Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance for Master’s Internship Degree Program

Tuition: For the 2026-2027 academic year, full-time tuition for 3 - 4 credits/units is $23,662 per quarter. A full-time master’s student would take three-quarters of classes (fall, winter, spring), bringing the academic year tuition cost to $70,986.

Tuition scholarship: Applicants to the Master’s Internship Degree Program are automatically considered for a partial tuition scholarship. Students are notified of the award when they receive an offer of admission. Applicants may also submit a FAFSA to be considered for additional funding. A FAFSA form can be accessed from a link on this page. 

Healthcare: Students are required to have health insurance, either through the Northwestern Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) or the student’s own health insurance carrier. 

Student Health Fee: This fee is charged in the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms ($298 per quarter). It covers the use of Health Services for programs housed on the Evanston or Chicago campuses. 

Student Activity Fee: Optional U-Pass ($125 per quarter). It covers a variety of services including a U-Pass for public transportation with the CTA (Chicago Transportation Authority)

Housing: There is a range of housing opportunities on and off-campus. Students frequently live in Evanston or Chicago. 

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