Thomas Edison State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Thomas Edison State University?

TESU's published 2025-26 undergraduate tuition figures were $6,838 for in-state full-time study and $9,122 for out-of-state full-time study, with no separate required fees reported in those figures. Part-time per-credit tuition was $427 for in-state undergraduates and $556 for out-of-state undergraduates. These are tuition figures, not complete estimates of what it costs to study for a year.

That distinction is especially important at TESU: a student's bill depends on course load, residency classification, how many credits transfer and which remaining requirements must be completed through the university. Published graduate tuition for 2024-25 was $12,150 for full-time study, while part-time graduate tuition was $675 per credit for both residency categories in the reported figures. Students should use the current tuition schedule when budgeting for a future term.

Books and supplies, technology, transportation and personal expenses can add to the total. Housing is normally an independently arranged living expense, not a TESU residence-hall or meal-plan charge. Aid may reduce a student's eventual cost: the reported average undergraduate grant award in 2024-25 was $3,508 among recipients, but an average is not an individual award estimate. Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance, scholarships and military or veterans' education benefits through TESU's financial aid process. Comparing a personalized aid offer with a degree plan is more informative than comparing tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Thomas Edison State University?

TESU students can pursue employment while studying, and the university's flexible course format is designed to accommodate many working adults. Federal Work-Study, however, is a specific need-based student-aid program - not a general promise of a job or payment for holding any outside position.

Students interested in Federal Work-Study should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and confirm current eligibility, available positions and hiring procedures with TESU's financial aid office. Ordinary part-time employment and internships have different application processes and do not automatically qualify as Work-Study.

For career development, TESU reports services that include résumé preparation and access to job interviews. Students should distinguish assistance with a job search from an employment outcome: a résumé review or interview opportunity does not ensure an offer. Working adults may also find it useful to connect a degree plan to advancement within their existing occupation rather than search only for entry-level positions.