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Tuition, Scholarships, and Aid

Funding Your College Journey

A high-quality Miami University education is within your reach. With one of the lowest tuition rates for four-year public and private Ohio universities, the Tuition Promise, financial aid, merit-based scholarships, and need-based scholarships will help you finance. Plus, unique programs like Service+ AmeriCorps, STEM Scholars, Work+, and the Miami Hamilton Promise scholarship to help you finance your education.

Yearly Tuition Comparison

2024

the smallest stack of coins
$7,490.24 Miami University Regionals
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$11,260 Public 4-Year (In-state)
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$29,150 Public 4-Year (Out-of-state)
the largest stack of coins
$41,540 Private 4-Year

College Board: Trends in College Pricing 2023

Putting Affordable Education First

71%

students received financial aid in fall 2023

Miami Data

34.5%

degree-seeking students were Pell eligible

Miami Data Fall 2022

7%

cost of a bachelor's degree reduced by Miami's Tuition Promise

Miami Data

Miami University Regionals Scholarship Opportunities

Both need-based scholarships and merit scholarships are available for first-year, transfer, and continuing students. Scholarship deadlines may vary, so please review all important dates carefully.

Financial Aid

Access key ways to help finance your education by submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will open the door to all need-based scholarships, grants, work-study, and federal loans.

FAFSA

Need-based financial aid and scholarships are available through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must complete a FAFSA each academic year to be considered for all need-based scholarships, grants, and federal loans—Miami University's Federal School Code 003077.

Educational Loans

Educational student and parent loans are a type of financial aid that must be repaid, typically with interest. Student and parent loans have varying fees, interest rates, repayment terms, and/or borrower protections.

Funding Options

Payment Plans

Miami University offers tuition payment plans that allow families to budget each semester’s bill over a period of two or four months. Families incur a nominal enrollment fee, but no interest charges. Enrollment in payment plans does not require a credit check.

Work Study Opportunities Pathway

Work Study Opportunities Pathway is a program at Miami University Regionals that allows eligible students to work on campus at Hamilton and Middletown in a variety of positions to help offset college costs. Students are eligible based on financial need determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Veterans Benefits

Veteran, active military, and military-affiliated students pay no college application fee and are provided priority registration,  payment considerations, and VA education benefits enrollment support for the GI Bill® and more.

Paying for College

In addition to traditional financial aid options, we offer some unique ways for you to finance your education at Miami University Regionals and gain valuable job skills.

Amazon Career Choice Partner

With Amazon Career Choice, eligible Amazon employees can earn their Miami degree or upskill with a Microcredential, and Amazon will cover some or all of your college tuition, textbooks, and fees.

Service+ AmeriCorps

More than just a volunteer opportunity, you will serve 11 hours a week from August to May (450 hours) at a nonprofit and government organization host site and receive a total award package up to $6,718.

Student Employment

Get paid to work between classes for 10–20 hours a week on campus. You will develop a sense of belonging and create new relationships with fellow students as well as faculty and staff.

Talent Ready at Miami University

For a limited time, a new scholarship, funded by Ohio's Talent Ready Grant, will cover 70% of the cost of tech-related certifications at Miami University Regionals. Earn college credit with Microcredentials or complete a non-credit workshop in ICAgile.

Work+

The Work+ Program allows you to earn free college tuition for a well-respected Miami University associate or bachelor’s degree — while earning an hourly wage working with a partner employer for 20-24 hours a week.