Graduate Faster and Pay Less with MyTerms™

Flat-rate tuition from an accredited university – with no hidden fees

Take up to 8 courses in each 16-week term

Pay one price for all tuition, books, and fees

Pause anytime for any reason

Is flat-rate tuition right for you?

We’re committed to helping you get the most from your education dollars. See how much you can save at NU compared to a traditional, per-course tuition model.

Number of Courses	Traditional Price	MyTerms Price	You Save
8	$14,320	$5,500	$8,820
7	$12,530	$5,500	$7,030
6	$10,740	$5,500	$5,240
5	$8,950	$5,500	$3,450
4	$7,160	$5,500	$1,660
3	$5,370	$5,500	No Savings
2	$3,580	$5,500	No Savings
1	$1,790	$5,500	No Savings

Flexible scheduling, easy budgeting, faster pace

Eyeing a promotion at work and want to build your credentials ASAP?

Ready for a career change but need to keep costs under control?

At National University, we know that going back to school isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’re offering you the freedom to pick a plan that works for you. With a MyTerms™ Adjustable tuition plan, you can:

Plan your studies around your life

Have some extra time? Take as many courses as you can comfortably handle. Busy time of year? Pause your studies for a month without falling behind. At NU, you can schedule your classes to fit into your current life and responsibilities.

Finish your degree quickly

Fast-track your degree by taking up to 8 courses in each 16-week term to maximize your academic progress and move your graduation date closer to your goals and dreams. More progress. Less time. Faster finish!

Get the same resources at a lower cost

Maximize the value of your education when you pay by the term, not by the class. Our innovative, transparent, term-based pricing model covers all tuition, books, and fees.

Explore NU programs offering flat-rate tuition

Put your career on the fast track with one of our MyTerms bachelor’s degrees. Your future could be closer than you think!

Bachelor of Digital Media Design

Bachelor of Integrated Marketing Communications

Frequently Asked Questions

The flat-rate tuition plan provides books, digital materials, and/or memberships in organizations required for a course. There are no additional out-of-state tuition costs for non-California residents. Students are responsible for consumable materials (ex: pens, notebooks, etc.).

Yes. Each year, National University awards scholarships and grants to students facing economic challenges based on financial needs and eligibility rules. To establish your eligibility for financial aid, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA must be completed for each fiscal year aid is requested.

No. All students are provided with the same benefits afforded to similarly situated students regardless of the tuition pricing.

Yes. National University accreditation and class instruction quality are the same.

New students enter into MyTerms at the time of enrollment. There are two programs that are only offered in MyTerms pricing (Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications and the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Design). Students in those programs looking to switch pricing models for these programs would need to change their degree program.

For students who decide to withdraw from NU entirely (rather than change plans), there is a tuition proration policy in the current catalog.

Please contact your advisor to make an adjustment to your plan and for more information.