LaGrange College offers several graduate programs, each with its own respective costs and opportunities for aid. After reviewing the estimated costs for your program of interest, contact the LaGrange Office of Financial Aid to ask more specific questions. Keeping programs affordable helps achieve our main goal: helping you achieve yours.
Estimated program costs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
The CMHC program is designed to be as cost-effective as possible. Financial aid is available. Below is a breakdown of the estimated tuition cost per semester.
| 1st year | Credit hrs. | Cost |
| Fall | ||
| COUN 5000 | 3 | |
| COUN 5001 | 3 | |
| COUN 5002 | 3 | |
| COUN 5004 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | $9,060 |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 5003 | 3 | |
| COUN 5013 | 3 | |
| COUN 6000 | 3 | |
| COUN 6001 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | $9,060 |
| Maymester | ||
| COUN 5011 | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | $2,265 |
| Summer | ||
| COUN 6004 | 3 | |
| COUN 6005 | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | $4,530 |
| 2nd year | Credit hrs. | Cost |
| Fall | ||
| COUN 5999 | 4 | |
| COUN 6002 | 3 | |
| COUN 6003 | 3 | |
| COUN 5012 | 3 | |
| Total | 13 | $9,815 |
| Spring | ||
| COUN 5010 | 3 | |
| COUN 6007 | 3 | |
| COUN 6997 | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | $6,040 |
| Maymester | ||
| COUN 6998 | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | $2,265 |
| Summer | ||
| COUN 6999 | 3 | |
| Total | 3 | $2,265 |
| Total estimated cost | $45,362 |
Note: Students are responsible for other fees related to professional organizations, liability insurance, & the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination.
M.Ed. in Higher Education
For the 2024-25 school year, tuition costs for the M.Ed. in Higher Education program are $20,100 ($550 per semester hour plus $100 in fees for each of the three semesters).
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
*Students should expect a stipend or housing accommodations as part of their graduate assistantship in the program.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
For the 2023-24 school year, tuition costs for the M.A.T. program are $28,470 ($730/semester hour).
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
Students pursing the M.A.T. may be eligible for the following aid:
> Critical Fields Loan Forgiveness | This loan forgiveness program recognizes the important role teachers play in our society and covers up to $17,000.
> TEACH Grant | Recipients may be awarded up to $8,000. Grants do not require repayment.
> Public Service Loan Forgiveness | For more information on this program, please visit the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
For the 2023-24 school year, tuition costs for the M.Ed. program are $20,700 ($690/semester hour).
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
Students pursing the M.Ed. may be eligible for the following aid:
> Critical Fields Loan Forgiveness | This loan forgiveness program recognizes the important role teachers play in our society and covers up to $17,000.
> TEACH Grant | Recipients may be awarded up to $8,000. Grants do not require repayment.
> Public Service Loan Forgiveness | For more information on this program, please visit the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.S.)
For the 2023-24 school year, tuition costs for the Ed.S. program are $20,700 ($690/semester hour).
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
Students pursuing the Ed.S. may be eligible for the following aid:
> Critical Fields Loan Forgiveness | This loan forgiveness program recognizes the important role teachers play in our society and covers up to $17,000.
> Public Service Loan Forgiveness | For more information on this program, please visit the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.)
For the 2024-25 school year, anticipated tuition costs to complete the Ed.D. program are $24,750 ($750/semester hour).
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
Students pursuing the Ed.D. may be eligible for the following aid:
> Critical Fields Loan Forgiveness | This loan forgiveness program recognizes the important role teachers play in our society and covers up to $17,000.
> Public Service Loan Forgiveness | For more information on this program, please visit the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
Tier I Educational Leadership Certification
For the 2023-24 school year, tuition costs for the Tier I Certification program are estimated at $285/ semester hour. Course fees are due prior to the start of classes at the beginning of each semester.
Note: Other fees should be anticipated, including books, technology fees, etc.
Students pursuing Tier I Certification are not eligible for financial aid, as it is a non-degree program. However, if the class is declared and completed as part of the M.Ed. or Ed.S. program, eligibility may be possible.