Graduate MAT Degree in Elementary EducationTuition and Financial Aid
Quinnipiac recognizes a simple truth: preparing great teachers should not come at the expense of their financial future. Through paid internships, residency placements, scholarships and financial aid, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates can significantly reduce the cost of their education while gaining meaningful, hands-on classroom experience.
Tuition is based on a per-credit rate at the graduate level. The 2025-26 graduate tuition rate for the MAT program is $675 per credit. Tuition and fees are subject to annual updates. View a detailed breakdown of fees.
Possible Expenses (Indirect Costs)
Indirect costs are possible expenses related to the pursuit of your degree. Amounts listed for books, miscellaneous, transportation and living expenses are estimated allowances that are not part of a student’s bill. These costs are used when calculating financial aid eligibility.
Possible Expense
Summer
Fall or Spring*
Books and Supplies
$425-850 based on enrollment
$425-850 based on enrollment
Miscellaneous Expenses
$400-600 based on enrollment
$900-1,000 based on enrollment
Transportation
$350-876 based on enrollment
$788-2,625 based on enrollment
Living Allowance (off campus, not with parent/guardian)
$6,140-9,120 based on enrollment
$13,815-$15,330 based on enrollment
Living Allowance (off campus, with parent/guardian)
$2,824-4,086 based on enrollment
$6,129
Loan Fees (average)
$69
$104
All figures are based on current allowances for the 2025-26 academic year.
*The amount reflected is per semester.
All graduate students are charged fees related to their program of study. Below is a detailed breakdown of graduate fees charged per semester. See the Direct Costs tab for full program costs.
Fees for Academic Year 2025-26
Fee Type
Amount
Student fees1
$50 per credit, not to exceed $450 per semester
Registration fees
$30 per term summer session and clinical only semesters
$30 per term (fall, spring, summer 1, summer 2 and J-term) for online programs
Technology and lab fees
$420 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time students
$195 per semester (fall/spring) for part-time students
$105 for summer semester (full-time or part-time)
Mandatory accident insurance2
$25 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time on campus students
Commuter meal plan (required)2
$270 per semester (fall/spring) for full-time on campus students
Course Fees (Masters in Teaching)
$515 for students taking ED 514, ED 554, ED 615, ED 617
$1,030 for students taking ED 601, ED 605, SPED 650
1 Student fees cover the experiences and services that complement and support academics. 2 Not applicable to students in strictly online degree and certificate programs. Not charged for clinical or student-teaching semesters.
Reduce Your MAT Tuition by Up to 50%
Quinnipiac’s Master of Arts in Teaching program offers a distinct financial advantage through paid internships and residency experiences that can significantly reduce tuition costs.
You may be eligible to:
Reduce your tuition by up to 50% through paid internships and residency placements
Earn real-world classroom experience in partnership school districts
Gain hands-on teaching experience while receiving compensation that helps offset program costs
Graduate with practical skills and reduced debt, ready for the classroom
This pathway reflects the way teachers actually learn by practicing in real classrooms, alongside experienced mentor teachers, while making the cost of a graduate degree more manageable.
Scholarships and Grants
90% tuition coverage through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (STEM-Focused)
For students with STEM majors pursuing teacher certification, Quinnipiac has been awarded a Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant to support the development of highly qualified Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers.
Through this program, participants may:
Participate in a full-year co-teaching residency alongside an experienced mentor teacher
Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development
Engage in STEM workshops, K–12 outreach activities, and national STEM education conferences
Paid Classroom Experience with Tuition Support through the ARPA Education Workforce Development Grant
To help address the teacher shortage in Connecticut, Quinnipiac University has been awarded a $127,500 grant through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Education Workforce Development program.
This funding supports students in the MAT program by offering:
Apprentice roles in partnering school districts
A paid salary stipend while gaining classroom experience
Tuition support that can help reduce the overall cost of the degree
