S.T.D., S.T.L., Th.M. Students
| Full-time (9-12 units per semester) |
per year $16,500.00
per semester $8,250.00 |
| Additional units over 12 |
per unit $720.00 |
Part-time
(Not allowable for S.T.D. students) |
per unit $720.00 |
| Continuing registration** |
per semester $4,125.00 |
M.Div., M.T.S., S.T.B. Students (9 units = full-time)
| Full-time (9-12 units per semester) |
per year $13,600.00
per semester $6,800.00
*plus intersession 3 credits free if enrolled full-time both fall & spring semesters |
| Additional units over 12 |
per unit $620.00 |
Part-time
(Fewer than 9 units) |
per unit $620.00 |
| Continuing registration** |
per semester $4,125.00 |
M.A./MABL Students
| Full-time (12 units per semester) |
per year $13,850.00
per semester $ 6,925.00 |
| Additional units over 12 |
per unit $ 577.08 |
| Part-time (by petition only) |
per unit $ 577.08 |
| Continuing registration** |
per year $6,930.00
per semester $ 3,465.00 |
- Th.M. and S.T.L. students who are no longer registered for courses and have not completed the thesis requirement for their degree program, and S.T.D. students who have completed two years of full-time registration, enter continuing registration status. Whatever the conditions for continuing registration are (cf. supra), students in this status must register for 6 units of continuing registration and must pay the continuing registration fee in each semester to keep their degree candidacy active until their thesis requirement is completed. Six units of continuing registration are regarded as full-time registration status in the Th.M, S.T.L. and S.T.D. programs for governmental purposes such as immigration status and student loans.
- For M.A. students in thesis, the continuing registration fee is roughly equivalent to one-half tuition for the M.A. program, payable to the school of affiliation.
- Note: Continuing registration is not allowed for M.T.S. students. However, M.T.S. students who are no longer registered for courses, and have not completed the MTS synthesis paper requirement for their degree program, must continue to register and pay for at least 3 units of thesis to keep their degree candidacy active.
Tuition Refund/Forfeiture Policy
Students formally withdrawing from the school or from individual courses will forfeit tuition for courses dropped at the following rate:
- Within the first two weeks of any semester full refund
- Within the third to fifth weeks of any semester half tuition refund
- After the fifth week of any semester no refund
Students who receive Federal Title IV Financial Aid (i.e. federal student loans), and withdraw from school prior to the 60% point in a term will be subject to the Federal Return to Title IV policy. In such cases, the GTU Financial Aid Office determines what portion of student loans for the semester has been earned and what portion must be returned to the lender. Students receiving loans will receive a notice of this policy at the time they pick up their checks from the JSTB Business Office (A copy of the policy notice may also be included in the JSTB Information Book.). Students considering withdrawal should consult with the GTU Financial Aid Office concerning the possible ramifications of withdrawing during a term
Payment is due by the late registration deadline. Payment must be in U.S. dollars. Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards will be accepted, as well as checks which are drawn on U.S. dollar accounts.
Resolution of all school or GTU-related financial accounts must be made before a diploma or official transcript will be issued.
Health Insurance
JSTB students are eligible for medical benefits through the Health Insurance Plan for Students (HIPS), offered through the Graduate Theological Union. Coverage is with Kaiser Permanente.
Eligibility and Requirements: Any student enrolled for 6 or more units in a semester is eligible to participate in the GTU HIPS health insurance program. Any student enrolled for 9 or more credits in a semester must have health insurance, either the GTU HIPS or a health insurance plan of comparable benefits.
Application: Applications for GTU HIPS, details of the plan, and rates for coverage will be available online in August. For more information now, you can contact the JSTB Business Office.
Waiver: Students who are required to carry health insurance but carry their own plan should bring proof of coverage (insurance card or policy) to the JSTB Business Office at the time of registration.
Tuition and fees are subject to yearly increases.
