What Are the Costs?
We strongly recommend that you talk with current students to get an accurate picture of costs associated with graduate school. (This is a good idea when considering ANY graduate program!)
Tuition
Michigan Tech grants Peace Corps tuition status to students in the Peace Corps Masters International Program who have been "nominated" by Peace Corps. Nomination means that your application to Peace Corps has been approved by the regional recruiting office and forwarded to the Washington office for medical, legal, and other clearances.
Once you are nominated, you will be eligible for the Peace Corps tuition rate. The Peace Corps tuition rate is $369 per credit (2007-08 academic year) while the regular graduate tuition rate is $535 per credit. For 2007-20086, a Master's International student taking a typical course load will pay $7,050 tuition for the academic year. You can expect a modest increase in resident tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Tuition and fees are not charged for credits earned during Peace Corps service overseas.
Living Expenses
The estimated living expenses and other fees in the Houghton area is approximately $4800/semester.
Financial Aid
Students can apply for financial aid through Michigan Tech by first filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The code for Michigan Tech on a FAFSA form is 002292.
Work Study
A $500 work study award is offered to all Master's International students at Michigan Tech during their first year in the program.
Loret Miller Ruppe Scholarship
The Loret Miller Ruppe Scholarship is available only to students in this program. The Scholarship is awarded to students in the semester following their two years in Peace Corps.
Lillian Baklarz International Forestry Development Fund
The Lillian Baklarz International Forestry Development Fund supports the special project Peace Corps work students may develop in the field.
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