Tuition and Fees
The following tuition and fees information pertains to the 2024-2025 academic year. If you have any questions, please contact StudentServices@hebrewcollege.edu.
Registration fees for academic courses for all students, billed each semester:
- Academic courses taken for credit: $120
- Academic courses taken for noncredit: $60
- Combination of credit and noncredit courses: $120
Please note that fees are non-refundable, even if the student withdraws from the course. Course Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Matriculated Students' (in Graduate Degree Programs) Tuition
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Cost Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbinic Program | N/A | $33,800 (block tuition for students taking up to 20 credits each semester) |
| Master of Jewish Education | $635 if you first enrolled in 2023-24 $660 if you first enrolled in 2024-25 | $5,080 if taking total of eight credits |
| Certificate in Prayer Leadership: Shabbat | $660 | $2,640 for all four modules $390 per module to audit, with instructor permission |
| Pardes Teacher Fellowship in Partnership with Hebrew College | N/A | $7,414 for Year One $7,414 for Year Two $4,942 for Year Three |
| Master of Arts in Jewish Studies | $1,280 | $15,360 if taking total of 12 credits |
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.
Graduation Fee
All graduating students from degree and ordination programs, regardless of whether or not they attend graduation ceremonies, are required to pay a $100 fee.* This fee is collected in the early spring of the graduation year.
*Paid by program sponsor for students in Pardes program only
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 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.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $20,000 (9 months) |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Transportation and personal expenses | $3,600 |
| Health Insurance | $3,000 |
| Estimated Living Expenses*: | $27,800 |
Adding this figure to your tuition and fees will give you an approximate cost of attendance per academic year.
*These numbers vary widely from student to student depending on personal expenses and lifestyle. Please take note that many of our students are eligible for no-cost Mass Health insurance plans.
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, etc.).
- Planning for your year of study in Israel? Download this tips sheet about important things to know before you go regarding financial aid and course registration.
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(s) with our Financial Aid Coordinator. (Note that 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 mbaram@hebrewcollege.edu 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
bgielow@hebrewcollege.edu
617.559.8847
Mayan Baram
Student & Financial Services Assistant
mbaram@hebrewcollege.edu
617.559.8784
Mia Tavan
Financial Aid Coordinator
mtavan@hebrewcollege.edu
617.559.8726