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 Organizational Psychology | |
| Total # of credits | 31 |
| Tuition per credit (Blended and Online) | $1,000 |
| 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 |
$32,375 |
Scholarships
All applicants who apply for the MA in Orgainzational Psychology will be considered for a $10,000 merit scholarship.
In addition, William James College offers the following scholarships for which applicants may choose to apply. Please review each scholarship for application details and eligibility.
MAOP Partnership Scholarship
Employees of partner organizations receive a $12,000 Partner Scholarship (covers >35% of tuition) for pursuing their MA in Organizational Psychology at William James College.
Learn moreWJC Alumni Scholarship for MAOP Program
Alumni with a certificate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree from William James College are automatically considered for the $12,000 William James Alumni Scholarship upon admission to the MA in Organizational Psychology Program.
If a student is offered other grant aid from the College, the student will only receive the scholarship of higher value.
Read More about additional scholarship opportunities for William James students
Financial 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.