuition rates per credit 2011-2012 |
tuition rates per credit 2010-2011 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Info Science | History | 1,107 | 1,069 |
| Library Info Science | Children's Lit | 945 | 925 |
| Education | English | 945 | 925 |
| Education | Gender Cultural St | 945 | 925 |
| Education | History | 945 | 925 |
| Communications Mgmt | Gender Cultural St | 962 | 925 |
| Management | Library Info Science | 1,198 | 1,155 |
| Management | SSW | 1,107 | 1,155 |
- 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:
- http://www.finaid.org/
- http://www.yahoo.com/education/financial_aid/
- http://www.collegeboard.org/
- http://www.fastweb.com/
New Law to Help Graduates of MSW programs with loan Repayment
The College Cost Reduction and Access Act goes into effect on July 2009. This new law will allow graduates of MSW programs to make affordable monthly loan payments while working in a social service or government agency or in any non-profit. Check out these websites for more information.
http://www.ibrinfo.org/what.vp.html
http://www.finaid.org/loans/publicservice.phtml
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