Costs & Financial Aid
About BYU
We understand that tuition and other costs are important considerations when deciding which graduate school to attend. As one of the most affordable private universities in the United States, a significant portion of the cost of operating the university is paid from the tithes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Therefore, students and families of students who are tithe-paying members of the LDS Church are charged a lower tuition rate than non LDS students. This practice is similar in principle to that of state universities that generally charge residents lower tuition rates than out of state residents.
Many forms of financial aid are readily available to students. Many graduate students receive fellowships, awards, teaching and research assistantships, and department and national scholarships. Cost of living is also very reasonable in Provo and there are many student jobs available.
Cost of Attendance
| 2017-2018 Cost of Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Two Semesters | Graduate | Marriott**/Law |
| LDS Tuition Cost of Full-time tuition. |
$ 6,880 | $ 12,680 |
| Non-LDS Tuition Cost of Full-time tuition. |
$ 13,760 | $ 25,360 |
| Room and Board Including rent, utilities and living expenses. |
$ 12,392 | $ 12,392 |
| Books and Supplies Cost varies depending on requirements for enrolled courses. |
$ 824 | $ 1,816 |
| Personal Expenses Includes BYU Health Insurance. |
$ 3,588 | $ 3,588 |
| Transportation Cost varies depending on method of transportation |
$ 2,788 | $ 2,788 |
| Loan Fees | $ 208 | $ 208 |
| LDS Total*: | $ 26,680 | $ 33,472 |
| Non-LDS Total*: | $ 33,560 | $ 46,152 |
*For each dependent $2,100 will be added to the total amount.
** Marriott Includes: MISM, MAcc, MBA, EMBA, MPA and EMPA
Additionally, the cost of room and board is a large part of total expenses. As such, it is important to make the decision that’s right for you. BYU’s housing departments can help students find the right housing option by visiting their portals for On-Campus Housing and Off-Campus Housing.
Scholarships
Many of our graduate departments offer additional scholarship or funding opportunities; contact your respective graduate program for more information.
The Graduate Studies office and Graduate Student Society (GSS) offers a total of three scholarships:
Graduate Research Fellowship Award
The Graduate Research Fellowship award is designed to be used in support of students’ research and creative work. Graduate students who are in the initial stages of their research may apply. Applications will open November 1st. Deadline for applications is Feburary 1st.
HIDRA
The High Impact Doctoral Research Assistantship (HIDRA) award program is designed to recruit non-BYU originating PhD graduate students, and is therefore restricted to applicants whose undergraduate education was obtained at other institutions. The applicant must agree to be supervised by a faculty member who has an active research program. Faculty members are encouraged to use the HIDRA program to recruit high-quality applicants.
Research Presentation Award
This award is specific to Graduate Student Society (GSS), and is not directly affiliated with BYU Graduate Studies. Graduate students presenting original research at conferences or performing or displaying creative work are eligible to receive a Research Presentation Award (RPA) averaging $400. RPAs are intended to enable graduate students to travel to important conferences or events within their discipline in order to present their scholarly and creative work.
Part-Time Work
There are many benefits to working part-time while enrolled as a student at BYU. Part-time employment allows students to gain meaningful work experience, help pay for their expenses, and learn to manage their time. College work experience can also help students build their resumes, gain new skills, develop talents, and provide references for their future careers.
On-Campus Employment
Each year about 15,000 students work on campus. These students enjoy student-friendly schedules ranging from 10-20 hours a week, along with the convenience of working within walking distance of their classes.
Many graduate programs provide part time employment opportunities for their graduate students in the form of graduate research or teaching assistantships wherein students may work for an hourly or contracted rate based on available departmental funding. Applicants may inquire directly through their respective graduate programs about assistantship opportunities.
You can apply for an on-campus job using the Student Employment website.
Off-Campus Employment
For students who want to gain off-campus work experience, there are also numerous jobs available in the Provo community.