Norman Donkersloot
Vice President of Finance
How much will a seminary degree cost me?
IR Master of Divinity, Dual Track M.Div.-M.S.W., Master of Theology
for 2019-20 academic year:
$472 per credit hour (approx $15,104/yr full time)
$100 per credit hour to audit*
* Free audits for certain courses are permitted to spouses of full-time degree students by applying to the academic dean.
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$250 Acceptance Confirmation (applied toward tuition)
$60 Activities fee (yearly)
$20 Noon luncheon fee (each semester)
$380 January-term retreat (junior year)
$750-$1,500 Intercultural Immersion Trip (middler year)
$60 Graduation fee
Distance Learning Master of Divinity, Master of Arts
for 2019-20 academic year:
$472 per credit hour ($9,204/yr for 5 year program)
$100 per credit to audit a course (available on a limited basis)
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$250 Acceptance Confirmation (applied toward tuition)
$750-$1,500 Intercultural Immersion Trip (year three or five)
$60 Graduation fee
$50 per semester intensive fee
The cost of transportation to Holland, MI, meals, and lodging for the intensive courses are the responsibility of the student.
Doctor of Ministry
$13,500 total tuition for the three-year program, for candidates beginning in 2018
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$250 Acceptance Confirmation (applied toward tuition)
$60 Graduation fee
A continuation fee of $750 is charged for each additional year beyond the first four years in the program.
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
for 2019-20 academic year:
$472 per credit hour
$100 per credit hour to audit
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$60 Graduation fee
Graduate Certificate in Disability and Ministry
for 2019-20 academic year:
$472 per credit hour for courses, whether in-residence or distance learning
$100 per credit hour to audit
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$60 Graduation fee
Graduate Program for Christian Educators
for 2019-20 academic year:
$472 per credit hour for courses, whether in-residence or distance learning
$100 per credit hour to audit
$50 Application Fee (non-refundable)
$60 Graduation fee
Students cannot begin a new semester with balances still due on the previous semester. Scroll down for billing policy.
Questions on tuition, fees, or housing payments? Contact Kerry Eshenaur.
Other Costs
Insurance
Students are required to carry medical insurance. Coverage must be provided by a parent or spouse’s policy or individual coverage.
Junior Retreat and Intercultural Immersion trip
In-Residence M.Div. students pay an additional fee for the January-Term Retreat for Juniors ($380)
All M.Div students participate in an Intercultural Immersion trip (range: $750-1500). The costs of the intercultural immersion trips depend on trip destination and the actual cost of travel. These J-Term and May learning opportunities are part of the curriculum and cost the normal tuition rate of 1.5 credits each.
Distance Learning M.Div. / M.A. 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 other expenses 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 (FR125)
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.
Audits for Spouses
Free audits for certain courses are permitted to spouses of full-time degree students by applying to the Registrar.
Billing Policy
- Drop Dates: Each semester the academic 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.
- Seminary billing policy for degree seeking candidates: Students will receive a statement of their tuition before the start of the semester. This statement will include pending scholarships (changes to your class schedule could affect your scholarship). Student billing accounts can be checked through the student portal.Adjusted student bills will be distributed the week after the drop/add period for the semester, and payment is due 21 days after the first day of class by one of the three ways listed below. Payment can be made by: 1)Cash, check, credit card, or 2)Students can apply for a Direct Loan by contacting the Financial Aid Administrator, or 3)a payment plan is available for a fee (see above). Contact Kerry Eshenaur to set up a payment plan. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for each semester the student is on the plan, and the outstanding balance will be assessed a 1% finance charge each month until it is paid off, which must be in 4 or less monthly payments. 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 21 days after the first day of class. If tuition is not paid by the due date, you will be dropped from the course.
