Fees
Listed below is the fee schedule for 2012-2013. Fees may vary in subsequent years.
Tuition
MDiv, MA, per credit hour.....................................................................................$ 342.00
(MDiv candidates normally carry an annual course load of 30 credit hours, if full-time,
and 15 credit hours, if half-time.)
Per Semester Fees
Community Activity..............................................................................................$ 31.00
Student Service....................................................................................................$ 9.00
SBTS Recreation Facility/Health Clinic.......................................................................$ 300.00
Academic Support Services......................................................................................$ 78.00
Late Registration.................................................................................................$ 76.00
Continuation Fee (DMin).......................................................................................$ 322.00
Non-degree Students.............................................................................................$ 98.00
Copyright Fee.....................................................................................................$ 25.00
Other Fees
Application—(MDiv/MAR, MAMFT).............................................................................$ 50.00
Application—(DMin)..............................................................................................$ 62.00
Graduation—(all degree programs)............................................................................$ 76.00
Audit (per hour charge).........................................................................................$ 70.00
Add/Drop Fee (per class).......................................................................................$ 17.50
Transcript (per copy).............................................................................................$ 5.00
Doctor of Ministry Tuition - Flat Fee for Program
Advanced Practice of Ministry Track......................................................................$ 8,000.00
Interim Ministry Track......................................................................................$ 8,000.00
Black Church Studies Track.................................................................................$ 8,000.00
Pastoral Care and Counseling Track.......................................................................$ 9,000.00
Doctor of Ministry Tuition–Payment Schedule
The tuition fee is to be paid in three equal installments as follows:
Payment One.........................................................................................prior to Seminar I
Payment Two........................................................................................prior to Seminar III
Payment Three...........................................................at registration for the Project in Ministry
Costs for travel, housing, meals, books, technical, and counseling supervision are in addition to the tuition fee and are charged separately. We encourage all DMin students to plan strategically as they seek various avenues of financing their program of study. Louisville Seminary has very little financial aid available to DMin candidates. Congregational and denominational grants are available. Contact the
Director for Advanced Degrees regarding congregational and denominational grants or other sources of funding.
Tuition Refunds*
Students are entitled to refunds upon withdrawal (except CPE), subject to the following schedule:
A. During the regular semester after the:
First week...............................................................................................Full tuition
Second week........................................................................................... 80% refund
Third week.............................................................................................. 50% refund
Fourth week............................................................................................ 40% refund
Fifth week.............................................................................................. 20% refund
After the fifth week there is no refund.
B. During the January interterm and summer school after the:
First day..................................................................................................Full tuition
Second day.............................................................................................. 80% refund
Third day................................................................................................ 60% refund
Fourth day............................................................................................... 40% refund
Fifth day................................................................................................. 20% refund
After the fifth day there is no refund.
* Details on the Title IV refund policy can be found in the Student Handbook.