Financial Aid & Costs
Our tuition is $690/credit hour, which means you can graduate with your MSP for less than $23,000.
In addition to low tuition costs, Cumberland offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship options including the MSP Scholarship, which brings the cost per credit hour down to $200. 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.
A qualifying 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 MSP 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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Textbooks, incidental supplies and computer -related items are personal expense items of the student.
MSP Scholarships
An admitted (MSP) student will qualify for a special graduate scholarship. The University provides these awards based on the enrollee having received a baccalaureate degree and the perceived potential for success in both this academic program and in the current/future employment arena. Individual scholarship students are encouraged to seek additional funding and/or reimbursement from their employing agencies. A per month payment plan and/or a student loan program will be made available on tuition balances due after all scholarship monies have been applied to a student account. The University accepts both personal checks and MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express in addition to cash for the payment of tuition and fees.
Employees of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services may be eligible to receive additional tuition assistance. Specific information is available through the Department.
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, Dr. Bill McKee at (615) 547-1311 or email bmckee@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.