Types of Financial Assistance Available
There are three main types of aid available to students—grants, loans, and scholarships. 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. Scholarships from SoPA are in the form of tuition discounts or lump sums applied towards tuition costs. 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.
Scholarships
SoPA offers several scholarship programs, including discounts on tuition, student scholarships, and external scholarships.
20% Tuition Discount Scholarships
SoPA strongly believes in making a Tulane education affordable. SoPA is proud to offer 20% discounts on tuition to students who meet the following requirements.
Undergraduate-Level Courses
- Adults over the age of 60
- Full-time teachers and paraprofessionals, including classroom assistants and assistant teachers
- City, Parish, Sheriff’s Office, and Housing Authority employees
- Active-duty military personnel
Post-Baccalaureate-Level Courses
- Adults over the age of 60
- Full-time teachers and paraprofessionals, including classroom assistants and assistant teachers
- City, Parish, Sheriff’s Office, and Housing Authority employees
- Active-duty military personnel
- Students whose undergraduate degree was conferred by a Minority Serving Institution
Graduate-Level Courses
- Active-duty military personnel
- Veterans
- Active and retired public safety personnel (firefighter, police officer, or paramedic)
- Students whose undergraduate degree was conferred by a Minority Serving Institution
Download the tuition scholarship form here
Early Enrollment Scholarship
The early enrollment scholarship is available to all first-time students entering SoPA 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.
Early Enrollment Scholarship Deadlines
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!
Fall
Early Enrollment
Scholarship deadline
June 1
Spring
Early Enrollment
Scholarship deadline
December 1
Summer
Early Enrollment
Scholarship deadline
April 25
External Scholarships
We have eight scholarship programs designated for current students. Click below for information on the requirements for each scholarship.
Scholarship Programs
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.