Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

What is the cost of studying for a year at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, HUC-JIR reported the same full-time graduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. These figures are a dated reference point, not a current personalized bill or a complete annual cost-of-attendance estimate.

• Full-time graduate tuition: $28,500 for the reported academic year.
• Reported required graduate fees: $35 for the same year.
• Reported part-time graduate tuition: $2,000 per credit hour.

A student's full budget may also include books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, personal expenses, and any program-related travel. A required period in Jerusalem would need its own budget. Tuition and fees may change by year or program, and scholarships can change the amount a student ultimately pays. Applicants should request a current, program-specific cost estimate and aid offer before comparing HUC-JIR with alternatives.

What are the work-study opportunities at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion?

Paid work during study should be considered separately from HUC-JIR's required professional training. A placement, field assignment, or internship may build experience without functioning as a paid student job.

Graduate students interested in campus employment or Federal Work-Study should ask the financial aid office whether their program and aid package permit participation, how jobs are posted, and whether working hours fit the program schedule. Federal Work-Study, when awarded, generally requires a student to obtain and perform an eligible job; it is not a grant paid automatically. Students can also seek ordinary part-time work, but its earnings and time demands should be assessed alongside coursework and field responsibilities.

Career planning may involve a program's faculty, placement staff, professional networks, and the organizations where students train. Applicants should ask their intended program what concrete help it offers with placements, applications, interviews, and introductions to potential employers rather than assuming the services of a conventional undergraduate career center.