Here are some questions that other applicants like yourself asked:
Yes, applicants to the MS Graduate program must pay an application fee to both CSDCAS and the University of Arizona GradApp.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) program fee is $139 for the first program you apply to and $56 for each additional program. CSDCAS offers income-based application fee waivers, as well as waivers for McNair Scholars. More information about the CSDCAS application fee and fee waivers can be found here.
The University of Arizona GradApp application fee is $90 for domestic students and a $90 for international students. More information about the GradApp application fees can be found here. UA Graduate College Application fee waivers are available for students from specific sponsored programs. A list of the sponsored programs can be found here.
Please visit the University of Arizona tuition calculator.
On the tuition calculator, be sure to choose College of Science-SLHS-MS program or College of Science-Audiology to see all tuition and fees.
You can also visit the Graduate Student cost of attendance page for up-to-date financial information: Cost: New and Current Graduate & Professional Students | Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (arizona.edu) Note: this page does not reflect program specific fees ($500/semester for the MS program and $750/semester for the AuD program).
Additional costs that may be accrued during the program are listed in an FAQ below.
Please visit the UA Bursar's office Fee Schedule.
MS program: Two units of clinic registration are required for students in the MS program during the summer term.
AuD program: Registration varies for AuD students (2-3 units) during the summer.
There is no tuition differential during the summer term for in-state and out-of-state students. Rates listed below are for Summer Term 2024.
| Units | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| 2 units | $1,060 | $129.03 | $ 1,189.03 |
| 3 units | $1,590 | $175.93 | $ 1,765.93 |
Tuition calculator can be found here: University of Arizona tuition calculator.
There are a number additional expense that may apply during graduate training. The most common of which are listed below:
| Clinical Documentation Program Subscription-CALIPSO (required) | $100/one time fee |
| AZ Finger Print Clearance (Level 1) | $70/one time fee |
| CPR Training | $55/one time fee |
| Technology Fee (required MS) | $80/one time fee |
| Vaccines | varies by placement |
| Transportation to clinic sites | varies by placement |
| Scrubs | varies by placement |
| Mask Fitting Fee | $30/one time fee |
| Student Health Insurance | varies based on personal situation |
| Course Fees (MS) | ~$92/semester |
| Course Fees (AuD) | ~$75/semester |
| Book Allowance | $300/semester |
| Graduate Candidacy Fees (from Graduate College) | $50/one time fee |
The Multicultural Bilingual certificate has a fee of $500/per semester (maximum $1000). This fee supports bilingual placements within the community.
No, currently our graduate clinical training programs do not qualify for the WRCP.
We encourage prospective domestic students to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and explore funding opportunities through the Graduate College. The department has limited tuition scholarships available, and all admitted applicants are considered for these awards. In addition, some prospective domestic students, who have shown academic achievement despite facing challenging social, economic, or educational obstacles, may qualify for funding through the Graduate College.
If you have more questions, please feel free to send them to slhs_app@email.arizona.edu or call 520-621-1192.
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