Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is the total amount it will cost a graduate student to attend Fairfield University for a specified period of enrollment. This information is very useful for financial planning purpose and for securing loans, if necessary, for your graduate education. This cost includes two types of related educational expenses, direct and indirect.

1. Direct Costs are the costs for which a student will be billed by the Office of the Bursar. These costs include, but are not limited to, tuition and registration fees.

2. Indirect Costs are the costs for which a student will not be billed, but may incur as an expense while attending Fairfield University. These costs include books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses and off-campus living expenses.

The total Cost of Attendance is called a budget. The cost of attendance budgets listed on this page represent the maximum amount a student may borrow for the direct and indirect costs of attending Fairfield University's graduate programs. All costs vary by program of study and are used when determining financial aid eligibility. Not all students will need to borrow for all allowable expenses.  Student borrowing needs vary and you should only borrow what you need.  The Office of Financial Aid is available to help answer any questions you may have at (203) 254-4125.

The tuition costs in a budget assumes a minimum of 6 credits per semester unless otherwise noted for some programs. A student's budget can be adjusted to reflect the most accurate tuition and fee costs, which may result in a change to financial aid eligibility. If a student plans to enroll for more than six credits in any given semester, he/she should inform the Office of Financial Aid.

Please see Cost of Attendance budgets for the graduate programs listed below:

• Graduate Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Taxation)
• Graduate Education, American Studies, University College, Mathematics, Engineering (MSSE, MCSE, & ME), Communications (beginning January 2009)
• Graduate Engineering (MOT)
• Graduate Nursing
• Nurse Anesthesia Program
• MFA in Creative Writing - beginning December 2008

Graduate Business (2008-2009): MS Accounting

*Assumes twelve credits in the fall semester and six credits in the spring semester

Graduate Business (2008-2009): All Other Programs

Graduate (2008-2009): Education, American Studies, Mathematics, University College, Communications (beginning January 2009)

Graduate Engineering (2008-2009): MS Management of Technology

Graduate Engineering (2008-2009): All Other Programs

Graduate Nursing (2008-2009)

Nurse Anesthesia Program (2008-2009): Year 3

*Assumes six credits for the fall semester and six credits for the spring semester

Nurse Anesthesia Program (2008-2009): Year 2

Books & Supplies	$1,000
Registration Fees	$50
Personal Expenses	$3,625
Room & Board (off-campus)	$11,775
Travel	$2,715
Tuition*	$9,030
TOTAL	$28,195

*Assumes seven credits for the fall semester and seven credits for the spring semester

Nurse Anesthesia Program Spring 2009 Semester Only:

*Assumes 12 credits for the spring semester

MFA in Creative Writing Spring 2009 Semester Only:

Books & Supplies	$300
Registration Fee	$25
Residency Room and Board per semester	$995
Travel	$500
Tuition per semester	$7,275
TOTAL	$9,095