Admission & Financial Aid
At Purdue University, we understand that financial assistance is an essential part of starting and completing a degree. We work with our students to make the payment process as easy as possible. Explore the following options to see if they are right for you.
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Financial assistance
There are financial assistance options to help defray the costs of enrolling in a graduate professional program. These include Stafford loans, Graduate PLUS loans, military programs and loans from private lenders.
The Purdue Bursar’s Office provides options for payment of fees such as installment plans and third-party payments.
Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication costs
Tuition Breakdown
| Residency | Cost per Credit Hour* | Total Credit Hours | Total Degree Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Residents | $525 | 30 | $15,750 |
| Non-Indiana Residents | $825 | 30 | $24,750 |
*Tuition rates may change upon approval by the Purdue University Trustees, and other fees or costs may apply. Rates are subject to change in future academic years. Faculty and staff fee remission benefits cannot be applied toward any online program. More information about the program costs can be found on the Bursar website in the Joint and Special Program category.
Admission requirements
The following information will assist you in completing your graduate school application and preparing documents that support your application.
Application Materials for CTC
- Resume
- Personal history statement
- Academic statement of purpose
- Transcript(s)
- 2 letters of recommendation
Important admissions dates
| Semester | Priority Application Deadlines* |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 1 |
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 1 |
*Applications submitted after the priority deadline will still be considered
Steps to apply
If you have any questions while completing the application, please contact POapply@purdue.edu.
- Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
- Select the following options for the degree in the Campus and Program section:
- Campus: Select Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Proposed Graduate Major: Select Corporate Training and Communication
- Select the following options for the First Choice Program Details section:
- Degree Objective: Master of Science (MS)
- Course Delivery Method: Select Distance (online or off-campus location)
- Entry Term/Year: This is the term you desire to start the program
- Upload required materials.
- Please continue completing all sections of the application before submitting. The application fee must be paid before your application is reviewed and considered for admission.
- Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
Questions?
Please contact: POapply@purdue.edu
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