CMU provides a monthly payment option, managed by Nelnet Campus Commerce, designed to help students spread out tuition payments into manageable monthly installments. This plan also offers the ease of online enrollment. Should you be admitted and choose to join us, we recommend registering for this plan early to fully benefit from the range of payment options available.

Payment Plan in Action

Meet Anthony - he plans to start the program in the Fall and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship per course. Here's an example of what his tuition breakdown might look like with a payment plan:

By taking advantage of the monthly payment plan option, Anthony can break tuition into smaller installments that he can pay throughout the semester.

Please note: Nelnet payment plans do not carry over from one semester to the next. Therefore, students must re-enroll and establish a new payment plan at the beginning of each semester. 

Students pursuing a graduate certificate are not eligible to receive federal financial aid. However, private loans are a viable alternative to consider with competitive interest rates and borrower benefits. See FastChoice, a free loan comparison service to easily research options.

Using your company's tuition reimbursement benefits can help significantly offset the cost of tuition, especially if you start in the Fall and your tuition benefits restart every calendar year.   

Tuition Benefits in Action

Meet Charlotte - she's planning to start the program in the Fall and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship per course. Her company provides $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. Here’s an example of what her tuition breakdown could look like for the whole program with tuition reimbursement benefits:

As you can see, Charlotte is maximizing her tuition reimbursement benefits across two calendar years, resulting in a personal contribution of $5,458. She can also use the payment plan to spread the cost out even further.

Make a Case To Your Employer

If your employer is hesitant about supporting the program, be sure to highlight the value and benefits of completing an online certificate at Carnegie Mellon. You can share that our program: 

• Is rooted in the three core areas that led to the invention of artificial intelligence at CMU: computer science, machine learning and human cognition.
• Is offered by a university that is nationally ranked #7 for Engineering graduate programs and #1 for Artificial Intelligence graduate programs.
• Consists of two transcripted, credit-bearing courses (not just continuing education units) taught by expert Carnegie Mellon professors from a nationally-ranked Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
• Aligns with the definition of a digital twin as stated by experts from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. 
• Offers a comprehensive exploration of digital twins. You’ll learn the components of a digital twin and how they fit together; how to make decisions based on virtual models; how to identify opportunities for automation in your organization; and how to build a business case for digital twins.
• Covers the ethical and socio-technical considerations you must account for when using digital twins to make civil engineering decisions.
• Is led by highly-distinguished CMU faculty who are actively implementing digital twin technology and collaborating with organizations on high-profile projects.
• Is delivered completely online, which means you can take classes on your own time while maintaining your normal work schedule.

Not sure how to approach your employer? Need specific documents to proceed with enrollment? Connect with a Program Specialist today. If you're ready to become an AI leader, we’re here to help you realize your dreams. 

The Graduate Certificate in AI Engineering - Digital Twins & Analytics is eligible for CMU tuition remission. Review the CMU tuition remission policy to check your eligibility.

Carnegie Mellon University provides services to veterans and their dependents who are eligible for Veterans Education Benefits under the Montgomery G.I. Bill®, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Please note, our online graduate certificates are not currently eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program. 

The process starts with an application directly to Veterans Affairs and once approved, you will provide your Certificate of Eligibility to the Carnegie Mellon Veterans Affairs Coordinator. Contact Information and additional details about the process can be found here.

Students eligible for GI Bill funding may receive scholarship awards prior to full GI Bill funding confirmation. Scholarship awards will be adjusted to reflect GI Bill funding and cannot exceed the cost of tuition/fees.