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Domestic Student 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.
Tuition and Fees for MPP, MPA2 and MPA/ID Programs (Academic Year 2013-14 )
|
Tuition
|
$42,868
|
|
Course Materials Fee
|
$ 400*
|
|
HKS Activity Fee
|
$ 175
|
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
|
$ 958
|
|
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
|
$2,190
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $46,591 |
|
Room and Board
|
$19,377
|
|
Personal/Travel
|
$4,786
|
|
Books and Supplies
|
$1,548*
|
| Total Indirect Costs | $25,711 |
|
Total (Direct and Indirect Costs)
|
$72,302
|
*Course Materials Fee now reflected as separate fee; previously included with Books and Supplies.
Tuition and Fees for the MC/MPA Program (Academic Year 2013-14 )
|
Tuition
|
$42,868
|
|
Mid-Career Program Fee
|
$7,542
|
|
Course Material Fee
|
$ 400*
|
|
HKS Activity Fee
|
$ 175
|
| University Health Services Fees (Summer) | $ 286 |
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
|
$ 958
|
|
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
|
$2,190
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $54,419 |
|
Room and Board
|
$21,530
|
|
Personal/Travel
|
$5,320
|
|
Books and Supplies
|
$2,062*
|
| Total Indirect Costs | $28,912 |
|
Total (Direct and Indirect Costs)
|
$83,331
|
*Course Materials Fee now reflected as separate fee; previously included with Books and Supplies.
Dependent Costs
If you bring your family, it is important to realize that federal regulations prohibit us from including the costs associated with your dependents day-to-day maintenance in your expense budget. Therefore, you must have sufficient savings to cover the costs that you will incur for this period.
Tuition and Fees for MPP, MPA2 and MPA/ID Programs (Academic Year 2012-13)
|
Tuition
|
$41,418
|
|
HKS Activity Fee
|
$175
|
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
|
$930
|
|
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
|
$2,168
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $44,691 |
|
Room and Board
|
$19,377
|
|
Personal/Travel
|
$4,786
|
|
Books and Supplies
|
$1,948
|
| Total Indirect Costs | $26,111 |
|
Total (Direct and Indirect Costs)
|
$70,802
|
Tuition and Fees for the MC/MPA Program (Academic Year 2012-13)
|
Tuition
|
$41,418
|
|
Mid-Career Program Fee
|
$7,287
|
|
HKS Activity Fee
|
$175
|
| University Health Services Fees (Summer) | $348 |
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
|
$930
|
|
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
|
$2,168
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $52,326 |
|
Room and Board
|
$21,530
|
|
Personal/Travel
|
$5,320
|
|
Books and Supplies
|
$2,462
|
| Total Indirect Costs | $29,312 |
|
Total (Direct and Indirect Costs)
|
$81,638
|
Tuition and Fees for the Mason Program (Academic Year 2012-13)
|
Tuition
|
$41,418
|
|
Mid-Career Program Fee
|
$7,287
|
| Mason Seminar Fee | $3,500 |
|
HKS Activity Fee
|
$175
|
| University Health Services Fees (Summer) | $348 |
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
|
$930
|
|
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
|
$2,168
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $55,826 |
|
Room and Board
|
$23,683
|
|
Personal/Travel
|
$5,320
|
|
Books and Supplies
|
$2,462
|
| Total Indirect Costs | $31,465 |
|
Total (Direct and Indirect Costs)
|
$87,291
|
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