Costs & Financial Aid

The online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management is a self-sustaining, fee-based program offered by the UW Department of Urban Design & Planning in partnership with UW Continuum College.

Costs

Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for resident (Washington state) and nonresident students. In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, U-PASS and technology fees. There may be additional costs for textbooks and other course materials.

Fees are due by the third Friday of the quarter. The estimates below are based on 2024–2025 rates and are subject to change. 

Financial Aid and Other Funding

Students in the program can apply for various forms of financial aid to help cover their educational costs, including federal financial aid, scholarships and loans. For more information, visit the fee-based programs page of the Office of Student Financial Aid website. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or UW grants.

Graduate Student Funding

The Graduate School’s Fellowships & Awards is a resource for students seeking information about fellowships, awards and assistantships.

The Graduate Funding Information Service assists UW graduate students in their search for funding opportunities outside the University of Washington. GFIS representatives host workshops, post funding announcements and meet one on one with students.

Scholarships

There are a variety of different scholarship programs that students in this degree program may be eligible for. Check the Scholarships page to learn more.

Veterans Benefits

The GI Bill and other types of education funding are available to military members who are active duty, reserve or veterans. See the UW Veterans Education Benefits page for more details.

Employer Assistance

Employee tuition assistance can cover all or part of the cost of a graduate education. Check with your employer to see if such a program is available.