Alder Graduate School of Education

What is the cost of studying for a year at Alder Graduate School of Education?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Alder's reported full-time graduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students. The reported graduate tuition and fee figures are:

• Full-time graduate tuition: $22,610 for in-state students and $22,610 for out-of-state students.
• Reported required graduate fees: $0 for both residency categories.
• Part-time graduate tuition: $665 per credit for both residency categories.

These are published tuition figures, not a complete annual cost of attendance or a personalized bill. A resident may also need to budget for living expenses, transportation to the placement school, books or materials, and costs connected with credential eligibility. Part-time students should not add the per-credit charge to the full-time annual tuition figure; the applicable billing method depends on enrollment. Grants or scholarships can lower what a student pays, while loans change when payment is due rather than reducing the underlying cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Alder Graduate School of Education?

Alder's residency places substantial school-based work alongside graduate study. That clinical experience is central to teacher preparation, but it should not automatically be classified as Federal Work-Study, a paid job, or an employment offer.

Applicants should get written terms for their particular placement: the expected weekly schedule, any compensation or stipend, the employing organization if there is one, and whether outside work is feasible. Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a need-based aid arrangement for approved employment; it is different from a residency requirement or an ordinary part-time job. Eligible graduate students may also investigate federal student loans and applicable teacher-preparation grants through the financial aid process, paying close attention to any teaching-service obligations attached to a grant.