Costs & Aid for the Transpersonal Contemplative Art–Based Counseling

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More than 75% of graduate students at Naropa University receive some form of federal or institutional aid to help cover their costs.

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For All Graduate Programs at Naropa University

Costs & Aid

Estimated Tuition Breakdown

Estimated Student Fees

Fees that occur each semester:

Fees that occur only the first semester at Naropa:

*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION & FASFA REQUIRED)

SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Estimated Example

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$22,900
Credits
11
12.5
Tuition
$11,075
$11,075
Student Fees
$500
$250
Semester Cost
$11,575
$11,325

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$22,650
Credits
11
11
Tuition
$11,075
$11,075
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$11,325
$11,325

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Summer
Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$22,650
Credits
8
7
7
Tuition
$7,300
$7,300
$7,300
Student Fees
$250
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$7,550
$7,550
$7,550

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

A student’s cost of attendance includes direct costs paid to the university (i.e. tuition & fees), as well as estimated indirect costs a student will incur, which are not included in their tuition bill (i.e. books & supplies). 

The cost of attendance is determined using guidelines established by the Colorado Commission of Higher Education and assumes that students are limiting expenses by sharing housing, utilizing public transportation, etc.

Living expenses (room and board, books, transportation, personal and miscellaneous) are about $2,976/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).

Yearly Total Indirect Costs
$26,784
Housing & Food
$16,785
Transportation
$1,305
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment
$1,256
Personal & Misc.
$6,642
Loan Fees
$796

Questions?

For more information on applying for financial aid and paying for classes, please see the Graduate Costs & Aid page

Estimated Tuition Breakdown

Estimated Student Fees

Fees that occur each semester:

Fees that occur only the first semester at Naropa:

*Only charged to students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION & FASFA REQUIRED)

SCHOLARSHIPS (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Estimated Example

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$25,700
Credits
12
11
Tuition
$12,600
$12,600
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$12,850
$12,850

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

Fall
Spring
Yearly Total
$21,500
Credits
10
7
Tuition
$10,550
$10,550
Student Fees
$250
$250
Semester Cost
$10,750
$10,750

*These rates are subject to change in subsequent years

A student’s cost of attendance includes direct costs paid to the university (i.e. tuition & fees), as well as estimated indirect costs a student will incur, which are not included in their tuition bill (i.e. books & supplies). 

The cost of attendance is determined using guidelines established by the Colorado Commission of Higher Education and assumes that students are limiting expenses by sharing housing, utilizing public transportation, etc.

Living expenses (room and board, books, transportation, personal and miscellaneous) are about $2,976/month. The following demonstrates expected expenses associated with attending school full-time for 9 months (living off campus).

Yearly Total Indirect Costs
$26,784
Housing & Food
$16,785
Transportation
$1,305
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment
$1,256
Personal & Misc.
$6,642
Loan Fees
$796

Questions?

For more information on applying for financial aid and paying for classes, please see the Graduate Costs & Aid page

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