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Tuition Costs, Fees And Financial Aid
2011-2012
The cost of the Doctor of Ministry degree program is the total of course tuition, the non-refundable application fee, the Doctor of Ministry Colleague Seminar Retreat fees (fall semester only), the program extension fee or program continuation fee (when necessary), and the graduation fee.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
A student becomes liable for the full tuition cost of a course on the date the course begins. The Business Office will bill students for the semester approximately one month prior to the beginning of the semester. Payment of course tuition and all fees are due no later than the first day of classes. Hartford Seminary accepts personal check, money order, MasterCard, Discover or VISA.
All financial obligations to Hartford Seminary must be met before any of the following will be permitted: enrollment in subsequent semesters, Doctor of Ministry candidacy examinations, final oral examinations, participation in graduation, and requests for transcripts.
Tuition Costs and Fees
| Doctor of Ministry Degree Program | |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Course Tuition | $1,800 per 3 credit course |
| D.Min. Retreat Fee | $225 (Single Supplement Extra) |
| Graduation Fee | $185 |
| Other fees as required: | |
| Late Registration Fee | $40 |
| Program Continuation Fee | $60 (see Academic Policies for Graduate Programs) |
| Program Extension Fee | $300 (see Academic Policies for Graduate Programs) |
| Returned Check Fee | $15 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
Payment Plan Option
Hartford Seminary offers an online payment plan option that allows matriculated students to pay tuition in equal monthly installments over the course of the semester. We have partnered with FACTS Management Company to help us manage this process. The fee to cover administration of the plan is $41 per semester or summer session. You may pay your tuition by credit card or by direct withdrawal from your bank account. If you choose to pay by credit card, a 2.5% convenience fee will be added to your charge. To enroll, please access the online payment plan through the billing tab on your student account, and complete the payment plan agreement. All bills for prior semesters must be paid in full prior to entering into the payment plan.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid applications are available at the time of application. Students with special financial concerns or with a change in financial circumstances are encouraged to contact the Executive Assistant to the Dean at 860-509-9553 for more information about applying for financial aid.
Hartford Seminary currently offers two types of financial assistance to students: need-based and merit-based scholarships. There is a single application for both types of assistance.
Limited financial aid is available to matriculated students enrolled in Hartford Seminary degree programs. Eligible students may receive tuition aid up to 60% of annual course tuition. However, please note that the amount of financial aid available for distribution varies each year. Current students and new program applicants should obtain a statement of the financial aid policies and an application form from the Student Forms Center.
The deadline for first round consideration for financial aid for the academic year, which begins with the fall semester, is June 1. Financial aid applications received after June 1 will be considered if funds are available. Students are required to reapply for financial aid each year. Students are not guaranteed financial aid even if they received aid the previous year, and may not receive more than two "Low Passes" or lower to maintain eligibility.
Students may also be eligible for privately funded student loan programs. For more information please refer to www.teri.org (The Educational Resources Institute) or www.Chesla.org (Connecticut Higher Education Student Loan Agency).
Federal Stafford Loans: (Program Pending Approval-Start Date To Be Announced)
Domestic matriculated students in good academic standing who are enrolled in the D.Min. program may also apply for Federal Stafford Loans through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. In order to be eligible for Federal Stafford Loans students must be registered for at least 6 credits per semester the loans are requested. Auditors are not eligible for Stafford Loans. The following forms must be completed and received by the Financial Aid Office prior to any loans being awarded:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Hartford Seminary Financial Aid Application
- 2008 Federal Income Tax Return
Priority date for Need Based Financial Aid and Federal Stafford Loans is June 1 for the academic year that begins with the fall semester. Need-based Financial Aid will be awarded based on availability while Federal Stafford Loans can be awarded anytime.