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HRM Graduate Certificate Costs and Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees Summary
Summer 2009, Fall 2009, and Spring 2010 (All figures are estimates and subject to change)
| HRM Tuition | $375 per unit for up to 48 units |
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| Technology Fee | $75 per semester |
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| Activity Fee | $88 per semester |
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| PAT Bus Fee | $38 per semester |
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Student Expenses
Below are the estimated costs of attendance for the full-time and part-time HRM Graduate Certificate program. These budgets provides you with information about costs associated with attending the program for the academic year and serve as the basis for determining federal financial aid award levels. All costs are estimates and subject to change. Individual students may find that their costs vary from the estimated budget; changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis with proven documentation.
Full Time Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2009-2010
| Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | |
| Estimated Full-Time* Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,700 |
| Estimated Fees ** | 0 | 201 | 201 | 0 |
| Books/Supplies | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Room and Board | 3,750 | 5,625 | 5,625 | 3,750 |
| Health Insurance***/Medical | 225 | 1000 | 0 | 0 |
| Transportation | 250 | 375 | 375 | 250 |
| Miscellaneous | 600 | 900 | 900 | 600 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | 349 | 374 | 374 | 349 |
| Total Estimated Full Time Cost of Attendance | $23,624 | $26,925 | $25,925 | $24,099 |
Part Time Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2009-2010
| Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | |
| Estimated Part-Time* Tuition (based on 18 units) | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $7,020 |
| Estimated Fees ** | 0 | 201 | 201 | 0 |
| Books/Supplies | 225 | 225 | 225 | 225 |
| Room and Board | 3,750 | 5,625 | 5,625 | 3,750 |
| Health Insurance***/Medical | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 |
| Transportation | 125 | 188 | 188 | 125 |
| Miscellaneous | 300 | 450 | 450 | 300 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | 349 | 374 | 374 | 349 |
| Total Estimated Part Time Cost of Attendance based on 18 units per semester | $11,832 | $14,146 | $14,146 | $12,102 |
*A student must be enrolled for at least 36 units to be considered full-time. A student enrolled for less than 36 units is part-time. The per unit tuition rate is charged to MPM students enrolled for less than 48 units. Following are the estimated per-unit tuition rates.
| Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | Summer 2010 | |
| Per Unit Rate | $375 | $375 | $375 | $390 |
**Estimated fees include an $88 per semester activity fee and a $38 per semester PAT bus fee, and a $75 per semester CMU technology fee. The PAT bus fee allows eligible students to take advantage of all the services of Port Authority Transit without additional charge by showing their Carnegie Mellon University ID. These fees are charged only in the Fall and Spring semesters to students enrolled for more than 18 units per semester. Nominal fees for course materials may also be charged to the student account for some courses.
*** Health insurance fees vary. Students are assessed an annual fee to cover the cost of the basic health insurance plan offered by the university. The fee is waived for students who provide the university with verification of health care coverage from another source. Students also are given the opportunity to increase coverage and receive information of plan options and prices from the university prior to enrollment. All questions about student health insurance should be directed to Student Health Services.
Scholarships
No separate application is necessary for the following scholarship opportunities. HRM Graduate Certificate students who note in the application for admission that they want to be considered for financial aid are automatically considered for any applicable scholarship opportunity.
Please note: Scholarship awards combined with employer tuition remission may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Scholarship Program
Students accepted into the MPM Program who are employees of the City of Pittsburgh receive scholarship awards equal to 35% of tuition costs.
Non-Profit Scholarship
Students working for local non-profits are eligible for up to a 25% scholarship.
Pittsburgh Regional Leaders Scholarship
Heinz College offers Regional Leadership Scholarships to incoming full and part-time students who have demonstrated a commitment to the Pittsburgh community.
Applicants interested in the Regional Leaders Scholarships are required to have one of their three letters of recommendation written by someone who can testify to the applicant's commitment to and impact on the Pittsburgh community.
MPM Regional Healthcare Scholarship
Students employed by regional healthcare providers are eligible for up to a 25% scholarship.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Students not eligible for the above scholarships may be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on the strength of their application and demonstrated potential for advancing in their careers.
Financial Aid
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Our Staff |
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Elizabeth Casale, Director Catherine Demchak, Assistant Director Julie Glaser, Financial Aid Coordinator Amy Seymour, Financial Aid Coordinator |
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