Cost Comparison
The pricing for the Weekend College is competitive: less than many private schools and comparable to larger public universities. Hiram's tuition for Academic year 2011-12 will be $400/credit hour. Consider Hiram’s costs compared to other representative colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio.
At Hiram, students with employer reimbursement programs may request tuition deferment for $50 per semester, and all students may enroll in an optional payment plan for $37.50 per semester.
Additional fees per course or per semester are common at other colleges and will add hundreds of dollars to the cost of attendance. Examples include:
- orientation,
- adding or dropping courses,
- graduation,
- late registration,
- on-campus parking,
- placement exams,
- or using the recreation and fitness center.
The Weekend College at Hiram College does not charge for these services but rather charges a comprehensive fee of $75 per semester.
Financial Aid
Weekend College students are eligible for federal and state financial aid programs. The Office of Student Financial Aid works individually with students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine their eligibility for financial aid.
Hiram offers its adult students the convenience of student services available during extended hours, as it has done for nearly 2,000 graduates for over 30 years. The Weekend College staff will work with you through your entire admission and registration process and will continue to be your one-stop-shop for student services while you attend Hiram. We offer many other advantages:
Classes held on alternating weekends.
- Small class sizes, averaging 16 students.
- Convenient location within a short drive of Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, and Mentor.
- Eight majors and eight minors, including a new accounting and financial management major.
- One-on-one academic and career advising with Hiram faculty and staff.
- Overnight housing for students who wish to stay on campus during weekends classes are in session.