Tuition and Aid
Cost Estimate Breakdown
On Campus and Online TESOL Certificate
See the table below for the tuition charges and fees that comprise your estimated total program cost for the on campus or online TESOL certification. Prices are subject to change without notice.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fee for U.S. Students | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee for International Students | $45 |
| Tuition ($596/unit) | $10,728 |
| Textbooks (approximately $100/course) | $600 |
| Intent to Commence and/or Graduate Fee | $100 |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Intent to Commence and/or Graduate Fee | $100 |
View a complete list of university fees for graduate programs.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships. For details about financial aid available for your program, please contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services at (626) 815-4570.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Tuition Discounts
APU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) offers an alumni tuition discount for APU alumni starting in the following graduate programs:
Students must be in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. If qualifications are met, the discount may be renewed each term. APU will pay $500 per term (up to $2,000 over the course of the program). This discount cannot be combined with other institutional aid. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Note: Award and eligibility are applicable for the 2022-23 academic year and apply to students admitted beginning fall 2020. The discount is subject to change.
TeachBeyond Employee Tuition Discount
APU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a 15 percent tuition discount (savings of over $2,700) to employees of TeachBeyond for the following online or on-campus programs:
Students fill out the MOU Discount Form and provide proof of employment every year of enrollment. Contact Student Financial Services for complete eligibility details.
Additionally, TESOL programs are also available to TeachBeyond employees at an already-discounted tuition rate.
All stated financial information is subject to change. Please contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Student Financial Services located in the Graduate and Professional Center, (626) 815-4570, for the most current and controlling information.
Note: This information is current for the 2023-24 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.
Footnotes
- The following rates apply in calculating housing costs: $27/night (single) or $23/night (double) at APU, or $10/night in Thailand. ↵