Frequently Asked Questions

Course content is delivered fully online and includes a combination of weekly live-online classes complemented with learning activities you complete on your own schedule.

Yes, programs are designed with live-online evening classes and asynchronous coursework that allows working professionals to balance graduate-level coursework with their careers and other commitments.

CMU Online programs include graduate-level, credit-bearing coursework that may qualify for employer tuition benefits. Eligibility varies, so check with your employer for details. 

Besides the online application, applicants must submit a current resume, transcripts and a statement of purpose to be considered for enrollment.

You can view the status of your application at any time in the application portal. A decision letter from Carnegie Mellon will be sent through the application portal within two weeks of submitting your online application.

You'll receive a decision letter within a few weeks of submitting your application. 

Tuition varies by program. Visit your program's webpage for current tuition rates and details about the total program cost.

Yes. Partial scholarships are available for students admitted to CMU Online graduate certificate programs. Apply by the program's priority deadline to be considered for one of these awards. 

Carnegie Mellon alumni are eligible for a scholarship award worth up to 20% of tuition.

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

At this time, 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.

Yes, CMU Online graduate certificate programs are eligible for CMU tuition remission. See the CMU tuition remission policy to check your eligibility.