Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
MPA
| Total Required Credits | 40 |
|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,020 |
| Total Tuition | $40,800 |
| Books and Supplies | Varies by course |
| Residency Fees | Fall/spring: $32/term; Summer: $16/term |
| International Student Fee | $350/one time |
| Student Recreation Fee | Full-time: $60/term; Summer $35/term Part-time: $30/term |
| Student Activities Fee | $18/term |
| Student Center Fee (students on Boston campus only) | Full-time: $70/term; Summer $35/term Part-time: $10/term; Summer $5/term |
MPP
| Total Required Credits | 40 |
|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $979 |
| Total Tuition | $39,160 |
| Books and Supplies | Varies by course |
| Residency Fees | Fall/spring: $32/term; Summer: $16/term |
| International Student Fee | $350/one time |
| Student Recreation Fee | Full-time: $60/term; Summer $35/term Part-time: $30/term |
| Student Activities Fee | $18/term |
| Student Center Fee (students on Boston campus only) | Full-time: $70/term; Summer $35/term Part-time: $10/term; Summer $5/term |
MSCJ
| Total Required Credits | 32 (34 with co-op) |
|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $1,046 |
| Total Tuition | $33,472 ($35,564 with co-op) |
| Books and Supplies | Varies by course |
| Residency Fees | Fall/spring: $32/term; Summer: $16/term |
| International Student Fee | $350/one time |
| Student Center Fee (students on Boston campus only) | $70/term |
Note: Courses taken at Northeastern University outside of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities are subject to different tuition rates.
Financial Aid
Graduate students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all available federal funding. You may file the FAFSA beginning October 1. While the FAFSA may be submitted beyond the priority filing deadline, the federal processor must receive your FAFSA by that date so you can be considered for all funds you may be eligible to receive.
Northeastern University FAFSA School Code: 002199
For more information, visit the FAFSA website. You can also find more information on financial aid on our Student Financial Services website.
Veterans and Active Military
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers several programs to help veterans and active duty servicemembers finance their education. Northeastern University accepts all chapters of the GI Bill.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.
To determine your eligibility, visit the VA website or contact the Veterans Affairs Regional Office at 888.GI.BILL.1 (888.442.4551). GI Bill benefits are determined and paid solely by the Veterans Affairs Regional Office.
Scholarships and Discounts
To support your educational journey, we offer a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities for students enrolled in CSSH master’s and certificate programs.
Select Scholarships and Discounts
To celebrate our new learning locations, we are offering a 50% tuition scholarship to public affairs students who begin their programs on one of our new campus locations in January 2025. Master of Public Administration students who study at Oakland or Arlington and Master of Public Policy students who study at Arlington are eligible for this scholarship.
The Full Circle Scholarship offers a 25% tuition discount to incoming graduate students in eligible degree programs, including the Master of Public Administration, who embody Northeastern University’s values of experiential and global learning.
This program provides a tuition discount of up to 25% to all Northeastern alumni seeking additional education.
Northeastern University partners with a broad range of employers through the AllCampus Workplace Network to offer a 10% tuition discount to eligible students and their family members.
Any number of scholarships can be combined, with a limit of 50% of total tuition. For questions regarding eligibility, get in touch with one of our admissions counselors.
Visit the CSSH graduate financial aid page for more information and eligibility details.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Fill out the form to learn more and download a brochure about Northeastern University’s Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, or Graduate Certificates.
You can also email publicaffairs@northeastern.edu or call us toll-free at +1 877.377.2739 or at +1 617.655.6736 to talk with one of our admissions counselors.