Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year are:
- M.Ed. Montessori, Early Learning - $750 per credit; includes AMI Montessori diploma
- M.Ed. Montessori, Elementary - $840 per credit; includes AMI Montessori diploma
- M.Ed. Teaching & Learning, Montessori Concentration - $675 per credit
- Additional coursework for state teacher certification - $400 per credit
*Variance of total cost may occur due to annual changes in fees and tuition per credit.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships are available through both Montessori Northwest and Whitworth University.
Financial aid is available for students enrolled in a degree program. We recommend that you apply for financial aid at the time you apply for the program. Contact the Whitworth Financial Aid Office (finaid@whitworth.edu) for more information.
Cost & Fee Information
M.Ed. in Montessori, Early Learning
| Tuition | $750 per credit (36-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $350 books (estimate) $900 office and material making supplies (estimate) $99 Association Montessori Internationale Membership $95 graduation fee |
| Total Program Cost | $27,364 |
| Note | See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. |
M.Ed. in Montessori, Elementary
| Tuition | $840 per credit (36-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $350 books (estimate) $1,000 office and material making supplies (estimate) $99 Association Montessori Internationale Membership $95 graduation fee |
| Total Program Cost | $30,704 |
| Note | See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. |
Master of Education in Montessori, Teacher Certification
M.Ed. in Montessori, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $750 per credit (36-credit program) $400 per credit (14 credits of certification coursework) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $350 books (estimate) $900 office and material making supplies (estimate) $99 Association Montessori Internationale Membership $95 graduation fee $95 NES Early Childhood Content Exam $96 WEST-B Exam (waived if SAT or ACT scores are available) $73 fingerprinting $93 Residency Teaching Certificate |
| Total Program Cost | $33,321 |
| Note | See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. |
M.Ed. in Montessori, Elementary, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $840 per credit (36-credit program) $400 per credit (14 credits of certification coursework) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $350 books (estimate) $1,000 office and material making supplies (estimate) $99 Association Montessori Internationale Membership $95 graduation fee $73 fingerprinting $95 NES Subtest 1 and 2 Content Exams $96 WEST-B Exam (waived if SAT or ACT scores are available) $93 Residency Teaching Certificate |
| Total Program Cost | $36,986 |
| Note | See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. |
Montessori Teacher Certification
Early Childhood Education, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $400 per credit (30-credit program) Credit for prior learning is available upon transcript review |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $73 fingerprinting $95 NES Early Childhood Content Exam $96 WEST-B Exam (waived if SAT or ACT scores are available) $93 Residency Teaching Certificate |
| Total Program Cost | $12,457 |
Elementary, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $400 per credit (30-credit program) Credit for prior learning is available upon transcript review |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $75 fingerprinting $95 NES Elementary Subtests 1 and 2 $96 WEST-B Exam (waived if SAT or ACT scores are available) $93 Residency Teaching Certificate |
| Total Program Cost | $12,857 |