Graduate student tuition cost and financial aid
Graduate student
2020 – 2021 expenses
As a graduate student, you'll pay ASU for tuition and fees. Some programs charge differential or program specific tuition, which is in addition to the base tuition. See details on ASU’s tuition estimator. Housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary depending on your spending choices and should be budgeted into your college expenses.
| Arizona resident | Nonresident | |
|---|---|---|
| Base tuition | $11,720 | $23,544 |
| Graduate student support fee | $250 | $250 |
| Student initiated fees | $638 | $638 |
| Housing and meals | $11,808 | $11,808 |
| Books and supplies | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Transportation | $3,180 | $3,180 |
| Personal | $3,628 | $3,628 |
| Total | $32,278 | $44,102 |
Applying for financial aid
To receive federal financial aid (grants, loans and work-study) you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. The FAFSA opens every Oct. 1 and ASU’s priority filing date is Jan. 15. Aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early.
File your FAFSAOnce you submit your FAFSA, check your Priority Actions box in My ASU regularly to be sure that ASU does not need any additional documents from you to verify your FAFSA. All requests will be listed in My ASU or sent to your ASU email.