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Mason Program Budget
To help you in planning for the costs associated with your education, the cost of attendance for the 2013-2014 academic year is outlined below. The budget amounts listed below are the MINIMUM required based upon conservative estimates of living expenses and a moderate student lifestyle. These estimates do not include the cost of international travel or purchase of a personal computer.
Please note that tuition is expected to increase between 3-4% each year and living expenses between 1-3% each year.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Financial Certification Budget for Edward S. Mason Program
| Tuition Academic year | $42,868 |
| Mid-Career Program Fee | $7,542 |
| Mason Seminar Fee | $3,500 |
| Course Material Fee | $400* |
| HKS Activity Fee | $175 |
| Mandatory HUHS Student Health Fee (SHF) Fee | $ 958 |
| Mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee | $2,190 |
| Mandatory University Summer Health Services Fees | $286 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $57,919 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,062* |
| Estimated Living Expenses | $23,683 |
| Estimated Cost for Arrival/Relocation/Personal/Domestic Travel | $5,320 |
| Total Personal Expenses | $31,065 |
| Total Funds Required for Financial Certification (Student Only) | $88,984 |
*Course Materials Fee now reflected as separate fee; previously included with Books and Supplies.
Dependent Costs for Edward S. Mason Program
Maintenance:
One Dependent:
$9,900
Two Dependents:
$17,600
Three Dependents:
$22,400
For Each Additional Dependent:
$5,000
Mandatory HUHS Student Health Fee (SHF) and Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee*:
One Dependent:
$5,002
Two Dependents:
$7,628
Three or more Dependents:
$8,948
Mandatory HUHS Student Health Fee (SHF) and Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee -- Summer
One Dependent:
$438
Two Dependents:
$680
Three or more Dependents:
$812
*Hospital insurance (SHIP) is required for all dependents in addition to the HUHS Student Health Fee (SHF). Health care costs in the United States are exorbitant and lack of insurance or inability to pay could prevent your spouse or child from receiving medical care.
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