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Tuition and Financial Aid | Summer Programs

We understand that attending graduate school is a serious financial commitment. However, we strongly believe that attending Johns Hopkins SAIS is one of the most valuable investments you can make towards your future.

Summer Term 2024

  Summer Term 2024 Certificate/Non-Degree Student Discount Student Service Fee Total
Tuition per 4-credit course $7,493.75 20% Included $5,995
Indirect Costs  
Living Exp, Housing** $4,000
Living Exp, Food $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175
Transportation $223
Misc. Personal Expenses $748
    Total Indirect Costs $6,296

All new and returning certificate/non-degree students are eligible for the tuition discount for the summer term and will pay the $5,995 rate. Incoming SAIS degree students who have not yet matriculated will enroll as non-degree students and will likewise receive the non-degree student discount. Students on F-1/J-1 visas will be automatically billed for student health insurance for the 2024 summer term.

Summer Term 2024

  Summer Term 2024 Summer Scholarship Award Range Student Service Fee Total for Summer Scholarship Recipients
Tuition per 4-credit course $7,493.75 20%-30% Included $5,245.63-$5,995
Indirect Costs  
Living Exp, Housing** $4,000
Living Exp, Food $1,150
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $175
Transportation $223
Misc. Personal Expenses $748
    Total Indirect Costs $6,296

The Summer Scholarship is open to all MAIR degree students. It is awarded based on both merit and need of the applicant. The summer scholarship application opens every March and an email will be sent out to MAIR students at both the Washington DC and SAIS Europe campus with instructions on how to apply. All other degree types are not eligible for the summer scholarship.

Financial Aid is only available to certificate and degree students. US citizens or eligible non-citizens may receive Federal Student Aid. Students will need to apply for the FAFSA and meet the following criteria:

Students must have an enrollment status of at least "Half-time" in order to qualify for financial aid.

  • For fall & spring terms this equals 8 credits (generally the equivalent of 2 classes)
  • For summer term this equals 4 credits (generally the equivalent of 1 class)

Refunds

Please note that the application fee and 10% deposit on tuition are non-refundable. Refund amounts will be determined by the date and time the add/drop is processed.

Summer 2024 Tuition Refund Schedule  
Up until Monday, June 10 at 10:00 p.m. of the second week of classes 90%
Up until Wednesday, June 12 at 10:00 p.m. of the second week of classes 50%
After 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 of the second week of classes No tuition will be refunded

Alumni Discount

Alumni from Johns Hopkins SAIS’ degree programs, SAIS Europe Diploma, or Hopkins-Nanjing Center Certificate receive a 50% tuition discount from the Degree Student Tuition on summer courses. Summer 2024 tuition for alumni enrolling in a four-credit course is $3,746.88.