Tuition, Fees and Other Charges

Elementary Level II Teacher Credential Courses:

Registration Fee $ 100.00

Tuition $1800.00

Classes may be taken per course - $425.00

TOTAL TUITION AND REGISTRATION $1900.00*

Certification Fees:

American Montessori Society Fee $ 185.00

MACTE Fee $ 145.00

Full Set of Syllabi $ 20.00

FAX charge per page $ 1.00

Transcript - Official - two sets $ 10.00

* $425.00/week

Coursework may be taken over two summers and tuition, therefore, paid over two summers.

Cost for Books, etc

Fees do not include books, manuals, supplies, and materials estimated to cost approximately $450.00.

Housing and Housing Fees:

Fees also do not include housing nor is housing provided by the Center.

Housing is not available through the MTEC/SFBA. The MTEC/SFBA provides information on accommodations. Craig's List is a popular resource for shared housing.

Instructional Materials:

Once purchased, books and other materials are the property of the student. The MTEC/SFBA does not sell or accept returned materials, and makes no refunds on materials.

Refund Schedule and Policy:

The refund is the amount the student paid for instruction multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of hours which the student has not received but which was paid for, and the denominator of which is the total number of hours of instruction for which the student has paid. Refund is within thirty (30) days of cancellation of enrollment.

The student has the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. After the period of cancellation has passed (five business days) the school will remit a refund less $75.00 of the registration fee within thirty (30) days following withdrawal. The student is obliged to pay only for educational services rendered. See refund schedule.

Elementary Level I Teacher Credential Course Refund Schedule:

(400 hours for Course $1800.00 tuition refund)

Percent of Attendance Time Amount of Refund

10% (up to 20 hours) 90% - $1620.00

25% (up to 50 hours) 75% - $1350.00

50% (up to 100 hours) 50% - $ 900.00

60% (up to 120 hours) 40% - $ 720.00

75% (up to 150 hours) 25% - $ 450.00

Financial Aid:

The Center does not provide financial aid. The American Montessori Society Scholarships Funds has available scholarships, which are awarded each year. Applications for these scholarships may be requested from American Montessori Society, 116 E. 16th Street, Fl 6, New York, New York 10003-2163 - (212) 358-1250. The application and all supporting documentation must arrive at the AMS office by May 1