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In 2024, Sarasota University Master’s Degree Programs are 36 credit hours. The cost per credit is $300 and most courses are three credits each. The total cost of tuition over the program comes to $10,080. Payment is due one course at a time. Payment for courses is required by Monday of add/drop week of that course unless adjusted by scholarship or deferred tuition, as approved. Professional fees and applied credit fees are due with the first tuition payment unless pre-approved by the financial department.
Sarasota University’s Bachelor’s of Montessori Education program (Bachelor’s completion program) has a cost per credit hour of $300. The required credits will vary and will be provided upon a Transcript Review. Payment is due one course at a time. Payment for courses is required by Monday of add/drop week of that course unless adjusted by scholarship or deferred tuition, as approved. Professional fees and applied credit fees are due with the first tuition payment unless pre-approved by the financial department.
Miscellaneous Fees
| Application Fee For students entering any degree program. | $50.00 |
| Readmission Fee For students who have been inactive for more than 12 months or who are entering another degree program. | $40.00 |
| Course Credit Review Fee For students requesting the awarding of academic credit for a prior educational experience. | $150.00 |
| Graduation Processing Fee Charged to all students before graduation | $100.00 |
Textbook Costs
The cost of textbooks is not covered in course tuition. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and any other instructional materials for each course.
Students may cancel their course work at any time in any manner (email preferred). Students who cancel within five (5) business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement will receive a full refund of all monies paid. Students who cancel enrollment after five (5) business days will be refunded only tuition according to the table below. Refunds are made on a course by course basis. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the date that the University determines that the student has withdrawn.
Tuition will be refunded as outlined below. Instructional weeks begin on Tuesday and end the following Monday.
| Amount of Course work Completed | Tuition Refund |
| Drop/Add Period (through end of the first week of classes) | 100% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the second week of classes | 80% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the third week of classes | 60% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the fourth week of classes | 40% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the fifth week of classes | 20% of the tuition |
| After the fifth week of classes | 0% of the tuition |
Sample Refund Calculation
Refunds are determined based on actual charges to the student, less any applicable discounts or scholarships.
| Tuition Charged per Course | Week of Withdrawal | Refundable Percentage of Tuition | Amount of Tuition University Retains | Amount of Tuition Refunded to the Student |
| $ 900 | 1 | 100 % | $ 0 | $ 900 |
| $ 900 | 2 | 80 % | $ 180 | $ 720 |
| $ 900 | 3 | 60 % | $ 360 | $ 540 |
| $ 900 | 4 | 40 % | $ 540 | $ 360 |
| $ 900 | 5 | 20 % | $ 720 | $ 180 |
| $ 900 | After Week 5 | 0 % | $ 900 | $ 0 |
Students are expected to be responsible consumers and will be counseled in support of good financial decisions. You are responsible for the full amount of the charges listed above. Arrangements to use financial assistance such as scholarships, company sponsored re-imbursement payments, or any other form of assistance with your costs must be approved prior to the start of your classes. Degrees are granted and transcripts are released only after all financial obligations to the university have been met.
Withdrawal From the University
If a student determines that a leave of absence is insufficient time to accommodate a change in circumstances, withdrawal from the University may be requested by the student by emailing registration@sarasotauniversity.edu . Withdrawal from the University is initiated after a conference with the student’s academic advisor and the completion of a Withdrawal from the University form. The form for withdrawal requires the advisor’s signature. The student may initiate a return to the University by contacting Student Services. Depending on the length of absence, adjustments may be made to the student’s Program of Study.