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International 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.
Financial Certification Budget for MPP, MPA2, and MPA/ID Programs
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Tuition
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$42,868
|
|
Course Materials Fee
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$ 400*
|
|
HKS Activity Fee
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$ 175
|
|
HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
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$ 958
|
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Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Fee
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$2,190
|
| Total Tuition and Fees | $46,591 |
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Room and Board
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$19,377
|
|
Personal/Travel
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$4,786
|
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Books and Supplies
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$1,548*
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| Total Indirect Costs | $25,711 |
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Total Funds Required for Financial Certification (Student Only)
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$72,302
|
*Course Materials Fee now reflected as separate fee; previously included with Books and Supplies.
Financial Certification Budget for MC/MPA Program Students Participating in the Summer Program
Mason Program Budget can be found here.
| Tuition | $42,868 |
| Mid-Career Program Fee | $7,542 |
|
Course Materials Fee
|
$ 400*
|
| HKS Activity Fee | $ 175 |
| University Health Services Fees (Summer) | $ 286 |
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HUHS Student Health (SHF) Fee
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$ 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 Funds Required for Financial Certification | $83,331 |
*Course Materials Fee now reflected as separate fee; previously included with Books and Supplies.
Dependent Costs for MPP, MPA2, MC/MPA*, and MPA/ID Programs
| Maintenance: | |
| One Dependent: | $8,100 |
| Two Dependents: | $14,400 |
| Three Dependents: | $18,900 |
| For Each Additional Dependent: | $4,500 |
| 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 |
*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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