2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based upon enrollment of 6 credits per semester.
Social Work - PhD
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$7,887 |
$13,623 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$6,073 |
$6,073 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$10 |
$10 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$675 |
$675 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$1,613 |
$1,866 |
|
Total |
$53,658 |
$59,647 |
*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).
**Includes: SSW Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee
Sample Financial Aid Offer
Students in the PhD Social Work program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.
| Award Type | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized | Federal | $20,500 |
| Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan | Federal | Cost of Attendance minus all other aid |