You must apply to the program by January 23, 2025 to be eligible for a student loan.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
| Priority Tuition Rate (expires 1/23/25) |
$1,695 |
| Standard Tuition Rate |
$1,945 |
| TalkAbroad software subscription | $50 |
Discounts are available for SMU faculty, staff, students, alumni and groups.
Financing Options
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Smart Option Student 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.
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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 sponsorship.guildeducation.com and enter the school name as "Southern Methodist University" to find this certificate program.
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Veterans Discount
Active military, spouses, and veterans receive a special 10% tuition discount on all SMU CAPE programs and courses.
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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.