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Tuition and Fees
What does it cost to earn your degree at National University? The answer depends on your unique situation. Program preference, prior learning, military service and affiliation, and scholarship eligibility can all affect your expenses and funding resources. See the program tables below or the Cost of Attendance page to estimate the education costs that apply specifically to you. Estimates do not serve as guarantees of the cost of attendance.
Your total cost of attendance will consist of both direct and indirect expenses you may incur while in school. Direct expenses can include tuition, fees, books, course materials, and equipment, while indirect expenses may consist of housing, food, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees. The cost of attendance figure is also used by our Financial Aid Office to help determine your eligibility for aid.
Financial Aid Summary
At National University, we are committed to helping you all the way to graduation (and beyond!). That’s why we offer several avenues to help relieve the financial burden of higher education.
Scholarships, Grants, and Loans
As a National University student, you may be eligible for financial aid — including scholarships, grants, and loans — to help bridge the gap between your education expenses and your financial resources. Each year, National University awards tuition scholarships and grants to students facing economic challenges based on financial need and eligibility rules.
To establish your eligibility for financial aid, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be completed for each fiscal year you request aid. Regardless of federal funding status, students are fully responsible for any accrued balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about applying to National University below.
Laptop computers, and other school supplies, are not included in tuition. Students are responsible for the materials required to attend online courses.
If paying out of pocket, there are no payment plans offered. Tuition is due on the first day of class.
- If you are not using financial aid, tuition is due on the first day of class.
- If you are, the Department of Education will issue funds to cover your course. For any out-of-pocket costs, student will be invoiced.
- Tuition is due and payable prior to the first class session of each course. If a tuition payment check is returned due to insufficient funds, the University reserves the right to drop all current and future classes for that student. Students will be notified of this action and assessed a return check charge. The University may require students who have written multiple insufficient-fund checks to make all future payments by cashier’s check, cash or money order. The University reserves the right to modify tuition and fees at any time. Students whose employers have entered into a contractual agreement with the University may be eligible for reduced tuition.
National University offers tuition discounts via our partnerships with various employers. You can speak to an Enrollment Advisor to see if you qualify for one.