Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Students at St. Stephen's College pay both Program Fees (ongoing for the duration of their studies) and course fees (paid on a course-by-course basis). Students are required to pay the entire Program Fee regardless of the number of years they take to complete the program. The fee schedules for each of our programs are as follows:
Total Tuition and Fees by Program
- DMin (Core Stream) Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the DMin (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $18,320 Y1: $4,580
Y2: $4,580
Y3: $4,580
Y4: $4,580Course Fees $6,286 Seven 3-credit courses ($898 each) Dissertation Fee $2,694 One-time Dissertation Fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the DMin (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $36,640 Y1: $9,160
Y2: $9,160
Y3: $9,160
Y4: $9,160Course Fees $6,286 Seven 3-credit courses ($898 each) Dissertation Fee $2,694 One-time Dissertation Fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - DMin (Supervisory Education Stream) Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the DMin (Supervisory Education Stream) program is as follows*:
DMin SE Tuition and Fees Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $18,320 Y1: $4,580
Y2: $4,580
Y3: $4,580
Y4: $4,580Course Fees $5,388 Six 3-credit courses ($898 each) Canadian Association for
Spiritual Care Professional FeesNot paid to St. Stephen's
CollegeApprox. $750 Dissertation Fee $2,694 One-time Dissertation Fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the DMin (Supervisory Education Stream) program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $36,640 Y1: $9,160
Y2: $9,160
Y3: $9,160
Y4: $9,160Course Fees $5,388 Six 3-credit courses ($898 each) Canadian Association for
Spiritual Care Professional FeesNot paid to St. Stephen's
CollegeApprox. $750 Dissertation Fee $2,694 One-time Dissertation Fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - MPS (Core Stream) Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the MPS (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
MPS Core Stream Tuition and Fees Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $16,480 Y1: $4,120
Y2: $4,120
Y3: $4,120
Y4: $4,120Course Fees $13,302 Equivalent of 14 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Thesis or Capstone Fee $2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit courses
($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,110
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the MPS (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $32,960 Y1: $8,240
Y2: $8,240
Y3: $8,240
Y4: $8,240Course Fees $13,302 Equivalent of 14 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Thesis or Capstone Fee $2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit courses
($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - MPS (Art Therapy) Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the MPS (Art Therapy) program is as follows*:
MPS Art Therapy Tuition and Fees Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $16,480 Y1: $4,120
Y2: $4,120
Y3: $4,120
Y4: $4,120Course Fees $16,894 Equivalent of 18 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)RCAT Clinical Supervision
FeesPaid directly to your RCAT
Clinical Supervisor35 hours total Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Thesis or Capstone Fee $2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit courses
($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the MPS (Art Therapy) program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $32,960 Y1: $8,240
Y2: $8,240
Y3: $8,240
Y4: $8,240Course Fees $16,894 Equivalent of 18 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)RCAT Clinical Supervision Paid directly to your RCAT
Clinical Supervisor35 hours total Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Thesis or Capstone Fee $2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit courses
($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - MTS Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $4,520 Y1: $1,130
Y2: $1,130
Y3: $1,130
Y4: $1,130Course Fees $11,506 12 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)Thesis Stream or Course-
Based Stream$2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit
courses ($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $9,040 Y1: $2,260
Y2: $2,260
Y3: $2,260
Y4: $2,260Course Fees $11,506 12 3-credit courses
($898 each) + 1 Academic
Writing Course ($730)Thesis Stream or Course-
Based Stream$2,694 Equivalent of three 3-credit courses
($898 each)Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - MTS/BTS Diaconal Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the MTS/BTS Diaconal program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $2,260 Y1: $565
Y2: $565
Y3: $565
Y4: $565Course Fees $5,388 Six 3-credit courses
($898 each)ITP Fee $898 One-time fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the MTS/BTS Diaconal program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $4,520 Y1: $1,130
Y2: $1,130
Y3: $1,130
Y4: $1,130Course Fees $5,388 Six 3-credit courses
($898 each)ITP Fee $898 One-time fee Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - PMATD Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the PMATD program is as follows*:
PMATD Tuition and Fees Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $13,120 Y1: $3,280
Y2: $3,280
Y3: $3,280
Y4: $3,280Course Fees $15,266 Equivalent of 17 3-credit courses
($898 each)Clinical Supervision Fees Paid directly to your
Clinical Supervisor35 hours total Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440International tuition for the PMATD program is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $26,240 Y1: $6,560
Y2: $6,560
Y3: $6,560
Y4: $6,560Course Fees $15,266 Equivalent of 17 3-credit courses
($898 each)Clinical Supervision Fees Paid directly to your
Clinical Supervisor35 hours total Personal Therapy Paid directly to your
Therapist40 hours total Program Continuation
Fees (if needed)Ongoing fees for
Year 5 onwardY5: $1,110
Y6: $1,220
Y7: $1,330
Y8+: $1,440*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase. - Graduate Certificates Tuition and Fees
Domestic tuition for the Graduate Certificate programs is as follows*:
Graduate Certificates Tuition and Fees Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $1,130 Y1: $565
Y2: $565Course Fees
GCSD, GCSIP, GCSICA
GCTS$3,592
$5,388Four, Six, or Seven 3-credit
courses ($898 each),
depending on the
CertificateGCSC Various*** ***Total Course Fee amount varies due to difference course fee costs at partner theological colleges International tuition for the Graduate Certificate programs is as follows*:
Fee Kind Total over Program Fee Breakdown Program Fee** $2,260 Y1: $1,130
Y2: $1,130Course Fees
GCSD, GCSIP, GCSICA
GCTS$3,592
$5,388Four, Six, or Seven 3-credit
courses ($898 each),
depending on the
CertificateGCSC Various*** ***Total Course Fee amount varies due to difference course fee costs at partner theological colleges *Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fees are typically paid in semi-annual payments over four years; the annual amount is subject to increase.
Payment Schedule
- Students are required to pay the entire Program Fee, regardless of the number of years they take to complete the program. The entire Program Fee is typically paid over four annual installments (except Graduate Certificates, which are paid over two annual installments). Each year, Program Fees are to be paid in full by July 31, or in two installments (50% by July 31 + 50% by January 31). A late penalty of 10% of the total outstanding amount will be assessed on accounts paid after these due dates. Students will not be allowed to register for, or participate in, any course or learning event unless their account is paid in full.
- Course fees are due at the time of course registration. If a student is permitted to register late for a course, a late fee of $75 will be applied.
- The Dissertation/Thesis/IP fee is due when the student's dissertation/thesis/IP proposal is approved.
- Students in the MPS (Core Stream) and MPS (Art Therapy) have additional Personal Therapy and Clinical Supervision fees, which are not paid to the College.
- Students in the DMin-SE program have an additional $750 in fees, which are not paid to the College.
- Ongoing Program Fees are assessed for Years 5 onward; they are to be paid (in full) annually on July 1.
Other Tuition and Fee Information
- Application Fees
When applying to a program of study, there is a non-refundable application fee. Degree application fee: Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants $200, International applicants $400. Certificate application fee: Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants $100; International applicants $200. There is no application fee for taking courses as an Open Studies student.
- Breakdown of Course Fees
Course fees are $898/3-credit course, $1,796/6-credit course, and $2,694/9-credit course (unless otherwise stated). Tuition for auditing online courses is the same as credit course tuition; other courses may be audited for half the credit course fee.
- Further Information on Program Fees
Course fees for Clinical Pastoral Education are set at $2,400 per 6-credit offering. This tuition rate is set in consultation with the Alberta Consortium for Supervised Pastoral Education and is standardized across the province of Alberta.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Course fees for Clinical Pastoral Education are set at $2,400 per 6-credit offering. This tuition rate is set in consultation with the Alberta Consortium for Supervised Pastoral Education and is standardized across the province of Alberta.
Payment Methods
Effective January 1, 2018, tuition payments (for both program and course fees) are accepted only by the methods below.
Credit Cards: Visa/MC/AE MC Debit/Visa Debit |
Payments are routed through a Third Party Payment Processing Service (Plastiq). Please note you will have to create an account and that payments may take 3-5 business days to process**. A service fee of 2.85% will be applied. ONLY USE LINK BELOW: (Pay Now Button) or |
Debit/Cash | Onsite at College. |
Cheques/Money Orders |
Onsite at College or mail to: 8810 112 Street Edmonton, AB T6G 2J6 Must be received at College on or before registration deadline or the late payment fee may be applied. |
Email Money Transfer (EMT) |
NEW: Payment by EMT to st.stephens@ualberta.ca. Automatic deposit; no password required. Please indicate in the memo your reason for payment i.e. course fee, program fee, etc. |
**notification of payment occurs within 2 hours of payment being made. Choose earliest arrival date for payment to arrive.
When you pay for the course, please include extra fees as applicable: (1) Art materials fee $40 (applies to art therapy/art therapy studio courses, except when delivered remotely or online; see course schedule for details), (2) late registration ($75).
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- What is Plastiq?
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- What card brands does Plastiq accept?
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- What is the Plastiq service fee?
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- Is the use of Plastiq an unofficial way to increase fees paid to the College?
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