Financial Policies and Expenses
Estimated Graduate Expenses 2023–2024
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| Tuition - MAED Licensures Courses | $745 per credit hour |
| Tuition - Endorsement/LETRS Courses | $350 per credit hour |
| Tuition - Educational Leadership (MBA) | $437.50 per credit hour |
| Tuition - MOT (per semester) | $10,300 |
| Tuition - DPT (per semester) | $10,500 |
| Tuition - CHD, MAED & MBA (per semester hour) | $745 |
| Tuition - MSN & DNP (per semester hour) | $745 |
| Auditing - CHD, MAED & MBA (per semester hour) | $373 |
| Auditing - MSN & DNP (per semester hour) | $373 |
| Barnes & Noble First Day Material Fee (optional) | $23 per credit hour |
| Graduation Fee (Certificate) | $25 |
| Graduation Fee (Master's) | $150 |
| Graduation Fee (Doctorate) | $175 |
| Graduation Late Fee | $35 |
| Parking Fee 1 | $50 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $50 |
| Transcript Fee | $15 |
- 1
No parking fees for Online only programs.
See the University’s general financial policies.
Additional fees may be applied to specific courses, required projects, and assessment tools. Please contact your program of study for any additional fees. The Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy Programs estimated expenses differ from other Walsh University graduate programs. Please contact each division for information regarding program costs.
NURSING SPECIFIC COURSE FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| NURS 633 | $150.00 |
| NURS 635 | $150.00 |
| NURS 641 | $150.00 |
| NURS 643 | $150.00 |
| NURS 645 | $150.00 |
| NURS 647 | $150.00 |
| NURS 649 | $150.00 |
| NURS 644B | $150.00 |
| NURS 646B | $150.00 |
| NURS 648B | $150.00 |
| NURS 653 | $150.00 |
| NURS 655 | $150.00 |
| NURS 657 | |
| NURS 659 | $150.00 |
| NURS 672 | $350.00 |
| NURS 715 | $150.00 |
| NURS 725 | $150.00 |
| NURS 730 | $150.00 |
CHD SPECIFIC COURSE FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| CHD 603 | $80.00 |
| CHD 624 | $25.00 |
| CHD 780 | $65.00 |
| CHD 790 | $40.00 |
| CHD EXAM FEE | $75.00 |
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| OT LIABILITY | $45.00 |
| OT LAB FEE | $400.00 |
PHYSICAL THERAPY FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| PT LIABILITY FEE | $45.00 |
| PT LAB FEE | $400.00 |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | $50.00 |
| PEAT EXAM FEE | $79.00 |
Estimated Graduate Expenses 2024–2025
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| Tuition - MAED Licensures Courses | $745 per credit hour |
| Tuition - Endorsement/LETRS Courses | $350 per credit hour |
| Tuition - Educational Leadership (MBA) | $437.50 per credit hour |
| Tuition - MOT (per semester) | $10,300 |
| Tuition - DPT (per semester) | $11,000 |
| Tuition - MAED & MBA (per semester hour) | $745 |
| Tuition -CHD, MSN, DNP, PPOTD, MSEP (per semester hour) | $775 |
| Auditing - MAED & MBA (per semester hour) | $373 |
| Auditing -CHD, MSN, DNP, PPOTD, MSEP (per semester hour) | $388 |
| Barnes & Noble First Day Material Fee (optional) | $23 per credit hour |
| Graduation Fee (Certificate) | $25 |
| Graduation Fee (Master's) | $165 |
| Graduation Fee (Doctorate) | $190 |
| Graduation Late Fee (non refundable) | $35 |
| Parking Fee 1 | $75 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $50 |
| Transcript Fee | $15 |
- 1
No parking fees for Online only programs.
See the University’s general financial policies.
Additional fees may be applied to specific courses, required projects, and assessment tools. Please contact your program of study for any additional fees. The Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy Programs estimated expenses differ from other Walsh University graduate programs. Please contact each division for information regarding program costs.
NURSING SPECIFIC COURSE FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| NURS 633 | $150 |
| NURS 635 | $150 |
| NURS 641 | $150 |
| NURS 643 | $150 |
| NURS 645 | $150 |
| NURS 647 | $150 |
| NURS 649 | $150 |
| NURS 644B | $150 |
| NURS 646B | $150 |
| NURS 648B | $150 |
| NURS 653 | $150 |
| NURS 655 | $150 |
| NURS 657 | $150 |
| NURS 659 | $150 |
| NURS 672 | $350 |
| NURS 715 | $150 |
| NURS 725 | $150 |
| NURS 730 | $150 |
CHD SPECIFIC COURSE FEES
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| OT LIABILITY | $45 |
| OT LAB FEE | $400 |
PHYSICAL THERAPY FEES
| Expense | Coster |
|---|---|
| PT LIABILITY FEE | $45 |
| PT LAB FEE | $400 |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | $50 |
| PEAT EXAM FEE | $79 |
Tuition Discount
Walsh University offers discounts to eligible students based on specific criteria. Discount amounts vary and are awarded towards full-priced tuition only. Courses already offered at a discounted rate are not eligible to receive a discount. Tuition discounts do not apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Master of Occupational Therapy Program, Master of Arts in Theology, or Endorsement Programs.
Receipt of a discount may affect other sources of financial aid for which you are eligible. Tuition assistance from outside sources may impact eligibility for discounts offered through Walsh University. It is against university policy to award discounts over a student’s direct cost. Students in this situation will see a reduction or removal of university discount amounts.
Students must complete a Walsh Application for Financial Aid and Discount Form to receive a discount. They must also provide any additional documentation needed to confirm eligibility (detailed on the Discount Form). Any student indicating that they will receive reimbursement from their employer must also complete an Employer Reimbursement Form before Walsh University can award discounts. Discounts are not structured to extend to the student’s employer. If the student is able to document that their employer does not reimburse based on the pre-discount rate, Walsh University may reconsider this policy on a case-by-case basis.
Financial Assistance
FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS
Assistance is available to degree-seeking graduate students primarily through federal student loans. This includes Federal Direct Loans as well as Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans. Students must file a Walsh Application for Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for these loans.
TEACH GRANT
This federal grant is available to education majors who will teach in certain subject areas. The amount is determined annually by the Department of Education. This grant has the potential of turning into a loan if certain conditions are not met. Because of this, please log onto www.studentaid.ed.gov for more information.
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for full-time students. Application is made to the department. The maximum amount a graduate assistant may earn in one year is established by the University. Appointments are made either for the maximum sum or one-half the maximum. The graduate assistant on full stipend is responsible for 20 hours per week of service. The graduate assistant on half stipend is responsible for 10 hours of service per week. Please note that placement in a graduate assistantship may impact a student’s financial aid package, and as a result, it may be necessary to delay awarding of federal aid for students who have or will apply for graduate assistantships. If an assistantship is awarded after federal aid is awarded to the student, a revision in the initial aid package may be necessary.
Terms of Payment
Walsh University requires the following payment terms:
- All charges for tuition, fees, room and board are due no later than the first day of each semester, or
- Students may elect to enroll in the Walsh University Payment Plan, offered through Nelnet. An enrollment fee of $40 per semester is charged to participate in the program. Please contact the Student Service Center for information regarding the payment plan or visit mycollegepaymentplan.com/walsh-university.
- Students participating in the Employer Reimbursement Program must be enrolled in the program no later than the first day of each semester. For details see below.
Student account balances and details are available online within the secure area of the Cavalier Center and on the Student Account Center at mycollegepaymentplan.com/walsh-university. Students are responsible for timely payments and those students that do not follow the required payment terms will be charged late fees on any outstanding balance. Students enrolled in the tuition payment plan or the Employer Reimbursement Program are exempt from service charges if they adhere to the published payment schedule. Please contact the Student Service Center at 330-490-7367 with questions or have difficulty accessing the Cavalier Center.
Unpaid Balances
Students with outstanding balances may not register for classes, or receive a diploma. This may include students enrolled in the Payment Plan who are delinquent with their payments or who have made payments in an amount that will be insufficient to reconcile the account at the end of the program. In these circumstances, the student will be sent written notice of this situation.
Balances that remain outstanding for over 150 days will be turned over to a collection agency and collection costs of up to 40% will be added to the outstanding account balance.
Employer Reimbursement Program
A student whose employer offers an educational reimbursement benefit may elect to participate in the Walsh University Employer Reimbursement Program.
Students wishing to enroll in Walsh University’s Employer Reimbursement Program must complete the enrollment form available in the Student Service Center each academic year they wish to participate.
The form must be turned in to the Student Service Center to be enrolled in this program. The form should be submitted at the time of registration and are valid for one academic year. Students shall be subject to interest charges until the application is completed and submitted to the Student Service Center.
Participants in the program receive the following benefits:
- Exemption from interest charges for that semester;
- Eligibility to register for classes with an outstanding balance exceeding $1,000;
- Permission to delay final payment until 30 days after the last day of that semester.
The student is responsible for notifying the University of any change in eligibility or employment status.
If a student fails to make final payment within thirty (30) days following the completion of the academic semester, or there is demonstrated abuse of the program, the University may elect to remove the student from the program, and potentially begin collection procedures as stated above.
As a courtesy, Walsh University will provide an account statement/registration schedule to the student to present to his/her employer. These statements will be sent one time at the end of each semester. Due to the popularity of this program, Walsh is unable to accommodate requests for “customized” statements.
Employer Reimbursement and Financial Aid
Any student receiving financial aid that plans to receive tuition assistance from their employer is required to submit an Employer Reimbursement Form to the Student Service Center. The Department of Education requires us to include the amount of employer reimbursement you are expecting to receive as estimated financial assistance on your financial aid offer. We cannot complete your financial aid offer until a signed Employer Reimbursement Form is submitted to our office.
EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT AND TUITION DISCOUNTS
Walsh University discounts are intended to financially assist eligible students. As a result, these discounts are not structured to extend to the student's employer. If, however, the student is able to document that his/her employer does not reimburse based on the pre-discount rate initially assessed, Walsh University may reconsider its policy on a case-by-case basis.
Checks Returned
Walsh assesses a $29 service charge to those individuals whose checks, made payable to Walsh University, are returned by the bank because of insufficient funds.
Walsh University Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Graduate Students
The Financial Aid Office at Walsh University is required under Federal regulations to monitor the academic progress of all financial aid recipients. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) can affect a student's eligibility for federal financial aid. Both qualitative and quantitative standards are applied when determining SAP. Walsh University reviews SAP at the end of each spring semester. Students who fail to meet SAP are sent written notification which includes Walsh University’s SAP policy as well as appeal information.
ACCEPTABLE PASSING RATE
Each student must earn a passing grade in at least 67% of all courses attempted at Walsh University. "F" (Failed) and "W" (Withdrawn) grades will be counted as hours attempted but not passed. "I" (Incomplete) coursework cannot be counted as a successful completion. An Incomplete grade that has been changed to a passing grade can be added to the number of hours completed. It is the student's responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Aid once an incomplete grade has been changed to a valid grade. Transfer hours accepted by Walsh University and repeated coursework are considered in this ratio.
ACCEPTABLE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
The minimum GPA standards for financial aid eligibility must be equal to or higher than the standard set forth by Walsh University for academic standing purposes. Only one grade for a repeated course will be reflected in the calculation of the student’s GPA. (For federal aid purposes, a student is allowed to repeat a course only once if a passing grade is achieved). The minimum cumulative GPA for graduate students is 3.0 and the calculation also follows the repeated coursework stipulations cited above.
APPEALS
Students who have lost their eligibility for federal financial aid due to not maintaining SAP will be notified in writing and have a right to appeal. All appeals must include substantive reasons for failure to comply with the SAP Policy, and all extenuating circumstances should be supported by documentation whenever possible. Documentation should not only indicate the mitigating circumstance(s) that caused a student to have academic difficulty, but also indicate that the circumstance which caused the situation has been rectified so that the student will be successful in future terms. Prior to submitting the appeal to the Student Service Center, the student must contact their Program Director or Advisor for assistance in completing certain sections of the appeal form.
If an appeal is approved, students are granted a probationary period in which to rectify the reason why he/she did not meet SAP. If it is apparent that the student cannot complete this within one term, an extension may be given to the student after review of the academic "Action Plan" included in the original appeal. If the student does not adhere to the criteria outlined in the Action Plan, the probationary period will not be extended.
REGAINING FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
Students can regain full eligibility for federal financial aid by successfully completing coursework while in Suspension status that will raise their cumulative GPA to meet or exceed the minimum required for their total attempted hours, and raise their overall Cumulative Completion Rate for all coursework attempted to the 67% undergraduate or graduate level. Students who are ineligible to receive federal financial aid may use one or more of the following payment options while attempting to regain eligibility: student’s own resources, Walsh University’s Payment Plan, and/or Alternative/Private Educational Loans.
(PLEASE NOTE: Since Walsh University does not offer remedial courses, that category of coursework is not addressed in this SAP Policy.)
VA Payment Delay Policy
In accordance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, students receiving VA education benefits through either Chapter 31 (Veteran Readiness and Employment) or Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill) will be exempt from any late fees or penalties incurred due to late tuition payments on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes calculation of interest, denial of access to classes, the library, or any other institutional facility, or the requirement to obtain additional funds to cover the student's financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of payment by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.