Tuition and Fees
| Current Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Cost per credit hour | $1,510 |
| Total credits | 30-50 |
| Total tuition | $45,300-$75,500 |
| Student deposit | $200 |
| Technology fee | $60 |
Note: Your total tuition and required number of credit hours will vary based on your professional background. If you have previous undergraduate coursework in accounting, you may be able to complete the program with 30 credit hours.
Master of Accounting Scholarships
Pace has a history of success when it comes to helping students achieve their career goals and desired outcomes. We are pleased to offer three new scholarships that make our MS in Accounting program more accessible to all.
Scholarship: KPMG Fund for Excellence in Accounting
The Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education, established by KPMG Partners and professionals, promotes educational excellence in accounting at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. The Fund awards $5,000 scholarships ($2,500 per semester) to outstanding students in the Lubin School of Business who maintain a 3.30 GPA overall and in accounting. Eligible students must also demonstrate involvement and leadership in co-curricular activities at Pace or service organizations in their community.
Scholarship: Ernst & Young Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education
The Ernst & Young Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education was established by Ernst & Young LLP to promote educational excellence in accounting at Pace University. The Fund will provide scholarship awards of $5,000 ($2,500 for the fall semester and $2,500 for the spring semester) each to outstanding students who are enrolled in the Lubin School of Business in a qualified accounting program and maintain a 3.30 GPA. Students eligible for these awards must demonstrate involvement and leadership in either co-curricular activities at Pace or service organizations in their local community.
Scholarship awards will be granted annually and may be used for tuition and/or related costs. Awards may be renewed through a newly submitted and reviewed application. ALL students must be enrolled full-time during both the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Students must be US citizens to be eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship: Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program
The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars program at Pace University is made possible through generous funding from the Deloitte Foundation and Pace University. This program aims to support an outstanding racially and ethnically diverse student population admitted to master’s in accounting programs at Pace University’s Lubin School of Business for the 2024-2025 academic school year.
100% TUITION FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATE ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
In addition to the distinction of becoming a Deloitte Accounting Scholar, recipients will receive financial support covering their entire tuition for the 2024-25 academic year. Books, fees, and living expenses are excluded.
Financial Aid
Students enrolled in Pace online programs may be eligible for Federal Direct Stafford Unsubsidized Loans and private education loans to cover tuition and other education-related costs. Students who apply for federal loans receive their financial aid award letters via mail within two to four weeks of FAFSA submission. Notification times for private education loans vary by lender.
Financial Aid Options
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students; there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.
*These federal student loan options are managed directly by the US Department of Education (ED)
*These federal student loan options are managed directly by the US Department of Education (ED)
Graduate or Professional Student Annual Loan Limit: $20,500
For more detailed information, visit www.studentaid.gov
*This guidance aims to provide students with information about their loan options, which may be subject to change by the US Department of Education (ED).
*Online master’s degrees are significantly discounted compared to campus rates. Due to these lower tuition fees, the financial aid options are more limited.
For more information about funding your education, contact Pace’s Financial Aid Office at financialaid@pace.edu or schedule a phone appointment using Qless by following the link below:
https://www.pace.edu/qless
Pace University’s FAFSA school code is 002791.
You can also find student loan information on the US Department of Education’s Financial Student Aid website.
For more information on how to file your FAFSA, visit the FAFSA website.
Leave of Absence
For the purposes of financial aid, students who take a leave of absence are considered to have withdrawn from the University. Loan repayment obligations may be triggered. Students should speak to a representative of the Financial Aid Office for more detailed information about the status of their financial aid during a leave of absence prior to submitting a Leave of Absence Application.
Veteran Benefits
Eligible veterans can receive tuition benefits offered by the GI Bill. Questions about veteran affairs can be directed to Peter Riley by calling (212) 346-1115 or emailing priley@pace.edu.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Pace University is proud to be a part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides scholarship assistance to US veterans who have accumulated at least 36 months of active duty service since September 11, 2001. This educational enhancement program can fully cover out-of-pocket tuition and fees after financial aid.
For more information, visit the Yellow Ribbon Program page on the University website.
Payment Plans
All students are eligible to take advantage of Pace University’s interest-free payment plans. These plans are available for the fall and spring terms in monthly installments and there is a weekly plan option available for summer terms.
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