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HRM Graduate Certificate Costs and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees Summary

Summer 2011, Fall 2011, and Spring 2012 (All figures are estimates and subject to change)

HRM Tuition	$405 per unit for up to 48 units	$4,680 per semester-long, 12 unit course 48 or more units charged full tuition. See University's billing guide.
Technology Fee	$175 per semester	Not charged in Summer
Activity Fee	$96 per semester	For enrollment of more than 18 units Not charged in Summer
PAT Bus Fee	$49 per semester	Permits access to the Port Authority Transit public transportation system by showing valid university ID. Not charged in Summer Requires validation sticker from the HUB, renewable each academic year.

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 2011-2012


Estimated Cost of Attendance (by semester)	Summer 2011	Fall 2011	Spring 2012	Summer 2012
*Estimated Full-time Tuition**	$19,448	$19,448	$19,448	$20,300
Estimated Fees**	0	320	320	0
Books/Supplies	548	548	548	548
Room and Board	3,442	5,163	5,163	3,442
Health Insurance/Medical*	343	1,030	0	0
Transportation	213	320	320	213
Miscellaneous	573	859	859	573
Estimated Loan Fees	184	184	184	184
*Total Estimated Full-time Cost of Attendance**	$24,751	$27,872	$26,842	$25,186

Part Time Estimated Cost of Attendance for 2011-2012


Estimated Cost of Attendance (by semester)	Summer 2011	Fall 2011	Spring 2012	Summer 2012
*Estimated Part-time Tuition** (based on 18 units)	$7,290	$7,290	$7,290	$7,578
Estimated Fees**	0	320	320	0
Books/Supplies	160	160	160	160
Room and Board	3,442	5,163	5,163	3,442
Health Insurance/Medical*	343	343	343	343
Transportation	213	320	320	213
Miscellaneous	573	859	859	573
Estimated Loan Fees	184	184	184	184
*Total Estimated Part-time Cost of Attendance**	$12,205	$14,639	$14,639	$12,493

*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 2011	Fall 2011	Spring 2012	Summer 2012
Per Unit Rate	$405	$405	$405	$421

**Estimated fees include an $96 per semester activity fee and a $49 per semester PAT bus fee, and a $175 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.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Heinz College recognizes the contributions made by members of the US Armed Forces and is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program for eligible post-9/11 veterans. If you are eligible for VA payment of 100% of the highest in-state tuition plus 50% of the gap through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Heinz College pays the remaining 50% of the gap through Heinz matching funds up to $8,200 per year, for your tuition and fees. Students who are eligible for full funding under the Yellow Ribbon Program are eligible for other additional Heinz College scholarships ONLY when the remaining gap exceeds $8,200. Most students who are eligible for 100% benefits under the Yellow Ribbon program receive full funding of tuition and fees through the Yellow Ribbon partnership with Heinz College.

Veterans Benefits

All students who receive benefits from the VA must notify the Certifying Official and VA Liaison for Heinz College and Carnegie Mellon, Jamie Brandon, Office of the Registrar, Enrollment Services, Warner Hall. Contact Jamie at 412-268-9667 to get more information about the programs, for help in applying for benefits or to arrange an appointment to discuss your VA benefits. Documents may be faxed to Jamie at 412-268-6651.

For financial aid-related questions, please email the Heinz College Financial Aid Office at hzfinaid@andrew.cmu.edu

External Scholarships

· Fellowships and Scholarships Office

A vast number of external scholarships, fellowships, and educational opportunities are listed on the Fellowships and Scholarships Office (FSO) website, http://www.cmu.edu/fso/. The FSO will assist you with personal statements, project proposals, general application preparation, and guidelines on how to submit a competitive application. Students are also encouraged to discuss the search process for external funding opportunities with the Scholarship Coordinator. Call 412-268-1969 for an appointment.

· Study Abroad Funding

Tips and sources for identifying and receiving study abroad funding can be found by visiting the Carnegie Mellon University's Student Affairs website at http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/sab/gettingstarted/funding/index.html.