Tuition Support
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Minnesota State University Moorhead: Lakes Country Service Cooperative provides tuition support for online graduate courses offered through Minnesota State University Moorhead for eligible Minnesota instructors. Instructors are responsible for paying the remainder of costs associated with enrollment in graduate courses. Tuition rates posted below.
Effective Summer 2025, the following tuition changes will apply:
- Starting in Summer 2025 and continuing through Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, students will pay $100 per credit for all courses, no matter how many credits they take.
- For students who don’t qualify for the lower tuition rate, the cost will remain $533.71 per credit.
Credit for Prior Learning: Earn up to six credits with qualifying experiences.
Minnesota Tax Credit: Qualified teachers are eligible for a tax credit for attaining a master’s degree in the teacher’s licensure field.
School District Support: Some school districts may have resources for tuition support, instructional materials, or other incentives for professional development of high school teachers. Inquire with your school administrators if support is offered in your district.
Tuition Costs by University
Cost for Minnesota concurrent enrollment instructors for one 3-credit online graduate course.| University | Tuition rate per graduate credit | Cost for Minnesota concurrent enrollment instructor for one 3-credit online graduate course |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji State University | $512.27 plus fees | $1,583.01 |
| Metro State University | $508.59 plus fees | $1,646.67 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $533.70 plus fees | (MN Teachers - Summer & Fall, 2025 / Spring, 2026 - see above) $1,785.51 (outside of MN) |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | $510.10 plus fees | $1,671.51 |
| St. Cloud State University | $516.67 plus fees | $1,798.28 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University |
$503 and $52.64 credit fee |
$1,666.92 |
| Winona State University | $480.59 plus fees |
$1,587.12 |