Tuition and Fees
Graduate tuition varies according to programs. For the latest tuition rates, please visit https://bursar.providence.edu/graduate/.
Payment of Bill
Tuition and fees must be paid in full at the time of registration unless students are receiving financial aid. Students with financial aid should present their award letters at the time of registration. Only cash, checks, money orders, ACH, and credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) will be accepted as forms of payment. Students registering through CyberFriar must complete the online tuition payment using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or ACH payment at the time of registration. Students who do not submit payment at the time of registration will be dropped from the course for non-payment. Students dropped from a course(s) who wish to re-register will be allowed registration only on a space-available basis.
Students whose tuition is paid by a third party, employers, a government agency, or any other source must have a letter of authorization with them at the time of registration. Upon receipt of this letter, bills will be sent to the third party. Payment is due upon receipt of this bill. Students should inform the third party of this policy to ensure that payment is made on a timely basis so they will not be dropped from class.
*NOTE: Students registering for courses after courses have met twice will be charged a $150 late registration fee.
**Students who have been dropped for non-payment and who are re-registered after the class has begun will be charged a $150 re-registration fee.
Course Attendance/Rosters
The Office of the Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies asks all instructors to verify the accuracy of their course rosters after the first week of classes. Students reported by instructors as “never attended” will be dropped from such courses. Each student’s schedule is accessible through CyberFriar; students are responsible for making all schedule changes through appropriate and official procedures.
Withdrawal and Refunds
Students who wish to drop or withdraw from a course in a graduate program must notify the office of the program director. Students will receive a refund provided proper notification has been given. Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
- before the first meeting - 100%,
- before the second meeting - 75%,
- before the third meeting - 50%,
- after the third meeting - no refund; “WD” will be indicated on the transcript.
Exceptions to this refund schedule may be given in cases of deployment of students who are on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, National Guard, or Reserve.
Courses will not appear on a student’s transcript if the withdrawal occurs before the third meeting. For withdrawals occurring after the third meeting, a grade of “WD” will appear on the transcript.
The withdrawal deadline is one week before the last scheduled class meeting, exclusive of final exams.
Company Reimbursement Plan
Many firms will reimburse their employees in full or in part for job-related education. Students should inquire with their benefits officer regarding the company’s policies.
Financial Aid
Graduate students attending Providence College may apply for federal student aid. Students seeking financial assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be completed at least four to six weeks before the period in which the applicant plans to enroll.
A student will be issued an official Student Aid Report (SAR) upon submission of a completed FAFSA to Federal Student Aid Programs. Students should read their SAR carefully since this report contains information about the status of the individual application. In addition, the SAR provides information as to whether or not schools might ask for additional documents in support of the original FAFSA data submitted. The College will receive the SAR information electronically.
All graduate students who are enrolled on a full-time or half-time basis are eligible for the William D. Ford Direct Loan. This federal loan program will provide direct access to funds through the College. The full-time graduate student annual borrowing maximum for an unsubsidized direct loan is up to $20,500 or the cost of attendance; whichever is less. The loan offers a low-interest rate and deferment on loan repayment. This loan is available to graduate students, regardless of income. The unsubsidized Direct Loan terms and conditions are similar to the subsidized need-based Direct Loan; however, student borrowers are required to pay the interest during in-school deferment periods.
The Office of Financial Aid will always determine a student’s maximum eligibility. Should a student choose to borrow less than what was offered to them, they should contact the office to make those arrangements.
Students should note that if they are enrolled concurrently in two separate degree programs, the available loan-level may be different than the limits outlined in this section. The Office of Financial Aid will review enrollment per semester to determine what loan-level limit is federally appropriate. It is strongly recommended that financial aid applicants complete class registration at least three weeks prior to the beginning of classes. Also, no application for any type of financial assistance will be reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid until the student is officially admitted to the Graduate Studies program.
For additional details, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 401.865.2286.
Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available to students who have been officially accepted into a graduate degree program on a full-time basis and recommended for an assistantship by their academic program director. These assistantships follow either 9-month or 12-month calendars and involve academically-related duties in various offices where the student is required to work 20 hours per week in exchange for free tuition and a monthly stipend. Assistantships are not guaranteed to be renewed for a second year; that will be determined by the academic program director and assistantship supervisor at the end of the first year. Assistantships are for no longer than 2 years. Students must remain in good academic standing to retain an assistantship.
For additional information regarding Graduate Assistantship policies and procedures please see https://financial-aid.providence.edu/graduate-assistantships/.
Veterans Benefits
Any student using Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill® or Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services benefits, even if the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has not yet paid tuition and fees, Providence College will not
- prevent enrolling,
- assess a late penalty fee,
- require securing alternative or additional funding, or
- deny access to any school resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) that are available to other students whose bill has been paid.
Providence College may require that such students
- produce the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class,
- provide written request to be certified, and
- provide additional information needed to properly certify.
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