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 – 2008-09 |
(effective fall 2008) |
| 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 |
