Tuition & Funding
There are many options available to students to help fund an SMF education, ranging from part-time jobs to scholarships, fellowships, and federal and personal loans.
Learn about merit-based funding
The total cost of enrollment in the Fisher SMF program is determined by the student's residency status. Estimated tuition and fees are based on the previous academic year and are subject to change.
Estimated tuition and fees are for 36 credit hours** for full-time enrollment. Tuition is based on the University Registrar's fee schedule. Figures listed here for 2025 are pending Board of Trustees approval. Subject to change.
| Estimated Tuition (3 semesters, full-time) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ohio Resident Tuition and Fees* | $47,000 |
| Non-Resident and International Student Tuition and Fees* | $68,000 |
*Includes the following: General Tuition & Instruction, Student Activity Fee, Student Union Fee, Recreation Fee, Learning-Technology Fee, COTA Bus Fee.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12096 |
| Books and Supplies | $1082 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal | $5922 |
| Student Health Insurance* (shi.osu.edu) | $3366 |
* The amount listed above is for a single domestic student with comprehensive coverage. Student health insurance is optional in certain cases.
Forever Buckeye
If a student graduated from an Ohio high school and will be a resident of Ohio as of the first day of the term attending, a student will be considered an Ohio resident whether they lived in Ohio prior to the beginning of the term or not. Learn more >
After living in Ohio for at least 12 consecutive months, Non-Ohio residents can apply for Ohio residency if they meet specific guidelines for residency. Learn more >
Military Applicants
Military applicants will automatically qualify for in-state tuition under the Ohio G.I. Promise. Fisher takes a deliberate approach to recruiting highly-qualified military service men and women. Learn more >
Merit-Based Funding
All admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships; a scholarship application is not required. Recipients are notified prior to their admissions response deadlines.
Merit-Based Cash Awards
The Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) program offers limited, merit-based cash awards to select incoming students. Awards may range from $6,000 to $18,000. The Admissions Committee will use your application to determine whether you qualify for these awards. There is no additional application or information needed from the student for this consideration, but we encourage you to complete your application to create the best opportunity for consideration for this competitive financial support.
Fisher Graduate Assistantship (50% tuition coverage, 10 hours a week)
The SMF program awards up to one Graduate Assistant (GA) appointment each year. The GA appointment is 10 hours per week and provides a 50% tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Depending on the financial aid budget each year, all admitted applicants are automatically considered for the GA appointment available each year; an application is not required.
Loans
Some SMF students use loans to finance their education, either in total or in part, and many sources of loans exist. Federal loans are available for domestic students only.
For more information regarding the Federal loan program, please visit the Student Financial Aid website.
International Student Loan Options
Most loan programs require U.S. citizen co-signers. However, the two funding sources listed below do not require U.S.-based co-signers. We offer this information to prospective students with no endorsement implied or expressly stated by The Ohio State University or Fisher College of Business.
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