A graduate education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. The returns can be measured in enhanced job opportunities, self-confidence and post-MS in Management success. This is why you should seek a finance program that prepares you for your career.

Tuition and Fees

For full-time enrollment, the 2018-2019 academic year tuition is a flat rate of $20,118 per semester ($40,236 for the entire program, when completed in two semesters), plus the general student fees of $3,064 per semester ($6,128 for the academic year) and the mandatory health services fee of $50 per semester ($100 for the academic year). The total estimated costs of tuition and fees for the 2018-2019 academic year is $46,464. This covers the entire 30-credit hour program. Students enrolling in the program on a part-time basis are charged per credit hour.

An approximate budget that includes all costs of living in Dallas and attending the entire program full-time might be as follows:

Tuition	$	40,236
General Student Fees	$	6,128
Health Services Fees	$	100
Student Living Expense	$	17,700
Books and Supplies	$	2,500
Health Insurance	$	3,000
Transportation	$	1,500
Other Expenses	$	1,500
Total 9-month*	$	72,664

*This estimated total is based on a nine-month school year for the 2018-19 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student’s lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus, and whether any family members accompany the student.

Dallas Cost of Living

Based on the "ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 2010 Annual Average" Council for Community and Economic Research published January 2011, the Dallas Metro area cost of living index was 91.8 (with the US Metro Average = 100). Of the top 20 US metropolitan areas Dallas had the second lowest cost of living index (COLI) with St Louis being the lowest (90.4) and Manhattan being the highest (216.4).

For additional information about financial aid, contact:
Meredith Turner
Graduate Financial Aid Advisor
214-768-2371
mereditht@smu.edu

Additional Resources

Other sources of financial assistance are available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents which may help defray the cost of your education and living expenses including student loans. Information on some of these sources can be obtained at: http://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/FinancialAid/TypesOfAid. Applicants may also seek out outside scholarships including those offered through the AICPA, state CPA societies and other outside accounting groups.

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer any assistantships as a part of our program. Scholarships offered through the program are available to allow students without regard to citizenship.