Same program, new name. Starting Fall 2027, our Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications is becoming the Master’s in Strategic Communications. The curriculum, credit hours, and faculty remain identical. Applicants for Spring and Summer 2027 will still enroll under the Public Relations & Corporate Communications program name before the official transition to Strategic Communications in Fall 2027.
For more information about the current program, please see the Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications page.
The Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications program has full approval for VA education benefits. Students who have matriculated prior to the Fall 2027 semester under the program name Public Relations & Corporate Communications will have access to these benefits.
The Master’s in Strategic Communications program—launching Fall 2027— has not yet obtained approval for VA education benefits at this time, and is pending submission of its VA application. Please contact our Assistant Registrar for Veteran/Military Benefits at militarybenefits@georgetown.edu for more information.
Total tuition for the Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Communications program is None.
| Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| $1,685 per credit hour | $1,752 per credit hour | $1,752 per credit hour |
| $5,055 per 3-credit course | $5,256 per 3-credit course | $5,256 per 3-credit course |
For additional information on tuition rates, please visit the Tuition page.
Federal Student Aid
As a student at the School of Continuing Studies, you may be eligible for federal financial aid. To determine eligibility for Federal aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please review the "How to Apply" area of the financial aid websites below for details regarding the requirements for each academic term.
For more information, please contact scsfinaid@georgetown.edu. If you are a recently admitted student, please write your last name, first name, and start term in the subject line.
Military Benefits & Veterans Resources
The Military Education Benefits Office helps military-connected students understand how to use military or VA education benefits at Georgetown. This office also provides estimated out-of-pocket expenses upon request, and can answer any questions about the monthly housing allowance (MHA), book and supply stipend, applying for VA Education Benefits, using military tuition assistance, using VR&E benefits, VA enrollment certifications, and billing-related questions.
Georgetown University’s Military and Veterans Resource Center connects military students and veterans with the resources they need to successfully navigate the military-to-civilian transition. This includes help with navigating the admissions process, applying for financial aid and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits, academic assistance, and preparing to re-enter the workforce.
Military students and veterans enrolled in SCS programs might be able to apply military benefits to their tuition at Georgetown.
For more information, please contact militarybenefits@georgetown.edu.
Scholarships
Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies offers a limited number of service-based scholarships and tuition discounts which are outlined in detail on the Scholarships page.
SCS does not offer merit or athletic scholarships or scholarships specifically to international students.
For more information, please contact scsscholarships@georgetown.edu.
*Tuition rates for each term are published annually, typically in February. Total tuition listed here reflects Fall semester of entry.
Same program, new name. Starting Fall 2027, our Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications is becoming the Master’s in Strategic Communications. If you’re interested in applying for Spring or Summer 2027, applicants will still enroll under the Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications program name. Please refer to the program page for more information.
If you’re interested in applying for Fall 2027, applicants will enroll under the new Master’s in Strategic Communications program name. The curriculum, credit hours, and faculty remain identical.
