Catalogue 07-08: Tuition and Fees
Please note that this is the March 2007 version of the 2007-2008 Catalogue. Information within is accurate as of this date. Subject to change without notice.
Midwifery Programs
Cost of Attendance
Good Financial Standing
Student Accounts
Refund Policy
Other Costs
All tuition and fees are paid directly to Birthingway College of Midwifery. Tuition is due at the time of registration, no later than 28 days prior to the first day of the term. All students must be in good financial standing with all outstanding account balances paid in full in order to register for a new term.
A non-refundable registration fee is due at the time the student registers to retain their enrolled status (whether or not classes are taken) no later than 28 days prior to the first day of the term. Past that date, an additional late registration fee of $75 will be imposed.
All program application fees are non-refundable. Midwifery program application fees are valid for only one academic year.
Tuition is subject to annual increases. Please anticipate a 7 to 10% increase each year.
Tuition and fees for attending Birthingway College of Midwifery include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Midwifery Programs
Application Fee (non-refundable) $ 50
Enrollment Fee (non-refundable)*† $ 150 upon initial enrollment only
Registration Fee (non-refundable)* $ 50 per term
Tuition – Academic Credit $ 442 per credit hour
Tuition – Apprenticeship Credit $ 80 per credit hour
Lab Fees (vary by course) See registration forms
Client Care Documentation Evaluation $ 200
Comprehensive Exam Fee (if taken in house) $ 75
Graduation Fee $ 100
*Enrollment and Registration may be canceled by giving written notice to the school. Should a student decide to cancel enrollment or registration within three business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement or the Course Registration Form, all fees are refundable in full.
†As a newly enrolled student if you withdraw after the three-day cancellation period but prior to attending any classes, no more than $200 will be kept by Birthingway.
Cost of Attendance
The cost to attend Birthingway is different for each year. These costs are calculated based on our recommended course sequence and may not reflect your actual costs of attendance. The cost to live in the Portland area is an estimated amount used to calculate eligibility for financial aid, which is $7003 for room/board, $2594 for transportation, and $3772 for personal expenses per academic year. Birthingway does not offer student housing. Individual student costs may vary depending on lifestyle choices and personal living arrangements.
| Tuition & Fees |
Texts, Equip | Total | |
1st Yr. |
$ 11355 | $ 1559 | $12837 |
| 2nd Yr. | $ 12605 | $ 971 | $13576 |
| 3rd Yr. | $ 12965 | $ 784 | $13749 |
| Total (Entire Program): | $ 36925 | $ 3237 | $40162 |
Good Financial Standing
Good financial standing means that all fees are paid when due. Tuition is due at time of registration for each term or as specifically stated in the Tuition Agreement. Textbook costs are payable when the order is placed. Library fines are due immediately upon presentation of the notification. Copy fees are due upon receipt of statement. Printouts from the student computer and long distance phone calls are due at the time of use. The Registration Form and Tuition Agreement clearly state the tuition and the terms for payment. These are legal and binding agreements between the student and the College.
It is in the student’s best interest to maintain good financial standing with the College for a variety of reasons. Students will not be allowed to register for a new term, have a transcript released, or graduate unless they are in good financial standing. A degree or certificate of midwifery will not be granted if there are balances owed regardless of the amount. Unpaid accounts will be referred for collection.
Student Accounts
Students will be invoiced for tuition not paid at registration per any agreements made with the College. Miscellaneous fees such as library fines, lab fees, or other fees not specifically addressed will be charged as they occur. Charges are due and payable upon receipt of statement.
Finance Charges/Late Fees
Late fees, also called finance charges, will be assessed against student account balances, based on 15% APR with a $5 minimum per month charged. Late fees will begin to accrue on the 11th day after the billing statement date and are retroactive to the due date. Statements will be provided at the beginning of every term or as necessary depending on account activity. Late fees will be retroactive to the date due.
Refund Policy
For students who register for credit (including apprenticeship credit) the following schedule of pro rata tuition adjustment applies should the student withdraw from a course or leave the program:
| Spring Term | |
| WITHDRAWAL DATE | TUITION REFUND AMOUNT |
| On or before 1st day of term | 100% |
| 2nd day through 7th day of term | 87% |
| 8th day through 14th day of term | 75% |
| 15th day through 21st day of term | 62% |
| 22nd day through 28th day of term | 50% |
| 29th day through 35th day of term | 37% |
| 36th day through 42nd day of term | 25% |
| 43rd day through 49th day of term | 12% |
| Day 50 through end of term | No Refund |
| Fall Term | |
| WITHDRAWAL DATE | TUITION REFUND AMOUNT |
| On or before 1st day of term | 100% |
| 2nd day through 7th day of term | 89% |
| 8th day through 14th day of term | 78% |
| 15th day through 21st day of term | 67% |
| 22nd day through 28th day of term | 56% |
| 29th day through 35th day of term | 45% |
| 36th day through 42nd day of term | 34% |
| 43rd day through 49th day of term | 23% |
| 50th day through 56th day of term | 12% |
| Day 57 through end of term | No Refund |
| Winter Term | |
| WITHDRAWAL DATE | TUITION REFUND AMOUNT |
| On or before 1st day of term | 100% |
| 2nd day through 7th day of term | 86% |
| 8th day through 14th day of term | 72% |
| 15th day through 21st day of term | 58% |
| 22nd day through 28th day of term | 44% |
| 29th day through 35th day of term | 30% |
| 36th day through 42nd day of term | 16% |
| Day 43 through end of term | No Refund |
Students may request refunds for non-credit workshops or audited courses by sending written notice of refund request to be received by the College no later than seven days prior to the first day of class to receive a 95% refund, then 80% of the course or audit fee will be refunded up to the first class day. No refund will be made on or after the first class day. Registration fee, lab fees, textbook, and late registration fees are not refundable. In the event of class cancellation, all fees will be refunded in full.
Other Costs
Course-Packs
Course-packs are required for most courses. These consist of copyrighted readings from various sources. Costs for course-packs are listed in the registration materials for each term, and are subject to change.
Winter Term 2007
Botanicals II $ 25
Breastfeeding II $ 10
Complex Situations 1 $ 125
Homeopathy II $ 10
Other Modalities $ 10
Pharmacology $ 25
Plant Medicine III $ 14
Postpartum $ 100
Practice Protocols $ 10
Running a Midwifery Practice $ 35
Spring Term 2007
Antepartum $ 130
Botanicals $ 25
Complex Situations II $ 110
Critical Care Skills I $ 20
Microbiology $ 140
Midwifery Culture $ 46
Plant Medicine I $ 10
Suturing $ 5
Spanish for Midwives $ 10
Understanding Statistics $ 66
Vibrational Healing $ 10
Fall Term 2007
Breastfeeding I $ 15
Chinese Medicine $ 10
Ethics $ 30
Genetics $ 13
Intrapartum $ 75
Nutrition $ 12
Plant Medicine II $ 10
Primary Care of Infants $ 30
Psychosocial Issues $ 118
Research Methods $ 43
Sacral Cranial Basics $ 10
Well Woman Gynecology $ 115
Extension Fee
Students that have attended Birthingway for their three core years will usually have substantially completed their academic course work. These students are considered “extension” students because they have extended their schooling beyond the planned three year core period. An extension fee of $50 is charged each term in lieu of the registration fee until the student completes ALL graduation requirements. This fee is IN PLACE OF a registration fee.
Lab Fees
All skills courses and some other courses will incur a resource or lab fee. The amount varies by course. Please see the course listing in the CURRICULUM section.
Winter Term 2007
Basic Skills III $ 20
Hematology $ 50
Critical Care Skills III $ 100
Other Modalities $ 5
Pharmacology $ 25
Plant Medicine III $ 20
Spring Term 2007
Basic Skills I $ 35
Critical Care Skills I $ 190
Homeopathy $ 25
Massage $ 10
Plant Medicine I $ 20
Suturing $ 125
Fall Term 2007
Basic Skills II $ 75
Critical Care Skills $ 195
Chinese Medicine $ 30
Gynecology Skills $ 55
Plant Medicine II $ 25
Primary Care of Infants $ 12
Lunch
Each midwifery program student is expected to take a turn in providing lunch for their entire core class, approximately once every 10-12 weeks, depending on class size. Costs vary according to the lunch prepared, but anticipate an average cost of $30-35 per week that you bring lunch.
Midwifery Equipment
Students are required to purchase midwifery equipment for certain classes. Prices of equipment vary based on the quality of the equipment and where it is purchased.
Midwifery Program Textbooks
There are required texts for most midwifery program courses.
Reference copies of all required texts are available in the College library. It is highly recommended that students purchase as many as possible of the books read in class. Texts and other books can be purchased through the College prior to the beginning of each term; prepayment is required and non-refundable after the registration deadline.