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How much does it cost to attend EPH? What financial aid options are available? Find out here.
EPH 2026 Program Fees
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50.00
- You must apply to be accepted to EPH. Apply online today!
Early Bird Registration Fee: $4,995
- Register between January 1, 2026 and February 28, 2026 and save with our early bird rate!
Standard Fee: $5,395
- Starting March 1, 2026, registrants pay the full registration fee.
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2026
- The registration deadline is contingent upon availability. We strongly encourage you to register early before the class sells out!
Housing
EPH students traveling from outside the central New Jersey area who wish to secure housing for the duration of the program are welcome to do so. Please be aware that housing is not included in your tuition. It is the student’s responsibility to secure housing if it is needed.
If you would like to stay on campus during the classroom portion of EPH, you have the option of securing apartment-style dorm housing at Rutgers University. On-campus housing is not available during the internship portion of this course.
For details and on-campus housing rates, visit our Housing webpage.
Books & Course Materials
All course materials and online resources are included in the cost of the program registration fee. There are no required textbooks; however, a recommended (optional) reading list will be provided to registrants with a welcome packet sent out in the spring. The cost of these optional books is not included in the registration fee.
Payment Plans
We offer payment plans to students who wish to pay their EPH registration fee in designated installments. For further questions about payment, contact Olga Welsh at 848-932-7315 or via e-mail at eph@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Deposits are required to secure a spot in the program and are predetermined by when you register. All students must have prearranged for payment to be admitted to the class. More details are available on our EPH Policies page.
What Is/Is Not Included with Your Registration Fee
In addition to eight weeks of training provided by more than 20 experts in the field of public and environmental health, the registration fee includes all mandatory course materials and resources, field trips and hands-on activities, placement in a health department internship, and assistance with your REHS exam application.
These items are not included in your registration fee and would need to be paid for by you separately: any resources or books on the (optional) recommended reading list you wish to have, housing in the New Brunswick area (visit our Housing page for information about on-campus housing options), and transportation or lodging costs that students may incur during their internships. Please note that every effort is made to place students in a health department internship close to their homes, but this is not always possible.
Financial Aid
EPH is a non-credit, continuing education program, so traditional financial aid is not available. However, there are some other financial aid options available to EPH students. See below for additional information.
Student Loans
Student loans are private and credit based. It is important that you begin planning as early as possible and request a disbursement date prior to your class start date. When applying for a student loan to attend the EPH program, please be mindful of the potential issues surrounding obtaining a loan and be sure to secure your financial arrangements early. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact Olga Welsh at 848-932-7315 or via e-mail at eph@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Two options you may wish to explore for continuing education loans are the Rutgers Federal Credit Union and SallieMae®.
Rutgers Federal Credit Union
To begin the loan process, fill out the RFCU continuing education loan application form. Visit www.rutgersfcu.org for more details. You will need to present an invoice and an acceptance letter to RFCU when you apply for a loan. Contact Olga Welsh at 848-932-7315 or via e-mail at eph@njaes.rutgers.edu to request these documents.
SallieMae®
Sallie Mae® will pay Rutgers University directly. If you take a loan for more than your tuition, Rutgers will issue a refund check* to you for the amount over the tuition fees.
To begin the loan process, visit www.salliemae.com and select Undergraduate Student Loan. Details for your SallieMae® application:
- Select State: NJ
- Select: Undergraduate degree (Do not choose career training)
- Select School: Rutgers – University, OCPE Continuing Education, New Brunswick, NJ, 00262997
- Degree/Certificate of Study: Other
- Grade Level: Certificate – Continuing Education
- Enrollment Status: Half time
*PLEASE NOTE:
- It takes Rutgers 6-8 weeks to process and mail refund checks. If you need this money by the start of class (e.g., for food, housing, etc.), we recommend that you choose a loan start date on your application of at least 8 weeks (or about 60 days) before the class start date.
- The refund check will be mailed to the address we have on file for you; it will not be hand-delivered to you in class. Typically, this is your primary home address. Make sure there is someone available at your address to receive the check and deposit it or forward it to you, or you will not be able to access these funds until you return home after the 10-week session at Rutgers ends.
529 College Savings Plans
Do you have a 529 college savings plan? If so, you can use those funds to pay for EPH and our other non-credit courses!
Once you’re accepted into EPH, request an invoice from us showing the amount due and give that to your 529 plan financial advisor. The funds to cover the cost of our course will be released directly to YOU. You should deposit those funds into your own account, then pay us directly using whatever form you choose (i.e., check, e-check, debit/credit card). It’s as simple as that!
If your 529 plan requires that you submit a receipt showing your payment to us, let us know — we’re happy to provide it to you!
Financial Aid for US Veterans
The EPH Program has been approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training. U.S. veterans enrolled in EPH can apply for benefits under the GI Bill®; if you plan to pursue this option, contact us so we can submit your information to the Dept. of Veteran Affairs. Learn more about educational benefits of the G.I. Bill®.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
Students who attend the Rutgers EPH program may qualify for a ‘Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.’ The tax credit is subject to income and other limitations. For more details, consult IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Higher Education” or discuss with your tax advisor. Visit https://www.irs.gov/publications/p970 for information.
Americorps Educational Grants
If you served as an Americorps Volunteer and earned an educational grant, you may use those funds to pay for EPH. Contact EPH Program Coordinator Olga Welsh for more information.
