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Pursue a master's degree at FHSU and take the next step toward your academic and professional goals. Review admission requirements, application steps, tuition, financial support, and next steps to understand the application and enrollment process.
Explore admission requirements for master's degree programs at FHSU, including academic, application, and program-specific requirements.
Apply as a master's degree student and advance your academic or professional goals.
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.5, you may qualify for admission with an earned graduate degree and a minimum 3.0 graduate GPA. An official bachelor's transcript is required to verify degree completion.
Additional admission requirements vary by program and may include:
Some master's degree programs support professional licensure or certification.
The Graduate School is here to help you understand your requirements, submit application materials, and take the next step toward earning your graduate degree.
Start your master’s degree application with confidence. This guide walks you through each step so you know what to do and what to expect. Most students finish in about 10–15 minutes.
Have a few key details ready before you start to help your application move smoothly and save time.
Have Ready:
Colleges or Post-Secondary Schools Attended:
Application Materials (if required by your program):
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Use your personal email address (not a school email). You can save and return to complete your application at any time.
Get Started:
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Select your academic level, application type, and program to confirm your pathway and start term. This helps ensure you see the correct application and requirements.
Make Your Selections:
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Provide your personal information to confirm your identity and match your academic records.
Enter Your Information:
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Enter your college information to help evaluate your coursework and apply any eligible credits.
College Details:
Step 5 of 7
Enter your recommendation information (if required by your program). This step helps us gather the references required for your application.
Have Ready (if applicable):
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Complete a short questionnaire to confirm your residency and determine eligibility for certain classifications.
Enter Your Information:
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Review your information and submit your master’s degree application.
Application Fee:
After payment, submit your application to complete the process.
Submit Additional Documents:
After submitting your application, email any required program materials to the Graduate School.
Official transcripts and test scores, when required, must be sent directly by the issuing institution or testing agency.
Review Your Application Status:
The Graduate School can help you navigate the application process, submit required materials, and stay on track for admission.
Cost is an important part of your decision.
Explore tuition, estimated costs, and available financial support opportunities to support your journey at FHSU.
Review tuition and fees based on your residency and whether you study on campus or online to help plan your college expenses at FHSU.
This map shows where reduced tuition rates apply for FHSU students attending classes on campus.
M.S. in Counseling (School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling) and Online MBA students pay a program-specific tuition rate. Review the tuition sections below for rates.
On-campus courses are billed per credit hour, with tuition rates that vary by location.
Explore per-credit tuition rates for on-campus courses to plan your coursework at FHSU.
| Cost Category | Resident/Regional | MSEP | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Credit Hour | $362.73 | $430.54 | $778.81 |
| 3 Credit (Approx) | $1088.19 | $1,291.62 | $2,336.43 |
Note: Tuition and fees are set annually by the Kansas Board of Regents and may change. MSEP tuition rates apply only to eligible students enrolled in on-campus programs.
Continue receiving your MSEP (Midwest Student Exchange Program) tuition rate by completing the required MSEP form through the Graduate School and meeting the following requirements:
Graduate coursework may expire after 8 years.
Learn from anywhere with FHSU Online and pay one consistent per-credit tuition rate.
$362.73 per credit hour
*Tuition and fees are set annually by the Kansas Board of Regents and may change.
Review program-specific tuition rates and estimated costs for graduate programs with unique tuition structures.
Explore tuition and estimated costs for the M.S. in Counseling (School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling) programs.
Estimated Total Program Cost:
This estimate is based on 60 credit hours at the M.S. in Counseling tuition rate.
M.S. in Counseling Coursework:
$374.70 per credit hour
*Tuition and fees are set annually and may change.
See program-specific tuition rates and estimated costs for the Online MBA program.
Estimated Total Program Cost:
This estimate is based on 24 credit hours of MBA core coursework and 9 credit hours of concentration coursework.
Online MBA Coursework:
$401.17 per credit hour
*Tuition and fees are set annually and may change.
Find scholarships, financial aid, and funding opportunities to support your educational journey at FHSU.
Gain professional experience and funding support through a graduate assistantship while pursuing your master's degree.
Explore graduate assistantship opportunities to learn about available positions, funding, and application requirements.
Review funding opportunities within your academic program to understand what may be available.
Check with your academic program for the most current scholarship and funding opportunities.
Consider additional funding sources to help offset your program costs:
Some opportunities may require a separate application and vary by program and academic year.
After admission, use the FHSU Scholarship Application to find and apply for scholarships based on your eligibility.
The Graduate School can help you understand tuition, scholarships, and graduate funding
opportunities as you plan for your degree.
Complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal grants, work-study, scholarships, and student loans. Follow these steps to get started and understand what to expect after you submit.
Gather the following before you begin to help you complete your FAFSA quickly and accurately:
Filing early can help maximize your eligibility, as aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Review your financial aid offer to understand your options and plan your next steps:
The Financial Assistance Office is here to help you understand financial aid requirements and navigate grants, scholarships, work-study, and loan programs.
Find quick answers about admission requirements, application steps, tuition, financial aid, and applying to FHSU.
Admission requirements vary by program and may include:
Review the Requirements tab for more details.
Yes. Some master's degree programs require additional application materials as part of the admission process, including:
Visit your intended program's admission requirements for details.
Most master's degree programs at FHSU do not require standardized test scores. Exam requirements vary by program.
Yes, if your cumulative GPA is below 2.5, you may still qualify for admission with an earned graduate degree and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0.
FHSU offers online, on-campus, and hybrid learning formats, giving you flexibility in how you learn. Delivery options vary by academic program.
Yes, many students attend part-time while working full-time, with flexible course schedules designed to fit around professional and personal commitments.
Completion time varies by program and enrollment level.
Your academic advisor can help you build a timeline that aligns with your goals after admission.
Students may be eligible for financial support, including:
Explore the Cost and Scholarships tab to understand available funding opportunities.
Once your application is complete:
No. FHSU already has transcripts for previous and current students and will upload them to your application on your behalf.
Official transcripts from other institutions you attended may still be required.
The Graduate School is here to help you navigate the application process, understand your next steps, and connect with one-on-one support.