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Tuition Fees and Payment Schedule

Registrations received after June 1, 2019 will be charged a $200 Late Registration Fee in addition to the regular Registration Fee. Tuition and fees for the program are listed below. All tuition payments and fees are due in full by the dates listed below. Transportation expenses, books, and supplies are not included and are the responsibility of the Adult Learner. The cost of books and supplies is approximately $300 – $600 depending on the source. A two-year AMS membership is included with your tuition fees.

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
Tuition $7,550.00
Registration Fee $200.00
Association Fee $450.00
Total Fees $8,200.00
Possible Additional Fees
Additional Late Registration Fee (after 6/1/19) $100.00
Late Payment Fee $150.00
Self-Directed Internship $1,000.00
Audit (per day) $200.00
Extra Field Visit (per visit) $200.00
Extension (per year, up to one year) $350.00
Payment Schedule 2019–2020
5/01/19 Application and Registration Fee $200.00
6/01/19 1st Payment: 20% $1,150.00
6/01/19 Association Fees $450.00
6/01/19 Subtotal (1st Payment + Association Fees) $1,600.00
10/01/19 2nd Payment: 20% $1,600.00
2/01/20 3rd Payment: 20% $1,600.00
6/01/20 4th Payment: 20% $1,600.00
10/01/20 5th Payment: 20% $1,600.00
Total Payments $8,200.00

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Partial scholarships and financial aid are available from MCTD to Adult Learners based on need. Additionally, AMS offers scholarships to aspiring Montessori teachers through their organization. Please speak with the MCTD Program Director for additional information about these options.

Refund Policy

Refund due to cancellation: If MCTD cancels a course, due to lack of enrollment, all deposits received will be refunded within 8 weeks.

Refund due to withdrawal: If an Adult Learner withdraws from the program one month prior to the program starting date, 100% of paid tuition (less registration fee) will be refunded. After the start of the program, allowable refund percentages are computed from the date of official withdrawal, not from the time when the Adult Learner ceases attending classes. The Adult Learner is required to withdraw officially by submitting a written letter of intent to the MCTD Program Director. The Adult Learner will be notified of receipt. If an Adult Learner needs to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances, refund is up to the discretion of MCTD.

Refund due to dismissal: If an Adult Learner is dismissed from the program prior to the program starting date, 100% of paid tuition (less registration fee) will be refunded. After the start of the program, allowable refund percentages are computed from the date of official dismissal.