Program Costs

MPA Tuition and Fees are listed here on the Bursar's website or consult this chart of academic year 2021-2022 fees.

Many students receive merit-based funding. There isn't any additional paperwork to fill out. The admissions committee will read a student's entire file and grant merit-based financial awards based on that information.

Health Insurance

Students may waive health insurance if they are covered by a comparable health insurance plan. Information can be found on the Student Health Insurance page of the Insurance Office website.

Financing Your Brown MPA

• To be eligible for U.S. federal loan programs, students must submit a FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.
• Find additional information on financing and loans on Brown's Graduate Financial Aid website.

Billing and Payment

Brown's electronic bill payment system is accessible at payment.brown.edu. Students can print, download, or save statements, make payment online, or enroll in the Installment Payment Plan. See the Bursar Office website for information about bill dates and payment due dates.

Installment Payment Plans

Students may choose to enroll in Brown's Installment Payment Plan for the fall and/or spring semester. 

To be eligible for federal loan programs, students must submit a FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov.