MAC Tuition & Financial Aid

Students enrolled in the MAC Program pay additional incremental tuition amounts than other graduate students in the university. MAC resident tuition for 2009-10 is $6,376.00 per semester for 9 credit hours or more. Nonresident tuition for the same period is $12,369.00.  Please see the NCSU Cashier's Office website for information on tuition rates for taking 0-8 credit hours.

Financial aid may be available on a limited basis. Long-term, low-interest federal loans including the Federal Perkins Loan and Federal Stafford Loans may be obtained. For more information and application materials, visit the Office of Financial Aid (phone: 919.515.2421). Fellowships and scholarships are awarded based on merit by the Department of Accounting and sponsoring CPA firms and companies.

Fellowships, Scholarship and Assistantship Programs

Thanks to the strong support of Big Four and top regional firms as well as loyal alumni, NC State's Department of Accounting is able to offer financial support to outstanding MAC candidates. The fellowship, scholarship and assistantship programs all provide substantial financial support for student education. For more information, please contact Katherine Hansen , 919.515.4508, or Kelly Hardy 919.515.6054, by email or phone

Fellowships

As a part of the admissions process, applicants may be considered for Jenkins Graduate School's merit-based MAC fellowships. Click on the link below for more information:

NC State MAC Fellowship Program

Scholarships

The accounting department administers scholarships from CPA firms and local businesses for outstanding MAC candidates.

There are also several outside scholarship opportunities. Please click on the links below for information and deadlines:

Graduate Assistantships

Assistantships are awarded to qualified MAC students on a competitive basis. Graduate assistants are paid to assist faculty with teaching and/or research activities. Applications will be distributed to accepted and enrolled students during the welcoming and advising session held in the late spring.