Tuition and Financial Aid

Carefully planning how you will finance your education is essential when considering a graduate degree. Most Morgridge College of Education students use financial assistance to fund their education. The following information provides details of program costs and financial aid resources.

*Scholarship opportunities are available, contact your enrollment team for more details.

The Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program requires students to complete 58 quarter credit hours. The per-credit tuition rate for the 2025 – 2026 year is $1,102. Tuition costs in upcoming years are subject to change.  

*Estimated tuition based on current tuition rate. Per-credit tuition rates are subject to change by academic year. To see the rate for the next academic year, please use the Graduate Program Tuition Calculator.

Financing Your Degree With Student Loans:

Many students consider a variety of options for funding their education, such as employer tuition assistance, private scholarships and student loans. Use the following links to explore student loan options.

Loan Forgiveness

Some graduates of the MLIS@Denver program may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. To see if you qualify, review the Federal Student Aid website for more information on federal loan forgiveness programs.

Applying for Federal Student Aid:

In order to apply for federal student aid, including student loans, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The University of Denver’s school code is 001371. You will need to complete the FAFSA each academic year in order to remain eligible for federal student aid. We encourage students to begin the FAFSA while they apply for admission. Students must take at least 4 credits a quarter to receive federal aid.

Starting July 1, 2026, Grad PLUS Loans will no longer be offered for new borrowers and borrowing limits will be introduced for new loans, meaning federal loans may no longer cover the full cost of attendance for many graduate students nationwide. If you’re planning to begin a graduate degree program in fall 2026 or later, start planning now (ideally before you apply) to find alternative funding options. This change will affect people seeking federal financial aid for the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at University of Denver; primarily, those who enroll on or after July 1, 2026. 

 Most graduate students will be limited to borrowing up to $20,500 per year for graduate degrees, including this program. The incoming changes will also limit aggregate lifetime loans for most graduate degrees to $100,000. If you do not plan to study full time (8 or more graduate credits per quarter), your loan limit may be lower. Learn more details here.

Early planning is the most important thing you can do. The financial aid office can help you build a plan:

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Already enrolled? If your federal loans were disbursed before July 1, 2026, you may be able to continue borrowing under prior rules, including Grad PLUS, with limitations. Taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, transferring, completing your program, or changing programs/institutions after June 30, 2026 could affect your eligibility. If you are considering changing programs, contact the financial aid office to discuss the impact this change may have on your financial aid.

For additional information on Federal Policy Changes from the University of Denver, visit the Federal Updates page.