Cost of Attendance | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

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Your investment in your education is essential. Whether you’re a first-year student, a continuing student, residing at home, or opting for off-campus housing, we’ve outlined the tuition and anticipated additional expenses for the Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Please note that the information below reflects the costs for year-round attendance, encompassing the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. These figures will help guide your budgeting and financial preparations. Your cost of attendance will depend on several factors, including the grants and loans you may be awarded.

New Students

Estimated first-year costs for new CDU students in this program:

MSN-PsyNP (New Students) – 12 months

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition*	$42,600	$42,600
Living Expenses	$20,000	$40,000
Transportation	$4,400	$4,400
Books and Supplies	$2,635	$2,635
Personal Expenses	$13,400	$13,400
Medical Insurance	$5,066	$5,066
Loan Fees**	$1,556	$1,556
Total Budget	$89,657	$109,657

*Flat Rate Tuition Charges
**Loan fees are only included if the loan is accepted
***Tuition and fees are subject to change on an annual basis

Continuing Students

Estimated costs for students continuing in the program.

MSN-PsyNP (Cont. Students) – 12 months

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition*	$42,600	$42,600
Living Expenses	$20,000	$40,000
Transportation	$4,400	$4,400
Books and Supplies	$2,635	$2,635
Personal Expenses	$13,400	$13,400
Medical Insurance	$5,066	$5,066
Loan Fees**	$1,556	$1,556
Total Budget	$89,657	$109,657

*Flat Rate Tuition Charges
**Loan fees are only included if the loan is accepted
***Tuition and fees are subject to change on an annual basis

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Return on Investment

Future Earnings Potential CDU has been named one of the top colleges whose graduates go on to earn the most, according to Payscale’s updated College Salary Report.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the employment of all nurse practitioners will grow by 52% between 2020 and 2030.

Applying for Federal and State Financial Aid

All prospective CDU undergraduate and graduate students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This free and quick application gives you access to financial aid resources that might assist you in paying for your degree. The FAFSA is also used to determine your eligibility for California State and CDU Institutional Aid, in the form of other grants and scholarships.

After you have applied to your program of interest, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. This is required to complete the FAFSA and allows you to sign it electronically. If you are a dependent student you should also have your parent request an FSA ID.
Complete any required additional documentation and receive your financial aid award letter.

Financial Aid Office

Undocumented & DACA Students

If you are an undocumented student or a student with DACA status, no FAFSA submission is required. Instead, please be sure to submit your Dream Act Application.

CA Dream Act

Important Dates

FAFSA Deadline: June 30, 2024

For questions regarding the admissions process?

David M. Franco

Enrollment Specialist

DavidFranco@cdrewu.edu

Types of Aid

We offer many types of other need- and merit-based financial aid, along with on-campus work study opportunities.

Scholarships and Grants

Veteran Student Aid

Federal Work Study

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).