Aquinas Institute of Theology

What is the cost of studying for a year at Aquinas Institute of Theology?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Aquinas's reported full-time graduate tuition was $25,000, with $600 in required fees; the reported part-time graduate charge was $875 per credit hour. The reported tuition and fee amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state graduate students.

• Full-time graduate tuition: $25,000 for the reported academic year.
• Required graduate fees: $600 for the reported academic year.
• Part-time graduate tuition: $875 per credit hour.

These are published educational charges, not a complete annual living budget. Books, housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses can materially increase the amount a student needs, while scholarships or other assistance may reduce what the student pays. A part-time student should multiply the applicable per-credit rate by the planned course load and check for additional program or course charges; the figures above should not be added together as though they describe one enrollment pattern.

Eligible graduate students may consider institutional assistance, federal student loans, and applicable military education benefits. Grants commonly associated with undergraduate study should not be assumed to apply to a graduate theology degree. A useful aid comparison is the amount available for the specific program and enrollment level, alongside any borrowing required to cover living expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at Aquinas Institute of Theology?

Students interested in working while enrolled should distinguish a paid position from Federal Work-Study, an internship, and a required ministry placement. They may all provide experience, but they have different eligibility rules and financial effects.

Federal Work-Study, where offered to an eligible student, is need-based aid earned through an approved job rather than a tuition discount paid in advance. Graduate students considering employment should ask Aquinas's financial-aid office about their eligibility and its process for finding positions. They should also check whether a field-education placement is paid and how its hours fit alongside courses and outside work.

For career development, a prospective student should ask the relevant program how it helps arrange supervised placements and connect students with ministry settings. Placement experience can be valuable, but it should not be confused with a verified job offer or an employment guarantee.