Tuition
Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program
Tuition Schedule: Spring 2026 - Summer 2028
Cost, Billing & Payment
Let’s celebrate your journey!
Honor your commitment to Waldorf pedagogy—apply now for the opportunity to attend the first summer residency tuition-free.
Apply now, celebrate later.
In just one conversation, you’ll receive a clear, personalized breakdown of your tuition, funding options, and monthly plan—so you can move forward with confidence. Takes 20 minutes • No obligation • Personalized to your situation.
Contact our Program Director, David Barham, to schedule your Clarity Call :
david@centerforanthroposophy.org.
While the tuition cost of attendance is $21,560, most participants receive meaningful support—bringing the cost into a more accessible range through personalized funding pathways. Through timely grants and donor contributions, WHiSTEP provides an average subsidy of up to $7,200 per participant, bringing the typical tuition to around $14,360 (need-based).
The program is intentionally structured as a collaborative investment—shared between you, your school, and the broader Waldorf community committed to the future of education. Our team works closely with each participant to help identify a financial pathway that is both clear and sustainable, during the clarity call.
Because every participant’s funding pathway is different, the most accurate way to understand your cost is through a short, personalized conversation.
In your Clarity Call, we will:
Walk you through your expected tuition with potential built-in support
Identify additional funding opportunities available to you
Map out a monthly plan that feels manageable and sustainable
This is not a sales call—it’s a practical conversation to help you understand what’s truly possible.
Tuition payments follow the below schedule:
| First year group (Class of 2027) – Term | Tuition | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Year I– Summer 2025 | $ 890 | Upon acceptance |
| Year I– Fall/Winter 2025/2026 | $ 3,220 | September 15, 2025 |
| Year I – Spring 2026 | $ 3,220 | January 15, 2026 |
| TOTAL YEAR I | $ 7,330 | |
| Year II – Summer 2026 | $ 3,420 | June 15, 2026 |
| Year II – Fall/Winter 2026/2027 | $ 3,420 | September 15, 2027 |
| Year II – Spring 2027 | $ 3,420 | January 15, 2027 |
| TOTAL YEAR II | $ 10,260 | |
| Year III– Summer 2027 | $ 3,560 | June 15, 2027 |
| TOTAL | $ 21,150 |
| Class of 2028 (July 2026-July 2028) | Tuition | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | $100 | Upon submission |
| Confirmation of Enrollment Fee | $400 | |
| First Summer Residency* | $1,200 | By July 1, 2026 |
| First Fall/Winter Semester | $4,300 | By September 1, 2026 |
| YEAR I (TOTAL) | $6,000 | |
| YEAR II | $10,000 | |
| YEAR III | $5,560 | |
| TOTAL | $21,560 | |
Payment Options:
Online – using your credit card. (3% processing fee applies)
Zelle – fast and free of charge. Zelle is integrated into many banking apps, so there’s no need to download a separate app. You can send money using just an email address or U.S. mobile number. (See list of participating banks.) Ensure your bank offers Zelle. Most major banks in the U.S. include it in their mobile banking apps. Enroll in Zelle: Open your banking app, navigate to the Zelle section, and follow the prompts to enroll using your email or mobile number. To Send Payment: Log into your banking app., Select Zelle and choose the option to send money. Enter CfA’s email address. Input the amount and any notes (like “tuition payment”). Confirm the transaction. If needed, you may set up automated monthly payments.
- Mail predated paper checks to: Center for Anthroposophy, PO Box 15, McMinnville, TN 37111