Expenses
Graduate Programs in Education (M.Ed. and Ed.S.)
| Tuition |
$390 per credit ($1,170 for 3-credit course) |
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| Audit fee |
$150 per credit |
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| General administrative fee |
$75 per semester (summer/fall and winter/spring) |
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| Fee per practicum |
$500 |
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| Late registration fee |
$50 (per course) |
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| Graduation fee |
$235 |
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Graduate Educational Leadership (M.A.)
Educational Leadership (Christian & Classical Christian School Administration) (Ed.S.)
| Tuition |
$700 per credit ($2,100 for 3-credit course) |
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| Audit fee |
$350 per credit |
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| General administrative fee |
$75 per semester |
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| Late registration fee |
N/A |
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| Application fee |
$75 |
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| Graduation fee |
$235 |
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Graduate Public Health
| Tuition |
$625 per credit ($1,875 for 3-credit course) |
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| Graduation fee |
$235 |
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Graduate Music Education
| Tuition |
$650 per credit ($1,300 for 2-credit course) |
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| Workshop electives/PD tuition |
$425 per credit |
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| Audit fee |
$325 per credit |
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| General administrative fee |
$225 per summer semester |
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| Late registration fee |
$25 per summer semester |
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| Application fee |
$75 ($45 per paper application; $30 for classroom demonstration recording submission) |
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| Graduation fee |
$235 |
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Graduate Theology
| Tuition |
$800 per credit ($2,400 for 3-credit course) |
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| Graduation fee |
$235 |
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Doctor of Education
| Tuition |
$750 per credit ($2,250 for 3-credit course) |
| Application fee |
$75 |
| Late registration fee |
$50 (per course) |
| Graduation fee |
$235 |
Explanation of Fees
Administrative Fees
Graduate Programs in Education (M.Ed. and Ed.S.). A general administrative fee of $75 will be assessed each semester and does not include access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.
Educational Leadership (M.A) and Educational Leadership (Christian & Classical Christian School Administration) (Ed.S.). A general administrative fee of $75 will be assessed each semester and does not include access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.
Graduate Music Education. A comprehensive administrative fee of $225 will be assessed each summer semester to cover a variety of services that enhance academic and student life, including technology support services, library services and Lane Student Center usage. This fee does not include access to the Bennett Athletic and Recreation Center.
Bennett Center
Graduate students who wish to utilize the Bennett Center must sign up for a graduate student membership directly with the Bennett Center manager. Graduate student membership rates are established annually by the Bennett Center. The student should contact the Bennett Center manager for rate and membership information.
Health Insurance
A health and accident insurance fee will be assessed for each residential student enrolled for 9 credits or more. This fee can be waived if, prior to the start of classes, the student provides proof of equivalent coverage. The rate is subject to change annually. College insurance is mandatory for all international graduate students.
Vehicle Registration
Every vehicle operated on campus by a graduate student must be registered with the Department of Public Safety. Parking passes are free and are issued for the academic year.
Application for Program Acceptance
A one-time program application fee of $75 is due at the time of the formal application and is nonrefundable. The fee is not credited to the cost of registration.
For Graduate Music programs. A one-time program paper application fee of $45 is due at the time of the formal application and is nonrefundable. An additional $30 fee is assessed for the electronic submission of the classroom demonstration.
Replacement Fee
Any official documents that are requested to be replaced will incur a $10 replacement fee.
Graduation Fee
All students graduating are charged the fee, regardless of whether they participate in the commencement ceremony.
Billing and Payment Plans
Students will receive invoices electronically on Transact Integrated Payments and also have the option of requesting a paper invoice. Payments are due on the first day of the term/semester. For those who wish to spread payments over the term/semester, Gordon College offers an Automatic Payment Plan, available through Transact at no additional cost.
Refund Policy
The refund policy schedule varies by program and is used to determine the portion of tuition that will be refunded for courses depending upon the date a student withdraws from a course. College policy does not allow retroactive withdrawals or refunds.
- Courses offered for credit-only are nonrefundable.
- Actual refund percentage depends on the official date of formal withdrawal.
- Students who receive financial aid and withdraw or reduce credit load will have an adjustment/reduction in their aid award and may be required to return a portion of the aid to Gordon College.
REFUND SCHEDULES:
Graduate Education Programs (M.Ed., Ed.S., licensure-only)
| Time of Withdrawal |
Refund |
| Before the first week of the course or the first class starts, whichever comes first |
100% less $75 administrative fee |
| Before the second week of the course or the second class starts, whichever comes first |
90% less $75 administrative fee |
| Before the third week of the course or the third class starts, whichever comes first |
50% less $75 administrative fee |
| After the third week or after the third class, whichever comes first |
No refund |
Graduate Educational Leadership (M.A.)
Educational Leadership (Christian & Classical Christian School Administration) (Ed.S.)
Graduate Public Health
Graduate Theology
Doctor of Education
| Time of Withdrawal |
Refund |
| During the first week of class |
100% less $75 administrative fee if applicable |
| During the second week of class |
50% less $75 administrative fee if applicable |
| After the third week of class |
No refund |
Graduate Music Education
| Time of Withdrawal |
Refund |
| Prior to the 1st day of class on campus |
100% less $125 administrative fee |
| Prior to the 2nd day of class on campus |
90% less $125 administrative fee |
| Prior to the 3rd day of class on campus |
50% less $125 administrative fee |
| After the 3rd day of class on campus |
No refund |
How Withdrawal Affects a Student’s Federal Aid
Based on the federal regulations governing the return of federal student aid (Title IV) funds for withdrawn students, the refund of tuition is subject to the following policy.
For purposes of determining the refund of Title IV funds, any student who withdraws from a Graduate or Doctoral Program at Gordon College for any reason during the first 60 percent of the term will be subject to a pro rata schedule that will be used to determine the amount of Title IV funds a student has earned at the time of withdrawal. Any unearned funds will be returned. A student who withdraws after the 60 percent point has earned 100 percent of the Title IV funds.
Financial Aid
Student loans are available for those who qualify and can be used to cover the cost of tuition and fees, supplies and living expenses. For scholarships and additional information, please contact the Student Financial Services Office or visit www.gordon.edu/admissions/graduate.
Federal Direct Loans. Graduate students who register for at least 5 credits in a semester and are matriculated into the program may apply for a Federal Direct Loan through the government’s Direct Loan Program. Payments may be deferred during school enrollment. An annual limit of $20,500 applies. For more information visit www.gordon.edu/graduate/loans.
Private Student Loans. Private student loans are available for students who do not wish to or are not eligible to borrow a Direct Loan. Loan limits vary by lender. To see Gordon’s preferred lender list and compare loan products, click on the Gordon College ELM portal at www.gordon.edu/altloans.
Delayed VA Payments. Under S2248 PL 115-407 Section 103, Gordon College will not impose a late fee, denial of access to facilities or other penalty against a veteran or eligible dependent due to a late payment of tuition and/or fees from the VA up to the certified benefits amount. Any portion of the student bill not covered by VA benefits is still expected to be settled by the due date.
Scholarships and Discounts
Please note that students are only eligible for one scholarship, grant or discount from the College per academic year.
Graduate Programs in Education (M.Ed., Ed.S., licensure-only)
Christian School Scholarship
This scholarship applies to students in the M.Ed. Programs and the Ed.S. for Reading Specialist or Math Specialist who are full-time faculty employed in Christian schools. The Christian School Scholarship will apply to your degree courses with the exception of any practica. The form must be filled out once per academic year.
Supervising Practitioner Vouchers may be applied to 3-credit graduate courses with the exception of any practica and/or EDU 696 and EDU 697 courses. Administrative fees still apply.
Grapevine Consortium Discounts
Faculty and staff at GGC member schools, along with their spouses, may take courses within Graduate Programs in Education at Gordon with a discount rate of 15% off of tuition.
Early Childhood Educators Scholarship
Associated with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, this scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for currently employed early childhood and out-of-school time educators and providers who enroll in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Child Care Administration or fields that directly name early child development and its specific areas of inquiry.
Federal TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant program is a non-need-based grant program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students who are enrolled in an eligible program and who agree to teach in a high-need field at a low-income elementary school, secondary school or educational service agency as a highly qualified teacher for at least four years within eight years of ceasing enrollment at the school where the TEACH Grant is awarded. Click here for more information.
Educational Leadership: Christian School and Classical Christian School Administration
Multi Student Discounts
$3,000-4,500 off the total cost of the program when 2 or more students are enrolled from the same school.
Grapevine Consortium Discounts
Faculty and staff at GGC member schools, along with their spouses, may take courses within Graduate Programs in Education at Gordon with a discount rate of 15% off of tuition.
Financial Need Awards
A limited number of need-based awards are available each academic year. To be considered students must complete the steps listed on this site by January 15. Need-based awards will be determined by the end of March and will be in place for one academic year. Please note that reapplication for a second academic year is required.
Graduate Public Health
Servant Leader Scholarship
Applicants will be automatically considered for the Servant Leader Scholarship, which provides students with $100 off per credit hour for a total scholarship of up to $4,500. This scholarship will be awarded based on character and commitment to becoming a servant leader in public health.
Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Scholarship
Applicants who are residents of Malden or surrounding communities are considered for a $5,000 scholarship as they pursue the MPH degree. Qualified applicants will be automatically considered, and awards will be based on academic potential and demonstrated engagement in or commitment to the local community. This scholarship is sponsored by the Adelaide Bayrd Breed Foundation.
Tuition Discounts
Individual members of and employees of Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) and the Accord Network’s member organizations who enroll in the MPH program at Gordon are eligible for $100 off per credit hour (up to $4,500 off for the entire program).
Grapevine Consortium Discounts
Faculty and staff at GGC member schools, along with their spouses, may take courses within Graduate Programs in Education at Gordon with a discount rate of 15% off of tuition.
Graduate Music Education
Cooperating Music Teachers for Gordon Student
$350 voucher is applied toward tuition (only one tuition voucher may be applied each summer).
Full-time Teachers in a Christian School (Documentation Required)
Teachers who provide documentation of full-time employment in a Christian school are eligible to receive a $250 voucher to be applied to graduate tuition. Only one tuition voucher may be applied each summer. Supervising Practitioner Vouchers may be applied to all graduate courses except the practicum. Administrative fees still apply.
Summer Workshop Scholarship for New Music Educators
A summer workshop scholarship is available for new music educators in their first through third years of teaching. Learn more about the application and eligibility information.
Grapevine Consortium Discounts
Faculty and staff at GGC member schools, along with their spouses, may take courses within Graduate Programs in Education at Gordon with a discount rate of 15% off of tuition.
Graduate Theology
Alumni Tuition Discount
Alumni of Gordon College are eligible to receive a 10% discount on tuition.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Graduate and Doctoral Students
Federal regulations require that schools monitor the academic progress of each student receiving federal financial assistance and that the school verify that the applicant is making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) towards earning his or her degree. SAP is monitored at the completion of every semester to ensure financial aid recipients are maintaining satisfactory progress in the following two areas:
1. Qualitative Standard (Cumulative Grade Point Average)
2. Quantitative Standard (Maximum Time Frame and Credit Completion Rate)
Qualitative Standard (Cumulative Grade Point Average)
Graduate students must maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average outlined in the chart below to meet the cumulative grade point average requirement. These cumulative grade point average standards are consistent with academic standards required for graduation.
Number of TermsCredits Earned*Cumulative GPA
| Number of Terms |
Credits Earned* |
Cumulative GPA |
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1
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6
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2.70
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2
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12
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2.85
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3
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18
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2.90
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4
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24
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2.95
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5
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30
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3.00
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6
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36
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3.00
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*Included in the credits attempted are accepted transfer credits and all courses attempted at Gordon, which includes withdrawals, incompletes and failed courses.
Quantitative Standard (Maximum Time Frame and Credit Completion Rate)
Federal regulations state that students will not be eligible to receive financial aid once they have attempted more than 150% of the normal credits required for their degree program. At Gordon, students will no longer be eligible to receive financial aid once they have attempted 54 credit hours. To ensure that students will finish their program within this timeframe, Gordon requires that 67% of cumulative credits attempted be completed in order to meet this requirement. A student’s completion percentage is determined by dividing the number of cumulative credit hours that were earned by the number of cumulative credit hours attempted. This figure will be evaluated at the end of each semester.
Important Considerations
The following are considered when evaluating a student’s satisfactory academic progress:
- Withdrawals, incompletes and failures are considered attempted but not earned hours.
- Passing credits received for pass/fail courses are considered attempted and earned credits; failing grades in pass/fail courses are considered attempted but not earned.
- Satisfactory grades received for satisfactory / unsatisfactory courses are considered attempted and earned credits; unsatisfactory grades in satisfactory / unsatisfactory courses are considered attempted but not earned.
- All repeated courses are included in the calculation of both attempted and earned hours.
- Transfer credits accepted by Gordon College are included in the credit completion rate and maximum time frame calculations, but not the GPA.
What Happens if I Do Not Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress?
At the end of each semester, Student Financial Services will review each student’s academic progress to determine if they meet the criteria outlined above. The first time a student fails to meet the SAP criteria, they will be on financial warning. If that student fails to meet SAP criteria for a subsequent semester, they will lose their Title IV eligibility.
Financial Aid Warning
A student who fails to meet the prescribed minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the subsequent term attended. During the term, the student on Financial Aid Warning is eligible for financial aid. At the end of the Financial Aid Warning term, the student must meet satisfactory academic progress standards, otherwise, eligibility to receive aid will be lost for the following semester.
Appeals
Students who are not making satisfactory academic progress after the Financial Aid Warning semester may appeal to have their situation reviewed by Student Financial Services. Approval of a student’s financial aid appeal will be based on extenuating circumstances outside the normal school activities that had an impact on the student’s ability to achieve the minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress. Cases to consider may fall into the following categories:
- Student becomes seriously ill
- Student is severely injured
- Death in student’s family
Other situations may be considered if they are determined to have caused physical or psychological stress on the student. Each appeal is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The appeal must be submitted in writing by the student to the Student Financial Services Office and include information about:
- Why the student failed to meet satisfactory academic progress.
- What has changed that will allow the student to achieve the standards of satisfactory academic progress
Financial Aid Probation
If the appeal is approved, the student will be notified and placed on Financial Aid Probation. This provides the student with one additional term of financial aid eligibility in which to regain compliance with satisfactory progress standards. Alternatively, an appeal may be conditionally approved, with the requirement that the student has an academic plan in place. If SAP is not met after the probationary semester, or the academic plan is not followed, the student loses eligibility for receiving aid.
Regaining Eligibility
Students whose appeals have not been approved may regain eligibility for aid when they reach the minimum standards of satisfactory progress. Students may continue to attend courses at Gordon College without the assistance of financial aid. In addition, students may be able to attend classes elsewhere in order to demonstrate eligibility for the reconsideration of aid. Students are determined to be eligible for funds when they have satisfied the minimum standards of satisfactory progress.
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