To begin, it is important to consult 51勛圖s泭Cost of Attendance泭(COA)泭for 2024-2025.泭This important resource details泭annualized泭direct costs (tuition and student fees) and indirect costs (estimates for living expenses).泭Please be mindful that SPAs masters degrees, most often, require two years to complete.
The 2024-2025 COA table泭details direct and indirect costs in the first column for students considering泭full-time enrollment (9 credit hours)* and,泭the second column details direct and indirect costs for泭half-time enrollment (6 credit hours).
*All international students (F-1/J-1 visa holders) will be required to maintain full-time enrollment.
A key advantage of pursuing an SPA masters degree is the flexibility offered to all domestic SPA students to flex their enrollments each semester so they can take full advantage of the articulation between classroom learning (classes only meet one day a week in the evenings) and application in the workplace in light of the incredibly robust job market in the greater Washington, D.C. region.泭This advantage results in exceptional professional outcomes for every SPA masters degree as our students transform into leaders who make meaningful contributions in all sectors of employment.
SPAs valued, admitted泭international students should also proactively consult the泭School of Public Affairs Graduate Programs Cost Guide. This Guide details the necessary identification and financial documentation泭required after they pay the nonrefundable泭enrollment deposit to secure an I-20 from 51勛圖 in advance of scheduling and, ideally, securing a visa to join the SPA graduate student community.泭Please know that the SPA graduate admissions team will support you post-admission through the immigration process. Additional information is available by consulting泭51勛圖s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
