Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

 Priority Tuition Rate (expires 1/31/25):  $5,495 
 Standard Tuition Rate:  $5,745
 Application Fee:  $50

A copy of your undergraduate transcripts or diploma is required as part of your application.

You must apply to the program by January 31, 2025 to be eligible for a student loan or payment plan.

Financing Options

  • Continuing Education Loan

    Students may qualify for a Smart Option Student Loan, offered by Sallie Mae.

    Your Sallie Mae Loan application must be completed and approved 14 days before the first day of the program. Loan amount cannot exceed 125% the cost of tuition.

  • Payment Plans

    Payment plans are available for this program, so that you don’t have pay in full at the time of registration.


    Select the “Payment Plan” option on the program application questionnaire to get started.

    Payment plan requests must be submitted and approved no less than 14 days before the first day of class.

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  • Employer Funding

    Many employers offer tuition reimbursement. Ask your supervisor or HR representative if this benefit is available to you.

    SMU CAPE certificate programs are eligible for tuition benefits through Guild.

    If your company participates, visit and enter the school name as "91制片廠合集" to find this certificate program.

  • Veterans Discount

    Active military, spouses, and veterans receive a special 10% tuition discount on all SMU CAPE programs and courses.

    The in-person offerings of this certificate program are eligible for GI Bill® funding. 

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  • Texas Workforce Commission Eligible Training Provider

    SMU CAPE is an Eligible Training Provider (ETP) with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

    Participants can utilize Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding to pay for select CAPE programs.

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