2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fee rates for the 2020-2021 academic year are outlined below. If your program is longer than one academic year, your tuition and fee rates in future years may increase. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions.
MS Special Education or Interdisciplinary
| Number of units: | 32 |
| Tuition per unit: | $695 |
| Total: | $22,240 |
MS + Multiple or Single Subject
| Number of units: | 48 |
| Tuition per unit: | $695 |
| Tuition: | $33,360 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $35,610 |
MS + Education Specialist
| Number of units: | 56 |
| Tuition per unit: | $695 |
| Tuition: | $38,920 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $41,170 |
MS + Dual
| Number of units: | 56 |
| Tuition per unit: | $695 |
| Tuition: | $38,920 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $41,170 |
Please note — Total Tuition does not include the following fees, which are assessed each semester attended:
- $210 Campus Comprehensive Fee
- $50 Technology Fee
2019-2020 Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fee rates for the 2019-2020 academic year are outlined below.
MS Special Education or Interdisciplinary
| Number of units: | 32 |
| Tuition per unit: | $810 |
| Tuition: | $25,920 |
| Total: | $25,920 |
MS + Multiple or Single Subject
| Number of units: | 48 |
| Tuition per unit: | $810 |
| Tuition: | $38,880 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $41,130 |
MS + Education Specialist
| Number of units: | 56 |
| Tuition per unit: | $810 |
| Tuition: | $45,360 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $47,610 |
MS + Dual
| Number of units: | 56 |
| Tuition per unit: | $810 |
| Tuition: | $51,840 |
| Field Experience Fee: | $2,250 |
| Total: | $47,610 |
Please note — Total Tuition does not include the following fees, which are assessed each semester attended:
- $190 Campus Comprehensive Fee
- $50 Technology Fee
Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study
There are many ways to afford a graduate education. Here are just a few:
Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses.
How to Apply
Masters in Education graduate students are eligible for the following scholarships when they meet the priority application deadline.
Graduate Admissions Scholarship
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence Scholarship | 3.55 - 4.0 GPA | 25% of tuition |
| Departmental Scholarship | 3.35 - 3.54 GPA | 15% of tuition |
| Graduate Scholarship | 3.25 - 3.34 GPA | 10% of tuition |
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
- Scholarships are awarded based on the grade point average (GPA) of the last 60 units earned by the student as determined at the time of admission.
- Scholarships are renewable for up to two additional years beyond the first year of award, provided the student continues to meet the terms and conditions.
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Students must maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA and complete all courses attempted (grades of I, F, UF, and W do not represent a completed course).
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If a student drops below the minimum GPA required, they are no longer eligible to receive the scholarship.
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Students must maintain continuous enrollment at Dominican. If a student stops out or takes a Leave of Absence for more than one term, they are no longer eligible for the scholarship.
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Students who are completing a combined undergraduate and graduate program at Dominican, such as a 4+1 or Dual/Dual Program, are not eligible.
*Candidates who are completing a combined undergraduate and graduate program at Dominican, such as 4+1 or Dual/Dual program, are not eligible for the Graduate Merit Scholarship.
Marin Teachers of Color (TOC) Scholarship
The Marin Teachers of Color Scholarship benefits underserved students, with preference given to African American and Latinx students living in Marin who intend to teach, or currently teach, at a Marin County public school and are enrolled in the Teaching Credential portion of the MS Education degree.
- The scholarship award is renewable while the student is completing the Teaching Credential courses provided the student maintains a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- The Priority Application Deadline to be considered for the TOC Scholarship is May 1 with notification of award in early June. After May 1, applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
- Scholarship Amount is 50% of tuition applicable while completing credential coursework.
Find out more about the first recipient of the Marin Teachers of Color Scholarship: Inaugural Marin Teachers of Color Scholarship Recipient Named.
Visit Outside Scholarships to learn more about local, public and private scholarships. Good luck!
Federal loans are available to help graduate students meet the cost of attending Dominican. Most graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 each award year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Additional federal and private loans are available if needed.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a FAFSA and a Dominican Financial Aid Application. Federal loans will be included in your financial aid award.
Learn about what types of loans are available on the Graduate Loans page.
Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses.
How to Apply
To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.