Program Costs
Cost of attendance is determined by the student's legal residency status, not where they are currently residing. Detailed information on how cost is calculated can be found on the Accounting and Business Office Cost of Attendance webpage. Please take special note of the additional fees added to the base rate listed at the bottom of each billing table.
In short, the per hour cost estimate for budgeting purposes including all mandatory tuition and fees is:
- Texas/Border County - Approximately $500/credit hour
- Non-Resident, Out of State - Approximateley $540/credit hour
- Non-Resident, Out of State who are awarded a scholarship of $1000 (students will need to apply for scholarships to qualify for this rate) - Approximately $500/credit hour
- Non-Resident, International - Approximately $980/credit hour
- Non-Resident, International awarded a scholarship of $1000 (students will need to apply for scholarships to qualify for this rate) - Approximately $540/credit hour
- Non-Resident, International H-Visa holders residing in Texas - Approximately $500/credit hour
Learning Materials
The Engler College of Business strives to keep learning materials affordable for all students by utilizing technology and tools that best fit the topics of each course. Each course is different in what types of learning material are required. Some classes may require traditional hard copy textbooks, while others may offer options for e-books, case studies, and personally written notes from the professor. For budgetary purposes students can estimate approximately $100 per class for learning materials.
Students must have a stable internet connection with a laptop or desktop computer. We've also found that students with Chromebooks and iPads have experienced issues due to these devices not being able to support the operating system for online classes. Please read through the WTAMU Technical Requirements to determine what hardware and software is needed.
Please note that some faculty require the use of a lockdown browser during examinations. This browser will close your exam if navigate off the page. We recommend turning off background updates during exams as these can cause the browser to read them as an off page navigation and close the exam.
Online classes still require physical materials, such as textbooks, which must be ordered by the student. Students can order their materials prior to the start of class from the University Bookstore so that they have their materials prior to the first class day.
Syllabi for are posted as early as 5 days before classes begin.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Engler College of Business awards over $1.5 million dollars in more than 800 scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students. The university and the Graduate School also has scholarships from general funds that are awarded on a first come-first served basis.
The priority deadline for scholarship applications for the following academic year, (Fall to Spring, and some summer awards) is February 1st of each year. We encourage all applicants to submit an application, even if this deadline has passed. While we cannot guarantee that submitting an application will result in a scholarship award, you cannot be in consideration at all if you do not submit an application.
Most scholarships awarded are awarded on an academic-competitive or financial-need basis. There is also a small pool of scholarship that do not have these stipulations for awarding. Applicants should also submit a FAFSA as this is used to determine financial need for financial need based scholarships.
You may submit a scholarship application once you have submitted the Graduate School application and are assigned a university student ID (Buff ID). This number is found on the home screen of the application portal. The Scholarship Services website has further information and the scholarship application link.
Employer Tuition Assistance
In today's competitive markets, employers offer benefits of tuition assistance to allow established employees to increase their education, and thus increase their value to their company. West Texas A&M University accepts tuition assistance from employers.
We strongly recommend that students provide the Tuition and Fee website provided by the Accounting and Business Office to their employer to receive clarification on which tuition and fees will be covered by Tuition Assistance provided by the company.
PROCESS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
- Contact your HR/education office to determine what you need to submit (usually your student bill for the semester)
- Employer will issue tuition assistance form
- E-mail form using your secure Buff e-mail along with your name and Buff ID to the Accounting and Business office, BO@wtamu.edu, prior to the payment deadline each semester
Contact the Accounting and Business Office for more information.
Employer Reimbursement
Employer reimbursement is a great tool in which employers can assist their employees with education costs. Payment for each semester must be covered by the student. At the conclusion of the semester, the student will provide their employer with their bill and their grades.
We strongly recommend that students provide the Tuition and Fee website provided by the Accounting and Business Office to their employer to receive clarification on which tuition and fees will be covered by their employer’s tuition reimbursement program.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available in the form of unsubsidized loans through the federal government. The general steps to apply for financial aid are:
- Fill out a FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid webpage
- Link the appropriate tax return to the FAFSA
- Summer semesters require an additional form to be filled out on the Financial Aid webpage before aid will be processed for these semesters.
- Manage your aid package through Buff Advisor on Accept/Reject My Awards
Please see the Financial Aid webpage for more information.
