Master of Social Work (MSW) — Advanced Standing ProgramTuition and Financial Aid
We know that college is a huge investment and one of the most important ones you’ll ever make. That’s why we’re invested in helping make your Quinnipiac education affordable. Whether it’s grants, scholarships, loans or a job, we’ll help you explore every option and make a plan that works for you.
Direct costs include tuition cost per credit hour, plus any applicable fees.
Curriculum requirements: 30 credits
Estimated Tuition
Fall and Spring
Fall and Spring
Tuition and Fees Full-Time Program (1 Year)
$24,930
Tuition and Fees Part-Time Program (2 Year)
$9,890
$15,870
Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. Figures represent the total per financial aid award period and are based on the 2024-25 rate ($755 per credit). View a detailed breakdown of fees.
Possible Expenses (Indirect Costs)
Indirect costs are possible expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. Amounts listed for books, miscellaneous, transportation and living expenses are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.
Part-Time Program (2 Year)
Possible Expense
Fall and Spring (Year 1)
Fall and Spring (Year 2)
Books and Supplies
$850
$1,700
Miscellaneous Expenses
$1,368
$1,368
Transportation
$1,508
$2,512
Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian)
$26,316
$26,316
Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian)
$11,673
$11,673
Loan Fees (average)
$208
$208
Full-Time Program (1 Year)
Possible Expense
Fall
Spring
Books and Supplies
$1,200
$1,200
Miscellaneous Expenses
$684
$684
Transportation
$1,256
$1,256
Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian)
$13,158`
$13,158
Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian)
$5,837
$5,837
Loan Fees (average)
$104
$104
All graduate students are charged fees related to their program of study. Below is a detailed breakdown of graduate fees charged per semester. See the Direct Costs tab for full program costs.
Fees for Academic Year 2024-25
Fee Type
Amount
Student fees1
$50 per credit, not to exceed $450 per semester
$30 per term summer session / clinical registration fee
Technology and lab fees
$405 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time students
$185 per semester (fall/spring) for part-time students
$100 for summer semester (full-time or part-time)
Mandatory accident insurance2
$25 fall and spring semester
Commuter meal plan (required)2
$260 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time students
1 Student fees cover the experiences and services that complement and support academics. 2 Not applicable to students in strictly online degree and certificate programs. Not charged for clinical or student-teaching semesters.
Tuition Assistance for Aspiring Social Workers
The CT Health Horizon’s grant will allow Quinnipiac to provide $10,000 per student per year in tuition assistance for qualifying master of social work and advanced standing master of social work candidates with the goal of increasing the number and diversity of students in these programs.
Please select the correct forms for the semester for which you are seeking assistance:
For Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 terms, use 2023-2024 documents and forms
For Summer 2024, Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 terms, use 2024-2025 documents and forms
Submitting the forms
Our priority processing timeline is recommended as follows:
For Summer: March 31
For Fall: June 1
For Spring: November 1
Forms will be accepted after the designated date and complete files are processed in the order received based on the time of year you are seeking assistance and funding levels.
1
Complete and submit the FAFSA form
Students wishing to be offered any form of assistance other than scholarships will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. This is by far the most important document in the financial aid process.
The current FAFSA is open for the 2023-2024 year and will use your 2021 tax return(s)
Submit the Quinnipiac graduate financial aid application
This form is required to be offered financial aid and provides information including financial aid, enrollment plans, outside resources (including tuition reimbursement) and authorization to release information.
Grant funds are awarded to our full-time, on-ground (not online programs) graduate students who are U.S. citizens and demonstrate high financial need as evaluated by the financial aid office.
If applicable, certain students will also be asked to provide parental information* in order to apply. *Parent application is required for grant consideration for unmarried students under the age of 26 or married students under the age of 24.
Students receiving tuition waivers or university-based scholarships will not be given priority consideration for need-based grants.
Full-time students pursuing a graduate degree in social work at Quinnipiac are eligible for a merit scholarship. Learn more about scholarships and grants by visiting the pages below.
We are partnered with both the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration to provide you with a comprehensive set of benefits that fit with your military experience.Learn more about financial aid options specific to veterans and active duty military.
You have many options when it comes to financing your education. We’re here to help you explore your options and help make the application process as simple as possible.