Tuition & Fees
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Certificate in TESOL Tuition & Fees
Tuition for the Certificate in TESOL is $1,050 per course, with a $50 records fee. The estimated total program cost is $1,280 and includes required tuition and fees, estimated textbooks, and end-of-program fees. The program is a single 3-unit course completed fully online in 15 weeks.
Students may pay tuition course by course and can also inquire about a non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan. The estimated total assumes completion within the standard 15-week schedule; a 15-week extension is $200. Graduates who continue into the MA or Graduate Diploma in TESOL may be waived the tuition fee for two units of credit.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee non-refundable | $50 |
| Registration fee non-refundable | $100 |
| STRF fee (California residents only) non-refundable | $0 |
| Course fees | |
| Tuition — $350 per credit × 3 credits | $1,050 |
| Records fee | $50 |
| Estimated textbook fees | $35 |
| Other fees | |
| Expedited registration (register ≤7 days before start) optional | $40 |
| 15-week extension optional | $200 |
| End-of-program fees | |
| Certificate | No cost |
| Replacement certificate optional | $100 |
| Certificate cover optional | $100 |
| Course completion letter optional | $35 |
| Total program cost | $1,280 |
Program Cost & Additional Enrollment
The estimated total program cost assumes successful completion within the standard 15-week schedule. Students who require additional time may take a 15-week extension for an additional $200 fee; the maximum time allowed for completion is 30 weeks. Students who register and pay for the course seven days or less before the scheduled start date will pay an expedited registration fee of $40.
Program Format
The Certificate in TESOL is a single 3-unit course completed 100% online in 15 weeks, developed through the David Nunan TESOL Institute. New courses begin on the first Monday of each month, and students study under the direction of AU’s TESOL faculty.
Textbooks
Program fees do not include textbooks. A student can plan on approximately $35 for the textbook (or $15–$20 in e-book format). A textbook list is available in the online resources of the student website.
Continuing to the MA or Graduate Diploma
After completing the TESOL Certificate, students may continue into Anaheim University’s Online MA in TESOL or Online Graduate Diploma in TESOL and be waived the tuition fee for two units of credit. Students must complete the Certificate with a grade of B or higher, meet all entrance requirements, and be accepted into the MA or Graduate Diploma in TESOL program.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is administered by the California BPPE and applies only to California residents. The STRF fee is currently zero ($0) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges. The State of California established the STRF to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution who is or was a California resident while enrolled, if the student enrolled, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF, and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program.
Payment Terms
Tuition may be paid by check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover), money order or bank transfer (the student is responsible for any transaction fees imposed by the institution). The application fee must be paid at the time of application. To inquire about non-interest-bearing monthly payment plan options, email [email protected].
