The Pathway program's astoundingly low tuition brings a college education within financial reach of many who thought they could not afford college. Pathway students who pursue a degree through BYU-Idaho's Online Degree program continue to pay their local Pathway tuition rate.

*Tuition for the Pathway program may increase annually at the same rate as other students. Also, to see other associated costs for courses after students' first year with Pathway, please view the Course List.

Pathway students who choose to continue their education on-campus will pay regular on-campus tuition. Read here for more information about students' costs.

Calculating Tuition

Please note that tuition is based on how many BYU-Idaho course credits a student is taking per semester. A course credit is a measurement universities use to quantify the load of work for a specific course and enables universities to quantify a requirement to graduate. Each course is associated with a different credit amount.

Age 18-30 Group (U.S./Canada)
Fall & Winter Semesters:
$65 per credit x 3 BYU-Idaho credits = $195 per semester
$0 per credit x 2 institute credits = $0 per semester

Spring Semester:
$65 per credit x 5 BYU-Idaho credits = $325 per semester

Age 31+ & ESL Groups (U.S./Canada)
Fall, Winter, & Spring Semesters:
$65 per credit x 5 BYU-Idaho credits = $325 per semester

International Groups
Fall, Winter, & Spring Semesters:
Mexico: $35 per credit x 5 BYU-Idaho credits = $175 per semester
Peru: $30 per credit x 5 BYU-Idaho credits = $150 per semester
Ghana: $20 per credit x 5 BYU-Idaho credits = $100 per semester

How To Make a Payment

Domestic Students

• Online with credit card or debit card. (Visa is now accepted.)
• Online  with electronic check.
• Online  with wire transfer (in US Dollars).
• Mail a check to BYU-Idaho Bursar's Office, 525 S Center Street, Rexburg, ID 83460-1625.

International Students

• Online  with credit card or debit card. (Visa is accepted.)
• Online  with wire transfer. This is facilitated through Western Union. Students must take into account processing fees, exchange rate, and processing time. Students must also have a bank account - cash transactions are not an option. Students must print a PDF form and take it with them to their bank. At the top of the form there is important routing information that the bank will use to route money to BYU-Idaho.

Tuition Information

• Payment for tuition is always due the first day of class.
• If you register late, tuition is due upon registration.
• A late charge of 5% of the unpaid balance will be assessed for any late payments seven days following the the first day of the semester. A service charge of 1% per month will be charged each month for any unpaid balance.
• The only way to get a full refund is if you withdraw from your course within the first seven days of the semester. If you completely withdraw after the first seven days you will receive a prorated refund.
• If you withdraw after the first seven days of the semester and have not yet paid your tuition you will still owe a prorated amount.

Can I Get Financial Assistance?

U.S. students who have a high school diploma or GED may apply for Federal Financial Aid after you complete Academic Start and apply to BYU-Idaho as a degree-seeking student. For more information about eligibility contact the financial aid office.

International students may be eligible for a Perpetual Education Fund (PEF) loan or other assistance. Contact your local Pathway Missionaries for more information.