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Cost/Financial Aid
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Murray State University takes pride in keeping costs low without compromising quality. The current weak economy compels potential graduate students to consider the likely return on investment, and we urge you to compare our costs with those of other top low-residency MFA programs.
AVERAGE RESIDENCY/TUTORIAL SEQUENCE*
(Includes Residency Fee and 9 hours of credit)
| Residents of Kentucky. Also residents of Montgomery County in Tennessee; Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in Indiana; and Massac County in Illinois. | $4,778.50 |
| Residents of Tennessee (other than counties listed above) | $5,068.75 |
| Residents of Missouri | $4,875.25 |
| Residents of Indiana (other than counties listed above) | $5,689.75 |
| Residents of Illinois (other than the county listed above) | $6,358.00 |
| Residents of Ohio | $6,319.75 |
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Residents of Alabama |
$5,023.75 |
| Out-Of-State Residents | $7,950.00 |
*These figures are based on the 2012-13 tuition rates and are approximate. See Graduate Tuition and Fees for more detailed information. Housing and food are not included in these figures.
FINANCIAL AID/ SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid is available for graduate students. Please call 270-809-2546 for more information.
General information on financial aid and scholarships can be found here.
Information on the Jesse Stuart Fellowship, available to first-year graduate students, can be found here.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Residency housing costs in Murray are significantly lower than those typically found in low-residency programs, with dorms available at $25/day. Several motels in the area offer reasonable rates to students. Some meals are provided during the residency, and the university cafeterias are open, offering low-cost meals.