Financial Information

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Deposit and Fees:

Application Fee (non-refundable) $100.00 (due with application)
Accreditation and AMS Affiliation Fees $300.00*
Total Fees $400.00
Total Tuition $6,000.00
Tuition Deposit $500.00*
Tuition Balance $5,900.00

TOTAL FEES AND TUITION $6,400.00

*Accreditation and affiliation fees ($300.00) and deposit ($500.00) are due within 10 days of the student's receipt of the VCMS letter of acceptance and contract. Payments may be made by check, cash or money order.

Tuition Payment Options:

Option 1: Pay the tuition balance of $5,900.00 in full before the first day of class
Option 2: Use the deferred payment plan below which includes an additional $500.00 fee built into the 3 payments

Deferred Payment Plan:

Deposit $500.00
June 1st $3,400.00
September 1st $1,500.00
December 1st $1,500.00
Total course tuition and all fees on the deferred payment plan: $6,900.00

All tuition and fees are required prior to the intern being recommended for AMS teacher certification.

Financial Aid

VCMS regrets that it cannot offer financial aid at this time. The American Montessori Society offers partial scholarships. Applications can be found at the AMS website.

Late and Returned Check Fee

A 10% fee is added to payments received 15 days past due. There is a $35.00 returned check fee.

School Discount

Schools will receive a 10% discount on tuition when sending three or more students during the same academic year.

Additional Costs

Students should plan to spend approximately $600-$800 on books, supplies and materials. Self-directed internships have an additional visit fee of approximately $225 per student.

Fees are subject to change with notification. Additional fees may apply.