Graduate Financial Aid and Cost Information
Pursuing graduate studies is a significant investment in your future, and we understand financing your education is a priority. From federal loans and institutional aid to external scholarships and employer assistance programs, the financial aid team at Ouachita will guide you through the process and help you access resources that can best fit your needs.
Explore detailed information about Ouachita Baptist University’s cost and fees, as
well as financial aid opportunities available to our graduate students.
Graduate Program Costs
Review the tuition, fees and estimated cost for each of our graduate programs to inform your financial planning and investment in an advanced degree.
Note: Tuition and fees are determined by the Board of Trustees and updated annually.
Online ABA Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $750
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $27,800
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Year 1 Students
| 2026-27 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2026 7 hours |
Spring 2027 7 hours |
Summer 2027 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $140 | $140 | $140 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $3,398 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $719 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $2,121 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $43,660 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,390 | $5,390 | $5,390 |
Year 2 Students
| 2025-26 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Fall 2026 8 hours |
Spring 2027 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $6,000 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $140 | $240 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 |
| 7. Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance | $32,332 | |
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,140 | $5,490 |
| 1. Tuition: $750 PER CREDIT HOUR – ABA PROGRAM | ||
| 2. Fees: $140 Technology Fee per semester (2026-27 year) and a $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester. | ||
| 3. Books & Supplies: Cost listed is an estimate. | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,133. | ||
| 5. Transportation: covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: includes personal items, haircuts, clothing, etc. Also includes cap and gown, background checks, health related expenses (shots and exams), insurance and professional memberships. | ||
Year 1 Students
| 2025-26 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 7 hours |
Spring 2026 7 hours |
Summer 2026 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $3,272 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $667 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $2,121 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,047 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,385 | $5,385 | $5,385 |
Year 2 Students
| 2024-25 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Fall 2025 8 hours |
Spring 2026 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $6,000 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 |
| 7. Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance | $30,902 | |
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,135 | $5,485 |
| 1. Tuition: $750 PER CREDIT HOUR – ABA PROGRAM | ||
| 2. Fees: $135 Technology Fee per semester 25-26 year, and a $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester | ||
| 3. Books & Supplies: Cost listed is an estimate | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,060 | ||
| 5. Transportation: covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: includes personal items, haircuts, clothing, etc. Also includes cap and gown, background checks, health related expenses (shots and exams), insurance and professional memberships | ||
Online Curriculum and Instruction Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $500
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 30-hour program: $15,520*
*based on full-time attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2026-27 Curriculum & Instruction Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2026 12 hours |
Spring 2027 12 hours |
Summer 2027 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| 2. Fees | $140 | $140 | $240 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $275 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $2,265 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $479 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $1,612 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $40,853 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (tuition and fees only) | $6,140 | $6,140 | $3,240 |
| 1. Tuition: $500 PER CREDIT HOUR – Masters of Education Program. Based on full time. Cost will vary based on number of hours the student takes. | |||
| 2. Fees: $140 Technology Fee per semester for 2026-27, $100 Graduation fee in final semester. | |||
| 3. Books & Supplies: best estimate. | |||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,133 per month. | |||
| 5. Transportation: intended to cover use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
| 6. Personal Expenses: Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 2025-26 Curriculum & Instruction Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $275 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $39,102 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (tuition and fees only) | $6,135 | $6,135 | $3,235 |
| 1. Tuition: $500 PER CREDIT HOUR – Masters of Education Program. Based on full time. Cost will vary based on number of hours the student takes | |||
| 2. Fees: $135 Technology Fee per semester for 25-26, $100 Graduation fee in final semester | |||
| 3. Books & Supplies: best estimate | |||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is 1,091 per month | |||
| 5. Transportation: intended to cover use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
| 6. Personal Expenses: Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
Online Nutrition & Dietetic Internship Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $750
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $27,775
Find additional scholarships through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2026-27 MSDI Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||||
| Fall 2026 12 hours |
Winter 2026 3 hours |
Spring 2027 12 hours |
May 2027 3 hours |
Summer 2027 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hr) | $9,000 | $2,250 | $9,000 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| 2. Fees | |||||
| Technology Fee: | $140 | $140 | $140 | $140 | |
| Parking Fee: | $40 | $40 | |||
| Lab Fee: | $35 | ||||
| Graduation Fee: | $100 | ||||
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $308 | $550 | $150 | $350 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $1,133 | $2,265 | |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $240 | $479 | |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $806 | $1,612 | |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $55,820 | ||||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $9,215 | $2,250 | $9,180 | $2,390 | $4,740 |
| 1. Tuition: | $750 per credit hour. |
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $140 per term Parking Fee: $40 Lab Fee: $35 Graduation Fee: $100 |
| 3. Books & Supplies: | In Fall: Added the cost of a lab coat, 2 sets of scrubs, typhon group student tracking system, student membership to "A.N.D." In Spring: added conference fee. Final semester includes $65 Cap and Gown cost. |
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,133 per month for 2026-27. |
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Background check, drug screen, physical exam, vaccinations/immunizations, health insurance, liability insurance, RD exam cost, clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. |
| 2025-26 MSDI Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Winter 2025 3 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
May 2026 3 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hr) | $9,000 | $2,250 | $9,000 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| 2. Fees | |||||
| Technology Fee: | $135 | $135 | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| Parking Fee: | $40 | $40 | |||
| Lab Fee: | $35 | ||||
| Graduation Fee: | $100 | ||||
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $308 | $500 | $200 | $365 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,363 | $1,091 | $4,363 | $1,091 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $888 | $222 | $888 | $222 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $2,828 | $707 | $2,828 | $707 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $54,051 | ||||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $9,210 | $2,385 | $9,175 | $2,385 | $4,735 |
| 1. Tuition: | $750 per credit hour. |
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $135 per term Parking Fee: $40 Lab Fee: $35 Graduation Fee: $100 |
| 3. Books & Supplies: | In Fall: Added the cost of a lab coat, 2 sets of scrubs, typhon group student tracking system, student membership to "A.N.D." In Spring: added conference fee. Final semester includes $65 Cap and Gown cost. |
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,091 per month for 2025-26. |
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Background check, drug screen, physical exam, vaccinations/immunizations, health insurance, Liability insurance, RD exam cost, clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. |
Online MBA Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $629
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 30-hour program: $19,390
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2026-27 MBA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2026 12 hours |
Spring 2027 12 hours |
Summer 2027 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($629 per hr) | $7,548 | $7,548 | $3,774 |
| 2. Fees | $140 | $140 | $240 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $300 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $2,265 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $479 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $1,612 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $44,748 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $7,688 | $7,688 | $4,014 |
| 1. Tuition: | $629 PER CREDIT HOUR. | ||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $140 per semester Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester |
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| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,133 per month. | ||
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | ||
| 2025-26 MBA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($629 per hr) | $7,548 | $7,548 | $3,774 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $300 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,997 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $7,683 | $7,683 | $4,009 |
| 1. Tuition: | $629 PER CREDIT HOUR. | ||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $135 per semester Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester |
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| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,091 per month. | ||
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | ||
Online Counseling Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $550
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 63-hour program: $36,768
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Year 1 Students
| 2026-27 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2026 9 hours |
Spring 2027 9 hours |
Summer 2027 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $4,950 | $3,300 |
| 2. Fees | $215 | $459 | $140 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $2,265 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $479 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $1,612 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $38,572 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,165 | $5,409 | $3,440 |
Year 2 Students
| 2026-27 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 9 hours |
Spring 11 hours |
May/Summer 8 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $6,050 | $4,400 |
| 2. Fees | $534 | $140 | $140 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $3,398 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $719 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $2,418 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 | ||
| 8. Telehealth Certification | $150 | ||
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $43,151 | ||
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,484 | $6,190 | $4,540 |
Year 3 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Fall 11 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $6,050 |
| 2. Fees | $240 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $5,097 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,078 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,626 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 |
| 8. Practice National Counselor Exam | $75 |
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $16,466 |
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,290 |
| 1. Tuition: | $550 PER CREDIT HOUR. |
| 2. Fees: | $140 Technology Fee per semester. $75 fee for each on-campus intensive. $244 Fee for Supervision Assist Program in Spring of Year 1 and in Fall of Year 2. $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester. |
| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. |
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,133 per month. |
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Includes expenses for clothing, personal items, haircuts, etc. Also includes cap and gown costs, insurance, health related expenses and professional memberships. |
Year 1 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 9 hours |
Spring 2026 9 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $4,950 | $3,300 |
| 2. Fees | $210 | $454 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $36,821 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,160 | $5,404 | $3,435 |
Year 2 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 9 hours |
Spring 11 hours |
May/Summer 8 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $6,050 | $4,400 |
| 2. Fees | $529 | $135 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $3,272 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $667 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $2,121 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 | ||
| 8. Telehealth Certification | $150 | ||
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $41,241 | ||
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,479 | $6,185 | $4,535 |
Year 3 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Fall 11 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $6,050 |
| 2. Fees | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 |
| 8. Practice National Counselor Exam | $75 |
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $15,751 |
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,285 |
| 1. Tuition: | $550 PER CREDIT HOUR. |
| 2. Fees: | $135 Technology Fee per semester $75 fee for each on-campus intensive $244 Fee for Supervision Assist Program in Spring of Year 1 and in Fall of Year 2 $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester |
| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. |
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,091 per month |
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Includes expenses for clothing, personal items, haircuts, etc. Also includes cap and gown costs, insurance, health related expenses and professional memberships. |
Online Exercise Science Program Tuition and Fees
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $500
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $18,520
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2026-27 MS in Exercise Science Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||||
| Fall 2026 12 hours |
Spring 2027 12 hours |
Summer 2027 12 hours |
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| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | |
| 2. Fees | $140 | $140 | $240 | |
| 3. Food & Housing | $5,097 | $5,097 | $2,265 | |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 | |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,626 | $3,626 | $1,612 | |
| 6. Transportation | $1,078 | $1,078 | $479 | |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $44,128 | |||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,140 | $6,140 | $6,240 | |
| 1. Tuition: | $500 PER CREDIT HOUR | |||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $140 per semester. Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester. |
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| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,133. | |||
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | |||
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
| 2025-26 MS in Exercise Science Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 12 hours |
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| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 | |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 | |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 | |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 | |
| 6. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 | |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,377 | |||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,135 | $6,135 | $6,235 | |
| 1. Tuition: | $500 PER CREDIT HOUR | |||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $135 per semester. Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester. |
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| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,091. | |||
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | |||
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
Financial Aid Options for Graduate Programs
Learn how to secure federal and private aid as you work to fund your degree or certificate program. Please email Gina Tolbert if you have questions about financial aid for any of our graduate programs.
To apply for federal financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As a graduate student, you’re considered an independent student, which means you don’t need to provide parental information.
Note: Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program to be eligible for federal financial aid at Ouachita. Students who are non-degree seeking or enrolled in a certificate program are not eligible for federal aid at Ouachita but can pursue private aid options.
Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan
Graduate students are eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per academic year through the Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan program. Learn more about subsidized and unsubsidized student loans.
Graduate PLUS Loan
If you have exhausted your Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan eligibility and need additional funding, you may apply for the Graduate PLUS loan through the end of the 2025-26 academic year. This loan can cover up to your total cost of attendance minus any other financial aid already received. You must undergo a credit check when applying for the Graduate Plus Loan. Review Graduate PLUS Loan information here.
Please note that this loan program will be eliminated for new borrowers on July 1, 2026.
TEACH Grant
The federal TEACH Grant program provides financial assistance to both undergraduate and graduate students who commit to teaching full time for at least four years in a high-need field at a low-income elementary school, secondary school or educational service agency. To apply, please submit the appropriate TEACH Grant request form:
Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship offers aspiring teachers a scholarship to cover tuition and fees. This scholarship is paid back with full-time service in an Arkansas public school – one year of service for each academic year (or partial academic year) of funding received. Current full-time teachers pursuing our Master of Education program can count their year in our program as their year of service. This scholarship can currently cover 100% of our tuition and fees for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. It does not cover books. Read more and apply at sams.adhe.edu.
Deadline to apply for the Fall semester: July 1 of each year.
Deadline to apply for the Spring semester: January 10 of each year.
Teacher Opportunity Program
Arkansas teachers and administrators can receive tuition reimbursement for up to six college credit hours each academic year through the Teacher Opportunity Program. Submit your application from October 1- June 1 for the following academic year. Explore the Teacher Opportunity Program.
In addition to federal aid options, private sources of funding can supplement your graduate expenses. Explore the private scholarships and alternative loan opportunities that are available.
Scholarships
We strive to offer our graduate programs at an affordable hourly rate, providing the best value possible. As a result, our institutional scholarship offerings are limited. However, there are several private scholarships available for you and other graduate students. Discover private scholarships sources for Ouachita students.
Loans
While private alternative loans offer more flexibility than federal loans, they may lack some of the repayment benefits. During the process, lenders require a credit check and base the interest rate on your credit score. In some cases, a cosigner may be necessary. Interest rates can range from 3% to 12% and could potentially be lower than the interest rate on a federal loan. View private loan information.
Payment Options
All graduate program students at Ouachita must complete the online check-in process each semester, typically held a little more than a week before classes start. Students must finalize financial aid before this online check-in; the first payment for the semester's balance is due during the online check-in period. Students must pay each semester's balance in full before beginning the next semester. To pay the balance, students have two options each term:
- Pay the full semester balance during the online check-in period.
- Enroll in a monthly payment plan. Graduate students can split their tuition balance into five monthly payments for fall and spring semesters and two monthly payments for summer terms (three if including the May term). The first installment is due during online check-in, with subsequent payments due on the 15th of each following month.
Note: If the account is not paid in full by the first day of classes, students are automatically enrolled in the monthly payment plan with a $35 fee per semester.
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