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Cost of Attendance for Graduate Programs

Students are urged to seek financial assistance early from the Office of Student Financial Services. Submitting your FAFSA as soon after October 1^st for the filing year you plan to attend will encourage priority processing of your financial aid. A chart detailing the institutional cost for the 2019-2020 academic year can be found below.

These fees are subject to annual revision.

Graduate Programs	Per Credit Hour
MBA – Master of Bus. Administration (Online)	$450
TLM – Teacher Leader Masters (Online)	$345

Amounts below are subject to number of credits taken in an academic year:


Tuition and Fees	$3,150 – $16,200
Living Allowance	Up to $15,690
Books and Supplies	$250 per class
Personal/Misc. Expenses	Up to $600
Transportation	Up to $825

Federal Direct Loans

The primary loan source for students in the Federal Direct Loan program. The following are the maximum borrowing amounts for this program:

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Annual limit $20,500
Repayment begins six months after graduation, withdrawal or if you drop below half-time enrollment
Fixed rates
Origination fees may be deducted from your loan prior to each disbursement
Not based on financial need
Cumulative debt cannot exceed $138,500 (includes undergraduate borrowing)

Federal Graduate PLUS Loan

Cost of attendance less any financial received in an academic year
Student should utilize all Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan funding first
Credit based loan – no adverse credit history
May require a cosigner
Fixed Rates
Not based on financial need

Private Student Loans

A private student loan is not a federal student loan but is funded through a private bank or other lending institution. Students are encouraged to utilize all Federal Direct Loans options before applying for private loans. Students who wish to borrow a private loan may visit FastChoice to learn more about the loan options that are available. The student is free to choose any lender. The University of Pikeville does not rank or recommend any lender.