Executive MHA Finances
Worksheet of Estimated EMHA Program Expenses
Tuition and Related Fees
The 2008-09 (autumn-summer) first year tuition for students entering the program in Autumn 2008 is estimated at $23,712 ($624 per credit). Tuition fees will include some coverage of discretionary expenses for student related activities such as orientation, graduation, and special events. Students are responsible for other quarterly expenses (such as textbooks and course reading packets, other course related software or supplies, and UW designated fees associated with registration and technology support). The cost for textbooks, reading packets, and other course related expenses is estimated at $300-500 per quarter. Currently, parking at the classroom site in Bellevue is free.
Annual tuition increases are expected. Beginning Autumn 2009 annual tuition increases will affect both incoming and continuing students. Therefore, the same tuition rate will be applied to both first and second year students. Annual increases are effective autumn quarter.
Tuition payments are due in quarterly installments prior to the official UW start date of each quarter. As credit loads for each quarter vary, quarterly tuition totals will vary. Specific details and instructions regarding registration, tuition payment, and related fees and deadlines are typically distributed several weeks in advance of each quarter.
All fees, including tuition, and credit loads are subject to change. Meals are not included.
Financial Aid
As of autumn 2005, Executive MHA students may apply for federal financial aid (low interest student loans). For information on federal financial aid, how to apply (FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid), applicable deadlines, etc., please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) web site at http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa/graduate. In particular, see the links for "Graduate Student." If you have additional questions about the process or form after reviewing the web site, please contact OSFA at osfa@u.washington.edu or 206-543-6101.
Other Sources of Support
The Grants and Funding Information Service (GFIS), located in Suzzallo Library, assists UW graduate students in their search for information about financial opportunities available outside the University of Washington. You may contact them at:
Grants and Funding Information Service
206-616-3084
gfis@u.washington.edu
Tuition Exemption
As a self-sustaining program, we regret that students in the Executive MHA program are not able to access the Tuition Exemption Program available to many Washington state and UW employees.
Employer Sponsorship
Organizations wishing to invest in their future may sponsor employees by providing for some or all of the following: tuition reimbursement; continuation of salary during program travel and projects; leave for program activities without debiting vacation time; and reimbursement for travel, lodging, and other appropriate expenses incurred while attending on-campus sessions. To determine your employer's policy on educational benefits, contact your Human Resources Department.