Financial Resources for Students
The School of Kingdom Writers full-time program carries a tuition cost of $7,200 per year. This is a year-round program.
Upon acceptance to the program, students are required to make a non-refundable $600 deposit. Tuition may be paid in monthly installments of $600, or in full prior to the beginning of each school year.
Finances should not be a barrier, and we’ve been intentional about ensuring that the School of Kingdom Writers is accessible to all.
We provide resources so that every student can fully pay for his or her time at the School of Kingdom Writers and graduate debt-free. We do not provide conventional financial aid like student loans or scholarships. By keeping costs as low as possible, creating an environment that is conducive to part-time income, and providing resources for mobilizing community support, we ensure that every student can fully pay for the program and the cost of living without debt.
Becoming a professional writer and paying your bills is hard enough. It’s nearly impossible when you’re also straddled with student debt. Here are the steps we’ve taken to make a high quality debt-free education possible:
Low tuition and cost of living.
The average cost of tuition for a two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing program at an in-state public university is $27,600. Private schools are typically three times this cost. Our program costs only $14,400, and includes more instruction, more support, and greater practical application. (See “How Do We Keep Our Tuition So Low?” for more info.)
In addition, our program carries few additional costs. You will NOT need to purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of books, reside in expensive on-campus housing, or purchase a meal plan.
Shared housing with other students is also available. Students who use this option will see an extremely low cost of living as they share expenses with other students. Students who choose to live on their own will also see a very low cost of living in Zanesville, Ohio.
Consistent schedule conducive to part-time work.
Unlike most higher education, this is a year-round program with a predictable weekly schedule. All instruction and coursework will be completed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. With rare exceptions, there will be no homework or additional projects that need to be completed.
This allows our students to work part-time jobs without causing scheduling headaches for themselves and their employers. Because this is a year-round program, schedules are sustainable and predictable.
Due to the low cost of the program and the opportunity for shared living expenses, many of our students pay for 100% of their costs with part-time work.
Community-based funding resources.
We believe that the people of God pay for things differently. As Christians, we work together to invest in each other and advance the Kingdom of God.
If you would like additional help paying for tuition, we will provide fundraising training and resources so that you can rally a community of believers around yourself who will financially support you.
Writing is a ministry. It’s reasonable and biblical for the community to support you for a short time while you develop a self-sustainable ministry, just like you would support any other missionary.
You don’t need to do this alone. We’re here to help. You can pay for some or all of your tuition using our fundraising model.
Our low cost of attendance, opportunities for part-time work, and community fundraising model ensure that any student can afford to attend this program. Many of our students simply work in addition to their schooling and successfully pay their expenses and tuition.
If you have more questions about the cost of this program or how you might pay for it, please reach out to us using the form at the bottom of the page, or by emailing us at info@SOKW.org. We’d love to have a conversation today.
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you!
Please send us an email at info@SOKW.org, or use the contact form to the right to get in touch with us.