Invest in Your Cybersecurity Career
The SANS Technology Institute is committed to building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. We offer a range of funding options — plus academic pricing on SANS courses and GIAC certifications — to make an elite, high-impact education more accessible.
Tuition By Program
Master's Degree Program
In the master's degree program, tuition is set at a flat rate of $1,500 USD per credit hour. Therefore, the 36-credit master’s program will cost approximately $54,000 USD to complete. Tuition includes the cost of the course, textbooks, and certification tests that serve as mid-term or final exams for graduate courses. The cost of travel and lodging is in addition to the cost of tuition, for students who choose to attend in-person courses. Additional fees may also apply (e.g., application fees, exam retake fees).
Total tuition will be reduced by the full amount associated with any SANS course or GIAC certification that the student has already completed, up to the total amount allowed. See waivers.
Graduate Certificate Programs
In the graduate certificate programs, tuition is set at a flat rate of $5,700 USD per course. Tuition includes the cost of the course, textbooks, and certification tests that serve as mid-term or final exams for graduate courses. In total, a graduate certificate program is $22,800 to $29,250 USD over two years.
Total tuition will be reduced by the full amount associated with any SANS course or GIAC certification that the student has already completed, up to the total amount allowed. See waivers.
Bachelor's Degree Program
The cost for the portion of the bachelor’s degree program that students complete at the SANS Technology Institute is $41,750 USD over 2 years. Tuition includes the cost of the courses, textbooks, 4-credit internship, and certification tests that serve as mid-term or final exams for courses.
Total tuition will be reduced by the full amount associated with any SANS course or GIAC certification that the student has already completed, up to the total amount allowed. See waivers.
Applied Cybersecurity Certificate (Upper Division Undergraduate Program)
The Applied Cybersecurity Certificate program is $18,600 USD over 7 months to 1.5 years, depending on the speed that a student completes the program. Students pay per course and tuition includes the cost of the course, textbooks, and certification tests that serve as mid-term or final exams for courses.
Total tuition will be reduced by the full amount associated with any SANS course or GIAC certification that the student has already completed, up to the total amount allowed. See waivers.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (Lower Division Undergraduate Program)
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate program is $3,000 USD over 6 to 9 months, depending on the speed that a student completes the program. Students pay per course and tuition includes the cost of the course, textbooks, and the certification test that serves as the final exam for the last of the three courses in the program.
Single Courses / Non-degree Seeking Students
An individual may take up to two courses as a non-degree seeking student prior to enrolling in a formal course of studies. Tuition for a single course is set at a flat rate of $6,500 USD per course. Tuition includes the cost of the course, textbooks, and certification tests that serve as final exams for graduate courses.
Additional Fees
Several fees may apply. All undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and single courses require a non-refundable application fee.
Master's Degree Application Fee: $100 USD
Bachelor’s Degree Application Fee: $75 USD
Graduate Certificate, Undergraduate Certificate, and Single Course Application Fee: $35 USD
In the event of an exam failure, a student may be required to pay an exam retake fee. There are no other book or library fees.
Cancellation and Change Fees
SANS.edu students who wish to cancel and receive a refund for a course must submit a request by email to registrar@sans.edu. Requests must be received 45 days before the start of the course. Payments will be refunded by the method that they were submitted. Processing fees may apply.
Students who seek to change the venue, timing, or modality for a course should submit a change request to registrar@sans.edu. Requests must be received 45 days before the start of the course. Processing fees may apply. No transfers will be given once online course materials have been accessed, or additional course materials have been mailed to the student.
Cancellation Fee* = $300 USD processing fee + shipping charges
Course Change Fee* = $150 USD processing fee + shipping charges
*Fees may apply per SANS policy for each modality
Net Price Calculator
Master's Degree Program
| Program | Total Cost |
|---|---|
MS in Information Security Engineering | $54,000 USD |
Graduate Certificate Programs
| Program | Total Cost |
|---|---|
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking | $22,800 USD |
Incident Response | $22,800 USD |
Cloud Security | $22,800 USD |
Cyber Defense Operations | $22,800 USD |
Industrial Control Systems Security | $22,800 USD |
Purple Team Operations | $22,800 USD |
| Software Supply Chain Security | $22,800 USD |
Cybersecurity Engineering (Core) | $24,700 USD |
Cybersecurity Leadership | $29,250 USD |
Bachelor’s Degree Program
| Program | Total Cost |
|---|---|
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) | $41,750 USD for SANS.edu coursework |
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
| Program | Total Cost |
|---|---|
Applied Cybersecurity (ACS) | $18,600 USD |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CSF) | $3,000 USD |
Fund Your SANS.edu Program in Monthly Installments with No Interest
For students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents — and don’t use employer education benefits or veterans’ education benefits to fund their SANS.edu program — we offer a Tuition Payment Program (TPP) that enables eligible you to spread out the cost of your program in monthly installments with no interest.
Cybersecurity Undergrads: Prepare for a Career without the Burden of Traditional Student Loan Debt
The Step Up Payment Program (SUPP) lets qualified undergraduates in our Applied Cybersecurity Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree programs pay for their education over time with predictable, interest-free monthly payments.
Finance your education, build new skills, and add value for your company — using your employer-sponsored education benefits.
Explore Funding Options for Federal Employees to Get the Best Education in Cybersecurity
SANS.edu is proud of our students who serve in the DoD (including all branches of the Military), DoE, DoJ, DHS, and NSA, among other Federal agencies. If you're a US Federal Government employee, learn how you can use your Federal education benefits to pursue your cybersecurity education goals at the SANS Technology Institute.
Learn How Eligible Veterans Can Get Funds to Study Cybersecurity at SANS.edu
Explore how VA education benefits can help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members pay for tuition at SANS.edu. Our programs are also eligible for Canadian veterans education benefits. Get the benefits you've earned for your service.
Funding Options for Canadian Students
Take Your Next Step
Need more information? We’re happy to answer your questions. Join us for an info session, email info@sans.edu or call 301.241.7665.
Ready to apply? We look forward to learning about you and your cybersecurity career goals.
Funding Options
Pay Per Course
Students pay tuition per course which allows you the financial flexibility to pay smaller amounts as you go.
Employer-sponsored Education Benefits
Because the SANS Technology Institute is regionally accredited, tuition is eligible for most corporate tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement plans. The SANS Technology Institute works with many third-party tuition assistance administrators, including EdAssist/EdLink, on behalf of their corporate clients. Please refer to your company's benefits policy for more details.
Learn more about using employer-sponsored education benefits at SANS.edu.
VA Education Benefits
All SANS Technology Institute degree and certificate programs are eligible for US and Canadian Veterans Education Benefits. For complete information on using your benefits at the SANS Technology Institute, please visit www.sans.edu/veterans.
Tuition Payment Program
The SANS Technology Institute Tuition Payment Program enables eligible students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents to spread out the cost of their program in monthly installments of $850 USD (or $650 for the undergraduate certificate program). This program charges no interest.
Learn more about the Tuition Payment Program.
Step Up Payment Program
The SANS Technology Institute Step Up Payment Program enables eligible Bachelor’s Degree (BACS) and Applied Cybersecurity Certificate (ACS) students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents to spread out the cost of their program in monthly installments of $350 USD while enrolled in their academic program. After completing the program, payments increase to $650/month until tuition is paid off. This program charges no interest.
Learn more about the Step Up Payment Program.
Title IV Eligibility
The SANS Technology Institute is approved by the US Department of Education as an eligible Title IV institution. While we do not participate in Title IV funded student loan programs, eligibility status permits us to, from the date of eligibility forward, offer the following opportunities to our students:
- Provide a 1098-T to students who are funding part of their program cost in order for them to file for possible tax credit.
- Students may be eligible to utilize 529 educational funds where there is a state requirement for Title IV eligibility.
- Students may be eligible to utilize corporate or employer tuition reimbursement programs where Title IV eligibility is required.
Canadian Funding Options
All SANS.edu programs are eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and Canadian veterans’ education benefits. Learn more about funding options for Canadian students.
SANS Voucher Program
Prospective students seeking to use a SANS Universal Voucher Account should:
- Confirm with your voucher administrator that course tuition is an eligible expense.
- Upon admission, be prepared to provide your voucher account ID to admissions staff.
Students must contact their student advisors prior to registering for a course using a voucher account. Learn more about SANS Vouchers.
Additional Restrictions:
- Fixed vouchers may not be used towards college course tuition.
External Cybersecurity Scholarships
SANS.edu is pleased to provide a curated list of external cybersecurity scholarships to help students fund their education. Please note that these scholarships are not administered by SANS.edu, and we do not play a role in awarding them. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and application process. We encourage you to explore these opportunities carefully and apply directly through the sponsoring organizations.View the list of external cybersecurity scholarships.
