Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees
| Cost per credit hour | $1,000 |
| Total credits | 36 |
| Total tuition* | $36,000 |
| Student deposit | $300 |
| Immersion fee | $350 |
| Distance learning fee** | $100 per credit hour |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
**The distance learning fee is not included in the total tuition price and will be added to each course per credit hour.
Tuition and fees do not include the cost of textbooks and materials, which vary by course. Students are provided with a list of required textbooks and materials upon registration.
Financial aid and scholarships
Students enrolled in SMU’s online M.P.P. and M.P.A. are encouraged to request federal and state financial aid by completing their FAFSA.
SMU’s FAFSA code is 003613
For information about funding your graduate education, contact SMU’s Student Financial Services at GradFinAid@SMU.edu or 214-768-3417.
Active military service members, veterans and their spouses and dependents have access to additional funding through the Yellow Ribbon Program in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Yellow Ribbon Program allows military service members and their families to utilize funds to cover tuition expenses and other costs, including books and fees.
For more information about funding for military service members and veterans, contact VABenefits@SMU.edu or 214-768-1086.
Request information
To download a program brochure and learn more about the Master of Public Policy or the Master of Public Administration offered by SMU, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment counselor directly by calling us at 855-741-1818.