Graduate certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid. We recommend exploring alternative funding options to support your education, such as employer tuition assistance or private loans. For more information, please contact our financial aid offices.
A part-time student is anyone taking less than 10 graduate credit hours or 12 undergraduate credit hours. A full-time student is anyone taking 10 or more graduate credit hours or 12-18 undergraduate credit hours.
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The calculated cost is based off a programmatic estimation and may not be the same as your official bursar’s bill. The cost is intended to be an estimation only and is subject to change.
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Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Most of our programs do not require onsite visits, but there is one exception. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, you will have 1 skills intensives that takes place on campus.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
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