Financial Support for Master’s Students
Financial Support for Master’s Students
Financial Support for Master’s Students
Finance your academic career
Northeastern University and Khoury College of Computer Sciences offer several financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help finance your master’s education. Eligible students may also be considered for need-based financial aid. Students will be able to offset tuition through a combination of working full-time in co-op placements, serving as teaching assistants and tutors for the college, taking advantage of Federal Student Aid, and (if chosen) receiving a scholarship from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Students can see a breakdown of estimated tuition, fees, and living expense estimates broken down by program and campus, which is updated yearly by the Office of Global Services.
Finance your academic career
Northeastern University and Khoury College of Computer Sciences offer several financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help finance your master’s education. Eligible students may also be considered for need-based financial aid. Students will be able to offset tuition through a combination of working full-time in co-op placements, serving as teaching assistants and tutors for the college, taking advantage of Federal Student Aid, and (if chosen) receiving a scholarship from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Students can see a breakdown of estimated tuition, fees, and living expense estimates broken down by program and campus, which is updated yearly by the Office of Global Services.
Finance your academic career
Northeastern University and Khoury College of Computer Sciences offer several financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help finance your master’s education. Eligible students may also be considered for need-based financial aid. Students will be able to offset tuition through a combination of working full-time in co-op placements, serving as teaching assistants and tutors for the college, taking advantage of Federal Student Aid, and (if chosen) receiving a scholarship from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Students can see a breakdown of estimated tuition, fees, and living expense estimates broken down by program and campus, which is updated yearly by the Office of Global Services.
Finance your academic career
Northeastern University and Khoury College of Computer Sciences offer several financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help finance your master’s education. Eligible students may also be considered for need-based financial aid. Students will be able to offset tuition through a combination of working full-time in co-op placements, serving as teaching assistants and tutors for the college, taking advantage of Federal Student Aid, and (if chosen) receiving a scholarship from Khoury College’s many philanthropic and corporate partners. Students can see a breakdown of estimated tuition, fees, and living expense estimates broken down by program and campus, which is updated yearly by the Office of Global Services.
Valued Experience
Khoury College co-ops and internship opportunities set our students apart from the competition upon graduation. Khoury College alumni have a wide range of career opportunities in industries ranging from tech to eCommerce, finance, and more.
Valued Experience
Khoury College co-ops and internship opportunities set our students apart from the competition upon graduation. Khoury College alumni have a wide range of career opportunities in industries ranging from tech to eCommerce, finance, and more.
Valued Experience
Khoury College co-ops and internship opportunities set our students apart from the competition upon graduation. Khoury College alumni have a wide range of career opportunities in industries ranging from tech to eCommerce, finance, and more.
Valued Experience
Khoury College co-ops and internship opportunities set our students apart from the competition upon graduation. Khoury College alumni have a wide range of career opportunities in industries ranging from tech to eCommerce, finance, and more.
Tuition and Fees
Khoury College’s Master’s degree program costs are determined by the number of credits each degree requires. For the most up-to-date cost per credit hour and information on student fees, please refer to the Student Financial Services website. Total credit hours required for each degree program can be found in the Academic Catalog. Total tuition costs are an estimate and will be determined by the number of credit hours students elect throughout the course of their program.
Student Financial Services and Loan Information
Students that are citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Federal Student Aid, which can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your academic program. Eligible students must submit a FAFSA to be eligible for Federal Student Aid. More information on student loans and aid can be found on the Student Financial Services website. International students can find information on scholarships, loans, and payment options on the Student Financial Services website.
Tuition and Fees
Khoury College’s Master’s degree program costs are determined by the number of credits each degree requires. For the most up-to-date cost per credit hour and information on student fees, please refer to the Student Financial Services website. Total credit hours required for each degree program can be found in the Academic Catalog. Total tuition costs are an estimate and will be determined by the number of credit hours students elect throughout the course of their program.
Student Financial Services and Loan Information
Students that are citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Federal Student Aid, which can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your academic program. Eligible students must submit a FAFSA to be eligible for Federal Student Aid. More information on student loans and aid can be found on the Student Financial Services website. International students can find information on scholarships, loans, and payment options on the Student Financial Services website.
Tuition and Fees
Khoury College’s Master’s degree program costs are determined by the number of credits each degree requires. For the most up-to-date cost per credit hour and information on student fees, please refer to the Student Financial Services website. Total credit hours required for each degree program can be found in the Academic Catalog. Total tuition costs are an estimate and will be determined by the number of credit hours students elect throughout the course of their program.
Student Financial Services and Loan Information
Students that are citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Federal Student Aid, which can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your academic program. Eligible students must submit a FAFSA to be eligible for Federal Student Aid. More information on student loans and aid can be found on the Student Financial Services website. International students can find information on scholarships, loans, and payment options on the Student Financial Services website.
Tuition and Fees
Khoury College’s Master’s degree program costs are determined by the number of credits each degree requires. For the most up-to-date cost per credit hour and information on student fees, please refer to the Student Financial Services website. Total credit hours required for each degree program can be found in the Academic Catalog. Total tuition costs are an estimate and will be determined by the number of credit hours students elect throughout the course of their program.
Student Financial Services and Loan Information
Students that are citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for Federal Student Aid, which can cover the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for the duration of your academic program. Eligible students must submit a FAFSA to be eligible for Federal Student Aid. More information on student loans and aid can be found on the Student Financial Services website. International students can find information on scholarships, loans, and payment options on the Student Financial Services website.
Financing Your Degree Through Co-op and Part-Time Employment
Students are eligible for part-time student employment positions after their first semester in roles such as Teaching Assistants, Ambassadors, Instructional Assistants, or Research Assistants. Khoury-based opportunities are shared out on a rolling basis by academic advisors. More information on roles elsewhere in the university can be found on the Office of Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships website. Students may also off-set their tuition costs through their co-ops, which pay competitive rates across industries.
Financing Your Degree Through Co-op and Part-Time Employment
Students are eligible for part-time student employment positions after their first semester in roles such as Teaching Assistants, Ambassadors, Instructional Assistants, or Research Assistants. Khoury-based opportunities are shared out on a rolling basis by academic advisors. More information on roles elsewhere in the university can be found on the Office of Student Employment, Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships website. Students may also off-set their tuition costs through their co-ops, which pay competitive rates across industries.
Scholarship Opportunities
Khoury College offers scholarships to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students who are admitted to a master’s program are automatically considered for internally funded scholarships, however, students must apply to be considered for externally funded scholarships offered within or outside of the college to see if the qualify.
Align Scholars Program – requires application
Students already admitted to the Align MSCS program must submit a separate application to be considered for our Align Scholars program. Admitted students will receive a link to the scholarship application and additional information in their welcome letter sent by Khoury Graduate Admissions. The deadline for priority consideration for the Align Scholars program is July 1. Align Scholars are selected on a semester-by-semester basis; students who defer their start date will lose their scholarship and need to reapply to be considered again.
For Fall 2023 entrance Align students, 23 scholarships are available that cover 50% of the cost of their program, or 22 of 44 credits required to graduate from Align.
Align Scholars eligibility requirements:
- Incoming Fall 2023 Align MSCS student
- Domestic student (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing while in the Align program
University-Supported Fellowships & Scholarships
Double Husky Scholarship
The Double Husky Scholarship helps Northeastern alumni finance their graduate education by providing a tuition discount up to 25 percent on eligible programs.
Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Sponsored by the federal government, Yellow Ribbon Scholarships cover most or all tuition and other fees for veterans.
Parent and Family Scholarship
This scholarship provides tuition discounts up to 25 percent for parents and siblings of full-time Northeastern undergraduate day students.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Program
Northeastern’s John D. O’Bryant African American Institute provides six graduate scholarships each year, covering full tuition and fees.
National GEM Fellowship Program
The National GEM Consortium’s fellowship program is designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields.
Scholarship Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
Northeastern University is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education (Cyber Defense and Research) and in Cyber Operations by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. As a result, there are multiple scholarship opportunities for students in the cybersecurity master’s program.
Interested? Contact Guevara Noubir and include your resume. All application materials and letters of recommendation will also be sent to him.
Cyber Scholarship Program
The Department of Defense runs the Cyber Scholarship Program, where selected Cyber Scholars receive full scholarships in return for one year of service to the Department of Defense upon graduation for each year or partial year the scholarship was received. During the scholarship program, you’ll receive hands-on cybersecurity training in addition to your graduate studies through internships and other learning opportunities.
View application form
Read scholarship requirements
Federal Cyber Service Grant
Northeastern University has received a Federal Cyber Service grant from the National Science Foundation to educate graduate and undergraduate students in information assurance and cybersecurity. Participation in the scholarship program is limited to two years for master’s students.
You may receive:
- Annual academic stipend of $34,000.
- Full tuition scholarship while in school.
- Coverage of health fee, up to $2,000 per year, and all required activity fees.
- Two years of employment with a federal agency.
- Travel funds to attend information assurance conferences and activities.
- Opportunities to mentor undergraduates participating in the program.
View application form
Read scholarship requirements
Scholarships Not Affiliated With Northeastern or Khoury College
Fostering Diverse Community Scholarships
- AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Diversity in Data Science Scholarship
- American Indian Education Fund
- Abbvie Immunity Scholarship
- RAREis Scholarship Fund
- Catching the dream
Scholarships for Women
- Society for Women Engineers
- Women in Defense
- SNC Women in STEM scholarship
- Women in Data Science Scholarship
- IBM Linda Sanford Women’s Technical Advancement Scholarship
- MPower Women in STEM Scholarship
- AAUW International Fellowships
Corporate or Organization/Society Funded Scholarships
- Google SVA Scholarship
- Chickfila community scholars
- MPower Global Citizen Scholarship
- PixelPlex bi-annual scholarship
- NANOG Scholarship Program
- AMS Graduate Fellowships
Government Funded Scholarships
- DoD Smart Scholarship (https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart)
- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
Location Specific Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Khoury College offers scholarships to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students who are admitted to a master’s program are automatically considered for internally funded scholarships, however, students must apply to be considered for externally funded scholarships offered within or outside of the college to see if the qualify.
Align Scholars Program – requires application
Students already admitted to the Align MSCS program must submit a separate application to be considered for our Align Scholars program. Admitted students will receive a link to the scholarship application and additional information in their welcome letter sent by Khoury Graduate Admissions. The deadline for priority consideration for the Align Scholars program is July 1. Align Scholars are selected on a semester-by-semester basis; students who defer their start date will lose their scholarship and need to reapply to be considered again.
For Fall 2023 entrance Align students, 23 scholarships are available that cover 50% of the cost of their program, or 22 of 44 credits required to graduate from Align.
Align Scholars eligibility requirements:
- Incoming Fall 2023 Align MSCS student
- Domestic student (U.S. citizen or permanent resident)
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing while in the Align program
University-Supported Fellowships & Scholarships
Double Husky Scholarship
The Double Husky Scholarship helps Northeastern alumni finance their graduate education by providing a tuition discount up to 25 percent on eligible programs.
Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Sponsored by the federal government, Yellow Ribbon Scholarships cover most or all tuition and other fees for veterans.
Parent and Family Scholarship
This scholarship provides tuition discounts up to 25 percent for parents and siblings of full-time Northeastern undergraduate day students.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Program
Northeastern’s John D. O’Bryant African American Institute provides six graduate scholarships each year, covering full tuition and fees.
National GEM Fellowship Program
The National GEM Consortium’s fellowship program is designed to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields.
Scholarship Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
Northeastern University is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Education (Cyber Defense and Research) and in Cyber Operations by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. As a result, there are multiple scholarship opportunities for students in the cybersecurity master’s program.
Interested? Contact Guevara Noubir and include your resume. All application materials and letters of recommendation will also be sent to him.
Cyber Scholarship Program
The Department of Defense runs the Cyber Scholarship Program, where selected Cyber Scholars receive full scholarships in return for one year of service to the Department of Defense upon graduation for each year or partial year the scholarship was received. During the scholarship program, you’ll receive hands-on cybersecurity training in addition to your graduate studies through internships and other learning opportunities.
View application form
Read scholarship requirements
Federal Cyber Service Grant
Northeastern University has received a Federal Cyber Service grant from the National Science Foundation to educate graduate and undergraduate students in information assurance and cybersecurity. Participation in the scholarship program is limited to two years for master’s students.
You may receive:
- Annual academic stipend of $34,000.
- Full tuition scholarship while in school.
- Coverage of health fee, up to $2,000 per year, and all required activity fees.
- Two years of employment with a federal agency.
- Travel funds to attend information assurance conferences and activities.
- Opportunities to mentor undergraduates participating in the program.
View application form
Read scholarship requirements
Scholarships Not Affiliated With Northeastern or Khoury College
Fostering Diverse Community Scholarships
- AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Diversity in Data Science Scholarship
- American Indian Education Fund
- Abbvie Immunity Scholarship
- RAREis Scholarship Fund
- Catching the dream
Scholarships for Women
- Society for Women Engineers
- Women in Defense
- SNC Women in STEM scholarship
- Women in Data Science Scholarship
- IBM Linda Sanford Women’s Technical Advancement Scholarship
- MPower Women in STEM Scholarship
- AAUW International Fellowships
Corporate or Organization/Society Funded Scholarships
- Google SVA Scholarship
- Chickfila community scholars
- MPower Global Citizen Scholarship
- PixelPlex bi-annual scholarship
- NANOG Scholarship Program
- AMS Graduate Fellowships
Government Funded Scholarships
- DoD Smart Scholarship (https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart)
- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program
Location Specific Scholarships
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Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
Khoury Social
Contact Khoury
440 Huntington Avenue, 202 West Village H
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.2462
TTY: 617.373.3768
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