Cost of Study Ed.D.Program

The estimated total cost of tuition for a student who begins the program in the 2009-10 academic year will be $57,815,* with anticipated yearly totals as follows:

*Tuition rates are set by the USC Board of Trustees and typically increase on an annual basis. Over the past five years, the average annual tuition increase has been 5.16%. This cost of study is estimated based on tuition rates for the 2009-10 academic year increased in future years at the historical level. These amounts are estimates, and actual tuition rates will vary, based on the actual tuition rates set in upcoming years, and the rate at which students complete degree requirements.

USC offers several plans that assist students in paying their tuition. These include prepayment of future tuition at the current rate of tuition, and an installment payment plan. More detailed information may be found online at http://rossier.usc.edu/admission/financing/rsoe.html

Financial Assistance

Rossier Ed.D. students are eligible to apply for several forms of financial assistance, even though they hold full-time jobs. The majority of support is usually is in the form of student loans; federal loan programs currently allow eligible students to borrow up to the full cost of study. Rossier also awards approximately $180,000 in scholarships to Ed.D. students each year.

More detailed information and application instructions can be found online at http://rossier.usc.edu/admission/financing/rsoe.html