Program Costs
Investing in yourself and elevating your career path is a wise choice. Choosing the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business is another wise choice because your return on investment increases throughout your career. Many of our students take advantage of funding opportunities and our competitive rates to change their career path.
Cost of attendance is determined by residency status, hours of enrollment and semester type (Fall/Spring, Winter Intersession, or Summers). Tuition and Fees are for budget purposes only and are subject to change without notice by the Legislation or Texas A&M University Board of Regents.
- Approximately $500 per credit hour for Texas and Approved Border County Residents
- Approximately $540 per credit hour for U.S. Residents from states other than Texas
- Approximately $980 per credit hour for VISA Holders from countries outside of the U.S. (International)
For more detailed information about program costs, see Residency Status section below.
Learning Materials
The Engler College of Business strives to keep learning materials affordable for all students by utilizing technology and tools that best fit the topics of each course. Each course is different in what types of learning material are required. Some classes may require traditional hard copy textbooks, while others may offer options for e-books, case studies, and personally written notes from the professor. For budgetary purposes students can estimate approximately $100 per class for learning materials.
Scholarship Opportunities
Employer Tuition Assistance
In today's competitive markets, employers offer benefits of tuition assistance to allow established employees to increase their education, and thus increase their value to their company. West Texas A&M University accepts tuition assistance from employers.
We strongly recommend that students provide the Tuition and Fee website provided by the Accounting and Business Office to their employer to receive clarification on which tuition and fees will be covered by Tuition Assistance provided by the company.
PROCESS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
- Contact your HR/education office to determine what you need to submit (usually your student bill for the semester)
- Employer will issue tuition assistance form
- E-mail form using your secure Buff e-mail along with your name and Buff ID to the Accounting and Business office, BO@wtamu.edu, prior to the payment deadline each semester
Contact the Accounting and Business Office for more information.
Employer Reimbursement
Employer reimbursement is a great tool in which employers can assist their employees with education costs. Payment for each semester must be covered by the student. At the conclusion of the semester, the student will provide their employer with their bill and their grades.
We strongly recommend that students provide the Tuition and Fee website provided by the Accounting and Business Office to their employer to receive clarification on which tuition and fees will be covered by their employer’s tuition reimbursement program.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available in the form of unsubsidized loans through the federal government. The general steps to apply for financial aid are:
- Fill out a FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid webpage
- Link the appropriate tax return to the FAFSA
- Summer semesters require an additional form to be filled out on the Financial Aid webpage before aid will be processed for these semesters.
- Manage your aid package through Buff Advisor on Accept/Reject My Awards
Please see the Financial Aid webpage for more information.
