GRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE

LGS draws on a combination of funding resources to support students in pursuing their graduate degrees. Students enrolled full-time in LGS doctoral programs are eligible for full or partial tuition scholarships. In addition, full-time doctoral students may receive stipends from the university or external sources. The support available for master's students is more limited and varies by program. Some master's programs offer partial tuition scholarships, often on a merit basis. It is best to contact the program to discuss the cost of attendance.

The cost of attendance is an estimate of the total amount it will cost a student to go to school for an academic period, and it is determined using rules established by law. The cost of attending Emory University includes tuition and student fees, living expenses, health insurance, parking fees, and incidentals, such as purchasing textbooks, computers, and supplies. The Board of Trustees determines all tuition and fees, which are subject to change without notice. Information about tuition and fees can be found on the Tuition and Fees page of the LGS website.

Section 1.1: Transcript Fee 

All new degree and certificate students must pay a one-time transcript fee of $70 when they first enroll at Emory. This fee is a one-time payment that covers all future transcripts. If students have previously obtained a degree from Emory, they may have already paid this fee. For more information, see the Registrar's website. 

Section 1.2: Mandatory Health Insurance 

All new and continuing degree-seeking Emory university students must have health insurance. Under this requirement, students must purchase the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP) or opt out by providing enrollment documentation in a comparable United States-based plan. In addition, new students wishing to waive enrollment in the EUSHIP must complete the annual waiver process. 

If a student has not waived out of the EUSHIP by the date of Emory’s pre-term Student Accounts and Billing bill, the student will be billed for the EUSHIP. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website. 

Section 1.3: Financial Responsibility to the University 

Students are responsible for maintaining good financial standing with the university, including timely tuition payment, emergency loans, and other fees and fines incurred by the libraries or parking office. Penalties for past due accounts include cancellation of registration, refusal to approve continued registration, refusal to release transcripts, and withholding of diplomas. 

For more information, visit the Student Accounts and Billing Office website. 

Section 1.4: Courtesy Scholarships 

The Courtesy Scholarship is a grant that covers tuition exclusively (not textbooks, fees, or other miscellaneous charges). It is made available to qualifying Emory employees and their family members who apply and are admitted for enrollment in academic programs at Emory University. The percentage of tuition covered depends on your years of service. 

Emory employees must contact Human Resources for information about eligibility for Courtesy Scholarships. Courtesy Scholarships do not cover application fees and tuition for audited courses.