The Chicago School at Washington DC

What is the cost of studying for a year at The Chicago School at Washington DC?

For 2024-25, reported full-time graduate tuition at the Washington campus was $33,816, with $1,512 in required fees, for a combined $35,328 before living and other expenses. The reported graduate tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Actual charges can vary with program, enrollment, and academic year.

• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $33,816.
• 2024-25 required graduate fees: $1,512.
• 2024-25 part-time graduate tuition: $1,409 per credit hour.

These figures are not a complete cost of attendance. Students also need to budget for housing, food, books, transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific training or testing costs. A per-credit charge should not be added to the full-time annual tuition figure; those describe different enrollment patterns.

Eligible students may use federal graduate loans, applicable scholarships, and military or veterans' education benefits, subject to each program's rules. A 2024-25 reported average graduate military-benefit amount was $26,022; that is a figure for recipients, not an award every student can expect. The most useful personalized comparison is the school's current cost-of-attendance estimate alongside a written financial-aid offer and the full program's expected length.

What are the work-study opportunities at The Chicago School at Washington DC?

Students interested in working while enrolled should distinguish a regular part-time job from Federal Work-Study, which is need-based student aid awarded to eligible applicants. A Work-Study award does not automatically provide a job: recipients generally must find an eligible position and earn wages through hours worked.

Availability of campus jobs, approved off-campus positions, and any Work-Study funding can change by year. Students should check their aid offer and ask the financial aid office where positions are posted. Those considering clinical or other fieldwork should also ask whether a placement is paid, since a required training experience is not necessarily student employment.