For the online certificate programs in Entrepreneurship and Geographic Information Systems, courses are charged per credit hour at a rate of $350. See the program pages for the required number of credit hours for each certificate.
Federal Loans
US citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for federal aid to assist with certificate program costs. Submit the FAFSA online at www.studentaid.gov and enter our school code (001243) to send us the results. There are federal student loans available for qualifying certificate programs. Students who wish to be considered for Federal Financial Aid must be enrolled in a Federal Financial Aid eligible certificate program. In addition, only courses that are part of the approved curriculum of the Federal Financial Aid eligible certificate qualify for aid. Courses that are not part of the certificate curriculum will not qualify for financial aid.
Pell Grant
Eligibility for this need-based grant is determined by the federal government according to a formula developed by the U.S. Department of Education and approved annually by Congress. It is awarded to students who are enrolled in a qualified program and have not earned a bachelor’s degree. When you file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are automatically considered for a Pell Grant. Awards may range from $740 to $7,395 per year. The Pell Grant award is adjusted according to your enrollment status.
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