Academic Catalog: Financial Information
Tuition and Fees for 2011-2012
The tuition and fee schedule that follows is effective beginning with the fall 2011 semester. Tuition, fees, and other expenses are subject to change without notice and are due by the dates that are announced each semester. Students may pay their tuition balance in full, obtain a guaranteed student loan, or set up a payment plan (if available). Because of contributions to Denver Seminary, students pay only a portion of the real cost of their education.
Tuition
Master's degree programs, fall and spring
| 1-6 hours, per semester hour | $555 |
| 7-11 hours, per semester hour | $505 |
| 12+ hours, per semester hour | $465 |
| Master's degree programs, intersession and summer, per semester hour | $465 |
| Internship, per semester hour | $465 |
| Auditing, master's degree programs, per semester hour | $150 |
Doctoral program, fall and spring |
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| Doctor of Ministry courses, per semester hour | $475 |
Fees |
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| Activity fee, fall and spring (charged to students enrolled in 2 or more credit hours) | $7 |
Deposit |
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Enrollment deposit* New and reentering master's-level, degree-seeking students (all programs except conseling licensure) Counseling licensure students |
$50 $250 |
Books and Supplies |
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| Annual cost, based on enrollment of twelve hours per semester, approximately | $800 |
Miscellaneous Fees and Other Expenses |
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| Application processing fee, master's level (nonrefundable) | |
| Degree-Seeking applicants | $45 |
| Nondegree applicants | $35 |
| Auditor applicants | $15 |
| Graduation fee | |
| Master's and doctoral degrees | $150 |
| Certificates | $15 |
| Advanced standing exam application fee, per exam | $50 |
| Late registration fee | $25 |
| Late payment fee | $35 |
| Change in schedule after payment deadline, each transaction | $5 |
| MA thesis continuation fee | $150 |
| Counseling internship continuation fee | $200 |
| CO 510 Counseling Foundations fee | $270 |
| CO 511 Counseling Practicum fee | $200 |
| CO 525 Career development and Assessment fee | $25 |
| CO 526 Therapeutic Communication fee | $20 |
| CO 539 Group Experience fee | $465 |
| CO 553 Counseling Children fee | $10 |
| CO 602 Assessment and Measurement fee | $30 |
| CO 657 Counseling Responses in Crises and Disasters fee | $100 |
| CHP650 Community-based Clinical Pastoral Education fee | $200 |
| IM 611 Globalization in Theological Education fee (urban and Native American sections only) |
$300 |
| SF 611 Christian Formation and Soul Care Intensive fee | $275 |
| T/M500 Introduction to Christian Formation and Training and Mentoring fee | $250 |
Audit
Those eligible to audit a course in which a transcript record is kept pay, per credit hour, approximately one-third of the lowest tuition rate. Those eligible to audit without a transcript record may audit a course for a $35 fee. A copy of the Denver Seminary audit policy is available in the Registrar's Office.
Transcript Requests
There is a $5.00 charge for each official transcript that is requested ($15 for a rush request). Transcript requests must be made in writing to the Registrar's Office and include the student's signature. A transcript request form may be downloaded from the Denver Seminary website at http://www.denverseminary.edu/registrar-forms.
Refund Policy
Refunds are given on a prorated basis depending on the date the course is officially dropped. This refund policy applies only to tuition and is as follows:
Fall and Spring Semesters
A 90% refund will be given the first week of the semester and the refund will be reduced 10% for each additional week down to 50% in the fifth week. There will be no refund after the fifth week.
Summer and Intersession
One-Week Courses. A 70% refund will be given during the first day. No refunds will be given after the first day.
Two-Week Courses. A 90% refund will be given after the first day, 70% after the second day, and 50% after the third day. No refunds will be given after the third day.
Three-Week Courses. A 90% refund will be given the first day of the semester and the refund will be reduced 10% for each additional day down to 50% on the fifth day. There will be no refund after the fifth day.
Weekend Courses
Three-hour Courses. A 70% refund will be given following the first weekend the course meets. There will be no refund after the second weekend.
Two-hour Courses. A 50% refund will be given following the first weekend and no refund following the second.
Employment
Student Employment
Students are usually able to secure employment in the Denver area which underwrites many of their living expenses. The Seminary is able to give some assistance in employment placement (refer to the "Career Counseling" section of this catalog for more information).
Paid Internship
In some cases, students may receive some financial remuneration for work in local churches as Christian education leaders or youth workers. Occasionally pastorates are available for students.
