Tuition Rate
Tuition for graduate programs in education for the 2024-25 academic year is $571 per credit, or $1,713 per course. Deferment is available for employers who reimburse tuition and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
All courses will be charged a fee of $75. Fees are added to the student's tuition invoice. Even though Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK University is not a state institution, we charge a comparable rate for Graduate Education courses.
Student Payment & Accounts Receivable Policy
Students must be financially clear in order to register for classes during Preregistration
or Add/Drop. In order to be financially clear, the student must either pay in full
any outstanding balance due to the University or make arrangements for payment in
full with the University no later than two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Arrangements for payment may include application for student financial aid to cover
the entire balance, entering into an installment payment plan with the University,
or submitting documentation in support of an employer’s commitment to provide reimbursement
for costs incurred by the student. To qualify you must download and complete the Employer Deferment Agreement form (.pdf) each semester.
Students are encouraged to consult the Student Payment & Accounts Receivable Policy for detailed information on registration, financial clearance and payment arrangements.
Students receive notification of charges via email only through their official Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK email account.
Payment Options
Online Payment
Pay online through the following the steps below using electronic check, Mastercard, American Express, Discover or Visa.
- Log on to .
- Select the Student tab and choose Student Services from the drop down menu.
- Select Pay on Account and follow the steps to make a payment.
- Save/print your receipt before logging out.
Students who do not know their Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK username and password should contact the Help Desk at 570-408-4357. Please have your WIN handy when you call. For more information about tuition payment options and the new TouchNet e-bill pay service, view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Credit card payments will only be accepted through the Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Portal. Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK does not accept credit card payments over the phone, in-person or by mail.
Mail Payment
Pay by mail by sending your invoice stub along with a check or money order to the Bursar Office or Student Lockbox.
Student Lockbox
Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK University Student Lockbox P.O. Box 824696 Philadelphia, PA 19182-4696Bursar Office
Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK University Bursar Office 32 West South Street Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK-Barre, PA 18766Pay in Person
Pay by cash or check in person at the Bursar's Office located at 32 West South Street, Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK-Barre, PA. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Refund Schedule
Students who drop a class or withdraw after the course begins may be responsible for
a portion of the tuition as outlined in the table below. Amount of tuition refunded
will be calculated based on percentage of course complete as of the date of contact
by the student. The tuition refund adjustment policy applies to all graduate level,
credit-bearing courses regardless of format or schedule type.
Students are responsible for making sure they process a drop via the proper process
to ensure the highest refund possible. Any student wishing to request an exception
to the policy due to extenuating circumstances should submit a request in writing
to the Tuition Refund Appeals Committee for review.
| Percentage of course completed | Tuition Adjustment (Less Fees) |
|---|---|
| 0-13% course completed (includes first class session for all courses) | 100% |
| 14-20% course completed | 75% |
| 21-27% course completed | 50% |
| 28% course completed through end of course | 0% |
All fees charged by the University are non-refundable.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is only available to graduate students in the form of student loans. Students interested in financial aid must meet the following criteria in order to apply:
In addition to completing your electronic FAFSA application, please email financialaid@wilkes.edu indicating:
- You have been accepted into a master's degree program.
- The amount of financial aid you are applying for.
- You are registered for six credits per semester where classes are online or meet on the Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK campus
- The start dates for your courses
More information pertaining to financial aid as well as graduate assistantships can be found on the Financial Aid site,as well as in the Graduate Bulletin.
This tuition applies to our Graduate Education programs. Tuition for other graduate degrees vary.