Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition Overview
We understand that education represents a considerable investment in your future, and want to help you achieve your goals. If you have questions about funding your education or about your financial aid options, connect with an enrollment specialist at +1 443-565-4632.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cost per Credit Hour | $1,453.50* |
| Total credits | 50 |
| Total tuition | $72,675 |
*Tuition rate effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Residency Fees/Expenses | $3,750 Residency fees cover lodging and most meals. Students pay for their own transportation. |
| Fees | Application Fee: $85 Matriculation Fee: $500 Student Services Fee: $900 |
| Total Program Cost | $77,910 |
JHU offers application fee waivers to participants or alumni affiliated with the following programs:
- The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
- The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)
- Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
- Fulbright Program (those currently on fellowship)
- McNair Scholars Program
- Teach for America
- Teach for China
- Peace Corps
In order to receive a fee waiver, you must submit an official document confirming your participation in the appropriate program to admissionssais@jhu.edu. We will waive the fee once the paperwork is received by our office and your application has been submitted. We are not able to grant fee waivers for financial hardship.
Admitted students are required to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure their place in the program. The deposit is due approximately two or four weeks from the date the admission decision is released.
Financing Options
Partial Tuition Scholarship – No Separate Application Necessary
In an effort to make our program more financially accessible, students admitted to the Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy (online) for fall 2026 are eligible for a partial tuition scholarship.
Partial Tuition Scholarship – No Separate Application Necessary
- No extra materials are needed — just check a box on the program application to indicate you’d like to be considered.
- Your eligibility will be reviewed as part of the standard admissions process.
Most US-based Johns Hopkins SAIS students can receive some form of federal aid from the United States government. We strongly encourage all US-based applicants to apply for federal financial aid, regardless of what you think you might receive. There is no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid.
Eligibility
To qualify for federal student aid (loans and work-study funds), you must meet basic eligibility criteria.
The main criteria is that you must be a US citizen or an “eligible noncitizen.” Generally, if you have a green card (in other words, if you are a permanent resident), you will be considered an eligible noncitizen and will be able to receive federal student aid.
Details on which immigration statuses are eligible can be found on the Federal Student Aid website.
You can find the most up-to-date information on eligibility criteria by visiting the Federal Student Aid website of the US Department of Education. The Washington DC Office of Financial Aid can also assist you in determining your eligibility.
To learn more about the types of federal student aid available, including loan options, visit the Johns Hopkins SAIS federal aid page.
How To Apply for Federal Aid
Students who wish to apply for federal aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal School Code for Johns Hopkins SAIS is E00474.
Learn more about how the 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill will affect student loans in the future.
Students can seek financial support from a wide range of public and private sources to help pay for some or all of their tuition and fees. This includes national scholarship search sites like Scholarships.com and Fastweb.com, as well as local community organizations and professional associations.
Private banks and companies also offer loans to cover your education costs. Interest rates and loan terms vary greatly. Johns Hopkins University recommends that you exhaust your eligibility for all other types of financial aid before considering private loan programs, as these have poorer interest rates than federal aid and take longer to repay.
Before You Apply for a Private Loan
If you are uncertain about your eligibility for federal loans, please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to initiating a private loan application.
The university does not endorse or recommend any lender, nor does the university have any financial interest in any lending institution. Students and their families have the right to select the educational loan provider of their choice.
For state or private loans, the borrowing limit is the total cost of education for the academic year (as defined by Johns Hopkins University), minus any financial aid.
Know Before You Owe: Comparing Private Loan Programs
You can visit the Johns Hopkins University ElmSelect website to view and compare private education loan programs. ElmSelect provides neutral comparisons of private loan products and lenders as well as links to the lender sites for the application process. (The university does not endorse or recommend any lender, nor does the university have any financial interest in any lending institution.)
Before signing a private loan agreement, be sure to read the Johns Hopkins University Financial Aid Code of Conduct and Policy on Education Loans.
Questions to Ask a Private Lender
- What is your lowest interest rate and fee combination and how can I get it? Is the rate only for a limited period or is it for the life of the loan?
- For variable rate loans, is there a limit on how high the variable rate can go? How often is the interest rate adjusted, and how is it determined?
- What interest rate can I get on a fixed-rate loan?
- How long will I be repaying the loan? Is there any penalty for paying it off early?
- When do I have to start making payments? How long can I defer payments while I’m in school? If I go to graduate school and defer payments, how much will I owe when I do start making them?
- Will I lose my discount for paying on time if I have only one late payment or if I ask for a change in the payment schedule?
- What proportion of your borrowers get the discounts you offer? Are your discounts guaranteed or are they subject to change later?
- Would you allow me to defer or reduce my payments temporarily because of economic hardship? Under what circumstances and for how long?
The Johns Hopkins University is an approved institution for military and veterans’ benefits, including the following programs.
- The Post-9/11 GI Bill ® (Yellow Ribbon Eligible)We participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® Yellow Ribbon Program. The program currently provides up to $12K in additional support to military veterans who are not active duty and have a 100% GI Bill benefit rate. Learn more about using VA Benefits at our school, including current benefit rates. Use our GI Bill Benefits Calculator to help determine your out-of-pocket tuition and fees.
- Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD)
- Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Educational Assistance Test Program (Section 901)
- National Call to Service Program
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
For questions about VA Benefits, request support through SEAM’s online form.
For additional information, visit https://support.sis.jhu.edu/case or call +1 877-419-5131.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Many employers also offer their own tuition assistance, and you may have access to educational benefits or a professional development fund. To explore your options, we encourage you to speak with your employer about using workplace benefits to fund your degree.
Workplace Discounts
Through the Johns Hopkins SAIS partnership with AllCampus, eligible students whose employers are part of the AllCampus Workplace Network receive a 10% tuition discount on their degree program. The AllCampus Partner Network offers exclusive tuition reductions and scholarships to support working professionals.
Our enrollment specialists are here to help you understand if a discount is available. To learn more, email saisonline@jhu.edu or call +1 443-565-4632.
Payment Options
The Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management offers a no-interest payment plan that allows you to divide semester costs across up to five equal monthly payments. Participants pay an enrollment fee of $55 per semester. The plans are flexible and accessible online, allowing participants to adjust as needed throughout the semester. For more information, visit the Payment Plans page.
Special Prospect Populations
Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty, staff, and bargaining unit members pursuing a degree are eligible for tuition assistance. To receive tuition assistance, an employee must submit an application through the EdAssist platform.
Initial applications will be reviewed for policy compliance by the program administrator before forwarding the application to the Benefits Service Center for final Approval. For more information, visit the tuition support for employees page.
Johns Hopkins SAIS institutional scholarships are awarded without regard to citizenship, and many non-US students receive scholarships as part of their admissions offer.
Johns Hopkins SAIS students are often successful at securing external fellowships or grant support toward the cost of attending graduate school. We recommend that you investigate resources available both in the United States for international students as well as funding from your home country.
Private loans are another way non-US students can finance their Johns Hopkins SAIS education. Loans for non-US citizens may require a creditworthy co-signer who is a US citizen or permanent resident.
Some non-US students borrow student loans from their home country, and if those are available in your country, you should investigate those resources as well.
Please visit the Johns Hopkins University ElmSelect website to view and compare private education loan programs. ElmSelect provides neutral comparisons of private loan products and lenders as well as links to the lender sites for the application process. Please note: Johns Hopkins SAIS does not endorse or recommend any lender, nor does Johns Hopkins University have any financial interest in any lending institution.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Please see the Johns Hopkins SAIS website for the tuition and refund schedule.
Financial Aid Office Contact
If you’re thinking about ways to fund your graduate studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, our global financial aid team is here to help. We’re committed to providing all the information you need to make your Johns Hopkins SAIS degree as affordable as possible.
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