As a nonprofit university, CDU is committed to keeping our tuition as low as possible, recognizing that many of our students are motivated by a desire to serve the Church. CDU is not financially supported by the Church. Our tuition - which reflects the cost of providing high quality, accredited academic programs -- is one of the lowest graduate and undergraduate tuition rates of all Catholic online university.

Flexible payment options
Tuition may be paid with Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express, debit cards bearing one of the previous credit card logos, check, or money order. CDU also offers the option for a short-term payment plan to help make tuition payments manageable for students. The payment plan option is for three-credit online courses and allows tuition to be spread out over four equal installments paid over the course of the term. There is a $30 processing fee and this option is not available for noncredit education courses.
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Tuition Schedule

Credit/Course Tuition Effective 7.5.11 - 6.30.12
Graduate courses	$450 per credit hour
Undergraduate courses ( including Associate courses)	$290 per credit hour
Noncredit courses	$165 per course
Graduate online seminar course	$450 per seminar
Undergraduate online seminar course	$290 per seminar
Noncredit seminar	$165 per seminar

Technology Fee

Technology Fee Effective 01.1.12 - 6.30.12
Technology	$25 per credit

Program Application Fees

Program Application Fees (non-refundable) Effective 7.1.11 - 6.30.12
MA program	$150
MA program one-year extension	$500
BA program	$100
BA program one-year extension	$200
Catechetical Diploma program	$100
Catechetical Diploma one-year extension	$200
Noncredit Certificate Programs	$75
Associate of Art program	$50

Other General Fees Schedule

General Fees Effective 7.1.11 - 6.30.12
Short-term payment plan (effective Jan 2012 term)	$30*
Copy of official transcript	$10
Late registration fee (see calendar for dates)	$100
Late payment fee (see calendar for dates)	$100
Academic credit paper courses: Fee for printing/handling/shipping	$100 per course

Tuition is set by the Board of Trustees and is subject to change without notice. Tuition for all courses and programs is accepted in U.S. currency only.

*Short term payment plans are available until April 16, 2012 for the May 2012 term. There is a $30 fee PER COURSE for a payment plan option.

Withdrawing From a Course or a Program
A student may terminate enrollment in an individual course at any time by notifying the university; however, a student is advised to do so in writing for his or her own protection. Refunds will be granted on request, according to the program satisfactory policy. Written withdrawal request should be sent to the appropriate registrar at The Catholic Distance University, 120 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158. To view CDU's satisfaction and refund policy

May 2012 Term Registration Calendar

March 1	Registration for May term opens
April 23	Last day to register for classes without incurring a $100 late registration fee that is charged in addition to full tuition due. (up through 11:59 p.m. EST)
May 7	May 2012 term courses open
May 12	After this date, a minimum late payment fee of $100 will be charged if there are any remaining balances for May 2012 term (except prior payment plan agreements.)