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Tuition and Financial Aid Information
Time, cost, return on investment – Trident University International understands the barriers to education facing many adult learners. Explore all of the ways to finance your Trident education by clicking through the options below.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Tuition cost for the associate degree program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $1,660 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $330 | $1,320 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $250 | $1,000 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $250 | $1,000 |
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience and military service with Trident Fastrac. Click here to learn more.
Tuition cost for the bachelor's degree program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $1,660 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $330 | $1,320 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $250 | $1,000 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $250 | $1,000 |
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience and military service with Trident Fastrac. Click here to learn more.
Tuition cost for the master's degree program
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $2,268 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $425.25 | $1,701 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $325 | $1,300 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $250 | $1,000 |
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition cost for the MAED master's degree program only:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $1,701 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $425.25 | $1,275.75 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $325 | $975 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $250 | $750 |
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience and military service with Trident Fastrac. Click here to learn more.
Tuition costs for the Ed.D. degree program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $761.25 | $3,045 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $685 | $2,740 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $656.25 | $2,625 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $656.25 | $2,625 |
Does not include cost of dissertation continuation courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date.
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition costs for the DBA & DHA degree programs:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $787.50 | $3,150 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $708.75 | $2,835 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $656.25 | $2,625 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $656.25 | $2,625 |
Does not include cost of dissertation continuation courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date.
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
Tuition cost for the Ph.D. degree program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $990 | $3,960 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members* | $885 | $3,540 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees* | $800 | $3,200 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members* | $800 | $3,200 |
*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience with Trident Fastrac. Click here to learn more.
The cost of attendance (COA), is the average academic year education-related cost for attending a program at an institution of higher education. Expected charges include direct costs (not charged directly by Trident), such as tuition and fees, and indirect costs, such as housing and food, travel, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. The COA will differ based on various circumstances, such as your enrollment status and living situation. Students living with their parents should reference the ‘With Parent’ components below. Students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) should reference the ‘BAH’ components below. All other students should reference the ‘Off-Campus’ components below.
Below are the COA components for the 2024-25 academic year. At Trident, a full time academic year consists of two semesters which is generally seven months in length.
Trident 2024-25 COA
With Parent Estimated Costs of Attendance |
Off Campus Estimated Costs of Attendance |
BAH Estimated Costs of Attendance |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Housing1 | $3,997 per Academic Year | $7,980 per Academic Year | $3,997 per Academic Year |
| Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses1 | $2,506 per Academic Year | $2,506 per Academic Year | $2,506 per Academic Year |
| Books and Supplies2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator:https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
2Books are bundled and included in the tuition cost.
Please visit our Finance Options for information to learn more about paying for your education at Trident University International.
