Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year are:
- M.Ed. Montessori, Early Learning - $400 per credit; does not include the AMI Montessori diploma
- $750 per credit for students entering the program prior to summer 2025; includes AMI Montessori diploma
- M.Ed. Montessori, Elementary - $400 per credit; does not include the AMI Montessori diploma
- $840 per credit for students entering the program prior to summer 2025; includes AMI Montessori diploma
- Montessori Teacher Certification Program (full state licensure program for AMI and MACTE diploma holders) - $400 per credit
- Coursework towards state teacher certification - $400 per credit
- M.Ed. Teaching & Learning, Montessori Concentration - $685 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 | $400 per credit (36-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $95 graduation fee |
| Total Program Cost | $14,595 |
| Note |
See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. Does not include the AMI diploma course tuition and fees. |
M.Ed. in Montessori, Elementary
| Tuition | $400 per credit (36-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $95 graduation fee |
| Total Program Cost | $14,595 |
| Note |
See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. Does not include the AMI diploma course tuition and fees. |
Master of Education in Montessori, Teacher Certification
M.Ed. in Montessori, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $400 per credit (50-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $95 graduation fee $119 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 | $20,576 |
| Note |
See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. Does not include the AMI diploma course tuition and fees. |
M.Ed. in Montessori, Elementary, Teacher Certification
| Tuition | $400 per credit (51-credit program) |
|---|---|
| Fees | $100 books (estimate) $95 graduation fee $73 fingerprinting $165 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 | $21,022 |
| Note |
See http://catalog.whitworth.edu/admissions/financialinformation/ for general housing and transportation cost estimates for the year. Does not include the AMI diploma course tuition and fees. |
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 $119 NES Early Childhood Content Exam $96 WEST-B Exam (waived if SAT or ACT scores are available) $93 Residency Teaching Certificate |
| Total Program Cost | $12,481 |
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 $165 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 | $12,529 |
Credit for prior experiences or learning is available according to the Montessori Program policy and the approval of the program director and registrar. Please ask the program director for more information.