Schedule of Semester Fees and Refund Policy

Tuition (2023-2024 academic year)

Doctor of Nursing Practice $920/credit
Doctor of Physical Therapy

$980/credit 
Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy  $755/credit
Master of Arts in Counseling $755/credit
Master of Arts in Higher Education $755/credit
Master of Arts in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership
 $755/credit
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership $755/credit
Master of Business Administration $755/credit
Master of Education $755/credit
Master of Music Education $755/credit
Master of Music in Conducting $755/credit
Master of Occupational Therapy

$1000/credit 
 Master of Science in Athletic Training $755/credit
Master of Science in Nursing $755/credit
 Master of Science in Nutrition $755/credit
  • The tuition rate for CAGS, graduate certificates, certification and non-degree course work is $755 per credit.
  • Tuition is reviewed and subject to adjustment each year.
  • Books – Charges for books are not included in the cost of tuition.  However, all new students are opted into the Slingshot Book Program automatically, and books will be sent to the student prior to the start of their registered classes.  You can manage your account and preferences in the Slingshot Campus Bookstore program. When you start, your preference will be rental books as the default, as it is the most affordable. You will stay opted in for future terms unless you choose to opt out.  Any student can opt in or out at any time, and return any un-needed books. Charges for books through the automatic Slingshot program will be added to the student’s Messiah account.

In addition to any tuition and fee amounts mentioned on this page, you should plan for expenses such as books and supplies, miscellaneous & personal expenses, and transportation.  For a full estimate of the anticipated costs for this program, please visit our Cost of Attendance Information page and search for the program name. 

Additional Costs

Drop/Add Fee: $25 (Students may drop a course online through the day before a course begins without a fee)

Transcript Fee: Varies from no cost to $7; See Registrar's Office website for more information

Return ACH or check Fee: $50 non-refundable fee for non-sufficient funds or incorrect bank account or routing numbers

Health Insurance (per year): The 2023-2024 rate is $2,654.  This insurance is available only for graduate students in Athletic Training, Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetic Internship, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and also Higher Education Graduate Assistants.  Insurance must be waived if the student is covered by an approved health care plan.

Pre-registration Deposit: $500 non-refundable for all new DPT and MOT students.  All other programs have a $200 non-refundable for new, first-time graduate students or re-enrolled graduate students. The deposit will be applied as a prepayment to the first semester’s tuition and fees. Payment can be made online via credit card at: Messiah Graduate Deposit.

Tuition Insurance:  Graduate students are eligible for a supplemental tuition insurance program through GradGuard, which provides up to 100% protection for your investment, should you need to withdraw unexpectedly due to illness, injury, mental health issues and other reasons.  Visit https://gradguard.com to learn more.   Students who are interested must purchase the insurance at least one day prior to the start date of the semester.

 

Program-specific fees

Additional costs may be incurred in the following programs related to materials, technology and clearances:

MS/Dietetic internship program - click here.

M.A. in counseling program - click here.

Master of education program – possible costs for background checks and clearances.

Occupational therapy program - click here.

 

Electronic Billing (eBill)

Each semester, students will receive an email notification via their Messiah University email account when invoices are available to view. The invoice is a snapshot of your account taken on the billing date. Invoices show anticipated financial aid subtracted from the balance due. Bi-weekly eBill notifications will be sent until the account shows a zero balance.

View your eBill from FALCON Link > Transact eBill. The left navigational panel allows you to view a summary of your account, or "Activity Details" shows current credit, balances, payments and any changes made to your charges.  You can view all prior term activity in the lower section.

Selecting "Statements" allows you to view dated billing statements.  These invoices include itemized charges for the entire semester. However, when registered for early and late term courses, the balance can be broken down into two payments. Charges must be paid in full prior to the start of each class.  Students will not be permitted to register for subsequent courses, and transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations have been fulfilled.  

Financial Responsibility Agreement:Each semester, all undergraduate and graduate students will be required to complete a “Financial Responsibility Agreement” before registering for courses. By signing the Agreement, each student is acknowledging they are fully responsible for paying their educational cost while enrolled at Messiah each semester. When registration opens each semester, there will be an FRA hold automatically applied to a student’s record. Students can easily remove their “FRA hold” themselves by signing their Financial Responsibility Agreement through Falcon Link.

Initial semester eBill notifications are typically emailed to students the following months:

  • Fall semester - July
  • Spring semester - early December
  • Summer semester – early May
 

Forms of Payment Accepted

Pay online from FALCON Link >Transact eBill>select Make a Payment.

  • Echeck/ACH:  Enter bank routing and account numbers to deduct the payment from a bank account (no fee and very secure).
  • Credit/Debit Card:  Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (2.85% processing charge is added).

Alternatively, a check can be mailed, or an in-person payment made at the Falcon Exchange located on the first floor of Eisenhower Campus Center. Checks should be made payable to Messiah University and mailed to Messiah University, Falcon Exchange, Suite 4516, One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA  17055 (please write your ID# in the memo line).

Additional Payment Options

Loans

Two federal loans are available to graduate students. Private loans are also available. More information can be found at https://www.messiah.edu/info/21328/types_of_financial_aid/2067/loans

Deferred Payment Plan

Graduate students who are eligible for employer reimbursement can defer payment of their reimbursed charges until after the end of the semester. The Deferred Tuition Payment Agreement found here must be completed by the student and employer. This is an agreement between the student and Messiah University. Federal regulations require students to notify the university of any reimbursement they will receive. These funds are considered when calculating financial aid eligibility for federal loans.

Monthly Payment Option

Semester Monthly Payment Plans are available through your Transact/eBill site.  A $35/semester fee will allow a student to set up a three or four month payment plan.  The first payment is due when a student or authorized user enrolls in the plan.  Subsequent payments are due on the 5th of each month.  If you are setting up your payment plan prior to receiving your semester itemized eBill, please feel free to contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu for assistance in calculating the amount of your charges.

Graduate Payment Plans

  Open Date Close Date First Payment Last Payment
Fall 2023:        
4 month 7/1/2023 8/30/2023 8/5/2023 11/5/2023
3 month 8/1/2023 9/30/2023 9/5/2023 11/5/2023
         
Spring 2024:        
4 month 12/1/2023 1/30/2024 1/5/2024 4/5/2024
3 month 1/1/2024 2/28/2024 2/5/2024 4/5/2024
         
Summer 2024:        
4 month 4/1/2024 5/30/2024 5/5/2024 8/5/2024
3 month 5/1/2024 6/30/2024 6/5/2024 8/5/2024

 

Registration and Transcript Hold Policy

  • Diplomas and transcripts will not be released for students who have balances of $25.00 or more.
  • Registration is blocked for students who have balances of $100.00 or more.
  • See above information about the Financial Responsibility Agreement which must be completed prior to registration each semester.