Financial Information

Tuition

Please visit: salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/tuition-and-fees

Graduate Financial Aid Information

Graduate students are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA, (www.fafsa.gov).  A new FAFSA is required for each academic year the student would like to receive aid (academic year, September – August).  Students will be required to establish a federal student aid id, FSA ID (fsaid.ed.gov). The FSA ID will be the student’s electronic signature.  Students will also need to enter Salem State’s federal school code (002188) onto their fafsa.
Please visit: salemstate.edu/gradfinaid

Veterans’ Affairs

The mission of Veterans’ Affairs at Salem State is to assist student veterans, survivors/dependents, reservists, and members of the guard with both state and federal educational benefit programs.  Whether you are a new or continuing student, we are dedicated to providing you with resources and services to assist you in achieving your academic and educational goals.

Salem State University will adhere to the requirements of and comply with S2248 PL 115-407 Section 103.

Contact

Email: veterans@salemstate.edu
Phone: 978.542.6082
Fax: 978.542.3001

Please visit: salemstate.edu/veterans

Graduate Assistantships

Each academic year several Graduate Assistant positions are available for interested and qualified students. To be eligible to apply:

• Be unconditionally admitted into a master’s degree program at Salem State University (required)
• Enrollment in at least six credits each semester (required)
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate or 3.5 graduate GPA (preferred)
• If required for admissions, satisfactory scores on standardized tests, TOEFL or IELTS (preferred)
• Students may not have more than one graduate assistantship position at a time.

There are two categories of assistantships: research assistants and program assistants. Research assistants assist individual faculty with their scholarly work throughout the academic year. Program assistants provide service to academic programs such as the Writing Center during the tenure of their assistantship.

Each full-time assistantship carries a monthly stipend and an award of tuition remission. The stipend is for 10 hours a week rendered to the department to which the assistant has been assigned. The tuition remission is considered a financial resource in any Financial Aid award. For further information, contact the School of Graduate Studies at 978.542.6323.

Course Privileges for Students Over 60

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Privileges for Students Over 60

If you are over 60 years old, you may enroll in courses tuition free if space is available. Course fees are charged, and it may be necessary to pay additional fees for special program, institutes and seminars. If you are eligible, present proof of age at registration for prompt processing. Contact the student navigation center at navcenter@salemstate.edu or 978.542.8000 for details.

Corporate Tuition Reimbursement

Many area employers will reimburse their employees in full or in part for courses considered job-related. Students are advised to check with their employer’s personnel office for detailed information.

Refund Policy

Evening and Graduate Classes

The following are the current refund policies for evening and graduate classes. If you have any specific questions regarding your refund, please contact the Student Navigation Center directly.

Fall and Spring Full Semester Courses

Summer Sessions I, Summer II, Winter Online, Accelerated Six Week and Special Format Courses

Special Format and Non-Credit Courses

NOTE: Refunds are based on session dates of scheduled classes, not on attendance or participation. The date a student processes their drop/withdrawal (either online via Navigator or in-person) is the official date for refund purposes. Refunds will be processed through the student accounts office and sent to students approximately 6 weeks after withdrawal notification by the student. Fees are refundable only during the add/drop period. We are not responsible for finance charges incurred on your credit card statement.

Online and hybrid class refunds are based on the start date of the class, which is always the first day of the term/session for the class.  Follow refund policies below for School of Continuing and Professional Studies and School of Graduate Studies. 

All graduate matriculated students who withdraw from school must complete the appropriate paperwork through the School of Graduate Studies.