Financial Information

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships and fellowships are available for many of the graduate certificate programs within the Online Education Unit. 

The following programs are eligible for scholarships: 

The following programs are eligible for fellowships:

More information for scholarships or fellowships is available on program pages. 

Financial Aid & Private Loans

Students pursuing a graduate certificate are not eligible to receive federal financial aid. However, private loans are a viable alternative to consider with competitive interest rates and borrower benefits. See FastChoice, a free loan comparison service to easily research options.

Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Using your company tuition reimbursement benefit can help to significantly offset the cost of tuition, especially if you start in the fall and your tuition plan restarts every calendar year.  

Make a Case To Your Employer

If your employer is hesitant about supporting the program, be sure to highlight the value and benefits of completing an online certificate at Carnegie Mellon. You can share that our program:

  • Consists of transcripted, credit-bearing courses (not just continuing education units).
  • Is delivered completely online, which means you can take classes on your own time while maintaining your normal work schedule.

Not sure how to approach your employer? Need specific documents to proceed with enrollment? Connect with a Program Specialist today. If you’re ready to learn new skills and revolutionize regenerative medicine, we’re here to help. 

CMU Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Online Education Graduate Certificates are eligible for CMU tuition remission. Review the CMU tuition remission policy to check your eligibility.

 

G.I. Bill Funding

Carnegie Mellon University provides services to veterans and their dependents who are eligible for Veterans Education Benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill®, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Please note, our online graduate certificates are not currently eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program.

The process starts with an application directly to Veterans Affairs and once approved, you will provide your Certificate of Eligibility to the Carnegie Mellon Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Contact Information and additional details about the process can be found here.

Students eligible for GI Bill funding may receive scholarship awards prior to full GI Bill funding confirmation. Applicable scholarship awards will be adjusted to reflect GI Bill funding and cannot exceed the cost of tuition/fees.