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The Best Investment You Can Make Is In Yourself

The cost of college can be overwhelming, but the benefits of higher education are substantial. At OU Online, we make it easy for you to estimate the cost of earning your master’s degree and provide you with ways to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

Find information about tuition costs on the degree page for your master’s degree programs.

What is the FAFSA?

The Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) provides more than $120 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to help students pay for college each year and qualify for scholarships.

Visit the Student Financial Center website to learn more.

Filling out a FAFSA doesn’t cost anything and usually takes less than an hour to complete. Remember, to receive aid, you must have full and clear admission into the program.

Complete Your FAFSA

What do you need to file a FAFSA?

FSA ID, which you'll create at fsaid.ed.gov
OU Federal School Code: 003184
Social Security number
Driver's license
Bank statements, W-2 forms, and tax returns from two years ago*

Important Deadlines

Submit the FAFSA for the 2025–2026 academic year by June 30, 2026.

The FAFSA for the 2026–2027 academic year is now open. Submit your application by June 30, 2027.

Students planning to enroll in Fall 2026 are encouraged to apply now for financial aid.

Scholarships:
The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) is now closed for the 2026-2027 scholarship application cycle. Students can submit applications from October 1, 2026, through February 1, 2027, for the 2027-2028 application cycle.

OU Online Tuition Calculator

At OU Online, we understand that the cost of college can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer a Tuition Calculator to help you estimate tuition and fees for your online graduate program. With this tool, you can make informed financial decisions and create a clear plan to reach your educational goals.

Please note: Not all programs are listed in the Tuition Calculator. If you don’t see your program, we recommend visiting the individual program page on the OU Online website or contacting the OU Online Financial Aid team for personalized assistance.

👉 Important for OU Health Sciences Students:
If you are enrolled in one of the online programs offered through OU Health Sciences, you will need to work directly with the OU Health Sciences Center Financial Aid Office for guidance and support. Their team specializes in financial aid for Health Sciences programs and can provide accurate information tailored to your academic path.

Disclaimer: This is not a bill. This is only an estimate. Current tuition and fees are subject to change based on approval by the Oklahoma Board of Regents or as otherwise consistent with regent policy. Such modifications are applicable to students enrolled at that time as well as incoming students. This estimate is based on current rates for OU Online undergraduate programs only. This is not a guarantee of future costs.

Flexible Online Learning

You can fill out the FAFSA electronically on the FAFSA website or download a FAFSA PDF form that you can fill out and mail in.

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OU will send you an Aid Package

Once OU has determined your aid status, you will be sent an electronic or paper aid offer or award letter detailing the specific types of financial aid you have been awarded. Be sure to check your OU email for this notification.

Review & Claim Your Aid

You will receive your aid offer in your OU email. You will claim your offer in One.ou.edu under the Financial Aid section.

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How To Pay for your Education

There are many options available to help pay for your education. Check out these additional resources to help you reduce your out-of-pocket costs while pursuing your degree.

Employer Reimbursement

Some employers offer employee incentives to return to school, including coverage or reimbursement of some or all of your tuition costs. Check with your employer to see if these benefits are available to you.

Payment Plans

OU provides a payment plan (PP) for students enrolled in courses for the semester, including the summer session. Participation requires no application. Payments are due on the 25th of each month.

Payment Plan through OU >>

Loans

Your eligibility for federal or private student loans can be found on your FAFSA award letter.

Military Benefits

If you are military-affiliated and have questions about military benefits for online students, please contact OU Veteran Student Services at 405-325-4308 or veterans@ou.edu.

OU Online Financial Aid Advisors

Our financial aid advisors are here to help you succeed and provide you with the support needed to obtain educational funding.

The Department of OU Online Financial Aid has experts available to help students attend the University of Oklahoma online with peace of mind, so they can focus on their degree.

Email OU Online Financial Aid

Financial Aid Limitations

Financial Aid is limited in some programs as federal regulation prohibits funding students pursuing licensure or seeking certification.

For example, for the Clinical and Mental Health Counseling degree, aid is available up to 60 hours.

If you have questions about financial aid for your program, contact your advisor.

Why Ou Online

We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.

Our Online Programs

Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.

Our OU Family

When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.

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