Tuition and Fees

Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies

Degree Program

Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies (MARS) 6 to 23 Units: $4,000 per semester or $8,000 per year

Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies (MARS) - 1 to 6 Units or over 23 Units: $660 per unit

Non-Degree Programs

Ziegler Extension Program (auditing only): $220 per unit

Ziegler Non-Matriculating Program: $660 per unit

 

Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership

Degree Programs

New Students (starting Fall 2026)

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership 
(Cohort IV- Fall 2026 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $6,278.00 per semester
• $50,220.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership 
(Cohort II- Fall 2026 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $6,278.00 per semester
• $50,220.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education (MAEd ECE) 

(Class of 2028/New) 

• 38 units in program
• $12,558.00 per semester
• $62,790.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

 Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion (MAEd ECSEI) 

(Class of 2028/New) 

• 40 units in program
• $12,558.00 per semester
• $62,790.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE) 

(Class of 2028/New)

• 60 units in program
• $3,850.00 per semester
• $23,100.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters

Masor School for Jewish Education and Leadership

Degree Programs

Continuing/Returning Masor School Students

 Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership 
(Cohort I - Fall 2023 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $4,500 per semester
• $36,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters
• Student Services Fee - $365 per semester

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership 
(Cohort II- Fall 2024 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $4,687.50 per semester
• $37,500 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters
• Student Services Fee - $365 per semester

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership 
(Cohort III- Fall 2025 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $5,812.50 per semester
• $46,500.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership 
(Cohort I- Fall 2025 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $5,812.50 per semester
• $46,500 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education (MAEd ECE) 

(Class of 2027/Returning) 

• 38 units in program
• $11,960 per semester
• $59,800 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion (MAEd ECSEI) 

(Class of 2027/ Returning) 

• 40 units in program
• $11,960 per semester
• $59,800 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE) 

(Class of 2027/ Returning)

• 60 units in program
• $3,666.67 per semester
• $22,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE) 

(Class of 2026/Returning)

• 60 units in program
• $3,333.34 per semester
• $20,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters
• Student Services Fee - $365 per semester

Masor School - Non-Degree Programs for Credit

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Extension Program: $655 per course

Jewish Education Excellence Project: Mentor Teacher Certificate (JEEP): $2500 per year

 

 

Undergraduate Initiatives

Non-Degree Programs for Credit

Jewish Learning Experience Program: $1,310 per course

 

 

Fees

Admissions Fees
Masor School Admissions Application Fee: $50 one time
Masor School Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Fee: $200 one time
Ziegler School Admissions Application Fee: $100 one time
Ziegler School Intent to Enroll & Tuition Deposit Fee: $200 one time

Student Fees

Degree Programs - Registration Fee: $75 per semester

Non-Degree Programs – Registration Fee: $45 per semester

(Masor School 2023 & 2024 Start Students Only) Student Services Fee - $365 per semester

Doctoral Student Fee (EdD Only)- $500 per semester 

Late Payment Fees

Late payment fees will be assessed for delinquent tuition and fees payments not received within 30 days after registration or by the payment due date as described in the academic calendar, based on whichever comes first. It is your responsibility to contact the Student Billing Office to understand your payment options. AJU reserves the right to enforce such policies. Student Billing may be contacted at student.billing [at] aju.edu.

• Degree Programs: A late payment fee of $500 will be applied for each missed payment due date for all students enrolled in a degree program. 
• Non-Degree Programs: A late payment fee of $50 will be applied for non-degree programs.

Payment Plans 
AJU offers the following payment plan options. Each payment plan applies to the balance due for a specific semester. The administrative fee is due at the time of enrollment. Please contact the Student Billing Office at studentbilling [at] aju.edu for more information or to set up a payment plan.

• 3 Month Payment Plan – Admin Fee: $30
• 6 Month Payment Plan* – Admin Fee: $60
• 6 Month Bi-weekly Payment Plan – Admin Fee: $40
• 12 Bi-weekly Payment Plan**– Admin Fee: $60

*This plan is not available for students in their last semester of studies or students enrolled in the Jewish Learning Experience (JLE) program. 
**This plan is not available for students in their last semester of studies or students in non-degree seeking programs.

Payment Options

AJU accepts payment by credit card or e-check through the Populi Student Information System. Online payments via credit card will be subject to a 3% convenience fee. Alternatively, checks may be mailed to AJU at the following address. In the Memo, please provide the following note “Payment for FIRST NAME, LAST NAME- AJU Student”: American Jewish University ATTN: Accounting Department 15600 Mullholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90077 United State

 

Degree Program

Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies (MARS) 6 to 23 Units: $4,000 per semester or $8,000 per year

Master of Arts in Rabbinic Studies (MARS) 1 to 6 Units or over 23 Units: $660 per unit

Non-Degree Programs

Ziegler Extension Program (auditing only): $220 per unit

Ziegler Non-Matriculating Program: $660 per unit

Degree Programs

New Students (starting Fall 2025)

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership (Cohort III - Fall 2025 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $5,812.50 per semester
• $46,500.00 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

 

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership (Cohort I - Fall 2025 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $5,812.50 per semester
• $46,500 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

 

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education (MAEd ECE) (Class of 2027/New) 

• 38 units in program
• $11,960 per semester
• $59,800 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters 

 

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusion (MAEd ECSEI) (Class of 2027/New) 

• 40 units in program
• $11,960 per semester
• $59,800 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

 

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE) (Class of 2027/New)

• 60 units in program
• $3,666.67 per semester
• $22,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters

 

Continuing/Returning Students 

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership (Cohort I - Fall 2023 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $4,500 per semester
• $36,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

 

Doctorate in Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education Leadership (Cohort II - Fall 2024 Start)

• 55.5 units in program
• $4,687.50 per semester
• $37,500 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 8 semesters

 

Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education (MAEd ECE) (Class of 2026/Returning) 

• 38 units in program
• $11,200 per semester
• $56,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 5 semesters

 

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE)  (Class of 2025/Returning)

• 60 units in program
• $3,244.67 per semester
• $19,468 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters

 

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education (BA ECE) (Class of 2026/Returning)

• 60 units in program
• $3,333.34 per semester
• $20,000 total program tuition
• Length of Program: 6 semesters

 

Masor School - Non-Degree Programs for Credit

•  Early Childhood Education (ECE) Extension Program: $655 per course
• Jewish Education Excellence Project: Mentor Teacher Certificate (JEEP): $2500 per year

Non-Degree Programs for Credit

Jewish Learning Experience Program: $1,310 per course

Degree Programs

Degree Programs - Registration Fee: $75 per semester

Non-Degree Programs – Registration Fee: $45 per semester

(Masor School Returning Only) Student Services Fee - $365 per semester

Obligation for Payment:

Registering for classes constitutes a legal financial obligation. You will be held liable if you do not follow proper procedures to change or cancel your registration through the Office of Registrar Services at registraraju.edu. By registering for classes you agree to be held responsible for all tuition and fees. This includes (but is not limited to) payments denied by student loan lenders, agencies of the United States government and foreign government agencies.

Tuition and fees for all students are due, in full, by the settlement deadline outlined in your statement by AJU’s Accounting Department. Failure to make payments of any indebtedness to AJU may be considered sufficient cause to:

1) suspend AJU services and privileges

2) withhold your diploma or certificate

3) drop you from any preregistered courses for the upcoming semester

4) withdraw you from the institution

5) assign you to a collection agency

6) report you to a credit bureau

This policy will also be equally enforced against debts discharged through bankruptcy.  

Outstanding Balances and Student Registration

If you have registered for classes during any term, you are agreeing to be held responsible for all tuition, fees, and any associated costs as a result of registration or receipt of services. All students must have any delinquent financial obligations cleared within seven (7) days prior to the start of the new semester for permittance to remain enrolled in classes. Your registration may be revoked if you have any outstanding financial obligations to AJU at the start of a new semester. Failure to register into the new semester could result in being Withdrawn from the institution. Please contact the Accounting Department to understand your payment options. AJU reserves the right to enforce such policies.