Graduate Tuition and Fees Information

Graduate expenses include in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, international tuition, or online tuition rates and mandatory student fees and special fees. All fees are due and payable at the time of registration, and registration is not complete until all fees have been paid. 

For an accurate breakdown of your tuition and other student fees or for more assistance, please visit the Cost of Attendance webpage or contact the Bursar's Office.

Cost of Attendance Bursar's Office

Tuition and Fee Exceptions

The following programs do not follow the regular graduate tuition and fees:

Differential Tuition Rate Programs APPROX. COST OF PROGRAM
Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Tuition and Fees  
Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO) MSPO Tuition and Fees  
WebMBA WebMBA Tuition and Fees  
EXECUTIVE/PREMIER PRICED PROGRAMS APPROX. COST OF PROGRAM
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Please see "Total Cost Programs" on the Tuition and Fees webpage.
Master of Accounting (MAcc) Please see "Total Cost Programs" on the Tuition and Fees webpage.
Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI) Please see "Total Cost Programs" on the Tuition and Fees webpage.
Ph.D. in Business Administration Please see "Total Cost Programs" on the Tuition and Fees webpage.

In-State vs. Non-Resident Tuition Differences

You may register as an In-State student upon showing that you have been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of at least 12-months preceding the date of registration. To see if you qualify as an In-State resident of Georgia, check the Georgia Residency Guidelines.

If you need more information about tuition differences or an Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, please visit the links below.

Apply for a Tuition Waiver

Graduate students in class

Applying for Financial Aid

If you are thinking about applying to a graduate program at KSU, you should complete the FAFSA so that potential sources of financial aid can be identified for you. You should complete the FAFSA about the same time that you complete the Graduate Application for Admissions.

Visit Site Apply for Financial Aid

FAFSA Priority Deadline

Fall
March 1

Spring
August 1

Summer
January 1

Types of Financial Aid

You must be fully accepted to qualify for any student financial aid. If you are accepted pending official documentation or provisionally/conditionally accepted, you will not qualify for financial aid.

Additionally, you must be in a degree seeking program to qualify for financial aid. Non-degree programs, such as certificate programs or teacher certification add-on programs, may not qualify for financial aid according to federal guidelines. For the most up-to-date information, check with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid..

  • KSU’s scholarship portal, Scholarship Universe, opens every year on November 1 and closes on March 1, and includes a list of scholarships specifically for graduate students. To search scholarships:

    • Go to KSU's Scholarships website
    • Click on "Apply now"
    • Click on "Search Scholarships"
    • Category Search (click on the box with the + sign)
    • In the Class box, select Graduate from the list
    • Scroll to the bottom and click Search

  • Graduate students are eligible for the following loan programs:

    • Unsubsidized for $20,500 for an academic year.
    • AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that alleviate poverty. After one year of service, VISTA members qualify for the Segal Education Award (valued at approximately $7,395) to pay for a range of education expenses.
  • A Graduate Research Assistant works with a faculty member on a specific research project for a certain number of hours each week. In exchange, the GRA is granted a tuition fee waiver and provided a stipend. See the GRA website for more details.

Emergency Assistance

Circumstances beyond your control can sometimes change quickly. We understand that hardships (such as an accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances) can bring significant stress and impact on your ability to succeed while working on a challenging degree at Kennesaw State University.

CARE Services Emergency Assistance Program is here to help whether you need financial assistance or other types of assistance. We are committed to your success and are ready to support you as you overcome challenges during your educational pursuits at KSU.

Emergency Assistance Help