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.
Questions? We're here to help.
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 2025/2026 beginning with the summer semester 2025.
| MA/CAGS in School Psychology | |
| Total # of credits | 66 (Year 1: 29 credits, Year 2: 27 credits, Year 3: 10 credits) |
| Tuition per credit | $1,360 |
| Student Fees Fall/Spring | $580 |
| Student Fees Summer | $290 |
| Graduation Fee | $525 |
|
Estimated 1st Year Program Tuition and Fees based on 29 credits |
$40,890 |
Scholarships
William James College offers scholarships for the MA/CAGS in School Psychology program. Domestic students are eligible for the Mental Health Services Professional Fellowship (up to $25,000). Students (domestic and international) with at least a B average may qualify for the School Psychology Commitment to Social Justice Scholarship (up to $12,000).
Together, these scholarships total up to $37,000, plus students may qualify for stipends in Years 2 and 3.
Estimated Tuition Plan with Scholarships and Stipends (Excludes Fees)
Based on 2025-26 rates; subject to change annually.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| # of credits | 29 | 27 | 10 |
| Estimated Cost | $39,440 | $36,720 | $13,600 |
| Estimated Scholarship | ($25,000) | ($12,000) | ($0) |
| Estimated Total (After Scholarship) | $14,440 | $24,720 | $13,600 |
| Estimated Stipend for Field Placement | $0 | $10,000 | $13,000 |
Mental Health Services Professional (MHSP) Fellowship
Up to $25,000 Scholarship
Eligible students can also apply for practicum and internship stipends ranging from $10,000-13,000 in Years 2 and 3.
Stipends: Grant-Supported Practica and Internships
William James College has been awarded funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Education, and the Boston Children's Collaboration for Community Health. Students may be eligible to receive practicum or internship stipends for their field education experience. Read about these opportunities below.
Mental Health Services Professional Fellowship
For students who are committed to working as school psychologists and behavioral health counselors in high-need public school districts across Massachusetts.
Learn MoreBehavioral 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.
1.1%
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.