We understand that financing an education at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center can be a challenge for some students. Below, we present a basic tuition and housing fee break-down for our programs and ways to finance living and studying in Nanjing. The Hopkins-Nanjing Center offers substantial financial aid including grants based on a combination of merit and need, and student loans. To qualify for financial aid, please fill in the Financial Aid Application Form included in the HNC application. Students interested in federal loans should also submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The HNC uses the SAIS Title IV FAFSA code, which is E00474. Applications received by the February application deadline will be given first priority for all available funds. Tuition and Fees The cost of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center's Certificate program is comparable to Chinese language programs in China. The cost of a Master's degree is slightly less expensive than a SAIS Master's degree in DC. The Center delivers a strong product through its academic program, its study and living facilities, its career development and its alumni network. We are certain that the benefits of the program far outweigh the costs, as it will increase your earning potential and contacts for the future. Estimated costs for the 2009-2010 academic year are: | Tuition, Certificate | $19,240 | | Tuition, M.A.I.S. | $33,180 | | Housing, Certificate | $1,100 | | Housing, M.A.I.S., single occupancy | $2,200 | | Housing, M.A.I.S., double occupancy | $1,100 | | Health Insurance (estimated) | $1,600 | | Matriculation Fee (non-refundable) | $500 |
Note: All prices are estimates and subject to change. The school reserves the right to change information contained on this website without prior notice.
Johns Hopkins health insurance is mandatory for all international students without comparable coverage. Additional Expenses - International Airfare
- Board (estimated at around $7/day)
- Personal and Living Expenses
Tuition bills are mailed in July and November. Tuition fees are due by the beginning of classes each semester Living Expenses The cost of living in Nanjing is low compared to the U.S., or even compared to Beijing and Shanghai. The amount individual students need to live will vary greatly depending on their habits and preferences, so it is difficult to predict precisely how much money an individual student will spend. Factors influencing the cost of living are frequency of eating outside the Center (especially at foreign restaurants) and the frequency and style of any traveling done during breaks. Fellowships and Loans Fellowships The Hopkins-Nanjing Center has a substantial financial aid budget to support students who have both financial need and academic merit. The goal is to make the Center affordable to students with the qualifications to contribute to and benefit from the academic programs in Nanjing. Partial scholarships cover differing levels of need such as tuition, housing, living or other expenses are available to incoming students. No student will be turned away for financial reasons. In 2008-09, over 80% of Center students received financial aid. This support was made possible due to generous donations from companies, foundations and individuals such as: - The Freeman Foundation
- The Hassenfeld Family
- Stephen O. Lessor
- Alumni of the Center (The Alumni Fund)
- Friends and family of former faculty member James Townsend
Please click here for a full list of supporters of the Center. * Center fellowships are available to citizens of all countries except PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwanese citizens. Federal Loans Federal direct loans are available to U.S. students who demonstrate need as calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Paper copies of the application are typically available at your local library or university. Loans are handled through the Department of Education Direct Lending program in which loan money is dispersed directly to the University without banks or guaranteeing agencies. Loan amounts will show on the bill as a credit and refund checks will be mailed from SAIS within a month of the beginning of classes, assuming all paperwork is complete. Other Financial Aid Resources There are many organizations which can provide funding for your studies. We encourage you to look for additional funding. You should, however, begin applying for these fellowships as soon as possible since many organizations require that you apply months in advance of attending graduate school. Download examples of external funding opportunities.
(Note: These opportunities are provided as examples of the type of funding available. The Hopkins-Nanjing Center cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. Deadlines and eligibility criteria may change without notice.) The following links may also provide you with some useful information:
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