Below is a schedule of tuition and fees from the Spring, 2010 academic year.
Aquinas Institute of Theology Tuition Schedule 2012-2013
| Tuition Schedule |
| Regular Tuition, per credit hour (all programs excluding D. Min.) |
$660 |
| D.Min. Tuition |
$660 |
| Continuing Education Units, per unit |
$220 |
| Lay Spiritual Formation, per unit |
$660 |
| Internships (M.Div./Special) per credit hour |
$330 |
| Pastoral Year, per credit hour |
$330 |
Audit Tuition, per credit hour
A Change from credit to audit with a refund or change of rate may be done only during the first two weeks of a class. |
$330 |
| Fees Schedule |
| Application Fees |
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Master Level (including certificate and non-degree study) |
$50 |
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Doctoral Level |
$100 |
Registration Deposit, Master Level
(non-refundable, applied to tuition, due after receipt of letter of acceptance) |
$250 |
Registration Deposit, Doctoral Level
(non-refundable, applied to tuition, due after receipt of letter of acceptance) |
$500 |
Student Service Fee, all students
(This includes technology fee and Saint Louis University Services, including but not limited to, recreation center, library, computer lab, health services access and career services) |
$195 per semester |
| Transfer Credit, per credit hour |
$66 |
| Graduation Fee (includes cap and gown rental) |
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Master and Certificate Students |
$180 |
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Doctoral Students (also includes binding two copies of thesis) |
$240 |
| Continuation Fee, Master Level and Certificate |
$66 |
| Continuation Fee, Doctoral Level |
$132 |
| Copy of Transcripts (Free, up to five per year; $5.00 each one afterwards) |
| Replacement of ID Card (payable to SLU) |
$10 |
| Saint Louis University may have additional charges for language labs and music lessons. |
Payment of Tuition and Fees
All tuition and fees are due at the beginning of the term and are payable in U.S. currency by cash, check or credit card (Master Card or Visa). Diplomas and transcripts will not be released if a student’s financial account is in arrears. Payment programs are available for those who need them. A $20.00 per credit hour processing fee is charged on payment plans and payment plan payments must be made electronically by credit card or by electronic transfer from a checking or savings account.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Approved withdrawals from a course or from Aquinas Institute of Theology may entitle you to a tuition refund. Fees are not refunded in the case of a withdrawal. Tuition is refunded according to the following schedule:
For Regular Semesters
| Prior To the End Of |
Percent of Tuition Refunded |
| Second full week |
100 percent |
| Third week |
80 percent |
| Fourth week |
70 percent |
| Fifth week |
60 percent |
| Sixth week |
40 percent |
| After sixth week |
0 percent |
For Modular or Summer Courses
| Amount of Course Completed |
Percent of Tuition Refunded |
| One-fifth of Course |
60 percent |
| One-third of Course |
40 percent |
| Over one-third of Course |
0 percent |
Refunds due will be made only after federal and state regulations have been met. Financial aid is adjusted according to the refund policy. Requests for exception to the refund policy should be made in writing to the business manager. Reasons for the refund should be included in the request.
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