Tuition and Scholarships

Learn more about Seattle University’s Master of Fine Arts Leadership tuition and scholarships.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee information can be found here.

Financial Aid and Federal Funding

Student Financial Services (SFS) is the central department that manages tuition bills, fees, scholarships and loans. For questions regarding scholarships, federal funding or financial aid, please contact student financial services directly.

Student Financial Services

For more information on International student financial planning and scholarships, visit the International Student Center.

International Student Center

Scholarships

General Information – SU Scholarships for Graduate Programs

All admitted master's degree applicants are considered for Seattle University Scholarships for Graduate Programs based upon a holistic review of all information received in the application process and available funding. Awards are renewable for multi-year programs based upon satisfactory progress toward degree completion. Scholarship amounts are based upon full-time enrollment of minimally 6 quarter credits per term. Students taking less than 6 quarter credits will have their award amount pro-rated accordingly.

Scholarship Distribution

Scholarship amounts are divided equally between three academic terms in the student’s first year in the program (Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters) and four academic terms in the student’s second year in the program (Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters).

Rendering Scholarship Decisions

The Arts Leadership Program cannot render a scholarship decision nor an admission decision until your application is submitted, the application checklist is complete, and all necessary admission materials and documents are on file. You can login here to check the status of your application anytime.

Embedded Scholarship Question

This optional but encouraged embedded scholarship question can be found within the application under the Application Information tab below the Financial Assistance header. Please provide as much relevant contextual information and as many details as possible. If you decide to answer this optional question, it must be answered prior to submitting your application. Otherwise, you won’t be able to login and answer it later. The question specifically says “State any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance”.

Scholarship Opportunities

Below are two scholarship opportunities for MFA students.

Award Amount and Deadline

A varying number of students will be selected to receive a scholarship. Each scholarship award is based on a tier system in amounts ranging from $1,200 to $12,000 in increments of $1,200.

Deadline

Scholarship awards are prioritized for those who meet the priority application deadline. Scholarship applications received after the priority application deadline, will be reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis depending on remaining funds.

Notice of Scholarship Award

If a student receives an Incoming Graduate Student Scholarship, they will be notified in their admission decision letter from Graduate Admissions along with their award amount.

Award Amount and Deadline

The Carol Wolfe Clay Leadership Award provides $5,000 over the full two years of the program to each recipient. 

Award Criteria

The selected applicants will demonstrate a capacity to be exemplary role models while in the program and the potential for excellence as arts leaders upon graduation.

Deadline

Scholarship awards are prioritized for those who meet the priority application deadline. Scholarship applications received after the priority application deadline, will be reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis depending on remaining funds.

Notice of Scholarship Award

If a student receives an Incoming Graduate Student Scholarship, they will be notified in their admission decision letter from Graduate Admissions along with their award amount.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about the program or application, we’re here to help!

Ashley Miller

Senior Admissions Counselor

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