Tuition & Financing Options
The total investment for the Managing AI Systems certificate during the 2025-2026 academic year is $16,968. A breakdown of the tuition and fees can be found on the Tuition page. A limited number of partial scholarships are still available. Apply by the final deadline of July 30, 2025 to receive initial consideration for these awards. Carnegie Mellon alumni are eligible for a scholarship to the Graduate Certificate in Managing AI Systems worth up to 20% of tuition.
Yes. CMU offers a limited number of partial scholarships for admitted Managing AI Systems students. Apply by the final deadline of July 30, 2025 to receive initial consideration for these awards. Carnegie Mellon alumni are eligible for a scholarship to the Graduate Certificate in Managing AI Systems 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.
Many companies offer tuition reimbursement programs to foster professional development among their employees. We encourage you to contact your HR department to find out if similar opportunities exist at your workplace.
When you speak to your employer, be sure to tell them that our program:
- Consists of four transcripted, credit-bearing courses (not just continuing education units) taught by expert Carnegie Mellon professors from the nationally-ranked Heinz College of Information Systems & Public Policy.
- Equips you with the technical knowledge to understand AI fundamentals, the communication skills to translate ‘all things AI’ for various stakeholders, and the confidence to manage AI effectively at the enterprise level.
- Includes customizable, hands-on projects that allow you to practice core concepts. At the end of the certificate, you’ll have a portfolio of tangible artifacts you can use to provide evidence of content mastery or as models for future AI implementation.
Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Managing AI Systems is eligible for CMU tuition remission. See 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.