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Financial Support for Master’s Students

The value of the Khoury experience

As a Khoury master’s student, you’ll have access to a range of unique opportunities that will set you apart in the technology field and help pave the way for your career after graduation. At Khoury College, you can participate in cutting-edge research with top mentors on projects that can change the world; work with industry leaders and build valuable connections through co-ops and internships; and gain a wide-reaching perspective through global opportunities.

By embarking on a graduate degree at Khoury College, you’re making a critical investment in your future and ability to impact the world through meaningful technology.

Financing your degree

Master’s students utilize a range of resources to finance their degrees.  Explore below several funding sources as well as employment opportunities that can offset the cost of your investment in a master’s degree.

Tuition and fees

Khoury College’s master’s degree program costs are determined by the number of credits each degree requires. For the most up-to-date cost per credit hour and information on student fees, refer to the Student Financial Services website. Total credit hours required for each degree program can be found in the academic catalog. Total tuition costs are an estimate and will be determined by the number of credit hours you elect throughout the course of your program.

Student Financial Services and financial aid

Students who are citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Federal Student Aid, which can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your academic program. Submit a FAFSA to find out if you are eligible. More information on student loans and aid — including information for international students — can be found on the Student Financial Services website.

Graduate co-ops

Co-ops are a meaningful way to help fund your education as you gain industry experience, apply your classroom knowledge in real-world settings, and build important connections to set yourself up for success after you graduate. 

Student employment

Students are eligible for part-time student employment positions after their first semester in roles such as teaching assistants, ambassadors, instructional assistants, or research assistants. Khoury-based opportunities are shared out on a rolling basis by academic advisors. More information on roles elsewhere in the university can be found on the Office of Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships, and Fellowships website. 

Scholarships

Khoury College and Northeastern University offer a variety of internal and external scholarships for graduate students.