St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry

What is the cost of studying for a year at St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry?

For 2024-25, the reported full-time graduate tuition at St. Bernard's was $13,230 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with $360 in required fees. Together, those published figures amount to $13,590 before living expenses and other individual costs.

• Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $13,230.
• Required graduate fees, 2024-25: $360.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $735 per credit for in-state and out-of-state students.

These are reporting-year figures, not a quote for a later term. The $735 per-credit rate is an alternative way to calculate part-time tuition; it should not be added to the full-time annual tuition figure. Books, transportation, housing, food, and any program-specific charges can increase the amount a student needs to budget. A current bill may also differ with course load.

Published tuition is not the same as an individual's final cost. Applicants should request the current program-specific charges and ask the financial-aid office about institutional scholarships, eligible federal graduate loans, and any applicable veteran education benefits. Federal Pell Grants generally serve eligible undergraduates rather than students in a graduate master's program; loan eligibility and any scholarship award require separate review.

What are the work-study opportunities at St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry?

Students considering paid work alongside a St. Bernard's program should distinguish ordinary employment from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program, when available to an eligible student, and requires an actual job; it is not an automatic tuition discount or a guaranteed position.

Before counting on campus employment, ask the financial-aid office whether the intended program participates in Federal Work-Study, how eligibility is determined, and where openings are posted. A ministry placement or internship may build professional experience without being a paid student job. Applicants seeking career support should likewise ask about specific services - such as placement contacts, résumé feedback, or alumni connections - rather than assuming that academic fieldwork includes a job search service or leads to employment.