Tuition and Fees
The following tuition and fees information pertains to the 2025-2026 academic year. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Registration fees for academic courses for all students, billed each semester:
- Academic courses taken for credit: $130
- Academic courses taken for noncredit: $60
- Combination of credit and noncredit courses: $130
Please note that fees are non-refundable, even if the student withdraws from the course. Course Withdrawal & Refund Policy and Request Form
Matriculated Students' (in Graduate Degree Programs, Including Grad-level Certificates) Tuition
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Cost Per Year (2025-2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbinic Ordination Program | N/A | $34,460 (block tuition for students taking up to 20 credits each semester) |
| Rabbinical School Certificate in Prayer Leadership: Shabbat | $686 | $2,744 for all four modules $390 per module to audit, with instructor permission |
| Master of Arts in Jewish Studies | $1,280 | $15,360 if taking total of 12 credits |
| Master of Jewish Education (Hillel Springboard Fellows receive a $550 discount towards the first year of this program) | $635 if you began in 2023-24 $686 if you began in or after 2024-25 | $5,080 if taking eight credits and began in 2023-24 $5,488 if began in 2024-25 |
| Graduate-level Education Certificates in: • Emerging Trends in Jewish Education • Jewish Educational Leadership • Jewish Spiritual Education • Teaching & Learning (Hillel professionals receive 10% off Graduate Certificates, not including registration fees. Hillel Springboard Fellows receive 15% off, also not including registration fees.) | $686 | $2,744 for all four modules (one credit per module). Certificate students typically take two modules per semester. |
Late Fee
There is a $25 fee for matriculated students who have unresolved tuition balances over 30 days. When circumstances warrant, Hebrew College reserves the right to apply this fee up to four times within a semester.
Diploma Replacement Fee
There is a $40 fee for alumni who request a replacement diploma or certificate. For the graduates who earned two credentials from Hebrew College (e.g., a Masters Degree and Certificate, or a Masters Degree and Ordination), the replacement fee is $60.
Nonmatriculated Students' Tuition
Jewish Studies, Education, and Rabbinic Courses Taken for Credit
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-credit course | $1,280 |
| 2-credit course | $2,560 |
| 3-credit course | $3,840 |
| 4-credit course | $5,120 |
Jewish Studies, Education, and Rabbinic Courses NOT Taken for Credit, i.e., Audited
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-credit course | $390 |
| 2-credit course | $780 |
| 3-credit course | $1,170 |
| 4-credit course | $1,560 |
Other
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Senior discount (65 and older). Full registration fee applies. Proof of age may be required. Does not apply to Community Education courses. | 20% off noncredit courses only |
Estimated Cost of Attendance
In addition to tuition and fees, students should plan for the normal costs of living, including room and board, transportation, and personal expenses (all of which are contingent upon community of residence and lifestyle, and subject to change).
Financial aid credits to your account, if you qualify, will typically be applied during the month prior to the start of the semester, and after you register for classes. If you qualify for a financial award or need-based grant from the College, you will receive a notification of the amount from the Financial Aid Coordinator. This notification will include the estimates below and an updated, estimated Cost of Attendance based on your aid.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $20,700 (9 months) |
| Books | $2,970 |
| Transportation, entertainment, and personal expenses | $14,400 |
| Health Insurance | $540 |
| Estimated Living Expenses*: | $38,610 |
Adding this figure to your tuition and fees will give you an approximate cost of attendance per academic year.
*Estimates above are based on average responses to a cost-of-living survey of rabbinical students in early 2025 and can vary widely from student to student depending on personal expenses and lifestyle. The insurance estimate is based on students who live in Massachusetts and obtain coverage through MassHealth; some students may be eligible for no-cost plans. Coverage through different providers may cost more.
Timing of Tuition Charges & Payments
- Tuition charges will be applied to your student account immediately when you register for classes.
- Financial aid credits to your account, if you are receiving a Hebrew College scholarship, fellowship, or need-based grant, will typically be applied during the month prior to the start of the semester, AFTER you have registered for classes.
- Federal student loan money will be applied AFTER the add/drop date, so be sure to plan your living expenses budget accordingly (rent, childcare, etc.).
Important tips about tuition payment:
Before the semester begins (the sooner the better), you are required to either:
- pay your tuition balance,
- set up a payment plan with our Student Accounts Coordinator (see below) or
- arrange for a sufficient student loan with our Financial Aid Coordinator. Student loans are disbursed to student accounts after the Add/Drop period each semester. If you are a degree-seeking student and have not yet applied for financial aid or federal student loans, our Financial Aid & Scholarships page offers a full set of instructions, resources, and more.
You will not be considered enrolled in that semester’s classes, and may not be allowed to attend class, until one of these is completed.
Payment Plans & Credit Card Fees
Scheduled, Auto Payment Plans
- This option is available through FACTS. Contact Hebrew College’s Student & Financial Services Assistant, Mayan Baram, at [email protected] for more information.
Credit Card, E-Check, and Check Payments & Fees
- Please be advised that a 4% convenience fee is applied to all payments made by credit card through Hebrew College’s online portal (Campus Cafe). This includes credit card payments made over the phone with the Student Accounts Coordinator.
- To eliminate this fee, students may instead make an e-check payment through Hebrew College’s online portal (Campus Cafe) or over the phone with the Student & Financial Services Assistant, or mail/bring in a physical check with the student’s name and ID# in the memo to: Hebrew College, Office of Student Services, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466.
Contact Info
Bob Gielow
Registrar and Director of Student Services
[email protected]
617.559.8847
Mayan Baram
Student & Financial Services Assistant
[email protected]
617.559.8784
Mia Tavan
Financial Aid Coordinator
[email protected]
617.559.8726