Counseling Program Plan Options
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We offer students in the Master’s in Counseling programÌýa variety of options for moving through the program at a pace that works for them both personally and financially.
Regardless of the pace through at which you move through the program, the cost of tuition is the same (97 quarter units at 2022-23 rate at $625 per quarter unit). However, students enrolled for longer periods of time typically qualify to borrow more money through the Federal Direct Student Loan program because the annual loan cap is $20,500 per academic year. By clicking on the program planner options below, you can review the financial details of each plan.
To discuss which planner would be the best choice for you, please contact Dru Phoenix, Director of Enrollment Services at (505) 467-6815.
FALL ENROLLMENT
Students who enroll in the fall have the most program plan options, which range from enrolling full-time and completing the program in 2.5 to 3 years to enrolling part-time and taking 3.5 years to complete.Ìý
Here are two plans that are considered full-time:
These plans allow for
- the integration of academic learning and personal growth
- Federal Direct student loans to cover most of the tuition costsÌý
The Fall 3.5-Year Plan is a part-timeÌýoptionÌýthat allows for
- is designed for people who wish to work full-time (or nearly full-time) while also pursuing their degree
- Federal Direct student loans to cover tuition costsÌýand some living expenses
When selecting a plan you should consider the following:
- the integration of academic learning and personal growth
- Federal Direct student loans to cover most of the tuition costs
WINTERÌýENROLLMENT
The 3-Year Winter plannerÌýallows for
- a steady, 3/4-time pace throughout the program
- Federal Direct student loans to cover tuition costsÌýand some living expensesÌý
The 4-YearÌýWinter planner is a part-time optionÌýthat allows for
- is designed for people who wish to work full-time (or nearly full-time) while also pursuing their degree
- Federal Direct student loans to cover tuition costsÌýand some living expenses