WESTERN REFORMED SEMINARY
"In Spirit and in Truth"
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WESTERN REFORMED SEMINARY "In Spirit and in Truth" |
WRS Online Catalog:
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Financial Information
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| Tuition (per semester, 15-18 hrs.) | $2,135 |
| paraAdditional hrs. @ 19 and above | $130 |
| Tuition (per credit hour) | |
| para1-6 hrs | $175 |
| para7-9 hrs | $155 |
| para10-12 hrs | $150 |
| para13-14 hrs | $145 |
| Audit (per credit hour) | $80 |
| Application Fee (auditors are exempt) | $30 |
| Program Change Fee | $25 |
| Late Registration Fee | $25 |
| Course Extension Fee (per term) | $20 |
| Thesis Filing Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Fee | $65 |
| Official Transcript Fee (after the first) | $2 |
Costs for class texts and syllabi will vary according to the number of hours in the student’s course load.
All fees and charges are due at registration. For those not able to pay in full at the time of registration, a payment plan is available with a $100 minimum down at registration; there is a monthly finance charge on unpaid balances. Payment arrangements must be made with the business manager at the time of registration. If Pastoral Mentorship students are on a payment plan, one half of their tuition must be paid by January 25 with the balance paid by May 25. Degrees will be granted and transcripts will be issued only for those students whose accounts are current.
Upon written notification of withdrawal from the Seminary, students are entitled to a pro-rated refund of the full semester’s tuition only. The following schedule will be employed in granting refunds prior to the end of:
| the second week | 80% |
| the fourth week | 60% |
| the sixth week | 40% |
| the eighth week | 20% |
By law, V.A. beneficiaries are not subject to the above refund schedule but shall receive a pro-rated refund based on the unfinished amount of their course(s).
Based on their tuition obligation for the term, distance students in the Pastoral Mentorship Program that drop classes before coming to the summer session are subject to the following refund schedule:
| Drop in July, August, or September | 87.5% return |
| Drop in October, November, December | 75% return |
| Drop in January, February, March | 62.5% return |
| Drop in April, May | 50% return |
The rates under which a full-time student enters his degree program will remain constant for the duration of a three or four year course, even if regular fees and charges are increased after his first year. This guarantee cannot be given to special or part-time students.
WRS graduates are allowed the privilege of auditing one course of their choice per semester at no charge. This opportunity applies to courses in or below their degree level; e.g., M.Div. graduates may audit courses other masters programs, but not vice-versa, and a day-time graduate may take advantage of this offer for courses within his degree division as well as the evening program. M.R.S. graduates may audit only evening classes in that program.
The spouse of a student enrolled for credit may at no charge audit the same class that the student attends.
The spouse of a student enrolled for credit may take the same class for credit at the reduced audit rate.
If both spouses audit a class, one will pay the full audit rate and the other half the audit rate.
Because of the generosity of WRS supporters, limited financial assistance is available for worthy students. Regular degree or certificate students may apply for scholarship aid toward tuition and syllabus fees from the General Scholarship Fund.
A number of Bible Presbyterian supporters have established the J. Gresham Machen Scholarship Fund for students pursuing ordination in the Bible Presbyterian denomination. This aid is awarded to resident full-time M.Div. or B.D. students who have completed at least one year of studies at WRS.
Students seeking any kind of financial aid must apply in writing before the term in question begins. The Financial Assistance Committee will determine if aid shall be granted and the amount of the aid, based on the funds available and on the student’s academic work, need, and plans for future ministry. Application forms are available from the office of the business manager.
Eligible veterans who enroll at Western Reformed Seminary may receive educational benefits which include living expenses. Selected programs of study are approved by the Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. This Agency has approved the following programs for veterans’ benefits: M.Div., M.R.E., M.B.S., M.T.S., M.C.M., and M.R.S. The PMP distance learning programs are not approved for veterans’ benefits. The amount of benefits is determined by the size of the veteran's course load. Benefits based upon the number of hours enrolled are available according to the following rate schedule:
| 12 hours or more | 100% |
| 9-11 | 75% |
| 6-8 | 50% |
| 3-5 | 25% |
While the evening M.R.S. courses allow the student to pursue a career in the daytime, full-time day students are encouraged to keep their outside work obligations within reasonable limits so that ample time can be given to seminary studies and research. In this way the value of the seminary course will be more fully appreciated. Students new to the region will find many work opportunities in the metropolitan area. A limited number of part-time jobs are available at the Seminary and in local church ministries.
While it is the student’s responsibility to secure his own housing, the Dean of Students has helpful information and will work with individuals in finding suitable lodging. There may be opportunities for single students to board with families from local churches, and one or two bedroom apartments are easily accessible for married students.
