The information below reflects tuition and fees for the 12 months MSTC program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative or regental action.

Estimated One-Year Tuition and Fees 

Texas Resident: $58,500

Non-Texas Resident: $58,500

A non-refundable $2,000 deposit is required once you accept our offer of admission and is credited toward your first-semester tuition bill.

Included in the Rate above:

• Program tuition and registration fees
• Lodging and some meals during Launch Week, Fall Intensive, and the International Trip held in December
• Access to The University of Texas at Austin resources

Tuition estimates are based on 15 hours per semester enrollment. Tuition is billed on a schedule based on how many total hours you are enrolled. The 2023-2024 MSTC Tuition Rates can be found on Texas One Stop under the Graduate section. Tuition is expected to increase 3-5% each academic year.

Tuition does not include insurance, books, living expenses, other fees​. Other expenses you can appeal to have included in your cost of attendance* if financial aid is needed:

• Laptop Computer - $2,500
• UT Academic Health Plan
• International Student Services fees

*Contact the McCombs Financial Aid Team to initiate the budget appeals process.

For information on dual degree tuition rates, please see UT Austin Dual Degree Tuition information.

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you will likely be eligible for federal student loans.

To determine your eligibility, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on October 1 of each year, and we recommend you fill out your FAFSA by January 15th prior to your enrollment, if possible.

Once your FAFSA has been successfully processed, you will be offered enough federal loans up to the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for a Full-Time MSTC student. Additional loans can then be requested to help cover living costs and other educational expenses not already included in your program costs, which you can request by emailing the McCombs Financial Aid team. 

You can check the status of your FAFSA after it has been submitted by visiting the 'Status/Requirements' page in your Check Aid Status Here (CASH) portal. The Financial Aid team will begin packaging McCombs students' financial aid in late May/early June for the upcoming aid year. If you do not receive a Financial Aid Notification (FAN) by the end of June, please contact us at FinancialAid@mccombs.utexas.edu. 

If you choose to pursue a private loan, we recommend applying no sooner than a few months before the start of your program. Most private loans are credit-based and the approval decision may expire. Check with your lender about the length of time your application will remain valid before you apply. As a reminder, summer loans require a separate approved application with your preferred lender and we cannot certify a summer disbursement with a fall/spring loan.

Once you have been approved for loan funding through an outside lender, please be sure to notify the McCombs Financial Aid Team that your loan is ready for certification by filling out Private Loan Certification Request Form. Please be advised that since UT is such a large institution, we do not receive notifications directly from lenders when a student has been approved for funding.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at FinancialAid@mccombs.utexas.edu.

There are some loan options available for international students. More favorable loan terms may be available if you have a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer. There are a few lenders that do not require a U.S. co-signer for approval, but the loan terms are typically less preferable. 

The University of Texas at Austin cannot co-sign on any loans, and as a public institution, we are unable to recommend any specific lenders. We advise searching online and speaking to current students or alumni to see what options may be available for your. Once you choose a lender, we are able to work with all banks and lending institutions to process your loan.

Things to keep in mind:

• In additional to program tuition and fees, international students are responsible for international health insurance fees and ISSS fees.
• All international applicants who plan to enroll at The University of Texas at Austin in F-1 or J-1 status must submit the Certification of Financial Responsibility Form even if they are currently living in the United States. Questions regarding the completion of the form should be directed to: hotline@austin.utexas.edu (please note that the Certification of Financial Responsibility form is used for immigration document processing, not for admissions purposes--therefore, the form is not required for the completion of an admissions application).

There are a limited number of scholarships available to Texas McCombs MS Program students. All Texas McCombs MS Program applicants are automatically considered for these opportunities; no separate application is necessary. Scholarships are considered separately within each degree program.

Please note that the McCombs Financial Aid Team does not oversee any other scholarship programs and does not take part in the selection process of Admissions Recruiting Awards. You of course can apply for scholarships from outside organizations. Please refer to scholarship search engines similar to Fastweb or Sallie Mae’s Scholarship Search.