MA in Applied Clinical Psychology Tuition and Financial Aid

Earning a master's degree in applied clinical psychology at Pacific University is an investment in your future. We are here to help you plan a financing strategy for your education.

The Financial Aid Office determines eligibility for all federal loan and employment programs and provides resources for students interested in borrowing through private and alternative loan programs. The process of financing a graduate education can be challenging; the Financial Aid Office is committed to making the process as manageable as possible.

Review MA in applied clinical psychology tuition, program costs and financial aid below. 

MA in Applied Clinical Psychology Tuition 2024-2025

Tuition and fees are based on standard program enrollment. 

Year 1 tuition and fees: $32,011/year

Year 2 tuition and fees: $32,111/year

Find complete cost of attendance information:

Academic Year 2024-2025
Academic Year 2023-2024

Financial Aid 

To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available annually beginning October 1. To explore and understand available financing options, we recommend that you file the FAFSA no later than February 15, prior to the start of the academic year. It is not necessary to be accepted for admission prior to submitting a FAFSA.

Loans

Federal Student Loan Programs 

Federal student loan programs offer:

• Fixed interest rates, set annually by the federal government
• Income-driven repayment plans
• Loan forgiveness plans

Private Loans

Alternative loans are available through private lenders. Eligibility is generally based on a borrower’s employment history, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and enrollment status. Students are encouraged to explore federal student loan options before applying for alternative student loans.

Learn more about federal student loans for graduate and professional programs. 

Federal Work Study

Federal work study funds part-time jobs for students with financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Earnings are paid directly to the student for hours worked. To qualify, students must submit the FAFSA by March 1 (prior to the start of the academic year) and indicate on the FAFSA that they want to be considered for federal work study.

MA in Applied Clinical Psychology Funding Opportunities

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program  

If you are Native Hawaiian and interested in serving in medically underserved areas in Hawai'i after graduation, you might be interested in the following program: The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP) addresses access to health care by developing a Native Hawaiian health care workforce of professionals committed to serve the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities. The program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i. Please visit their website for details and deadlines as they are not affiliated with Pacific University. 

For other SGP program-specific scholarship information, click here.

Assistantships

We also have several assistantship opportunities for our students that are typically offered to second-year applied clinical psychology students. One opportunity is a graduate assistantship that entails assisting a faculty member with class, research, and administrative activities. The other opportunity is to work with applied clinical psychology students in a lab course as a teaching assistant. Compensation rates change on a yearly basis, so please contact the program director to inquire about current pay rates.