FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Deposit and Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)        $    100.00 (due with application)

Accreditation/AMS Affiliation Fees      $    300.00  *

            Total Fees                                $    400.00

Tuition Deposit                                    $    500.00  *

Tuition Balance                                     $  4800.00

            Total Tuition                            $  5300.00

TOTAL FEES AND TUITION           $5700.00

*Accreditation and affiliation fees ($300) and deposit ($500) are due within 10 days of the student’s receipt of the VCMS letter of acceptance and contract.  All fees are non-refundable.  Payments may be made by check, cash or money order.

Tuition Payment Options

Option 1. Pay the tuition balance of $4800 in full before the first day of class.

Option 2. The deferred payment plan listed below includes an additional $500 fee (built into the three payments).

Deferred Payment Plan

Deposit              $500

June 1              $3200

September 1    $1300

December 1     $1200

Total course tuition and all fees on the deferred payment plan:  $6200

Financial Aid

VCMS regrets that it cannot offer financial aid at this time.  The American Montessori Society offers partial scholarships.  Applications can be found at the AMS website.

Late and Returned Check Fees 

A 10% fee is added to payments received 15 days past due.  There is a $35.00 returned check fee.

School Discount

Schools will receive a 10% discount on tuition when sending three or more students during the same academic year.

Tuition Refund Policy

If a student withdraws from the program prior to the first day of class all tuition paid, minus $100.00 of the deposit, will be refunded.  If a student withdraws before the 11^th day of courses, 75% of tuition paid will be refunded.  If a student withdraws before the 22^nd day of courses, 50% of tuition paid will be refunded.  If a student withdraws before the 33^rd day of courses, 25% of tuition paid will be refunded.  After that date, no refunds will be made.  Refunds are figured from the official withdrawal date, not from the time when the student stops attending class.  The student is required to withdraw officially by writing a letter of intent to the Director of VCMS.

Additional Costs

Students should plan to spend approximately $600 – $800 on books, supplies and materials.  Self-directed internships have an additional visit fee of $225 per student.