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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 Nursing Fees

Tuition
Nursing Master’s Programs (per unit)$496
Nursing Doctorate (per unit)$800
Audit (per unit)half tuition
Nursing Courses with a Clinical Component$200
Background Check$75

Additonal courses may require additional fees. 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

While most APU nursing students fund their graduate education via federal loans, grant money may be available. Please contact the School of Nursing for more information at (626) 815-5386.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Stipend

Funded by the Mental Health Services Act, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Stipend offers up to $17,000 in financial assistance to students pursuing their Master of Science in Nursing or post-master’s credential as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Stipend recipients agree to work as a PMHNP in publicly-funded community mental health services in California after graduation.

To read more, download the PMHNP Student Stipend Details Sheet (PDF).

Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2009-10 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.