Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition
Students are charged tuition on a per-unit basis, and the current rate of tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $2,201 per unit for MAT online and MAT-TESOL online, and $2,244 per unit for OCL Online and SC Online. Total tuition costs will vary depending on a student’s program track.
Tuition and fees typically increase by 3 percent to 5 percent each year. Tuition rates are set by the USC Board of Trustees and typically increase in the fall term. The most current rates can be found here.
Master of Arts in Teaching online Tuition Breakdown
| MAT online (28 credits minimum) | Units per term | Cost per term |
|---|---|---|
Full-time | 8 – 10 | $17,608 – $22,010 |
Program Tuition Estimate (Full-Time)
Tuition for the Master of Arts in Teaching online (MAT online) program at USC Rossier is charged each semester.
| Year | Enrolled Units | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
1 | 20 | $44,020 |
2 | 8 | $17,608 |
Total (28 Enrolled Units): $61,628
This estimate does not include MAT optional program add-ons, which range from 3–6 units each.
Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL online Tuition Breakdown
| MAT-TESOL online (24 credits minimum) | Units per term | Cost per term |
|---|---|---|
Full-time | 8 – 10 | $17,608 – $22,010 |
Part-time | 4 – 5 | $8,804 – $11,005 |
Program Tuition Estimate (Full-Time)
Tuition for the Master of Arts in Teaching – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages online (MAT–TESOL online) program at USC Rossier is charged each semester.
| Year | Enrolled Units | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
1 | 17 | $37,417 |
2 | 7 | $15,407 |
Total (24 Enrolled Units): $52,824
This estimate does not include the credential track add-on, which is an additional 4 units.
Master of Education in School Counseling online Tuition Breakdown
Program Tuition Estimate (Full-time)
Tuition for the Master of Education in School Counseling online (SC online) program at USC Rossier is charged each semester.
| Year | Enrolled Units | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
1 | 33 | $74,052 |
2 | 16 | $35,904 |
Total (49 Enrolled Units): $109,956
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership online Tuition Breakdown
Tuition for the EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership online (OCL online) program at USC Rossier is charged each semester.
Advanced Standing (43 units)
| Year | Enrolled Units | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
1 | 18 | $40,392 |
2 | 18 | $40,392 |
3 | 7 | $15,708 |
Total (43 Enrolled Units): $96,492
Traditional Track (60 units)
| Year | Enrolled Units | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
1 | 17 | $38,148 |
2 | 18 | $40,392 |
3 | 18 | $40,392 |
4 | 7 | $15,708 |
Total (60 Enrolled Units): $134,640
Cost of Attendance
Fees are typically charged per semester.
First-semester graduate students should expect the following:
Tuition (Sample full-time first semester course load)
Tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $2,201 per unit for MAT online and MAT-TESOL online, and $2,244 per unit for OCL Online and SC Online.
MAT online: $2,201 x 10 units = $22,010MAT-TESOL online: $2,201 x 10 units = $22,010
SC online: $2,244 x 11 units = $24,684
OCL online Advanced Standing: $2,244 x 6 units = $13,464
OCL online Traditional Track: $2,244 x 5 units = $11,220
Mandatory Fees
- Orientation, new student fee, graduate: $55 (one-time charge)
- Graduate student programming fee: $20 per semester
- Norman H. Topping student aid fund: $8 per semester
Total: $83
Health Insurance / Other Fees
- USC requires that all students carry comprehensive health insurance, either through USC or an alternate provider. Learn more about this requirement, plans and health insurance options for online students.
- Tuition refund insurance: Visit the USC Service Registration page for rates and opt-out instructions.
Total: Varies
Additional Fees
- A $250 nonrefundable deposit to confirm your enrollment. The deposit will be credited to tuition owed.
- Up to $3,000 for books, supplies, Internet connectivity and other expenses.
- MAT / MAT-TESOL online: Credentialing exam fees, which cost about $300. (Pursuing a credential is optional for MAT–TESOL students. To learn more about credentialing requirements, please visit our MAT-TESOL Admission page.)
- OCL online: Two $550 required on-campus immersions (travel and hotel fees not included).
Total: Varies
Financial Aid
USC offers various methods for paying for graduate school, including installment plans, tuition prepayment plans and long-term financing options. The USC Financial Aid Office (FAO) can help you navigate applying for financial aid, understanding your financial aid award and properly securing all of your loans.
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid for International Applicants
If you are an international student studying in your home country or in the United States on a non-immigrant student visa, you are not eligible for need-based federal student aid programs. You may be eligible to seek employer assistance or scholarship opportunities in your home country.
To learn more about financing your degree, check with your department or visit the USC financial support page.
Loan Forgiveness
There are many federal loan forgiveness programs available that encourage teachers to work in high-need schools and subject areas. Learn about the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers on the Federal Student Aid website.
Scholarships
Students have the opportunity to be considered for a variety of USC Rossier–specific scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to students with the drive and desire to make a difference. A separate application is not necessary to apply. Learn more about scholarships, fellowships and grants.
Learn more about external education-specific grants, fellowships and scholarships that USC Rossier students have earned in the past.