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Tuition and Fee Schedule | Payment Plans | Refund Schedule | Service Charges and Holds | Tuition Discounts | Financial Aid | Education Fund Scholarships | Monastic Scholarships | Tuition and Fees for Credit Transferred, Attempted, or Earned by Final Mastery Demonstration, Internship, or Independent Study
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Maitripa College is committed to keeping our programs accessible to every student who wishes to study here. To that end tuition is considerably less expensive than comparable, private, graduate programs in the United States. Additionally, we make every effort to consider the financial concerns of each student and to support their progress to graduation through a commitment to flexible payment options and scholarship opportunities.
Tuition will be charged by the credit hour for instruction during an academic semester. No student is obligated to pay for tuition charges for a term that has not commenced if the student withdrew, or for a term that was truncated by cessation of school services.
The tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year reflect a standard, cost of living increase in tuition and the new fee schedule based on increased expenses per student for the upcoming year. Please see descriptions on each of the fee charges below.
Tuition and Fee Schedule for 2026-2027
Tuition and fees are billed at the time of registration and due on the first day of class. If you opt-in to a payment plan, the payment plan must be in place and the first payment submitted on the first day of class or a late fee, as detailed below, will be added to your account.
- Tuition for 2026-2027 Academic Year: $494/credit
- Student fees for 2026-2027 Academic Year: $150/semester or term
A term student fee of $150 is charged each semester and covers registration, technology, library, student services, and building costs. This fee is non-refundable upon withdrawal, as the costs it covers are incurred at the commencement of the term.
Maitripa College will maintain fees that are fair and uniformly applied to all students. Maitripa College will not change the fee policy during an academic year and will announce possible changes previous to the registration period before the start of a new academic year. All fees are non-refundable.
Annual Estimated Costs For 2026-2027
For degree-seeking students, the estimated cost of attending Maitripa College during the 2026-2027 academic year is based on seven credits per semester and three credits in the summer.
$ 8,398 Tuition
$ 300 Fees
$ 8,698
Tuition does not include the degree application fee, room, board, books, medical insurance, retreat costs, pilgrimage costs, or any other costs except tuition. Maitripa College reserves the right to adjust tuition costs on a yearly basis at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Payment Plans
Students who choose to enroll in a payment plan must be enrolled and submit their first payment on or before the first day of class. Once a payment plan has been agreed upon, students can either submit payment on the due date via check or credit card. Late fees will automatically be charged to the student account for late tuition payments, as per the below.
Payment Plan Schedule
Below is a sample payment options using an annual tuition of $8,848 (17 credits) as an example. These amounts are based on credits/semester and actual plans may differ slightly. Exact amounts adjust slightly in future years in accordance with published tuition rates.
Monthly
- Sept-Dec (7 credits): $902/month (Fall Semester)
- Jan-April (7 credits): $902/month (Spring Semester)
- May-July (3 credits): $544/month (Summer Term)
Refund Schedule
After classes begin for a term, a student who drops a course(s) is eligible for a partial refund through the middle week of the term. Refunds shall be based on unused instructional time and shall be prorated as stated below. Refund rates shall not be differentiated on the criteria of a student’s source of income or loan repayment obligations except as otherwise required by law. In calculating a refund, we will take into account the terms of a student’s tuition scholarship, if any has been awarded. Students who enroll and pay but do not attend the first course meeting or engage with any course materials will receive a full refund of all tuition and fees upon confirmation of non-attendance.
Week class(es) dropped | Amount of Refund
- Week 1 | 93.75% of tuition refunded
- Week 2 | 87.5% of tuition refunded
- Week 3 | 81.25% of tuition refunded
- Week 4 | 75% of tuition refunded
- Week 5 | 68.75% of tuition refunded
- Week 6 | 62.5% of tuition refunded
- Week 7 | 56.25% of tuition refunded
- Week 8 | 50% of tuition refunded
No refund will be issued after the 8th week of the semester.
Sample Refund Scenarios
A student withdraws from all classes (7 credits) during the second week of the semester:
- The student paid $3,458 in Tuition (7 credits) and $150 in Non-refundable Term Student Fees
- The student will receive a refund of 87.5% of tuition, or $3,025.75
A student withdraws from all classes during the sixth week of the semester:
- The student paid $3,458 in Tuition (7 credits) and $150 in Non-refundable Term Student Fees
- The student will receive a refund of 62.5% of tuition, or $2,161.25
A student withdraws from all classes in the third week of the summer term:
- The student paid $1,482 in Tuition (3 credits) and $150 in Non-refundable Term Student Fees
- The student will receive a refund of 70% of Tuition, or $1,037.40
If a student enrolls and pays but does not attend the first synchronous course meeting or engage with any course materials, and institutional records confirm that the student never logged into Populi or engaged with any course material, the student’s enrollment is withdrawn and a full 100% refund of all tuition and term fees is issued. Refunds in these circumstances are processed within one week of the determination that the student has withdrawn.
Service Charges and Holds
A service charge of $15 per enrolled credit will be added to an account on the day after tuition is due. Every 30 days that tuition remains outstanding, a $15 service charge per enrolled credit will be added to the account. The service charge will continue to accrue on past due accounts on a monthly basis until the amount is paid in full.
Held Transcripts and Registration for Past Due Accounts
A student will not be able to register for classes for the next semester until their account is balanced.
Tuition Discounts
Alumni
Graduates of a Maitripa degree program may take classes as a continuing education student at Maitripa College with a 100% tuition discount, per class, in recognition of the work they’ve already accomplished at Maitripa, as well as the vital role they play in our community. This discount is only available to those who have fully completed all graduation requirements, including a culminating thesis, exam, or final project.
Students Aged 60 and Older
Maitripa students who are sixty years or older at the time of registration qualify for a 10% tuition reduction per class.
FPMT
Partial or full tuition discounts may be available to a limited number of students per year based on employment with FPMT. Please see financial office for details.
Financial Aid
There is currently no state or federal financial aid available to Maitripa College students. Private financial aid may be available from private lenders.
Education Fund Scholarship
Since 2006, the Maitripa College Education Fund Scholarship has provided partial tuition assistance to eligible students enrolled in Maitripa College’s degree programs. Eligible students must be enrolled in at least six credits per term, commit to completion of their degree program, and submit an annual scholarship application by the established deadline. Awards are based on financial need, merit, degree-program progress, anticipated enrollment intensity, and the availability of funds.
Applicants submit financial information, including their most recently filed U.S. federal income tax return or equivalent documentation and additional household income not reflected on the tax return. Merit is based on service to Maitripa College. Scholarship recipients are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service to Maitripa College each semester as a condition of continued scholarship eligibility. Maitripa College Education Fund scholarship awards are capped at 40% of tuition. Scholarship awards do not include term student fees.
The ability of Maitripa College to award scholarships depends entirely on our fundraising efforts. Maitripa College makes no representations or guarantees regarding the continued availability of scholarship funds, and students should not rely on the continued availability of such scholarships when deciding whether to enroll in the College.
Award Notification
Recipients will be notified of their award on a semester-by-semester basis. An email will be sent prior to the first day of the semester.
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for scholarships, the student must:
- be an admitted degree program student
- complete and submit the annual scholarship application by the deadline specified in application materials
- be enrolled in a minimum of six credits in a degree program at Maitripa College
- commit to the completion of the entire program
Scholarship aid may not be applied toward courses the student has previously completed and passed. This includes the student’s desire to retake the course for informational or personal growth. If extraordinary circumstances apply and the student wishes to retake the course to improve an earlier grade, the student must discuss their situation with the Director of Student Services or the Chief Academic Officer.
Scholarship Review and Revocation
Scholarship monies may be revoked, and students asked to refund the amounts in the case of:
- unsatisfactory attendance
- failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the college
- failure to complete the term, failure to complete the necessary coursework, or a grade of “C+” or lower in any course
- any other factors specified in the student’s scholarship acceptance form
- Scholarship recipients are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of service to Maitripa College each semester as a condition of continued scholarship eligibility
Scholarship students’ transcripts will be reviewed by the scholarship committee at the end of each semester to ensure that the student is in good standing and in compliance with all of the stipulations listed in the general scholarship guidelines. Students who are not in compliance with the guidelines at the time of review will be given a warning in writing and will have 30 days to establish compliance with said guidelines. Students unable to establish compliance with the guidelines within 30 days may have their scholarships revoked at the discretion of the scholarship committee and will be held fully responsible for all outstanding balances and fees payable to Maitripa College.
Monastic Scholarships
The Maitripa College Monastic Scholarship is available to ordained monks or nuns of a recognized religious tradition who, having met all admissions requirements, have been accepted into a Maitripa College degree program.
Applicants must submit the Monastic Scholarship Degree Program Application and provide information regarding ordination, religious tradition, and monastic life. Applicants must also identify a monastic reference, such as a teacher, mentor, superior, or senior member of their monastic community. Maitripa College verifies the applicant’s monastic status through the information provided in the application and confirmation from the identified monastic reference.
Applicants who meet the Monastic Scholarship eligibility requirements receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition and applicable fees and charges. The Monastic Scholarship is eligibility-based and is not competitively awarded based on financial need or relative merit. Once a recipient has been determined eligible, the scholarship continues automatically while the student remains eligible. Recipients are required to meet with their faculty advisor each academic term to review satisfactory academic progress.
Living expenses are not covered by Monastic Scholarships. All applicants must have a means to cover those expenses. Scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to retain academic eligibility for this award.
Part of the application process asks about the nature of monastic commitments or vows and the duration of monastic commitment. Preference is given to applicants who have chosen monasticism as a lifelong path and whose commitments or vows include restrictions on financial income.
Award Notification
Applicants will be notified of their award within three weeks of submitting an application. Recipients will receive an email at the start of each term with confirmation of continued award eligibility.
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for scholarships, the student must:
- be an ordained monk or nun of a recognized religious tradition
- meet all degree program admissions requirements
- be accepted into a Maitripa College degree program
- submit the Monastic Degree Program Scholarship Application
- commit to the completion of the entire program
Scholarship aid may not be applied toward courses the student has previously completed and passed. This includes the student’s desire to retake the course for informational or personal growth. If extraordinary circumstances apply and the student wishes to retake the course to improve an earlier grade, the student must discuss their situation with the Director of Student Services or the Chief Academic Officer.
Scholarship Review and Revocation
Scholarship monies may be revoked in the case of:
- unsatisfactory attendance
- failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the college
- failure to complete the term or failure to complete the necessary coursework
- any other factors specified in the student’s scholarship acceptance form
Scholarship students’ transcripts will be reviewed by the scholarship committee at the end of each semester to ensure that the student is in good standing and in compliance with all of the stipulations listed in the general scholarship guidelines. Students who are not in compliance with the guidelines at the time of review will receive a written warning and have 30 days to establish compliance with the guidelines. Students unable to establish compliance with the guidelines within 30 days may have their scholarships revoked at the discretion of the scholarship committee and will be held fully responsible for all outstanding balances and fees payable to Maitripa College.
Tuition and Fees for Credit Transferred, Attempted, or Earned by Final Mastery Demonstration, Internship, or Independent Study
Tuition or fees for credit transferred, for credit attempted or earned by examination or portfolio or other irregular credit structure is based on the cost of service to administer such credits. This may be less than the cost of regular instruction, depending on evaluation, participation, supervision, and administration by Maitripa College faculty and registrar. As part of the degree program, students can expect one or more of the following may meet these standards: required demonstration of final mastery project, clinical pastoral education, internship or field education, or independent study course. Tuition and fees are outlined for each, below.
Clinical Pastoral Education
One CPE unit is 400 hours and appears on transcripts as six transfer credits.
Student application fee and tuition are paid directly to the accredited institution awarding CPE units.
Upon completion, CPE evaluation is submitted to Maitripa College
A flat fee of $100 is charged for processing transcripts.
Field Education
Field Education Placement is a structured internship co-created by the host organization and Maitripa College. Credit is variable.
Field placement is supervised by the site supervisor.
Fees are dependent on credits earned and faculty/administrative time.
Independent Study Courses
Students may propose Independent Study course to Maitripa College faculty and the Director of Academic Programs. Proposal forms are available from the Registrar. Students can expect review of proposals to consider hours per term of total student effort, instructional contact hours, rigor of learning objectives and assessment tools, and student produced learning artifacts and evaluation criteria, in determining the number of credit hours which may be earned as well as the availability of faculty for instruction and/or supervision.
Independent Study in Community Service (1-2 credits)
The Independent Study in Community Service is created and supervised by Maitripa College Faculty. They are of two types: instructional and oversight.
- Oversight by Maitripa College faculty. Student proposes to participate in an external course or learning activity of scholarly merit with relevance to degree curricula, the learning objectives of which are reviewed, supplemented, and assessed by College faculty. Tuition is charged at a flat fee of $250/per credit; ineligible for scholarship funding.
- Instructional Independent Study with Faculty Member. Student(s) propose to study a topic with a faculty member who has expertise in the field and/or capacity to instruct, mentor, and support the pedagogical needs of a student seeking credit for curricula-relevant work for which there is no catalog offering. Tuition is charged at the standard tuition rate per credit.
Final Mastery Degree Requirement
Action Research Project Extension
This course is required of MA/MDiv students who have successfully completed all coursework toward their degree with the exception of their final degree requirement. Students must register for ARP603 to maintain residency in their program for each term that their final project is in process toward submission and approval. Students are strongly advised to meet with their academic advisor in regard to staying in compliance with policies on degree completion. Pre-requisite: ARP601/602 Action Research Project.
Fee charged at $250 flat fee, audit, no credit.
