TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and Fees 2025- 2026 Tuition is due no later than the first day of class either in full or with down payment, regardless of any pending scholarship approvals
| Application/Registration fee - All Levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (Up to March 15) | 100 | ||
| Regular March 16-April 30 | 200 | ||
| Late May 1 to first day of class (if space available) | 250 |
| Infant and Toddler Credential | ||
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Overview | 275 | Required for students without an EC credential |
| Tuition and books | 6520 | Includes a non-refundable $300 book fee |
| AMS & MACTE Fees | $490 | AMS and MACTE credentialing fees |
| Early Childhood Credential | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and books | $8500 | Includes non-refundable $700 book fee |
| AMS & MACTE Fees | $490 | AMS and MACTE membership/credentialing fees |
| Elementary I Credential | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Overview | 500 | Required for students without an EC credential | |
| Tuition and books | 9080 | Includes a non-refundable $1000 book fee | |
| AMS & MACTE Fees | $490 | AMS and MACTE membership/credentialing fees |
| Elementary I-II Credential | ||
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Overview | 500 | Required of those without an EC credential |
| Tuition and Books | $14,080 | Includes a non-refundable $1400 book fee |
| AMS & MACTE Fees | $490 | AMS and MACTE membership/credentialing fees |
| Elementary II Credential | (Open only to those who hold an AMS Elementary I credential) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Books | 6300 | Includes a non-refundable $400 book fee |
| AMS Fee | $490 | AMS and MACTE membership/credentialing fees |
| Other fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clock Hours | 20 | For each course |
| Self-Directed Practicum Fee: I&T | 250 | For adult learners interning without an approved head teacher |
| Self-Directed Practicum Fee: EC, EL | 700 | For adult learners interning without an approved head teacher |
| Payment Plan Fee | 200 | For paying tuition via payment plan |
| Auditor Fee for non-credentialed attendees | 225 | Per day, with permission only |
| Auditor Fee for credentialed attendees (refresher course) | 160 | Per day, with permission and MACTE credential |
| Continuation Fee | 500 | For those who need to extend enrollment beyond one year of the last day of the academic portion of the course |
| Credit Card Fee | 3% | For credit card transactions |
| Change of Practicum Site Fee | 50 | Change of employment |
| Transfer Evaluation Fee | 100 | For those transferring from another course |
| Reinstatement Evaluation Fee | 100 | For those who have passed the 3 year completion limit |
Payment Plan 2025-2026
⮚ Payment plan amounts include tuition, books, AMS and MACTE fees. It does not include self-directed practicum and Early Childhood Overview fees. These must be included in the down payment or a custom payment plan requested.
⮚ Late payments are subject to late fees.
| Due the First Day of Class: | Rest of School Year: | |
|---|---|---|
| Infant and Toddler | $4330 | Ten payments of $288.00 first of Sept. 2025-June 2026 |
| Early Childhood | $5520 | Ten payments of $367.00 first of Sept. 2025-June 2026 |
| Elementary I | $5870 | Ten payments of $390.00 first of Sept. 2025-June 2026 |
| Elementary II | $4020 | Six payments of $445.00 first of Aug. 2025-Jan. 2026 |
| Elementary I-II | $9295 | Fourteen payments of $442.50, first of Sept. 2025 - Oct. 2026 |
Financial Aid
MEIPN typically does not offer financial aid or scholarships but from time to time donations do allow us to offer some financial assistance. Contact info@meipn.org to see if this possible at present and how to apply for it.
The American Montessori Society offers four to six annual partial scholarships nationally to students who show both particular merit as a potential teacher and limited financial resources.
If you wish to apply for an AMS Scholarship, you must contact AMS to obtain information and forms. You must be enrolled and accepted by MEIPN, and submit AMS scholarship forms to MEIPN for required approval no later than April I5 of the year in which you will take the program.
Child Care Aware of Washington offers full scholarships at the Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood levels to students employed in Washington schools who participate in Early Achievers. See Child Care Aware of Washington for scholarship qualifications and application forms.
MEIPN advises applicants to be aware of Child Care Aware of Washington’s deadlines to avoid being placed on a waiting list or being subject to limited funding. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding and you must apply by April 15 for programs that start in summer. If you apply later or if state funding is limited, you need to pay the typical down payment by the first day of class and have a backup funding source for the remainder to begin attending classes in June. We will refund this money if you are approved by CCA by the fall.
MEIPN programs are not eligible for federal student loans because we are not large enough to fund a financial aid office.
WAVE Scholarship - Application Deadline is March 17, 2025
Washington’s top career and technical education (CTE) students are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Washington Award for Vocational Excellence. This merit scholarship helps pay for college and training. Learn more and apply here. The scholarship helps students pay for tuition and other costs at Washington colleges, universities or private career schools.