Middle and High School Education
Tuition & Application
Application Fast Facts:
Application Deadline: January 2
Program Duration: 12 Months
Tuition: $44,904 (2018-2019)
GRE Requirement: Yes
Interview Required: Yes
Prerequisites: B.A. degree or the equivalent
Degree Type: Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Notification and Decisions: March 30
Application Checklist >
Applicants to this program must have strength in the subject area
they hope to teach; a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent in that
subject area is required for admission. If a candidate is not sure
of how best to demonstrate their scholarship and background in the
subject area they want to teach, s/he should contact the program
director before applying.
Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition of $44,904 (2018-2019) for the 12-month MAT degree is inclusive of courses taken during the summer terms prior to
the academic year, and the summer following the academic year.
The University also charges the following fees:
- A Graduate Student Activity Fee of $62 is assessed
annually to support the activities of the Graduate Student Council.
- Health Insurance cost ($2,750 for 2018-2019) for
comprehensive medical coverage for students. If desired,
coverage is also available for spouses and children. Students
will be charged this amount unless a
waiver is filed. This cost may be waived if proof of outside
coverage from a U.S. carrier is submitted.
- A Comprehensive Student Health Fee ($842 for 2018-2019) for use of Tufts health and counseling services is mandatory for
students enrolled half-time or more.
Additional costs and program fees:
- Since tuition costs do not include room and board, living expenses are additional. Review the
on-campus housing information.
- Off campus housing information is available through the following resources:
- A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon
confirming your offer of admission.
- Books incur a small cost, likely between $100-200 per semester.
Department Scholarships
A tuition scholarship is an award, based upon scholarly ability and
need that may be used exclusively for remission of tuition. Nearly
all students in the program receive some amount of this
departmentally based aid. Scholarship students are responsible for
payment of tuition charges above those covered by their particular
scholarship as well as all fees. Tuition scholarships are granted
upon admission. All awards are granted and accepted with the
understanding that they may be revoked or reduced for students
making inadequate progress toward the degree as defined by
departmental standards.
To apply for tuition scholarships, complete the Financial Aid
Application section of the
online application. Award
notification is sent to the applicant's mailing address, with the acceptance
letter. Award offers are official only when made in writing and signed by the
dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In addition to
scholarships, stipends in the form of Internships are available for
some candidates. All applicants will be considered for these
stipends based on the scholarly ability, experience, and interests
demonstrated in their application materials.
Other Scholarship, Grant, and Financial Aid Opportunities
Many students take advantage of hundreds of external scholarships each
year through their employers, civic organizations, religious
affiliations or other
networks. There are listings of
several free
website resources that can help make your search easier.
External scholarships are a great way to supplement any additional
aid you might receive from Tufts University. Information on other types of financial assistance, including various loan
programs and work-study, are available from
Student Financial Services as well as the programs
listed below.
Urban Teacher Training Collaborative Scholarships
Since 2004, through this program, we have been able to support
between 7 and 15 Urban Teacher Training Collaborative interns
who serve full year residencies in UTTC partner schools in
Boston, Somerville, Malden and other communities. UTTC interns
may receive stipends of up to $10,000 per year.
Applicants to the UTTC will complete a supplemental application
essay. Successful candidates will have
earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their undergraduate academic
major, be accepted to one of the UTTC school sites, and have
demonstrated excellent writing and analytical skills in academic
projects and/or experience in academic research. The UTTC
program is generously supported by both the Tufts University
Provost and the Margolis Family, as outlined below:
Urban Teacher Scholar Program
The Provost's Office generously supports the Urban Teacher
Training Collaborative Program to provide financial support to
highly talented graduate students who are committed to teaching
in urban schools. Tuition scholarships are sometimes paired with
the stipend.
Margolis Urban Teacher Scholar Program
The Margolis Family generously supports the Urban Teacher
Training Collaborative Program to provide financial support to
highly talented graduate students who are committed to teaching
in urban schools. Tuition scholarships are sometimes paired with
the stipend.
For more information on the program or the application process,
contact Laura Rogers.
Student Employment
- Students seeking part-time work on campus should
contact Student
Employment, Dowling Hall.
- Off campus employment opportunities may be available through
TuftsLife.
- Graduate students in the department are eligible to apply
for positions as Research Assistants and Graduate Assistants.
Each full time faculty member has the option to hire a Graduate
Assistant at the beginning of the academic year. Job
descriptions for both are posted in
Student
Employment Opportunities and students apply according to
personal interest and qualification for the position. GA
positions are for four hours weekly and are paid at an hourly
rate; RA positions vary. Contact
education@tufts.edu for
more information.
Application Checklist
You can find more information about the application process on the
Tufts
Graduate School Website. Tufts alumni, please read about the
TuftsPlus program, as recent graduates may be eligible for a
streamlined application process. A complete application to the
program includes the following:
- Online Application for Admission
through
Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
- College Transcripts: One
official copy of each of your college transcripts.
- Send GREs: Tufts University GRE code 3901
- Three Letters of Recommendation:
Collectively the letters should address your capacity to accomplish
graduate-level studies.
- Résumé
- Personal statement: Elaborate on your reasons for
wishing to pursue graduate study at Tufts. Your personal
statement should be a maximum of 2,500 words and single-spaced.
Describe experiences, including inspiring individuals or events
that motivated you to take this path. Applicants who are
interested in being considered for a UTTC internship should
include specific details of why this meets their professional
goals and how their current experiences and skills can
contribute to the UTTC school site communities.
- UTTC statement: For UTTC applicants, in up
to 500 words, please tell us why you are seeking an intensive
teacher training experience in an urban setting. What
experiences have prepared you for working in an urban school and
how will doing so contribute to your professional goals?
- Application fee of $85 (non-refundable).
- Financial Aid Applications: If you are applying for
financial assistance and/or a Tufts University
Department-based scholarship, be sure to complete the following
two steps:
- Complete the Financial Aid Application section of the
online application.
- To apply for loans and other financial assistance
that is awarded from outside Tufts University, you will also need to complete a
FAFSA at
www.fafsa.ed.gov (The Tufts FAFSA Code is 002219)
- Attend the Interview Day: An annual Interview Day is held in February (by email invitation) and at that time, candidates will have the
opportunity to meet with faculty and students, visit school sites, and
experience a sense of what the Tufts MAT program entails. For
those who are unable to attend, individual interviews will be scheduled.
If you have further questions, please
contact the Interim Director of the Program: Laura Rogers at
laura.rogers@tufts.edu
or 617.627.3260.
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