Students applying for admission to the EPhD Program must first
obtain general admission to the Graduate Division; however, this
admission does not mean automatic admission to the Program.
Applications are accepted year round for admissions each Fall.
Admission to the EPhD Program will be guided by the following criteria:

1) A Master's degree from an accredited university
2) A completed EPhD program application
3) Transcripts for all post-secondary work
4) A satisfactory score on the GMAT, GRE or MAT
5) Letters of reference from three (3) professional persons
    who are knowledgeable of the applicant's professional academic
    ability, job experiences, leadership potential and availability to
    participate in the program. A letter of reference from the
    President of Chief Executive Officer will strengthen the application.
6) Acceptable evidence of ability as determined by an on-site
    writing sample, completed under the supervision of a screening
    committee member.
7) A clear statement of purpose and proposed research.
8) A successful interview with the program screening committee
9) Recommendation for admission by the screening committee

Note: Students accepted in this program must be able to transfer
         a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours from previous graduate 
         work to complement the core area. Approval is required by the
         program faculty before being admitted formally to the
         program. Admission will be limited to a diverse cohort of 15-25
         participants from higher education faculty, mid/entry level executive
         personnel in higher education and other human service related sectors.

Cost (subject to change)

Tuition and participatory fees for in-state students are $35,886 for the
two (2) year program.

Tuition and participatory fees for out-of-state students are $56,058
for the two (2) year program.

(Tuition levels are subject to increase annually).

Fees include: tuition, lodging, books, information materials, shuttle service
from hotel to class site, parking, site visits, meals, and other related monthly
fees associated with class periods from Thursday through Saturday, (and
when classes are required on Sunday). Travel costs to and from Jackson are
assumed by the student. All students are required to reside in the selected
housing facility during the entire period for all on-site class modules Thursday through Saturday.

Financial Aid:                                                                                 
Students who wish to apply for financial aid must be admitted to the Division
of Graduate Studies as degree seeking students. Students admitted to the
EPhD program are then eligible to apply for the Stafford Loan. The priority
deadline for Financial Aid is April 15 (refer to The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The code for Jackson State
University is 002410.