Financial Aid & Tuition
Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies (MARS)
| Degree | Credits | Rate | Cost per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARS | 6-23 units in program | $4,120/semester | $8,240 |
| MARS | 1-5.5 or 23+ units in program | $680/unit |
Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Fee (Non-Refundable): $200
Registration Fee: $75
Ziegler Programs
| Title | Rate |
|---|---|
| Extension Program (auditing only) | $226.67/unit |
| Non-Matriculating Program | $680/unit |
Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Fee (Non-Refundable): $200
Registration Fee for Non-Degree Programs: $45
Admissions Fees
- Ziegler School Admissions Application Fee: $100 one time
- Ziegler School Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Fee: $200 one time
Student Fees
- Degree Programs - Registration Fee: $75 per semester
- Non-Degree Programs – Registration Fee: $45 per semester
- Graduation and Ordination Fee – $500
Late Payment Fees
Late payment fees will be assessed for delinquent tuition and fees payments not received within 30 days after registration or by the payment due date as described in the academic calendar, based on whichever comes first. It is your responsibility to contact the Student Billing Office to understand your payment options. AJU reserves the right to enforce such policies. Student Billing may be contacted at student.billing@aju.edu.
Degree Programs: A late payment fee of $500 will be applied for each missed payment due date for all students enrolled in a degree program.
Non-Degree Programs: A late payment fee of $50 will be applied for non-degree programs.
Payment Plans
AJU offers the following payment plan options. Each payment plan applies to the balance due for a specific semester. The administrative fee is due at the time of enrollment. Please contact the Student Billing Office at studentbilling@aju.edu for more information or to set up a payment plan.
- 3 Month Payment Plan – Admin Fee: $30
- 6 Month Payment Plan* – Admin Fee: $60
- 6 Bi-weekly Payments Plan – Admin Fee: $40
- 12 Bi-weekly Payments Plan**– Admin Fee: $60
*This plan is not available for students in their last semester of studies or students enrolled in the Jewish Learning Experience (JLE) program.
**This plan is not available for students in their last semester of studies or students in non-degree seeking programs.
Payment Options
AJU accepts payment by credit card or e-check through the Populi Student Information System. Online payments via credit card will be subject to a 3% convenience fee. Alternatively, checks may be mailed to AJU at the following address. In the Memo, please provide the following note “Payment for FIRST NAME, LAST NAME- AJU Student”: American Jewish University ATTN: Accounting Department 5000 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 400 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 United State