Tuition Discount
Diocesan Program Discounts
Diocese Discounts are a courtesy discount between Sacred Heart University and the respective Diocese. Masters in Teaching students employed as teachers by the Dioceses of Bridgeport (call 203-365-4791), Hartford (call 860-396-8465), and Norwich (call 860-376-8408) are eligible for a tuition discount.
Diocesan Discounts are processed by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The student must submit the Diocese Discount Form at the start of each term in order for the discount to be applied. The discount is 50% of tuition charges only. Fees are not included.
Graduate Program Discounts
These discounts are a courtesy discount between Sacred Heart University and the respective programs. Discounts are processed by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The student must submit the Graduate Student Discount Form, approved by the appropriate parties, at the start of each term in order for the discount to be applied. The discounts are for tuition charges only. Fees are not included.
Masters in Religious Studies – 50% off tuition approved by the Religious Studies Department for students in the Religious Studies Program.
Master of Public Administration Discount – 50% off tuition for first responders defined as: paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers and firefighters.
Fairfield Police Department Discount - 50% off tuition applied to student(s) enrolled in Criminal Justice or Cybersecurity degree or certificate programs. The student(s) must be a sworn officer.
Police Department Discount - 50% off tuition for the Master of Arts Criminal Justice. Also available to first responders in the tri state area (CT, NY and NJ)
Griswold Discount – 25% off tuition for Masters in Teaching and Intermediate Administrator (092) Certification programs.
Graduate Assistantship Programs
Graduate students assist the community professionally in various areas of the university gaining experience while also receiving compensation in form of tuition and/or stipends. Students have to be fully matriculated in a degree program. Many assistantships require graduate students be enrolled full-time. An up-to-date listing of available positions can be found at https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/graduate-students/graduate-assistants--hall-directors/job-postings
Graduate Research Assistantships are available for graduate students to assist faculty with research projects.
Graduate Staff Assistantships are chosen by the sponsoring administrative department and typically require a full-time employment commitment unless otherwise specified.
Residence Hall Director positions are available for graduate students and sponsored by the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services. These are live-in positions and are usually filled by those who are interested in pursuing a career in student services. Residence hall directors are fully matriculated students who attend school on a full-time basis. Criteria are very selective and hiring decisions are made in the spring for the subsequent fall term.
Hartford Healthcare Partnership
Sacred Heart University (SHU) has partnered with Hartford Healthcare Corporation (HHC) to offer eligible employees at HHC a 20% Tuition Discount off the standard program rate for all undergraduate/graduate/certificate programs. There are eligibility details and forms that require completion. Please reference the following webpage at https://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions--aid/financial-assistance/hartford-healthcare-partnership/.