Online Master of Education in Counseling Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition Rates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Current rates and applicable fees for the Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Counseling, including concentration/specializations paths in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Military and Veterans Counseling, and School Counseling, are:
- $825 per credit hour (60 total credit hours)
- $150 non-refundable graduation fee
- $150 one-time LiveText fee
- $50 application fee
- $360 enrollment deposit (credited to tuition)**
Students are required to fund their travel costs for the residencies.
*Tuition and costs effective as of October 1, 2025. Tuition rates are not inclusive of textbooks and fees. Tuition and costs are subject to change and should be confirmed on the University’s official tuition listing at wm.edu/offices/financialoperations/sa/online_programs. Annual increases in tuition and fees are announced each May by the William & Mary Board of Visitors and take effect in August.
**This non-refundable enrollment deposit will hold your space in the program. It is a one-time payment that will be applied toward your first semester bill.
Financial Aid Contacts
W&M is happy to connect you to resources with expertise on financial aid opportunities that may be available through your employer, the U.S. military or student loans. For more information contact one of the following representatives:
General Financial Aid Information (other than military or VA): Contact Senior Assistant Director Kimberly Ketterman at 757-221-2426 or kwketterman@wm.edu
Military Tuition Reimbursement: Contact Student Accounts at 757-221-1220 or bursar@wm.edu
VA Benefits (including new GI Bill): Contact Veterans Benefits Officer Carolyn Ward at 757-221-2893 or caward01@wm.edu
Prepare to Serve Others as a Licensed Counselor
William & Mary's CACREP-accredited online counseling programs emphasize social justice and cultural responsiveness while preparing you for licensure. Study with attentive faculty mentorship through our flexible online format. Choose the specialized educational path that fits with your professional goals and learn to create positive transformation—one client at a time.
Download our guide to learn more about:
✓ The Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Paths to licensure
✓ The career outlook for counselors
✓ Faculty in the Online M.Ed. in Counseling program
✓ Admission requirements
✓ The online student experience
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Online Counseling Degree Financial Aid Options
The William & Mary School of Education works to help you obtain the best financial aid package you can to help you pursue the Online M.Ed. in Counseling. The William & Mary Office of Financial Aid provides the following resources to help you assess your options:
- Financial Aid Resources, which can connect you to guides prepared by the Office of Financial Aid as well as to external resources
- Financial Aid FAQs, which cover questions pertaining to loans, billing and other aspects of financial aid for current and prospective students
- Payment Plan Information, which details the process for paying your W&M tuition through monthly installments
- How to Apply for Aid, which walks you through the forms and procedures required to apply for financial aid as a W&M graduate student
Federal Financial Aid for the Counseling Program
Financial aid is also available in the form of federal or private student loans. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for federal loan eligibility. You can file electronically at www.fafsa.gov. Our federal school code, which must be included with your FAFSA application to ensure that we receive the details of your submission, is 003705.
FAFSA Deadlines:
- For January start: December 1
- For May start: April 1
- For August start: July 1
Loan Forgiveness and Other W&M Resources
The School of Education connects current and prospective Online M.Ed in Counseling students with financial resources. Loan forgiveness may also be available to our online counseling students; more details about eligibility and application requirements can be found here.
For more information on the options available for financing your Online M.Ed. in Counseling, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 757-221-2420 or aid@wm.edu. Learn more about applying for financial aid.
*William & Mary tuition waiver benefits are not eligible for use in our Online M.Ed. in Counseling program.
Multiple Application Opportunities
