Financial Aid and Costs
To ensure that you can pursue the graduate degree of your choice, we recommend applying for financial aid and scholarships early. Meeting deadlines and filling out forms completely will help you find the resources you need to complete your graduate school education with the least financial disruption possible.
How much will it cost?
Below are tuition and fees for our five traditional master’s programs (2011-2012):
| Tuition |
(per credit hour) |
| Master of Arts in Liberal Studies |
$514.00 |
| Master of Education |
$472.00 |
| Master of Arts in Theology |
$514.00 |
| TESOL Endorsement |
$514.00 |
| Master of Arts in TESOL |
$514.00 |
| Master of Business Administration (non-LEAD) |
$514.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fees |
| Activity Fee (per semester) |
$50.00 |
| Transient Fee |
$15.00 |
| Parking Permit (per academic year) |
$100.00 |
| Books (estimated cost, per class) |
$125.00 |
| Graduation fee (one time) |
$150.00 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) |
$150.00 |
Fee waiver policy
Education fee waivers may be redeemed at Ohio Dominican in the Graduate Program:
- One (1) fee waiver may be used for one (1) credit hour of a graduate-level education course.
Reduced tuition for Diocesan teachers
Ohio Dominican gives a 25 percent tuition discount to all Diocesan teachers. For more information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at (614) 251-4615 or graduateadmissions@ohiodominican.edu.
Paying the bill
Graduate-level study likely will advance your career and deepen your knowledge. However, we realize that you may need financial assistance to complete your degree. As an ODU student, you are eligible for two types of Federal Stafford Loans – subsidized (need based) and unsubsidized (non-need based). Here are a few specifics:
- Eligibility: Available if you are enrolled at least part-time 3 graduate credit hours
- Amount: Maximum annual loan for subsidized and unsubsidized is $20,500. Aggregate loan limit for graduate students is $138,500, which includes any loans obtained for undergraduate studies.
- Interest rate: Varies. For unsubsidized loans, interest accrues while you are enrolled.
To be considered for these loans, you must:
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. The FAFSA is used to calculate your and your spouse’s (if applicable) contribution and determine your financial need. You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1.
- Not be in default on prior educational loans
- Maintain a minimum of 3 hours per semester
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Steps for filing your FAFSA:
- Apply for a PIN (Personal Identification Number) online at www.pin.ed.gov. You must have your PIN prior to completing the FAFSA. The PIN serves as your electronic signature on the FAFSA and will also serve as your signature on the Master Promissory Note (MPN) when borrowing under the Stafford Loan programs.
- Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All graduate students are considered independent for financial aid purposes. Ohio Dominican University’s school code is 00303500.
How aid is calculated
Both direct and indirect educational expenses are used when determining your eligibility for financial aid. Individual student budgets are based on the student's actual enrollment status, degree program, and tuition and fees as determined by Ohio Dominican.