2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
Technology Fee: $110 per semesterDeposit (applicable to tuition upon acceptance): $200 (one time charge)
Tuition per Credit Hour*
- Foundation Core (10 credits): $995 per credit
- Clinical Core Advanced Practice (15 credits): $1,071 per credit
- Advanced Practice Specialty Core (25 credits): $1,071 per credit
- DNP NP Theory Core (30 credits): $1,071 per credit
- DNP HSIL Theory Core (33 credits): $1,071 per credit
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGACNP | $570 | $570 | $570 |
| FNP | $570 | $570 | $570 |
| HSIL | $490 | $490 | $490* * if applicable |
Additional student costs may include professional liability insurance, textbooks and college activities.
Disclaimer: These fees represent the current year and may be subject to change.
Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Fees
Estimated program fees to be determined by individual Gap Analysis.
Additional student costs may include professional liability insurance, textbooks and college activities.
Disclaimer: These fees represent the current year and may be subject to change.
Financial Aid for the DNP Program
Students applying for financial aid should go directly to the FAFSA website at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to apply. Elms College’s school code is 002140. FAFSA will process the information and forward it to the Financial Aid Office at Elms College.
Some states offer scholarships and fellowships for students pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree.
Many business and healthcare organizations may assist in funding through employee tuition reimbursement programs. Check with your organization’s Human Resources office for scholarships regarding advancing nursing education.
The Elms College Financial Aid Office may assist students with information regarding loans, grants, and scholarships. Please contact the Financial Aid office at 413-265-2249 or by email at finaid@elms.edu if you have additional questions.