Admission & Financial Information

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended (click here to link to transcript request form)
• A completed application form (click here to link to application form) and $75 application fee
• Three letters of recommendation (for recommendation form, click here)
• An essay (no longer than two pages double spaced) explaining why the applicant wants to study Counseling, including career aspirations
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If the GPA is lower than 3.0, the applicant must submit GRE math and verbal combined scores of 1100 or greater.
• Students applying to the Master’s program must attend a short personal interview.  You will be contacted to schedule this interview when all your application material has been received. 

Application Deadline

Applications will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for consideration when all materials, including the non-refundable $75 application fee, have been received. 

Cost

Tuition for the Master's Degree classes is $1,950 per class ($650 per credit hour).

Financial Assistance

Federal financial aid is available to students in the Master of Science program.  Students applying for Federal Student Aid must complete a FAFSA application at no charge by going to www.FAFSA.ed.gov.  It is important that you file your application for aid at least two months (three is better) prior to the start of your program.  You may designate SMU as your lender for substantial savings.

It is also a good idea to check with the Human Resources Department at your Employer. Companies frequently provide tuition assistance for graduate programs that enhance the skills of their employees.

More information about Financial Aid

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