Other fees

• Junior Retreat and Intercultural Immersion trip

  In-Residence students pay an additional fee for the January-Term Retreat for Juniors ($350) and Intercultural Immersion trips for Middlers (range: $600-$1,000). The costs of the intercultural immersion trips depend on trip destination and the actual cost of travel. These J-Term learning opportunities are part of the curriculum and as such also cost the normal tuition rate of two credits each (currently $730).  Distance Learning students participate in an intercultural immersion trip in the summer between the 4th and 5th year of the program.  Costs for these trips vary, but will range from $600-$1000.

• Audits for Spouses

  The policy of allowing one free audit per semester to spouses of on-campus seminary candidates will be continued.

• Distance Learning M.Div. Intensives

  The cost of transportation, meals, and lodging for the intensives courses held on campus in Holland, MI are the responsibility of the student. Students will be charged $50 per intensive to cover part of the cost of meals and snacks provided on campus.

• Intern Supervision Fee

  The intern supervision fee of $200 is the responsibility of the churches, and is therefore not listed in the student fee schedule.

• Summer Internships (FM125)

  Students often spend their summer internships in other states. Their actual expenses traveling to and from their internship site are paid for by the site. Housing is also provided. Students incur no expenses other than groceries (and rent for their housing back at the seminary). In addition, students receive a stipend from their internship site.

• Insurance

  Students are required to carry medical insurance.  Coverage must be provided by a parent or spouse's policy or by the WTS sponsored program.  Details are available from Student Services. Term life insurance of $175,000 is also available through the Reformed Church in America. Applications must be filled out within 30 days of the first day of class.

• Housing

  In 2010-11 townhouse, apartment, and house rentals range from $330 to $815 per month, depending upon the location and number of bedrooms. Click here for more information about housing.

Billing Policy

• Drop Dates

  Each semester the dean's office publishes a drop date for courses. A student will bear no academic penalty for any course discontinued prior to that date. Full tuition will be refunded if a course is dropped prior to the drop date.  Tuition refunds will be prorated after the drop date.

• Registration Deadline Penalty

  A financial penalty will be applied to any class registrations that occur after the posted registration deadline.

• Seminary billing policy for degree seeking candidates:

  • Students will receive an "unofficial" statement of their tuition costs when registration closes for the semester. This is for information purposes.
  • Official student bills will be distributed one week after the drop/add period for the semester, and payment is due 21 days after the first day of class.
  • Payment can be made by: 1)Cash, check, credit card, or 2)Students can apply for a Direct Loan by contacting Pat Dykhuis.
  • Students who cannot pay the whole amount must contact Kerry Eshenaur about a payment plan. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for the plan, and the outstanding balance will be assessed a 1% finance charge each month until it is paid off. Click here for the Payment Plan form.
  • Students cannot begin a new semester with balances still due on the previous semester.

• Seminary billing policy for non-degree seeking candidates

  Students will receive a statement at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester. Payment is due before the first day of class.

Questions on tuition or housing payments? Contact Kerry Eshenaur or Norm Donkersloot.