Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

�SEMINARY EXPENSES�
2008-2009
These tuition fees, effective with the 2008 fall term, represent only a small part of
the cost of providing theological education. Most of the cost is met through gifts
from individuals and churches and by endowment income. Also, other services to
the student are provided on a nonprofi t or subsidized basis.
Fees mentioned in this catalogue are subject to change by action of the
administration and/or the Board of Trustees. Any changes will become effective as
of the date set by the administration or the board, and students will be informed
in writing concerning them.
MASTER’S LEVEL FEES
Application fee, Master’s degree programs $ 65
Application fee, Special Students (non-degree) $ 25
Basic entry fee, Master’s degree programs $ 25
Tuition for Master’s Level Students $ 180 per credit
Tuition for Auditors $ 150 per course
Tuition for Auditors age 65 and older $ 100 per course
Annual Registration Fee $ 50
Late Registration Fee $ 50
Seminary Campus Card deposit
(for students enolled in 9 or more credits)
$ 25 per semester
Student Activity Fee $ 35 per year
Graduation Fee (payable year of graduation) $ 75
The student estimating the expenses of his or her theological study should allow
in addition to the above fees approximately $1000 per year for books. Also, allowance
should be made for personal expenses such as laundry, cleaning, travel or automobile
expense, insurance, medical expense, recreation, and other incidentals. The director
of fi nancial aid is available to discuss living expenses and budgets with students.
International student applicants are required to demonstrate they have secured
fi nancial funding adequate to cover living and educational costs. If admitted,
a fi nancial deposit equal to one-half the minimum annual student budget is
required.
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY FEES
Entrance Fee $ 250
Tuition
(All DMin courses, and the Doctoral Project
are valued at twelve credits each.)
$ 95 per credit
Program Continuation Fee $ 150
Graduation Fee (payable year of graduation) $ 400
Any tuition costs incurred at other institutions for courses credited toward the
degree are the responsibility of the DMin student.
PAYMENT OF FEES
A student’s registration is complete when satisfactory fi nancial arrangements for
the payment of all Seminary charges are made with the Offi ce of Business Affairs.
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