2023-24 Cost of Attendance
Full-time enrollment is defined as 9 credit hours per semester in the Fall and Spring semesters. The cost of attendance below is factored for full-time enrollment for the 2023-24 academic year (9 credit hours in Fall 2023 and 9 credit hours in Spring 2024). Students who take more than 9 credit hours a semester will have additional tuition charges. Students who take courses in the Summer will have additional direct and indirect costs.
To determine your charges, multiply the per credit hour rate by the number of hours you will enroll in for each year, then add the applicable fees. Your direct charges will be listed on your billings statement.
Per Credit Hour Tuition Rate: $2,245 (example: $2,245 x 18 hours = $40,410)
Master's Students
| Direct Costs | |
| Tuition*: | $2,245 per credit hour |
| Student Service Fees: | $610 |
| One-time transcript Fee: | $100 |
| Student Health Fee****: | $774 |
| Total Tuition/Fees for 2023-24: | $41,894 |
| (Based upon full-time enrollment of 9 credit hours in Fall and Spring) | |
| Indirect Costs | |
| Books/Supplies: | $500 |
| Rent/Utilities: | $15,562 |
| Food: | $7,120 |
| Personal**: | $5,710 |
| Transportation: | $1,526 |
| Loan Fees***: | $198 |
| Total Indirect Costs: | $30,616 |
| Grand Total: | $72,412 |
Note that tuition may increase from one year to the next. The increase rate varies from year-to-year. Students are encouraged to account for a yearly increase. The Board of Trust makes this decision in late Spring for the upcoming Fall term start.
*One time transcript fee applies to newly admitted students.
*** Average loan fees incurred by similarly classified borrowers during the previous academic year.
Ed.D. Students
Ed.D. students enroll in 6 credit hours each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester. The cost of attendance below is factored for the full calendar year (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024).
| Direct Costs | |
| Tuition: | $2,245 per credit hour |
| Student Service Fees : | $610 |
| One-time transcript Fee: | $100 |
| Student Health Fee: | $774 |
| Total Tuition/Fees for 2023-24: | $40,462 |
Indirect Costs
Due to the structure of the Ed.D. program, indirect costs are highly variable based on the student's personal situation. Students need to be prepared for costs that include books, transportation, accommodation, meals and personal expenses. Please consult with the Ed.D. program if you have any questions.
Student Account
Questions about Billing, Payment options, Vandy Payment Plan or 3rd Party Billing please view the Student Accounts web page. You can find the Graduate/Professional Tuitions and Fees for 2023-2024 here.
Peabody Office of Financial Aid Timeline
October
- FAFSA Application is available to file on October 1 online at studentaid.gov. Make sure to list Vanderbilt's school code of 003535 on the application, so Vanderbilt will receive your information.
January
- Newly admitted students submit the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov by January 25th.
February
- Newly admitted student award notifications are sent.
- You do not need to accept all aid that is awarded to you, and you can turn down loans you do not need.
March
- Returning students should renew FAFSA by priority deadline of March 25th for the following academic year online at studentaid.gov.
- New students, If you would like to accept the Direct Unsubsidized Loan Please Complete the required online loan entrance counseling and master promissory note here.
April
- Student Accounts issues summer billing statement to for those registered for summer courses.
May
- Returning students financial award notifications are sent for new school year.
- We will begin disbursing federal aid to each student account after summer classes begin.
August
- Billing statements are issued. You may view them in the YES student portal.
- August 31st is the billing due date for the fall semester.
- We will begin disbursing federal aid to each student account after fall classes begin.
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) waiver due - vanderbilt.myahpcare.com/waiver
Students must complete the waiver at the beginning of each academic year.
December
- Student Accounts issues spring billing statements. Spring semester billing due date is December 31st.
Military Programs
Vanderbilt Peabody College is one of five graduate schools at Vanderbilt chosen to participate in the Bass Military Scholars Program. The program is funded by a $25 million gift from the Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation, which will provide financial assistance and programming for military veterans.
Eligibility:
- Apply to a Peabody College master's program
- Admission to one of the M.Ed. or M.P.P. programs offered on campus
- Apply to the Bass Scholarship by the February 15 deadline (application open on an individual basis when admission criteria met)
- Veteran status with honorable discharge OR active military status transitioning to veteran status prior to orientation
- Commit to active engagement as a Bass Scholar during enrollment at Vanderbilt
The Bass Military Scholars Program is designed to complement, not replace, other financial aid programs available to members of the military and veterans. This includes the Yellow Ribbon Program, the G.I. Bill and other assistance programs designed for active-military and veterans.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits and the Yellow Ribbon Program
We recommend that students who are eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits review the criteria for the Yellow Ribbon Program to determine whether or not they are eligible for this benefit. Questions regarding veterans' educational benefits should be directed to our VA school certifying officials at VASCO@vanderbilt.edu.
Student Loan Repayment Obligation
A student loan is a serious and important financial obligation, and you must repay your loan.
- You are required to repay your loan(s) regardless of whether you complete your education, are able to find employment, or are satisfied with your education.
- Repayment is required according to the terms of your promissory note.
- You must provide your loan servicer with corrections to your name, address, references, Social Security number, and driver's license information.
- You can prepay all or part of your federal loan(s) at any time without penalty.
Repayment Options
The Department of Education offers a number of repayment plan options. You can find those repayment options here. Please contact your loan servicer if you would like to discuss or change your repayment plan.
Federal Loan History
You may access your federal student loan history though the U.S. Department of Education's studentaid.gov website. NOTE: If you believe your federal student loan history is incorrect, you should contact your loan servicer.
FSA Repayment Estimator. The Loan Stimulator helps you calculate student loan payments. Please note these are estimated amounts.
Where can I find my federal loan history?
You may view your loan history at studentaid.gov. You will need your FSA ID to log in.
When do I start making loan payments?
Many student loans have a grace period, which is a period of time after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment before you must begin repayment. However, federal PLUS loans have no grace period and enter repayment once your loan is fully disbursed (paid out).
Length of grace period:
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans - 6 months
- Private Loan - Check with your private loan lender, some private loans may not have a grace period.
FSA Ombudsman
If you have been unable to resolve a dispute regarding your federal student loan you may consider contacting the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman.