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Tuition and Aid

Delivering high quality graduate programs takes a comprehensive support system. Your investment in an advanced degree includes those services and personnel that partner with you in pursuit of higher education. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees associated with the benefits and services included in your degree program.

School of Music Fees

Tuition
Music Master's Programs (per unit)$505
Music: Private Applied Voice or Instrument (per unit)$335
Music Choir Outfit: Bel Canto$350
Music Choir Outfit: Chamber Singers, Gospel Choir$375
Music Choir Outfit: University Choir, Men's Chorale$475
Other Music Performance Groups: (Concert, Marching or Jazz Band, Wind ensemble, Bells & Orchestra)$40
Audit (per unit)half tuition

View a complete list of university fees.

All stated financial information is subject to change. Please consult with the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services located in the Graduate Center, (626) 815-4570, for most current and controlling information.

Financial Aid

Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants, to fellowships and scholarships. For details about the financial aid programs available, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Financial Services at (626) 815-4570.

Program-Specific Aid

One graduate assistantship is awarded each year for conducting and music education. Performance scholarships are also awarded for Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and choral groups.

Cost of Attendance – 2009-10

(effective fall 2009)
Matriculation fees
Application $45
International Application $65
Tuition
Music Programs $490/unit
Audit-Graduate 50 percent/unit
Other Mandatory Fees
Graduate Parking Fee (each semester) $100
Health Fee (per semester) $250
Mandatory for all on-campus and international graduate students on APU I-20 and DS 2019
Must be at least half time or enrolled in final classes to be eligible to purchase health coverage.
Special Fees
Independent Study/Tutorial $125/unit, plus tuition
Late Registration Fee $125/term
Online Fee $40 per unit
Music – Private Voice or Instrument (per unit) $335, plus tuition
Music Choir Outfit: Bel Canto $350
Music Choir Outfit: Men's Chorale $475
Music Choir Outfit: University Choir $475
Music Choir Outfit: Chamber Singers $375
Gospel Choir Fee $375
All other performance groups: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Hand Bells, and Orchestra $40
Service Charge for Payment Plans
15-Week Sessions $100
9-Week Sessions $50
Transcript $5/copy
Transcript Overnight Fee
(Plus Transcript Fee) U.S.: $35
Rush Transcript (Plus Transcript Fee) $20
Overnight Transcripts (International) (Plus Transcript Fee) $45
Returned Check Fee $30 per check
Graduation Fees
Graduation Fee $80
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.