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). The fee schedules for the current academic year are as follows:
Total Tuition and Fees by Program for 2025-2026
Doctoral Programs
Domestic tuition for the DMin (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $21,460 | Y1: $5,365 Y2: $5,365 Y3: $5,365 Y4: $5,365 |
| Course Fees | $7,658 | Seven 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing fee | $437 annually |
| Dissertation Fee | $3,282 | One-time Dissertation Fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the DMin (Core Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $42,920 | Y1: $10,730 Y2: $10,730 Y3: $10,730 Y4: $10,730 |
| Course Fees | $7,658 | Seven 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Dissertation Fee | $3,282 | One-time Dissertation Fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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.
Domestic tuition for the DMin (Supervisory Education Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $21,460 | Y1: $5,365 Y2: $5,365 Y3: $5,365 Y4: $5,365 |
| Course Fees | $6,564 | Six 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Canadian Association for Spiritual Care Professional Fees |
Not paid to St. Stephen's College |
Approx. $750 |
| Dissertation Fee | $3,282 | One-time Dissertation Fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the DMin (Supervisory Education Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $42,920 | Y1: $10,730 Y2: $10,730 Y3: $10,730 Y4: $10,730 |
| Course Fees | $6,564 | Six 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Canadian Association for Spiritual Care Professional Fees |
Not paid to St. Stephen's |
Approx. $750 |
| Dissertation Fee | $3,282 | One-time Dissertation Fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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.
Master Programs (for students admitted in 2023 and after)
Domestic tuition for the MPS (Counselling and Art Therapy Streams) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee (based on two years of studies)** | $9,648 | Y1: $4,824 Y2: $4,824 |
| Course Fees | $17,504 | Equivalent of 16 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| RCAT Clinical Supervision Fees (Art Therapy students only) | Paid directly to your RCAT Clinical Supervisor | 35 hours total |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
International tuition for the MPS (Counselling and Art Therapy Streams) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee (based on two years of studies)** | $19,296 | Y1: $9,648 Y2: $9,648 |
| Course Fees | $17,504 | Equivalent of 16 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| RCAT Clinical Supervision Fees (Art Therapy students only) | Paid directly to your RCAT Clinical Supervisor | 35 hours total |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Students are required to pay program fees for each year of study. The above tables are based on a two-year completion timeframe; students who take longer will pay program fees for each additional year of study. Program Fees are paid annually (or in semi-annual installments).
Domestic tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee (based on three years of studies)** | $3,984 | Y1: $1,328 Y2: $1,328 Y3: $1,328 |
| Course Fees | $14,222 | 13 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Course-Based Culminating Paper or Honours Thesis Stream |
$1,094 or $3,282 |
3-credit Culminating Paper ($1,094) or 9-credit thesis ($3,282) |
International tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee (based on three years of studies)** | $7,968 | Y1: $2,656 Y2: $2,656 Y3: $2,656 |
| Course Fees | $14,222 | 13 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Course-Based Culminating Paper or Honours Thesis Stream |
$1,094 or $3,282 |
3-credit Culminating Paper ($1,094) or 9-credit thesis ($3,282) |
*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Students are required to pay program fees for each year of study. The above tables are based on a three-year completion timeframe; students who take longer will pay program fees for each additional year of study. Program Fees are paid annually (or in semi-annual installments).
Master Programs (for students admitted in 2022 and prior)
Domestic tuition for the MPS (Counselling Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $19,296 | Y1: $4,824 Y2: $4,824 Y3: $4,824 Y4: $4,824 |
| Course Fees | $16,410 | Equivalent of 15 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the MPS (Counselling Stream) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $38,592 | Y1: $9,648 Y2: $9,648 Y3: $9,648 Y4: $9,648 |
| Course Fees | $16,410 | Equivalent of 15 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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.
Domestic tuition for the MPS (Art Therapy) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $19,296 | Y1: $4,824 Y2: $4,824 Y3: $4,824 Y4: $4,824 |
| Course Fees | $20,786 | Equivalent of 19 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| RCAT Clinical Supervision Fees |
Paid directly to your RCAT Clinical Supervisor |
35 hours total |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the MPS (Art Therapy) program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $38,592 | Y1: $9,648 Y2: $9,648 Y3: $9,648 Y4: $9,648 |
| Course Fees | $20,786 | Equivalent of 19 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| RCAT Clinical Supervision | Paid directly to your RCAT Clinical Supervisor |
35 hours total |
| Personal Therapy | Paid directly to your Therapist |
40 hours total |
| Thesis or Capstone Fee | $3,282 | Equivalent of three 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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.
Domestic tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $5,312 | Y1: $1,328 Y2: $1,328 Y3: $1,328 Y4: $1,328 |
| Course Fees | $14,222 | 13 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Course-Based Culminating Paper or Honours Thesis Stream |
$1,094 or $3,282 |
3-credit Culminating Paper ($1,094) or 9-credit thesis ($3,282) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the MTS program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $10,624 | Y1: $2,656 Y2: $2,656 Y3: $2,656 Y4: $2,656 |
| Course Fees | $14,222 | 13 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| Course-Based Culminating Paper or Honours Thesis Stream |
$1,094 or $3,282 |
3-credit Culminating Paper ($1,094) or 9-credit thesis ($3,282) |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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.
Domestic tuition for the MTS/BTS Diaconal program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $2,656 | Y1: $664 Y2: $664 Y3: $664 Y4: $664 |
| Course Fees | $6,564 | At least six 3-credit courses ($1,094 each) |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
| ITP Fee | $1,094 | One-time fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
International tuition for the MTS/BTS Diaconal program is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $5,312 | Y1: $1,328 Y2: $1,328 Y3: $1,328 Y4: $1,328 |
| Course Fees | $6,564 |
At least six 3-credit |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing |
$437 annually |
| ITP Fee | $1,094 | One-time fee |
| Program Continuation Fees (if needed) |
Ongoing fees for Year 5 onward |
Y5: $1,305 Y6: $1,430 Y7: $1,555 Y8+: $1,685 |
*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 Certificate Programs
Domestic tuition for the Graduate Certificate programs is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $1,328 | Y1: $1,328 |
| Course Fees for GCSD, GCSIP, GCSICA, GCTS and GCSC*** |
$4,376 or $6,564 or $7,658***
|
Four, Six, or Seven 3-credit courses ($1,094 each), depending on the Certificate |
| Student Services Fee |
Ongoing |
$437 annually |
International tuition for the Graduate Certificate programs is as follows*:
| Fee Kind | Total over Program | Fee Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee** | $2,656 | Y1: $2,656 |
| Course Fees for GCSD, GCSIP, GCSICA, GCTS, and GCSC*** |
$4,376 or $6,564 or $7,658*** |
Four, Six, or Seven 3-credit courses ($1,094 each), depending on the Certificate |
| Student Services Fee | Ongoing | $437 annually |
*Note: All fees are in Canadian dollars.
**Note: Program Fee is typically paid in semi-annual payments in the first year only.
***Total Course Fees for the GCSC will vary due to different course fees at partner theological colleges.
As an independent, degree-granting college, St. Stephen's College sets its own tuition rates and does not follow the tuition rates of the University of Alberta. For more information, see our UAlberta Affiliation and Institutional Charter pages.
Payment Schedule
- Students in the DMin program, and students admitted to master and bachelor programs prior to 2023, 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 in the first year). 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/ITP fee is due when the student's dissertation/thesis/ITP proposal is approved.
- Students in the MPS (Counselling 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 additional professional fees, which are paid to the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association canadienne de soins spirituels (CASC/ACSS).
- For students in the DMin program, and for students admitted to degree programs prior to 2023: Ongoing Continuation Fees are assessed for Years 5 onward; they are to be paid (in full) annually on July 1.
Other Tuition and Fee Information
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.
Course fees are currently $1,070/3-credit course, $2,140/6-credit course, and $3,210/9-credit course, unless published otherwise. Course fees effective September 1, 2025 are $1,094/3-credit course, $2,188/6-credit course, $3,282/9-credit course, unless published otherwise. Tuition for auditing online courses is the same as credit course tuition; other courses may be audited for half the credit course fee.
Program Fees cover general academic and administrative support, including services through the registrar’s office, dean’s office, and general faculty advising. Students in degree programs can pay program fees in annual or semi-annual installments; graduate certificate program fees are paid within the first year of study.
Students in the DMin program, and students admitted to degree programs prior to 2023, are required to pay the entire Program Fee, regardless of the number of years they take to complete the program. The entire Program Fee amount is typically paid over four annual installments (except for Graduate Certificates, which are paid within the first year of study). Students may avoid annual increases by paying the entire Program Fee in advance.
Ongoing Continuation Fee applies only to students in the DMin program, and to students admitted to degree programs prior to 2023. Continuation Fees apply only in situations where a student takes longer than the prescribed period for completing a program. Students do not pay a continuation fee in the academic year they graduate; the academic year at SSC is July 1 to June 30, and graduation is in the Fall semester.
Course fees for Clinical Psychospiritual
Payment Methods
Tuition payments (for both program and course fees) are accepted only by the methods below.
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Credit Card
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Payments are routed through a Third Party Payment Processing Service (Plastiq Accept). Please note you will have to create an account and that payments may take 3-5 business days to process**. A service fee of 2.9% will be applied. Pay Now: |
| 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 by the registration deadline or due date to avoid a late payment fee. |
| Email Money Transfer (EMT) |
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. |
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).