Cost per credit hour is charged at a flat rate, which varies depending on whether you're a resident of Indiana.
- $890 Cost per credit hour (In-state Residents)
- $990 Cost per credit hour (Out-of-state Residents)
*The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our to estimate tuition costs.
Paying for Courses
Financial Assistance
The online Graduate Certificate in Smart Manufacturing program does not offer scholarships for the online MS. There are financial assistance options to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program. These include Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans, military programs, and loans from private lenders. Through myPurdue, you can monitor your financial aid funding and make sure the proper payments are made in a timely fashion. For questions about financial aid for 鶹Ʒ, contact us at DFA-Online@purdue.edu.
Installment Plans
If you're enrolling in the fall or spring, you can sign up for a payment plan to avoid making one large payment each semester. The remaining fees will be paid in three equal amounts over the course of the semester. For Summer Session, Module 1 requires 34% at the time of enrollment, and Module 2 requires 50% at the time of enrollment.
Third-Party Payment
If your employer or a tuition assistance program is covering the costs for you, we'll invoice them directly after the last official drop day for students. The third party will also need to send a voucher or written approval, on letterhead, to the 鶹Ʒ Bursar, Attn: Heather Holley or fax to (765) 494-6988. The approval must include:
- Full name of the student and his/her 鶹Ʒ ID (PUID) number
- Course number(s) and title(s)
- Company name and billing address
- Amount of fees being covered
- Any restrictions or conditions on what payment will cover
- Length of sponsorship (dates the fees will cover)
- Billing contact name, phone, fax, and email.