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Tuition, Fees, and Other Financial Information

Statement of Policy 

Tuition
Tuition is the cost students pay to engage in programs offered through BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

Course Fees 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide does not charge course fees. 

Course Material Fees 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide does not charge course material fees. 

Student Financial Responsibility
By enrolling in courses at BYU-Pathway Worldwide (BYU-PW), students agree to a financial obligation to pay all tuition and fees. Students must ensure that payments are made by the published deadlines; failure to do so may result in penalties, including late fees and financial holds.

See the Email as Official Communication policy for information about how BYU-Pathway Worldwide communicates with students. Students are required to keep their contact information up to date. If there are any outstanding debts, students consent to being contacted by BYU-PW about payment.

Methods of Payment
BYU-Pathway Worldwide accepts eChecks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal for payment on a student's personal account. Students are not charged a processing fee for eChecks. Only U.S. checking accounts are accepted for this method. A processing fee will be charged to domestic students for all payments made using a debit card or credit card. International students will not be charged a processing fee. Currently the processing fee is 2.75%, but is subject to change at any time. BYU-Pathway Worldwide can only accept funds that cover a student’s tuition. If a student overpays, BYU-Pathway Worldwide Financial Services will review the account and contact the student to determine how any overpayment should be handled. In some cases, the funds may be set aside for the following term or year. In other cases, the payment will be refunded to the sender. 

Definition of Critical Dates 
For specific dates, see the published Academic Calendar.

  • Assessment Date: Date on which classes were added to or dropped from a student’s class schedule. 

  • Payment Deadline: Date on which tuition is due. Please note that students cannot register until the previous semester or term is paid in full. 

  • Registration Deadline: Last day students can register or add courses for the upcoming term.

  • Tuition Refund Deadline: Last day to drop classes and receive a full tuition/fee refund. Late charges on any unpaid balance of tuition/fees will be assessed after this date. 

  • Tuition Discount Deadline: Last day to apply for Heber J. Grant discount. 

Payment on Behalf of Student 
Students may authorize a third-party (parents or others) to assist in sending payments to their Personal Account. The third party must follow this procedure to send funds:

  • A third-party must send a physical (paper) check.

  • Include a cover sheet for the check, containing the following supporting documentation:

    • Name of the Student and the Student ID

    • Email address of the person making the payment, in case there are questions or issues.

  • The check must be from a bank in the United States in US Dollars. We cannot accept any checks from banks outside the United States nor in foreign currencies.

  • Send the supporting documentation and the physical check to:

BYU Pathway Worldwide ATTN: Finance Team
3 Triad Center, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84180-1125

Financial Hold 
A student with outstanding financial debts to BYU-Pathway Worldwide will not receive a certificate or diploma, access official transcripts, or be able to register for courses until all amounts are paid in full. 

Full-Time Tuition Discount 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide does not provide a 12+ credit discount. 

Perpetual Education Fund 
International students who are interested in obtaining financial aid from the Perpetual Education Fund (PEF) should consult with their local priesthood leaders. PEF guidelines and availability vary by country. 

Personal Accounts 
Each student has their own Personal Account at BYU-Pathway Worldwide where charges, payments, deposits, and tuition reductions are recorded. Students have full access to their Personal Account through their student portal 

Any transactions performed using the student’s ID and Password are considered to be performed by the student. Therefore, care should be taken to safeguard this information and not disclose it to anyone else. See "Third-Party Authorization" for information on how to authorize a third-party to make payments on their Personal Account. 

Personal Account Statements 
All students who have an outstanding balance will receive a monthly statement via email notifying them of any balance owing on their Personal Account. This email directs students to go to their portal to make payments. Students are encouraged to keep their email address current at all times. 

Students are responsible for all charges on their Personal Account and should not rely on monthly statements to remind them of payment deadlines. Students may view/print their Personal Account Statement at any time through their student portal. 

Returned Checks/eChecks 
If a personal check or eCheck is returned by the bank for non-sufficient funds, it will be automatically submitted to the bank a second time for payment. All items returned by the bank to BYU Pathway Worldwide will be cancelled or reversed, and appropriate service charges will be assessed as if the payment had not been received. eChecks may also be returned if incorrect bank information is provided. Multiple returned payments may result in BYU-Pathway Worldwide requiring future payments by cash, credit card, or bank certified check only. 

Scholarships 
See Tuition Reduction. 

Tuition Late Fee 
If students do not pay their full tuition by the Monday of the last week of the semester or term, they will be assessed a 5% late fee on their remaining balance. 

Tuition Rates 
The tuition cost per credit varies based on a student’s country, preferred/advanced path, and Church membership status. Tuition for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is subsidized by the Church. Tuition for all other students is 25% more. Tuition is calculated based on how many credits a student is registered for per semester or term. Institute courses are free. Visit https://www.byupathway.org/tuition to learn more. 

Tuition Reduction 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide offers the following tuition discounts to students: 

Heber J. Grant 
This needs-based tuition discount is named after Heber J. Grant, a former president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To be eligible to receive the tuition discount, students must be registered for classes and complete an informational lesson. Students can access the informational module through their student portal. Students receive a 10%, 25%, or 50% tuition discount based on the way they answer self-reported, needs-based questions from the module. The percentage of tuition discount awarded may change each semester based on worldwide need. 

Mentor Bridge 
The Mentor Bridge tuition discount is a one-time, 50% tuition discount given to students who are at risk of not retaining due to financial barriers. The tuition discount is granted by a mentor; referrals from other sources are not accepted. Students must have a 77% or higher GPA to be considered. 

Returned Missionary 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide offers a 25% Returned Missionary tuition discount to those who served a mission within the last 5 years. The tuition discount is available to first-time, returning and continuing students and will apply to a student’s account automatically. 

Tuition Refunds 
Students who withdraw by the Tuition Refund Deadline will receive a full refund. In addition, BYU Pathway Worldwide reserves the right to not grant a refund to a student who is suspended or dismissed. 

Exceptions to the Tuition Refund Policy 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide recognizes there may be situations beyond a student’s control where an exception to the above policy may be warranted. The following exceptions will be reviewed on a case by-case basis to determine whether the situation merits an exception: 

  1. Death of an immediate family member (spouse, sibling, children, and or parents) where continuing in school is impractical; 

  2. Medical condition requiring extended medical care where continuing school is impractical (This provision specifically excludes conditions that are chronic illnesses that remain unchanged and are known to the student at the time of enrollment); 

  3. Acceptance of and working in a qualifying internship that begins after the Tuition Refund Deadline. 

  4. Military deployment or military commitments. 

U.S. Federal Financial Aid 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide does not provide U.S. Federal Financial Aid. 

Veterans’ Education Benefits – GI Bill (U.S. Students) 
BYU-Pathway Worldwide does not provide Veterans’ Education Benefits. 

APPROVER 
BYU-Pathway President Executive Group (PEG) 

APPROVAL DATE 
2023.01.23 

POLICY STEWARD 
Budget Officer 

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR 
Chief Financial Officer

APPLICABILITY 
This policy applies to all BYU-Pathway Worldwide students.