Program Costs and Financial Aid
An Evergreen M.Ed. is a great value, offering a quality program at less than half the cost of some master’s options in the region.
Because of the program's convenient schedule, you can complete your degree in less than two years while continuing to work and at tuition rates that compare favorably to other programs in the South Sound region.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of credit hours that you are registered for at the beginning of the quarter. As an added value, you can choose to take a full-time load from 10 to 18 graduate credits for the same cost as 10 graduate credits.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance per quarter for M.Ed. students |
Summer (full-time, 10-18 graduate credits) |
Fall, Winter, Spring (part-time, 4 credits per quarter) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $2,300 ($230 per graduate credit) | $920 ($230 per credit) |
| Books and Supplies | $350 | $250 |
| Fees | $125-$170 | $65 |
| Total (10-18 credits) | $2,820 | $1,235 |
The Evergreen M.Ed. Program is state-supported, making it an excellent value.
*For more information, see The Evergreen State College Tuition and Fee Schedule. The Washington State Legislature and the Evergreen Board of Trustees set the rate of tuition annually. Tuition is subject to change without notice.
Financial Aid
M.Ed. students may be eligible for financial aid and should contact Evergreen's Student Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility: (360) 867-6205 or visit www.evergreen.edu/graduatestudies/finaid.htm. Federal Aid (FAFSA) forms and the Evergreen Financial Aid Data Sheet are available from the Student Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA can also be downloaded at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Scholarships
Educator Retooling Program
Funding for teachers adding endorsements in the shortage areas of Middle Level Math, Secondary Math, and English Language Learners is available from the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) through the Educator Retooling Program. The program’s Conditional Loan Scholarship, up to a maximum of $3,000 per year, can be used for coursework, WEST-E exams and the Performance-Based Pedagogy Assessment. This conditional scholarship is a loan which is forgiven entirely if the recipient teaches in the added endorsement area in a Washington state K-12 public school for two years. Please note that the funding for the Retooling Program is reallocated each fiscal year so please check their website for the most current information at www.pesb.wa.gov/Endorsements/EducatorRetoolingProgram.asp
Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program
Implemented by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), this program gives scholarships to applicants pursuing certification and teachers seeking additional endorsements.
www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/future.aspThe Evergreen State College Foundation Graduate Awards
Approximately$6,900 will be distributed among one or more applicants for the M.Ed. program.
Criteria: Primary consideration is given to applicants who have a proven history of involvement with diversity issues and/or a considered plan for addressing diversity issues in the classroom. Secondary consideration is given to financial need.
To apply: Applications for the 2010-2011 year will be accepted after January 11 of 2010. The application form will be posted here on January 1 2010. Here is a sample application . You will submit the application along with a letter of intent not to exceed two pages addressed to the name of the scholarship and mailed to the address given on the application.
Hearst Native American Teaching Scholarship
Three awards of $6,123.
Criteria: Merit-based scholarship for Native American student(s) with a documented commitment to a Native American community and the education of Native American youth.
To apply: please submit an application along with a letter of intent not to exceed two pages addressed to the name of the scholarship and mailed to the address given on the application.
*Please note that applicants for the endorsement only strands may have limited access to federal loans and should check with Evergreen's financial aid office.
