Tuition Incentive Grant Reduces Per-Credit Rate by Nearly 25%, Making a Syracuse University Education More Accessible to Working Adults
The College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University is providing all undergraduate students admitted to and enrolled in its online programs with the Tuition Incentive Grant, effectively reducing the per-credit rate from $750 to $575. This reduction of $175 per credit hour demonstrates the College’s commitment to making quality education more accessible to working adults pursuing their bachelor’s degrees.
The Tuition Incentive Grant is automatically applied to all part-time undergraduate online students in the College of Professional Studies. No additional application or eligibility requirements are needed beyond admission and enrollment. This grant reduces the financial investment required to earn a Syracuse University degree while maintaining work and family responsibilities.
“The Tuition Incentive Grant demonstrates our commitment to expanding opportunities for working professionals to earn their Syracuse University degree,” said Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies. “We recognize that adult learners are making significant investments in their futures, and this automatic grant helps reduce that investment while maintaining the innovative course design, market-responsive programs and top-tier faculty for which the University is known.”
The grant applies to all part-time, undergraduate, online programs offered through the College of Professional Studies, encompassing degrees in business management, project management, organizational development and leadership, cybersecurity, and healthcare administration. Through a blend of asynchronous and synchronous online course delivery, multiple start dates throughout the year, and dedicated support services, the college ensures that adult learners can successfully integrate their educational pursuits with professional and personal responsibilities.
This tuition reduction addresses the critical need for affordable pathways to degree completion at a time when career advancement increasingly requires bachelor’s degree credentials. The initiative recognizes that many working adults have delayed or interrupted their educational journeys due to financial constraints, and the reduced tuition rate removes a significant barrier to degree completion. By making this investment in affordability, Syracuse University College of Professional Studies demonstrates its understanding that accessible education benefits not only individual students but also strengthens the broader workforce and economy.
Students interested in learning more about the Tuition Incentive Grant and exploring program options should contact the College of Professional Studies admissions office at 315-443-9378 or parttime@syr.edu. Admissions counselors are available to discuss how the grant applies to specific program paths and to help prospective students understand the full range of financial resources available to support their educational goals.