TUITION AND FEES
The seminary reserves the right to change all rates and fees including tuition if warranted.

Master of Arts/Master of Divinity	2009-10	2010-11
Fall/Spring Semester	$5,550/$5,550	$5,850/$5,850
January Interim	$1,200	$1,300
Full-year full-time tuition (9 or more hours per semester)	$12,300	$13,000

Normally, payment is made for the school year in two equal installments when the fall and spring terms begin.
A student who takes additional time beyond the norm to complete a degree program pays the tuition rate applicable to the additional time.
Students may elect to substitute summer independent study for interim. The interim tuition applies.
Tuition for a Master of Divinity degree is payable at the current rate each year for three years. Shortening the time spent earning the detree does not reduce the cost.

Master of Arts/Master of Divinity Distance Education/Residential Program	2009-10	2010-11
M.A./M.Div. Distance Education/Residential Program (9 credit hours per term). The per credit hour applies if the student is enrolled in the program in full. However, if a student desires to enroll in courses in a part-time or less than part-time fashion, the fee per course will be $625.	$-	$433 (per credit hour)
Online Course fee	$-	$100 (per course)
Annual fees: Comprehensive fee Technology fee	$- $-	$175 $100

The Distance Education/Residential Program will launch in the fall of 2010. The program includes online and on campus intensive courses taken over a two year timeframe to fulfill the first year of degree program curriculum requirements. The Distance Education/Residential Program meets the needs of students who may not be able to relocate to the seminary at this time but expect to do so after completing two years of distance coursework.

TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries)	2009-10	2010-11
Tuition (per TEEM course)	$595	$625
Online Course fee	$100 (per course)	$100 (per course)
Internship fee	$1,000	$625

The Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) program provides preparation through a combination of online and intensive coursework while candidates provide pastoral ministry in emerging ministry contexts throughout the church. These contexts include ethnic specific, multicultural, rural, inner city, and ministry with deaf communities. TEEM students will complete this certification course toward ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Candidates for the TEEM program are nominated by their synods and approved by the ELCA.

Master of Sacred Theology	2009-10	2010-11
Tuition cost per hour (3 year program)	$450	$469

In addition, application fee and technology fee (see "other fees" below).
Those interested in this degree program should contact the director for admissions.

Part-Time and Special Students	2009-10	2010-11
M.Div./M.A. courses (up to 8 hours per semester)
Course credit tuition rate per hour	$595	$625
Audit tuition rate per hour	$450	$469

Spouses of students may audit Wartburg courses (up to three credit hours) per semester free of charge with the permission of the instructor. A student' s spouse not in a Wartburg degree program, who has the requisite background, may take up to three credits per semester for credit without charge by applying for special student status.

Other	2009-10	2010-11
Graduate Writing Course	$200	$225
Readings and Independent Studies (per credit hour)	$595	$625
Charge applies to students exceeding the normal semester hours in the preceding academic year.
Summer Studies	2009-10	2010-11
Greek tuition	$2,000	$2,100
Applies to those auditing or taking a course for credit.

Other Fees	2009-10	2010-11
Technology fee	$200/$100	$200/$100
On-line Services Fee (per semester)	$50	$100
Wartburg Associated Students: per student (See the business office about the difference in rates) paid at the time of fall semester registration	$123/$138	$130/$145
Late registration fee	$50	$50
Yearly comprehensive fee For CPE interview, graduation, and transcripts	$150	$175
Cap and gown fee This fee is dependent on the charge specified to Wartburg each year.	current rate	current rate
Affiliation fee (one time) Applies to Lutheran students attending non-ELCA seminaries	$500	$500
Administrative fee For unusual adjustments within a degree program	$50	$50
Transcript fee, each Each graduate will be furnished one transcript at the time of graduation. Before a transcript can be issued at graduation or withdrawal, accounts must be settled or arrangements made for payment of balance. This fee is for additional transcripts.	$15	$20

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