Program Cost & Financial Support
The School Psychology Program has a deep commitment to assisting
academically qualified students to afford an excellent graduate
education. Tufts Department of Education and Tufts Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences provide a variety of awards and
scholarship opportunities for students that are described below.
Tuition for the three year School Psychology Program is billed
over the first two years in the program.
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The tuition that is paid over the first two years of the program
is inclusive of courses taken during the summer terms. This
includes the summers prior to the first year, between the first
and second years, and following the second year. No tuition is
charged during the third year. However, there is a small
continuation fee.
The University also charges the following fees:
- A Graduate Student Activity Fee of $40 is assessed annually to
support the activities of the Graduate Student Council.
- A Health Insurance Fee ($1,549 in 2010-2011) is assessed for
comprehensive medical coverage for students. If desired,
coverage is also available for spouses and children. Students
will be charged this fee unless a waiver is filed. This fee may
be waived if proof of outside coverage from a U.S. carrier is
submitted.
Students can access the form online.
- A Comprehensive Student Health Fee of $646 for use of Tufts
health and counseling services is mandatory for students
enrolled half-time or more.
Additional costs and program fees:
- Since tuition costs do not include room and board, living
expenses are additional.
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on campus housing information >
- Off campus housing information is available through the
following resources at:
- A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon
confirming your offer of admission.
- A few school psychology courses have lab
fees of approximately $25 to $50 to cover the
costs of assessment protocols and additional
materials.
- The cost of books averages between $200-$300
per semester during the first year.
Scholarships
A tuition scholarship is an award, based upon scholarly ability
and need, that may be used exclusively for remission of tuition.
Nearly all students in the program receive some amount of this
departmentally based aid. Scholarship students are responsible
for payment of tuition charges above those covered by their
particular scholarship as well as all fees. Tuition scholarships
are granted upon admission and are typically renewed for the
second year of the program. All awards are granted and accepted
with the understanding that they may be revoked or reduced for
students making inadequate progress toward the degree as defined
by departmental standards.
To apply for tuition scholarships, complete the Financial Aid
Application section of the online application. Award
notification is sent to the applicant's mailing address, with
the acceptance letter. Award offers are official only when made
in writing and signed by the dean of the Graduate School of Arts
and Sciences.
Financial Aid
Information on other types of financial assistance, including
various loan programs and work-study, is available from
Student
Financial Services.
Student Employment
Students seeking part-time work on campus should contact
Student
Employment, Dowling Hall.
Off campus employment opportunities may be available through
TuftsLife.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate students in the department are eligible to apply for
positions as graduate assistants. Each full time faculty member
hires a graduate assistant at the beginning of the academic
year. Job descriptions are posted and students apply according
to personal interest and qualification for the position. These
positions are for 4-5 hours weekly and are paid at an hourly
rate.
Resident Directors
A limited number of positions are available for both married and
unmarried men and women graduate students as proctors in
university residence halls. Remuneration includes rent-free
accommodations and stipend. Appointments involve a commitment
for a full academic year. Thus, those considering a midyear
severance of their affiliation with the university are not
eligible. Applications are available at the
Residence Life
office.
School Psychology Scholarships
Tufts' Department of Education awards up to three scholarships
to third year students doing internships in Eastern
Massachusetts’ urban school districts. The purpose of these
awards is to support and promote the development of professional
competence in school psychology students working in urban
settings. Second year students may apply once the internship
placement has been accepted.
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