Costs & Financial Aid
The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure is a self-sustaining, fee-based degree program administered by the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering in partnership with UW Continuum College.
Costs
Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for Washington state resident students and nonresident students. The estimate below is based on 2025-2026 department rates and is subject to change without notice.
In addition to course fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, U-PASS and technology fees. Fees are due by the third Friday of the quarter. Costs for textbooks and other course materials are extra.
| Cost per credit | $754 |
|---|---|
| Total number of credits required | 42 |
| Estimated total course fees | $31,668 |
Financial Aid & Other Funding
Students in fee-based programs can apply for various forms of financial aid to help cover their educational costs, including federal financial aid, scholarships and loans. For more information, visit the fee-based programs page of the UW Student Financial Aid website. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or university grants.
Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants
Scholarships, fellowships and grants may be a great funding option because they don’t have to be paid back. If you’re interested in pursuing any of these, it’s recommended that you start your search as early as possible — deadlines for scholarships and grants are usually 6-12 months before funds are disbursed.
Resources
The UW offers some resources to help you with your search:
- Graduate School Funding Research Guide: A UW Libraries guide that explains different funding options and how to find them.
- Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants Research Guide: A UW Libraries’ collection of comprehensive databases you can use to search for a wide variety of scholarships, fellowships and grants for graduate students.
- Scholarship Search: A database from the UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards that allows you to search by field of interest, deadlines and graduate standing.
- Graduate Funding Information Service: Once you’re admitted to a UW program, you can request to meet one-on-one with a GFIS representative to search for funding opportunities. GFIS also hosts workshops and posts funding announcements.
- UW Graduate School: A resource for information on how to apply for assistantships and fellowships, as well as some helpful videos from students and staff to guide you through the funding process.
Employer Assistance
Some employers may cover all or part of the cost of your graduate education. Check with your employer to see if such a program is available. If your employer does offer this benefit, learn about steps you can take to request educational assistance.