Fielding Graduate University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Fielding Graduate University?

Fielding's reported 2024-25 average tuition for full-time graduate students was $24,649, with $40 in required fees, for both in-state and out-of-state students. The reported part-time graduate tuition charge was $780 per credit. These are reporting-year figures, not a quote for every program or for a future enrollment term.

• Reported full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $24,649 for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Reported required full-time graduate fees, 2024-25: $40.
• Reported part-time graduate charge, 2024-25: $780 per credit for in-state and out-of-state students.

A realistic budget must also account for books and technology, transportation and lodging for required meetings, housing and food, and any program-specific charges. A student's total can differ substantially from the reported full-time figure because enrollment intensity and program billing rules differ. Ask for the current program-specific cost of attendance and a term-by-term estimate; do not multiply a per-credit price into an annual total without checking how the program actually charges tuition.

Eligible students may finance part of that cost through federal graduate loans, institutional assistance, outside scholarships, or approved military education benefits. Federal aid generally begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Borrowing changes when a bill is paid, not the underlying price: compare the amount to be repaid, including interest, with the program's expected length and your other financial commitments. Reported graduate military benefits averaged $19,902 among the recipients included in the institution's 2024-25 data; that figure is not a standard award for all veterans.

What are the work-study opportunities at Fielding Graduate University?

Fielding's format is designed to accommodate adults who continue working while studying, but combining employment with graduate coursework still requires a realistic time budget. Research, clinical training, practica, internships, and required meetings can create commitments that are harder to schedule around a full-time job.

Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is earned through qualifying employment rather than paid automatically as a grant. It differs from an ordinary part-time job, a paid internship, and a research position funded directly by a faculty project. Students interested in paid work should ask Fielding's financial aid office whether Work-Study is available for their enrollment and how eligible positions are advertised; a program director can explain whether assistantships or paid research roles exist in that particular degree.

For career development, applicants should also examine the opportunities specific to their program, such as faculty collaboration, professional networks, placement guidance, and alumni connections. These opportunities are not the same as a verified job-placement rate.