Tuition and Policies
The cost of the ECEM program for admission in the 2008-2009 year is $27,750. The tuition is payable in four installments of $6,867.75 as the four modules progress. The Certificate Program’s cost is $9,250. Program Fees are due two weeks prior to the start of a module. The program fee covers all tuition and fees, as well textbooks and other course material. Travel costs are NOT included in the tuition. Students are responsible for coordinating and paying for individual travel expenses.
Financial aid is available through the university. Some individuals may receive tuition assistance from their employers. The NSHE has special provisions for National Guard members that will offset some of the cost of either educational program. In addition, there may be other financial aid for National Guard members. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) STEM offers limited STEM Grants. In an effort to attract the next generation of students to study and commit to future careers in the homeland security profession, DHS has awarded UNLV six scholarships valued at $71,400 each of which will be provided to candidates who apply for the scholarships and meet scholarship requirements which include being willing to pair up with a mentor in the profession, being committed to attend a meeting in Washington, D.C., and being committed to work one year of service in a DHS approved venue upon attainment of the degree. Additional application requirements specific to the scholarship include U.S. citizenship, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Information on university grants, loans and employment opportunities may be obtained from Student Financial Services at (702) 895-3424 or http://financialaid.unlv.edu/. Students interested in financial aid for either the Certificate or for the ECEM Degree need to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid). A link to FAFSA is on the financial aid website.
Request for withdrawal from the ECEM program must be made one week prior to the start of a forthcoming module. The tuition refund will only reflect the amount paid for the forthcoming module for which the request was made. No refund for withdrawal will be made thereafter.
For Additional Information, Please Contact ECEM Program:
Bob White (702) 895-2640 or Robert.White@UNLV.edu