Program Costs & Financial Aid

Program Costs

Use Financial Aid's handy cost calculator to determine your cost per semester, year or for the entire program.
- Most students take 9 credits per semester, then 3 credits in their last semester. Our program requires 30 credit hours to graduate, and most students can do so in four semesters.
- Make sure to choose "Graduate students" in the first dropdown menu.
Have you attended Haskell Indian Nations University? Great news: You're eligible for in-state tuition! (This will save you roughly 2/3 the cost of your KU graduate degree!) Learn more about the policy.

You should complete the FAFSA each year so you have access to options including both loans and other financial aid options that don't require payback (grants, work-study, etc.).
ISP has limited scholarship funds available. There's no additional paperwork to apply for funding. We consider all incoming and current students in good standing for these awards.
If your tribe offers financial assistance, we'll gladly help you complete any paperwork needed for you to apply!
ISP doesn't offer graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs).
- We work closely with other departments that need out-of-field GTAs. We share these opportunities with our students when we hear about them, and we proactively contact departments to see if they have needs our students can fill. We're also happy to serve as references if you apply for these positions. (Just ask!)
- If you're interested in the arts, apply for the Spencer Museum of Art graduate internships. These competitive, 11-month internships are advertised each January. These come with in-state tuition, a stipend and more.
Check out the list of external scholarship opportunities on our Resources page.