Music Education Affordability

Credits: 30 (Extended program length determined through advisement, depending on your past coursework.)

Tuition:

Grants

Graduate assistantship: can cover 1.5 to 4.5 credits per semester
Veteran/military benefits may cover some or all of this degree for you or your spouse or dependent.

Scholarships

TOC II scholarship for teacher candidates from underrepresented populations covers up to a third of tuition and helps with the cost of required teacher certification exams.

Loan

Options for managing undergrad loans

Get on Your Feet Loan Forgiveness: Pay only 10% of discretionary income for 2 years, if you qualify.
Perkins Loan cancellation for teachers: Your Perkins loan and interest can be cancelled if you meet teaching requirements.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify if you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization.

Adjusted payment schedules

If your employer reimburses part of your tuition, Nazareth's Employer Sponsored Tuition Plan (ESTP) enables you to delay tuition payment until the end of the semester.
Payment plans provide a way to spread out the cost. Nazareth's Student Accounts office provides details.

Grants and assistantships are limited and competitive and require separate applications.
Aid cannot exceed total cost.

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