Academy for Jewish Religion, California - Serving as  Bridge between the pillars of Judiasm






Tuition and Fees 2009-2010
(All tuition and fees are on a semester basis.)

Each regular 3-credit course (based on $423 per credit) $1270
Bet Midrash per trimester (no credit) $300
Cantorial Coaching per trimester (1 credit) $1270
Clinical Pastoral Education $4000
Independent Study (see requirements) $1500
Registration per Trimester $75
Materials Fee per Trimester $35
Va'ad Fee per Trimester $35
Other Fees
Application Fee $300
Accompanist for Cantorial Audition $100
AJR/CA Annual Retreat (billed in Winter trimester) $350
Thesis Fee (final year only) $750
Ordination Fee (final year only) $400

Notes and Explanations
Credit cards may be used for a payment in full at the beginning of each semester.

Payment Schedule
Tuition and fees are due on a semester basis and are due within the first week of each semester.

Refunds
Students who cancel registration prior to the first day of classes are entitled to a refund of 95% of that semester's tuition; students who withdraw within two weeks after the first day of classes are entitled to a refund of 80% of that semester's tuition; students who withdraw within four weeks after the first day of classes are entitled to a refund of 60% of that semester's tuition. No refunds will be made after the first four weeks of classes.

Financial Aid Scholarship Package
Matriculating students taking a minimum of 5.0 course points per semester may apply for a Financial Aid Scholarship Package worth up to 20% of tuition, based upon need - as determined by the student, and the Financial Aid Committee.

Please note that the Jewish Free Loan Association (Los Angeles) does make loans to California residents based on need. Arrangements are made with JFLA directly. They can be reached at (323) 761-8830.