Tuition Rates & Assistance
Tuition rates effective 1/1/2026
500 Hour Birth-to-Seven Program $27,200*
300 Hour Birth-to-Three Program $14,600*
5-Day Summer Institute Course $ 795
4-Day Summer Institute Course $ 645
3-Day Summer Institute Course $ 495
Foundations of First Three Years $ 1495*
*Scholarships available
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are available for all students enrolled in the Birth-to-Three or Birth-to-Seven certificate programs.
Sophia's Hearth Scholarships
Sophia's Hearth offers all staff (working 25 hours or more per week) a full scholarship to earn their teaching certificate as well as paying for the weeks in class. You can learn more about working at Sophia's Hearth here.
The Macalaster Weber scholarship is funded by donations to Sophia's Hearth. More information and the application can be found here.
AWSNA Grants & Loans
Certificate students are eligible for loans and grants from the Association of Waldorf School in North America (AWSNA) each summer they are in class. For the 2026-27 year, loans are $750 and grants are $600 and require a letter of commitment from the teacher's school. Students can apply for both if eligible. Details are available here.
The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026.
The Beck Scholarship: Rising Teachers Fund
announced by AWSNA and WECAN
We’re excited to share a new three-year pilot program (2026–2029) designed to support aspiring Waldorf teachers in AWSNA and/or WECAN member schools and early childhood programs. The Beck Scholarship, Rising Teachers Fund, offers a combination of grants and forgivable loans to help candidates pursue their teacher training while working in school settings.
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The scholarship is designed for those wishing to complete their teacher training while working part-time or assisting in an AWSNA and/or WECAN member school or early childhood program. The program combines financial aid, school-based employment, and mentorship to help candidates thrive in both study and practice.
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Sixteen scholarships are available for participants enrolling in early childhood, grades, or high school certificate programs at AWSNA and/or WECAN Full Member Institutes.
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AWSNA member schools can visit the Resources section on AWSNA’s Hub at https://community.awsna.org/browse/fundingteachered to learn more.
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WECAN-only member organizations, learn more here, and if you have further questions, feel free to contact Beverly Amico at bamico@awsna.org
All questions can be directed to Beverly Amico at bamico@awsna.org
TIMELINE
● Through March 30, 2026: Application period for scholarship (and institute)
● March 30 – April 10, 2026: Review of Applications, confirmation of institute acceptance
● April 10, 2026: Round 1 acceptance notifications
● April 20, 2026: Acceptance/agreement by school and trainee, notification to institutes
● April 22, 2026: Round 2 acceptance notifications
● April 28, 2026: Acceptance/agreement (round 2) by school and trainee, notification to
institutes
● June - September: Training programs begin and funds are distributed to institutes.
Note: Trainee direct tuition payments are due in accordance with individual institute requirements.
APPLICATION PACKET
● School Application
● Trainee Application
Vermont Students
Students who live in Vermont may qualify for Non-Degree Grants from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Please note that the VSAC academic year begins on July 1 of each year and runs through June 30. Students can apply for each summer they are in the program. For more information, please visit www.vsac.org.
Michael Foundation
The Michael Foundation is a private fund dedicated to supporting the education of Waldorf teachers. Applications must be received before February 1 in order to qualify for grants to be applied to the June 1- May 31 academic year. For more information, please go to www.michaelfound.org.