The Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers financial aid assistance to help cover educational costs for students who qualify. Financial aid helps students handle the costs of tuition, room and board, books, fees, transportation to and from school, and personal expenses. Explore your eligibility options and the types of financial aid we offer at SoPA.
For detailed information on financial aid and the application process, please visit the Tulane Financial Aid Website.
Pursuing a degree or certification from SoPA is an investment in your future. That's why we want every student who is eligible to be able to supplement the cost of their education with financial help. Whether you are a new or returning Tulane student, we are committed to helping you understand how financial aid works. In most cases, federal aid is awarded based on financial need. Need determinations are based on the data you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants who plan to seek federal financial aid are strongly advised to apply at least six weeks before the start of the semester. The deadline for all applications is January 1 for the spring semester, May 15 for the summer semester, and August 1 for the fall semester.
Other eligibility requirements to note include the following:
First time freshmen enrolling at SoPA as full-time students are eligible for TOPS. SoPA students are considered full-time students for tops if they complete at least 24 credit hours their first year of enrollment. For more information please visit the TOPS website or contact your SoPA advisor.
There are two main types of aid available to students—grants and loans. Grants, such as the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, are funds that do not need to be repaid. Available federal loans include Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Direct PLUS Loans, as well as alternative, credit-based loans that are not part of the federal program. Your financial advisor will help assist you in determining which type of aid is available and best suited to your pursuits. View our costs for undergraduate and graduate tuition, as well as associated fees and other expenses.
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Tulane SoPA also participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students enrolling in our master degree programs. Our military benefits page offers detailed information.
Some students may be eligible for multiple tuition discounts. Students may only claim one discount. Stacking discounts is not allowed.
External scholarships are also available for women over 25 through the Junior League of New Orleans.
SoPA recognizes that many of its students have been hard hit financially by Covid-19, particularly its undergraduates. Staying in school in order to make academic progress is crucial for our students’ long-term success; therefore SoPA is offering a tuition discount of 20% for fall 2020 and spring 2021. This aid is available to SoPA undergraduates who meet the following criteria:
Applicants for this aid will be asked to complete the SoPA Tuition Discount form, as well as provide either a copy of an Unemployment Insurance account statement from the Louisiana or other state of residence or a Verification of Reduced Employment Status signed by their employers. Students claiming to be the economic dependent of another individual must provide proof of the relationship (i.e. a copy of a birth certificate or marriage license).
In order to qualify for this aid for spring 2021, students register for at least one course in fall 2020 and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA at completion of the fall term.
As a university with a strong tradition of public service and global studies, Tulane is offering significant tuition scholarships toward the entire cost of degree programs for returning Peace Corps Volunteers and Fulbright student grantees. SoPA is happy to offer a 25% discount on all graduate-level courses to returning Peace Corps volunteers and Fulbright Scholars, most of which are online. This scholarship is available to recently returned PCVs and Fulbright student grantees who are admitted to and enter Tulane SoPA graduate programs starting in summer 2020, fall 2020, and spring 2021. The scholarship can be applied to tuition through the spring 2023 semester.
As part of the application process, Peace Corps volunteers will be asked to provide a copy of their “Description of Service” (DOS). Fulbright student grantees will be asked to provide a copy of their “Terms and Conditions” or “Certificate of Completion.”
Visit our graduate degree page for more information on specific degrees and graduate certificates.
We have several scholarship programs designated for current students. Additionally, we have external scholarships available for women over 25 through the Junior League of New Orleans.
The early enrollment scholarship is available to all entering students who register for their first semester of classes by the scholarship deadlines. This is a one-time scholarship and the amount of the scholarship will be applied towards their first semester's tuition.
The early enrollment scholarship is $500 for graduate students and $200 for undergraduate students.
SoPA students who enroll in courses by the following dates are eligible for a one-time scholarship. Graduate students will receive $500 and undergraduate students will receive $200. Register for classes early and save money on tuition!
Our office of financial aid wants to make your financial aid application and approval process as simple and streamlined as possible. You can begin your FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Your financial aid advisor will review your application and aid package offering, while also assisting with any questions regarding communication with the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans' discounts. Active Duty Military personnel and veterans can explore the military benefits we proudly offer at our designated Military Friendly® School.
We know that applying for financial aid can seem daunting. That's why the Tulane School of Professional Advancement is here to help you through the entire process. Your financial aid counselor can assist with the application process, choosing between aid packages, and scholarship and discount opportunities.
This calculator is intended to provide estimated net price information. It is provided to help you estimate the cost of attendance — including tuition and required fees, and an industry estimate of books. It does not include other expenses such as specific course lab fees.
By clicking below, you acknowledge that the estimate provided using this calculator does not represent any final cost determination or a final net price. Cost of attendance may change year to year.
For additional information regarding SoPA tuition and fees, you may read the current information on our website. For financial aid information, you may contact the Tulane Department of Financial Aid directly.
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