College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Government
Department of Government

Tuition and Financial Aid

Understanding the costs associated with enrollment in a master’s program is an essential step in preparing for advanced studies. Use the details provided here for financial planning purposes.

Tuition & Cost of Attendance

Georgetown University charges tuition for master’s programs based on the total number of credits a student takes in a given semester. When estimating the cost of tuition, keep in mind that a full-time CR student takes 25 credits in the first academic year of study and 9 credits in the second academic year. The program consists of 34 credits, which are typically completed over four consecutive semesters. The tuition rate routinely changes on an annual basis.

Cost Per Credit$2,652, Academic Year 2025-26
FeesAdditional fees may include student health insurance, late payment fees, university housing, etc.
Cost of AttendanceBeyond tuition and fees, plan ahead for personal expenses related to meals, books, transportation, supplies, etc.

Prospective students are encouraged to carefully review the fee schedule managed by the Office of Revenue and Receivables and the cost of attendance estimate provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid

Graduate Financing & Financial Aid

Students meet the cost of attendance using a combination of internal and external funding sources. In the interest of awarding as many of our students as possible, our scholarships, non-service stipends, and part-time positions are each modestly funded. You can concurrently apply for scholarships and fellowships awarded by external foundations and government agencies, in addition to student loans.

Federal Aid for Domestic Students

All eligible American students should complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and for consideration for U.S. federal aid. All prospective students are encouraged to review financing information provided by Georgetown Office of Student Financial Aid for more information about financial aid options.

External Funding Opportunities

When seeking external funding opportunities, it helps to start by reviewing information collected by organizations that provide support for students seeking scholarships and fellowships. The list below includes some recommended information resources for your search.

Tuition Scholarships

All applicants are eligible for merit scholarship consideration. The CR Program awards a small number of partial tuition scholarships to top candidates on the basis of merit.  Please note that scholarship availability may change from year to year, and funding is limited.  Merit scholarships can range from 3 to 9 credits of tuition and are disbursed during the first academic year. All applicants are automatically considered for merit during the application period. Please be advised that second-year scholarships are not offered.

Research and Teaching Assistantships

The Department of Government and the MA in Conflict Resolution fund a number of part-time positions held by master’s students. These are research and teaching assistantships supporting ongoing faculty research projects or introductory-level undergraduate courses. These positions are modestly funded and provide hourly wages, rather than a salary. Top candidates are recruited for these roles.

Non-Service Stipends

In order to help students defray costs associated with completing the Summer Field Fellowship course, which may involve domestic or international travel, the program budgets awards non-service stipends to enrolled students. Students must meet the eligibility requirements for the stipend in their second semester.

Language Scholarship

Since the MA in Conflict Resolution has a foreign language proficiency requirement, the Joint Office of Graduate Studies provides tuition scholarships for CR students enrolled in undergraduate-level language courses numbered 3000 and below.