Tuition, fees and aid

The MS in Community Health & Social Justice assesses state-supported tuition at Graduate Tier II. Tuition remains the same during a student’s first two academic years in the program. After year two, the tuition is subject to an increase (typically a 2% increase).

Status Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees for Full-Time Enrollment
2024-2025 Academic Year
Resident$19,548.00
Non-Resident $37,947.00
Table of resident and non-resident annual tuition

Stated estimations are unofficial for general planning purposes only and derived from the . To be classified or reclassified as a resident visit the .

Program fee

A $125 program fee due Autumn Quarter of first year that covers expenses related to instruction, fieldwork, programming and professional development. In addition to covering the costs of textbooks, students are responsible for the cost of a professional capstone poster presented in their final quarter at the Graduate Symposium (BHS 530).

Tuition exemption

56³Ô¹ÏÍø and Washington state eligible employees may be eligible to use tuition exemption. It can be used toward two core courses: BHS 505 and BHS 525. For complete information on the School’s tuition exemption policy and required eligibility, see the student resources page.

Loan cancellation and external scholarships

While not an exhaustive list, below are opportunities for funding:

  •  (HRSA and National Health Service Corps)
  •  and .

University funding resources

  • There are several types of available to graduate students including fellowships, federal loans, and work-study and campus employment.
  • Thehelps current and admitted 56³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate students learn skills and tools to find funding for graduate school-related expenses.
  • School of Nursing & Health Studies funding, including external funding links and tuition and fee details.
  • The school provides winter and spring scholarships as funding permits. 
  • If you are a Washington State or 56³Ô¹ÏÍø employee, review the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø tuition exemption option.

Updated April 2025 cs