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

By taking advantage of the monthly payment plan option, Lucy can break tuition into smaller installments that she 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 Patrick - he's planning to start the program in the Fall and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship per course. His company provides $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. Here’s an example of what his tuition breakdown could look like for the whole program with tuition reimbursement benefits:

As you can see, Patrick is maximizing his tuition reimbursement benefits across two calendar years, resulting in a personal contribution of $12,066. He 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: 

• Consists of three transcripted, credit-bearing courses (not just continuing education units).
• Equips you to push the boundaries of current treatment options through transformative engineering innovation. 
• Teaches you how to build a 3D printer that you can use to design and fabricate biomedical scaffolds in your own lab.
• Trains you to plan, organize, and lead bench-to-bedside projects. You’ll learn how to evaluate biomaterials for specific applications and follow key steps in the FDA approval process. 
• 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 learn new skills and revolutionize regenerative medicine, we’re here to help. 

The Graduate Certificate in 3D Bioprinting & Biofabrication 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.