Tuition and Financial Support

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Catholic School Administration Certificate Tuition

Tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year is $13,000 for the 10-unit Catholic School Administration Certificate.

University fees, textbooks, etc. are additional.

LMU tuition and fees are subject to annual increases; the costs above are estimated based on 2026–2027 rates and are provided for planning purposes only.

Each year, Financial Aid prepares a student expense budget defining estimated standard allowances for education costs for graduate and professional students. This Cost of Attendance budget is used to determine a student's financial aid eligibility for scholarships, grants, loans and work awards.

Pathway to a Master's Degree

Students who have completed LMU’s Catholic School Administration Certificate may apply 9 units of certificate coursework toward the M.A. in Educational Leadership. For the 2026–2027 academic year, the additional tuition to complete the M.A. is $24,000. LMU tuition and fees are subject to annual increases; university fees, textbooks, etc. are additional.

Scholarships

LMU School of Education offers extensive scholarship and grant opportunities to help make your education more affordable. Funding is available from a wide range of sources, including LMU and School of Education scholarships, program and partnership funding, endowed scholarships, and state and federal grant programs. Both domestic and international students may qualify.

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