Tuition & Aid—Online

Find the best price for a high-quality, Christ-centered education online at Houghton.

$392

per credit hour
2023-24 Academic Year

That does not include your financial aid offer! Keep scrolling to find what you'll pay.

What will you pay?

$392/Credit Hour

This is Houghton Online’s tuition, but many students will not pay even this reduced price.

– Gift Aid

Does not need to be paid back

Grants

Federal grants, and New York State need-based grants further reduce expenses for Houghton students.

Veteran's Benefits

Thank you for your service. Houghton participates in the Yellow Ribbon program. For more information regarding educational programs for Veterans, please visit www.GIBill.va.gov.

Employer Reimbursement

Your employer may offer a tuition reimbursement plan. Contact your Human Resources department to learn more and forward a copy of your reimbursement policy to Student Financial Services.

– Loans

Must be repaid

Houghton recommends that you utilize educational loans only to the extent needed and only after all available grants have been awarded. If you choose to borrow, we recommend that you begin with federal student loans. Student Financial Services can provide sound advice on loan options and application procedures.


= Actual Cost

After applying your financial aid options, you are left with what you will actually pay out of pocket. This information will be highlighted for you in your financial aid offer letter.

Cost Scenarios

See how some typical online students have been able to pay for their Houghton education. All of these students will take a full-time course load (12 credits) and transfer in 30 credits. These are generalized examples using real numbers for the 2023-2024 semester costs.

Esther

wants to advance her career to take care of her son. She has earned a variety of credits from different schools, and makes $30,000 from working two jobs and receives child support.

2023-24 Cost Per Semester Part-Time Full-Time
Tuition $2,352 $4,704
Federal Pell Grant $1,812 $3,623
Average New York State TAP - $1,402
Average Cost after Gift Aid $540 -$321
Average Federal Loans Available $3,791 $3,429
Average Cost after All Financial Aid $3,251 -$3,750

Oliver

aims to secure a managerial position and wants to "do more" with his life, but needs a degree to make that possible. He works in retail making $26,000.

2023-24 Cost Per Semester Part-Time Full-Time
Tuition $2,352 $4,704
Federal Pell Grant $786 $1,573
Average New York State TAP - -
Average Cost after Gift Aid $1,566 $3,131
Average Federal Loans Available $4,750 $4,750
Average Cost after All Financial Aid -$3,184 -$1,619

Desiree

plans to change careers and is looking to a new degree to make that possible. She and her husband make a combined $87,000.

2023-24 Cost Per Semester Part-Time Full-Time
Tuition $2,352 $4,704
Federal Pell Grant - -
Average New York State TAP - -
Average Cost after Gift Aid $2,352 $4,704
Average Federal Loans Available $4,750 $4,750
Average Cost after All Financial Aid -$2,398 -$46

How to Apply for Financial Aid

1

Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using Houghton’s school code 002734 to determine your eligibility for Federal PELL grants and Direct Loans.
Complete the FAFSA
2

Submit New York State TAP

New York State Residents Only Complete the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application using Houghton’s HESC school code, 0305. Upon completing your FAFSA, you should be able to click on a direct link to the TAP application.
NOTE: NYS regulations do not allow students enrolled in Christian Ministries, A.A.S. to receive TAP assistance.
Complete Your TAP Application
3

Utilize Your Military Benefits

Begin the process of utilizing your earned Military Benefits.
Explore Your Benefits

Payment Options

Choose the payment option that works best for you

Have Questions?

Houghton's dedicated advisors can work with you to discover outside scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for. You are also encouraged to explore and research scholarship opportunities on your own.