Financial Aid & Costs
Teachers with a Master’s degree can earn up to 44% more per year
With a significantly higher earning potential, investing in your MAT can set you up for a lifetime of success.
Our tuition is $690/credit hour, which means you can graduate with your MAT for less than $23,000.
In addition to low tuition costs, Cumberland offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship options. Once you’re accepted, our financial aid office will work with you to figure out the best option for you financially. CU offers payment plans, assistance with securing student loans and accepts employer tuition assistance.
Financial aid is available through the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program.
student may obtain a Federal Stafford Loan through the U.S. Department of Education. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive a student aid report.
The process begins in the university’s office of Student Financial Services. The student must not be in default at Cumberland University or any other institution, must take (enroll in) at least six (6) semester hours of study, and must be fully accepted in the MAT Program.
Tuition and Fees
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Application fee of $50 (US) is due upon application
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Tuition $690/credit hour
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Graduation fee of $225 (US) payable in the semester of graduation.
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A Graduate Program Service Fee $30 per course.
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A student ID card is provided to each Services MAT student upon completion of enrollment. Textbooks, incidental supplies and computer -related items are personal expense items of the student.
Contact us. We’re here to help.
If you have any questions or need any help through your next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Program Director, Sandy Smith at (615) 547-1327 or email sandy.smith@cumberland.edu. We’re here to help guide you through this process and discuss your future at Cumberland University.
The Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST. Please contact the Admissions Office at 615-547-1246 locally or 800-467-0562 to speak with our Graduate Enrollment Specialist or email graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu.