Tuition & Fees

The total estimated program cost for the M.F.A. in Nonfiction program is $43,600, based on the current tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year. The tuition and fees are re-evaluated every year and are subject to change each fall for the following academic year.

About 90 percent of M.F.A. in Nonfiction students receive scholarships and aid to help with program costs. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and need. For more information about program scholarships, please contact Leslie Rubinkowski. 

To view more information about tuition and fees, please visit the Tuition and Fees page. If you have any questions, please contact graduatebilling@goucher.edu.

Financial Aid

Contact our Office of Student Financial Aid for information and assistance in financing your Goucher education. All student accounts must be current before enrollment is allowed for subsequent semesters. A late fee will be assessed if payment has not been received by the due date.

Incoming students may apply to transfer up to 12 credits from approved graduate-level program or related courses successfully completed at accredited colleges or universities. Students seeking transfer credits must submit a photocopy of course syllabus, catalogue description, and other material that adequately describes the course to the director by the first day of the summer session.

Payment Plan

A monthly payment plan is available through the CashNet FSPP (full service payment plan), which may be helpful for students who do not qualify for or do not wish to take advantage of the Federal loan program. Payments may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Contact Billing for more information.

 

Scholarships

Application Requirements

All applicants who are accepted to the program may submit a letter of no more than 500 words to the program director. The letter, which may be sent in an email to Leslie Rubinkowski, should explain qualifications and circumstances that may help the program’s review committee decide on an award.

Amount Awarded per Scholarship

Scholarships start at $1,000 per term.