Resident and Nonresident Tuition: Fall/Spring/Summer Terms: $394 per credit hour
Student Fees: Fall/Spring/Summer Terms: $70.30 per credit hour
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Graduate students have access to many scholarships, grant opportunities, and the Native American Tuition Waiver as part of their financial aid package.
We would like to encourage you to apply for the scholarships that are appropriate for you as listed below. Some scholarships do require a completed FAFSA Application.
FLC also offers graduate student payment plans to cover other costs.
Learn about the federal loan and forgiveness program options for graduate students, too.
If you are an enrolled member or the child of an enrolled member of an American Indian Tribal Nation or Alaska Native Village recognized by the US federal government, you may be eligible to attend FLC tuition-free through the Native American Tuition Waiver (NATW).
*The NATW covers only the tuition costs for graduate students. Recipients must pay fees and other educational expenses. Other expenses include, but may not be limited to, per-credit-hour fees, course-specific fees, and expenses for books and supplies. See the Tuition and Fee Schedule above.
Documentation for the Native American Tuition Waiver (NATW) must be received by the Graduate Studies Office no later than the start of the semester. The NATW cannot be applied after the deadline. Once you are admitted to a graduate program, please submit your documentation for the NATW.
Each Graduate Studies program has scholarship opportunities, in addition to other external scholarship opportunities. Contact the Graduate Studies office for additional questions.
If you have been awarded a scholarship, please follow this required next step.
Five scholarships valued at $1,000 are available to students who are applying to the MAE-CLD or the CLD Endorsement.
These scholarships seek to motivate teachers and educators in the region to develop their culturally responsive teaching strategies and help multilingual learners to guide substantial improvements in classroom, school, or district teaching and learning outcomes.
Admitted as a MAE-CLD or CLD Endorsement student
June 1 or until all scholarship funds are awarded.
Awards will be given to applicants who demonstrate a significant capacity to leverage sustainable improvements in their classrooms, schools, or district teaching and learning environments. Award decisions will be made approximately two weeks after the application deadline. Notifications will be made by email.
Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students must be enrolled in four courses per year (including Summer) to be eligible for disbursement.
Students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher, will be eligible to re-apply for their second academic year.
Five scholarships valued at $1,000 are available to students who are applying to the MAE-Leading in Context or Teacher Leadership Certificate program.
These scholarships seek to motivate the most inspirational teacher leaders in the region to develop their leadership knowledge and skills in order to guide substantial improvements in classroom, school, or district teaching and learning outcomes.
Complete the following items:
Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students must be enrolled in two courses per term (including Summer) to be eligible for disbursement.
Email the following documents to gradstudies@fortlewis.edu with your name and the word "Scholarship" in the subject line:
Five scholarships valued at $1,000 are available to students who are applying to the MAE-Principal Leadership or Principal Licensure.
These scholarships support teachers aspiring to become educational leaders in the region as they prepare to become the next generation of strategic change leaders.
Admitted as a MAE-Principal Leadership or Principal Licensure student.
Admitted to the Master of Arts of Education: Special Education or Special Education Endorsement program.
Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students must be enrolled all program coursework per term (including Summer) to be eligible for disbursement.
The SWTQP supports Master of Arts in Education graduate students who want to teach in underserved communities around the Four Corners Region. FLC MAE students enrolled in Secondary Math, Secondary Science, or K-12 Special Education Licensure Programs are eligible. For more eligibility information, refer to page 2.
Each SWTQP recipient will be paid a one-year living wage of $62,000. Participants will receive focused professional development and coaching. Upon completing the SWTQP Residency, graduates will commit to working in a high-needs school district in either Southwest Colorado or Northern New Mexico for three years.
With a lack of educators and resources for educators around the rural Four Corners, this program strives to develop high-quality teachers committed to working in these high-need districts. Designed with equity in mind, the $62,000 1-year stipend ensures graduate students can focus on their studies, MAE coursework, and field experience in regional classrooms instead of stressing finances.
SWTQP must:
The Southwest Teacher Quality Partnership includes the award-winning Fort Lewis College School of Education. The FLC School of Education is proud to serve the Four Corners Region with teacher preparation programs structured to meet the needs of rural, underserved communities. From faculty who know students by name to extra technical support when needed, FLC Master of Arts in Education students have all they need to find success in the classroom and beyond.
You may apply for and be awarded more than one scholarship. Students who are awarded a Make a Difference Scholarship will be placed in a Title I school for student teaching.
Email the following to gradstudies@fortlewis.edu with your name and the word "scholarship" in the subject line:
The SWTQP supports committed educators who want to serve in underserved communities around the Four Corners. FLC Masters of Education students enrolled in Secondary Math, Secondary Science, or K-12 Special Education licensure programs are eligible.
Each SWTQP recipient will be paid a one year living wage of $62,000. Participants also receive focused professional development and coaching. Upon earning their FLC MAE, graduates will commit to working in a high-needs school district located in either southwest Colorado or northern New Mexico for three years.
Contact: Jill Choate jnchoate@fortlewis.edu 970-247-7276
Federal unsubsidized Stafford loans and federal Graduate Plus loans are available. Visit the Financial Aid site for more information.
Financial aid & scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend applying early.