Midwifery Program Costs
Midwifery Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Enrollment fee * † | $150 upon initial enrollment |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) * | $50 per term |
| Tuition - Academic Credit Tuition - Apprenticeship Credit |
$369 per credit hour $94 per credit hour |
| Client Care Documentation Verification Client Care Documentation Re-Verification |
$200 $50 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee | $100 if taken in house |
| Technology Fee | $15 per term |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
Coursepack and Lab Fees vary by course. Tuition is subject to annual increases. Please anticipate a 7 to 10% increase each year.
*Enrollment and Registration may be canceled by giving written notice to the college. Should a student decide to cancel enrollment or registration in writing within three business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement or the Course Registration form, all fees are refundable in full.
†As a newly enrolled student, if you withdraw after the three day cancellation period but prior to attending any classes, no more than $200 will be kept by Birthingway College of Midwifery.
Tuition and fees are subject to annual increases. Please anticipate a 7 to 10% increase each year.
Cost of Attendance
The cost to attend Birthingway is different each year. These costs are calculated based on our recommended course sequence and may not reflect your actual costs of attendance. The cost to live in the Portland area is an estimated amount used to calculate eligibility for financial aid. The current figures include $6946 for room/board, $2605 for transportation, and $4920 for personal expenses per academic year. Birthingway does not offer student housing. Individual student costs may vary depending on lifestyle choices and personal living arrangements.
Cost of Attendance for 2010-11 Academic Year
|
|
Tuition and fees |
Texts, equip. |
Total |
|
1st year |
$15,171 |
$ 1,255 |
$ 16,426 |
|
2nd year |
$ 17,321 |
$ 396 |
$ 17,717 |
|
3rd year |
$ 16,274 |
$ 279 |
$ 16,553 |
| Total | $ 48,766 | $ 1,930 | $ 50,696 |
The cost to live in the Portland area is an estimated amount used to calculate eligibility for financial aid, which is approximately $6,667 for room/board, $2,484 for transportation, and $3,922 for personal expenses per academic year. Individual student costs will vary depending on lifestyle choices and personal living arrangements.
Other Costs
Miscellaneous costs like copying, computer print-outs, CPR certification, etc. will also need to be paid by the student. Each midwifery program student is expected to take a turn in providing lunch for their core class, approximately once every 4-6 weeks, depending on class size. For additional information, please see our current Student Handbook and Catalog.
Financial Aid
Please see our Financial Aid section for more information.