Estimated Cost of Attendance
Master of Arts in Higher Education Estimated Cost of Attendance
Like the university, the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education is committed to providing an exceptional education at a reasonable cost. While the Watts Williams School of Education’s tuition is reasonable in comparison with that charged by other exceptional schools, Elon recognizes that this expense represents a significant financial investment by our students. Elon will endeavor to keep costs as low as possible, while providing students with dynamic learning opportunities, excellent professors and state-of-the art facilities in which to learn.
Understanding the Elon MHE Program Cost
What are Direct Charges?
Direct charges will include tuition, fees and the mandatory health insurance for students who do not meet waiver eligibility criteria. These charges are fixed charges.
Direct charges for the Masters of Arts in Higher Education (MHE) program for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:
| Tuition* | $17,842 |
| Health Fee | $215 |
| Health Insurance** | $3,879 |
| Total | $21,936 |
*All MHE applications receive scholarship
**Health insurance waivers are available for domestic students with proof of comparable insurance
What are Indirect Charges?
Indirect charges are included in the estimated cost of attendance. This can include books, living costs and other miscellaneous expenses associated with education. MHE students typically use their apprenticeship stipend to cover indirect costs. Students are also able to borrow student loans from the federal government up to the estimated cost of attendance.
Indirect charges for the MHE program for the 2024-2025 academic year are estimated as follows:
| Rent and Utilities | $9,000 |
| Meals | $4,800 |
| Textbooks | $700 |
| Miscellaneous | $4,900 |
| Total Indirect Estimated Costs | $19,400 |
Total indirect charge estimates are determined by Elon’s office of financial aid as determined from the federal government.
In determining a student’s eligibility for student loans and any other financial aid, the university has established $41,336 as the total annual Cost of Attendance (COA) of the MHE program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The purpose of this advisory is to outline the costs associated with the MHE program and to provide you with the available financing options to assist in meeting those costs. If, after reading this advisory you should desire additional information, please contact Lynette Lorenzetti in Elon’s Office of Financial Aid.