Creative Writing (MFA) Tuition and Aid

Here you will find tuition and fees, as well as options and opportunities to pay for your graduate education. 

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fee rates for the 2024-2025 academic year are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Your costs may also be different if you enroll in a different number of units each semester than the tracks outlined below. 

For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Also, review our financial aid and business services policies.

SemesterSummer 1 Fall 1Spring 1Summer 2
Tuition Rate$867$867$867$867
Enrollment3 units6 units8 units3 units
Total Tuition$2,601$5,202$6,936$2,601
Campus Fee$210$210$210$210
Technology Fee$62.50$62.50$62.50$62.50
Graduate Activities FeeN/a$87$87N/a
Total Cost$2,873.50$5,561.50$7,295.50$2,873.50
Semester (cont.)Fall 2Spring 2Summer 3Total
Tuition Rate$867$867$867 
Enrollment6 units8 units3 units37 Units
Total Tuition$5,202$6,936$2,601$32,079
Campus Fee$210$210$210$1,470
Technology Fee$62.50$62.50$62.50$437.50
Graduate Activities Fee$87$87N/a$348
Total Cost$5,561.50$7,295.50$2,873.50$34,334.50

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

There are many ways to afford a graduate education. Here are just a few: 

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. View applicable scholarships on our Graduate Scholarships and Grants page.

Financial awards may change at any time without notice. It is the student's responsibility to check information at dominican.edu for the most current award levels. Last Updated: May 16, 2024

Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Dominican. Most graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 each award year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Additional federal and private loans are available if needed

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a FAFSA and a Dominican Financial Aid Application. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award. 

Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.

Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses. 

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.