Paying for School
How to Finance Your Education
Now is a critical time to get the skills you need to make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Here's what you need to know about paying for school. Please note that tuition may be funded through a number of different sources.
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Financial Aid Office
financialaid@williamjames.edu
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change each year, effective May 1. The following schedule of tuition per credit is effective for the academic year 2024/2025 beginning with the summer semester 2024.
| MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling On-Campus | |
| Total # of credits | 60 |
| Tuition per credit | $1,305 |
| Student Fees Fall/Spring | $550 |
| Student Fees Summer | $275 |
| Graduation Fee | $500 |
| Estimated Annual Program Tuition and Fees Based on a student taking 31 credits in Year 1 |
$41,830 |
Scholarships
All applicants who apply for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will be considered for a merit scholarship up to $10,000.
In addition, William James College offers the following scholarships for which applicants and enrolled students may choose to apply. Please review each scholarship for application details and eligibility.
Grant-Supported Practica and Internships
William James College has been awarded funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Students may be eligible to receive practicum or internship stipends.
Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals
For students with a commitment to serving children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth.
Learn MoreChild and Adolescent Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI)
For students who are committed to providing culturally responsive services to children, adolescents, and transitional aged youth in underserved communities.
Learn MoreFinancial Aid
Financial aid includes federal loans, federal work study and private loans.
The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for federal loans. The form is available each year online at studentaid.gov after October 1. Our school code is G21636. Please note that international students are not eligible for federal loans.
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Our Financial Aid Office hosts a bi-monthly webinar on the financial aid process. We encourage you to attend or watch a previously recorded webinar. If you have any questions, please email financialaid@williamjames.edu.
Watch our webinar to learn about the financial aid process at William James College and your options for financing your education. This 30-minute presentation is a previously recorded webinar that provides important information and frequently asked questions about the process.
Payment Plans
William James College, in partnership with Nelnet Campus Commerce, offers interest-free monthly installment plan options for the fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a one-time setup fee to Nelnet Campus Commerce per semester. The fee is $50 in the fall and spring semesters and $30 in the summer. Students may enroll in a 4-month plan for the fall and spring semesters and a 3-month plan for the summer. Payments are due in September, January and April depending on the semester plan that you are enrolled in. It is the student's responsibility to ensure the budgeted amount to NELNET will pay their William James College student account in full. The final payment for the semester must pay that semester in full.
Paying Back Your Loans
Many graduates have participated in income-based loan repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs. These programs are regulated by the government and can change quickly. The latest information can be found on www.studentaid.gov.