Affordable Online Programs

Helping You Fund Your Success!

East Tennessee State University offers accredited, affordable online programs with competitive tuition and fees. On this page you can find out more about our financial aid options, scholarships, and other tuition discounts.

Tuition and Fees: Undergraduate Students

eRate

Students who are out-of-state residents, who do not live in a select border county, and are enrolled exclusively in online courses and/or programs will receive the eRate. To qualify for the eRate, you must:

  • meet all ETSU admission requirements
  • be verified as an online out-of-state student
  • be registered in all online courses eligible for the eRate. Courses must be defined in GoldLink with a 9xx section number and identify Web as the instructional method

You will not be eligible for any other scholarships or financial support directly from ETSU during any term where you receive the eRate.  However, you may be eligible for federal financial aid.

Undergraduate Tuition Rates          Available Payment Options

Tuition and Fees: Graduate Students

eRate

Students who are out-of-state residents, who do not live in a select border county, and are enrolled exclusively in online courses and/or programs will receive the eRate.  To qualify for the eRate, you must

  • meet all ETSU admission requirements
  • be verified as an online out-of-state student
  • be registered in all online courses eligible for the eRate. Courses must be defined in GoldLink with a 9xx section number and identify Web as the instructional method

You will not be eligible for any other scholarships or financial support directly from ETSU during any term where you receive the eRate.  However, you may be eligible for federal financial aid.

Graduate Tuition Rates          Available Payment Options



Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Estimator

Utilize the Tuition and Fees Estimator to find out total cost based on the number of credit hours you are taking. You can select your degree level, program, how many credits you’d take per semester, and if your classes are all online.

Please Be Advised: The ETSU Tuition and Fees Estimator is designed to provide an estimate to help you understand affordability at ETSU. The information presented here is only an estimate; it is not an actual statement of costs and is not binding in any way. Some courses are added or altered until a few days before the new semester starts. A student’s actual costs will be determined after the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Bursar’s Office have determined a student’s actual expenses and the actual financial assistance available at the time of enrollment.

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Scholarships

A scholarship is a financial award given to a student based on factors such as academic achievement, selected major, hometown or financial need. Scholarships do not have to be repaid.

Financial need = Cost to Attend (budget) - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
*EFC is calculated automatically when you fill out the (FAFSA)

To find scholarships for which you might be eligible, please visit the scholarship website.

You may contact the scholarship office by email or phone: finaid@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4300.

Financial Aid 

Financial aid can help you pay for classes. The first step to getting financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This information is used to determine whether you are eligible for federal grants, certain scholarships, and work-study programs.

Types of Financial Aid

Type of Aid

 Must be repaid Based on financial need Based on GPA
Federal Financial Aid (Pell grant) no yes yes
Work-study no yes yes
Scholarships no sometimes some have minimum GPAs
Loans yes Subsidized loans are based on need.
Unsubsidized loans are not based on need.		 yes

Visit the financial aid website for more information on types of aid and how to get started.

You may contact the financial aid office by email or phone: or  (423) 439-4300.

Financial Aid Options

 

The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details.