Tuition & Financial Aid

Earning a master's degree is a financial commitment. Taylor's MA in Higher Education (MAHE) is a high-value investment in your future career.

What the MA in Higher Education Costs

20,800

Total tuition

650

Cost per credit hour

Financial aid is available to those who qualify

MAHE Tuition & Fees

• Total program cost, including tuition and fees: $20,800
• Cost per credit hour: $650
• Upon admission, a non-refundable $200 enrollment fee is required to secure your spot in the program

Assistantships

Every full-time student in the program will receive an assistantship assignment for each semester they are enrolled. Stipends for assistantships vary from a minimum of $4,000–$5,000 per year to help with tuition and fees costs. In addition to the stipend, residence life graduate assistants also receive housing and seven meals per week.

 How to Apply for Loans and Aid

• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).   

• List Taylor University Upland 001838 as a recipient of the data. 
• Complete 2–3 months before you need funds. 
• Complete each academic year (July 1–June 30 for federal aid purposes).  

You are eligible for a Federal student loans when you fill out the FAFSA. You can borrow up to the full cost of attendance (tuition and fees, books and materials, computer, housing and food, etc.).

Taylor University’s Financial Aid Office Review 

• You may be asked to provide additional information. 
• When the review is complete, you will receive an Award Letter identifying your eligibility. 

Complete the Loan Application Process 

Taylor will provide detailed instructions for completing the loan and application process. 

 How to Apply for Loans and Aid

Step 1

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).   

• List Taylor University Upland 001838 as a recipient of the data. 
• Complete 2–3 months before you need funds. 
• Complete each academic year (July 1–June 30 for federal aid purposes).  

You are eligible for a Federal student loans when you fill out the FAFSA. You can borrow up to the full cost of attendance (tuition and fees, books and materials, computer, housing and food, etc.).

Step 2

Taylor University’s Financial Aid Office Review 

• You may be asked to provide additional information. 
• When the review is complete, you will receive an Award Letter identifying your eligibility. 

Step 3

Complete the Loan Application Process 

Taylor will provide detailed instructions for completing the loan and application process. 

Are Scholarships Available for MAHE?

Taylor University offers a limited number of scholarships each year to qualified matriculated students in their first year of the program. These are merit-based scholarships awarded every spring. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award during the summer in between their first and second year in the program.

Can I Have Outside Employment?

To maximize the educational and professional benefits of the MAHE program, outside employment (above and beyond assistantship work) is limited to 10 hours per week. The work commitment must be approved in advance by MAHE program staff and the student’s assistantship supervisor. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.