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Tuition & Fees

Tuition for On-Campus Degree Programs and Courses ($900 per unit) 2026-2027

12 Units$10,800 per semester
9 Units$8,100 per semester
6 Units$5,400 per semester
3 Units$2,700 per semester

Most courses are 3 Units (for both on-campus and online courses)

Tuition for MTS – Franciscan Theology (Online) and Online Certificate in Franciscan Theology ($835 per unit)

Fees

The student service fee for each semester is $150.

The charts above detail the expenses involved in an FST education for the current academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

*Rates may change based on Student Health Insurance Premium

Tuition and Refund Policy

Tuition will be refunded at the following rates to students who formally withdraw from the Franciscan School of Theology:

Prior to the first day of the semester100%
After the add/drop deadline95%

1. Fees and deposits are not refundable.

2. Tuition is fully or partially refundable only when a student officially withdraws during the published refund withdrawal schedule.

3. The date of withdrawal for refund purposes is considered, the date the Notice of Withdrawal form is received and date stamped in the Office of the Registrar. Any student who thinks that their individual case warrants an exception to this policy should consult the VPAA.

4. To receive a 100% refund, students must officially withdraw or drop course(s) by the end of the second week of classes for the regular academic semester.

5. Please refer to the academic calendar on the FST website for specific dates and future changes to the Refund Schedule. Updates to this schedule will be made prior to the first day of semester classes and without written notice.

6. A student receiving financial aid should consult the Torero Hub Student Center for refund policies regarding his or her financial aid funds.

Estimated expenses for the academic year 2026-2027

  • Tuition (12 units/semester): $21,600
  • Fees: $300
  • *Housing (12 months) : $32,760
  • Transportation: $2,652
  • Books and Supplies: $900
  • Health Insurance (subject to premium increases): $4,158
  • Personal Expenses: $6,756

*FST does not currently have on-campus housing options

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