Tuition, Fees and Refund Policy

It is our intent to make our degree programs very affordable.  You may qualify for tuition assistance from your employer or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our Admissions Coordinators can help you with your questions.  Answers can be obtained promptly.

Tuition and Fees (U.S. Dollars)
Henley-Putnam University publishes the following tuition and fee schedule. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. All fees and tuition are to be paid in accordance with an approved University payment plan.

Degree Program Tuition

Bachelor of Science, Management of Personal Protection
Bachelor of Science, Intelligence Management
Bachelor of Science, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

1. Quarter Units= 90 (20 courses)
2. Price Per Unit= $264.00
3. Program Charges Total Program Tuition= $23,760.00
4. Books & Equipment* $1,400.00
5. TOTAL PROGRAM CHARGES= $25,160.00

The total estimated cost for the Bachelor’s Degree program is $25,500 as postage, delivery and other miscellaneous equipment charges may be incurred by the student (see Additional Program Costs and Equipment and Services section below for examples).

Master of Science, Management of Personal Protection
Master of Science, Intelligence Management
Master of Science, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

1. Quarter Units= 72 (16 courses)
2. Price Per Unit= $349.00
3. Program Charges Total Program Tuition= $25,128.00
4. Books & Equipment* $1,000.00
5. TOTAL PROGRAM CHARGES= $26,128.00

The total estimated cost for the Master’s Degree program is $28,900 as postage, delivery and other miscellaneous equipment charges may be incurred by the student (see Additional Program Costs and Equipment and Services section below for examples).

Doctorate of Strategic Security

1. Quarter Units= 90 (16 courses)
2. Price Per Unit= $375.00
3. Program Charges Total Program Tuition= $33,750.00
4. Books & Equipment* $1,650.00
5. TOTAL PROGRAM CHARGES= $35,400.00

The total estimated cost for the doctoral degree program is $35,500.00 as postage, delivery and other miscellaneous equipment charges may be incurred by the student (see Additional Program Costs and Equipment and Services section below for examples).

Miscellaneous Fees (All Programs)
1. Experiential Learning Assessment $250.00
2. Transcript Evaluation - Foreign $150.00
3. Graduation Fee $200.00
4. Returned Check Fee $25.00
5. Additional Diploma/Transcripts $25.00
6. Doctoral Thesis Publication Fee $500.00
7. Challenge Exam Fee $300.00
8. Extended LOA beyond 180 days $200.00
9. Defense Language Proficiency Test $109.00

*The cost of textbooks is estimated based on the purchase of required textbooks only. Most courses also have recommended texts, which would change the overall estimated cost for books. Because textbooks for University classes are sold by a third party vendor, students seeking to return textbooks for a refund should consult the return policy provided by the online bookstore. Selected texts and other course required materials may vary from time to time. The tuition charge does not cover the cost of the books required for each course; the amounts have been estimated above. No textbooks are loaned to students. Shipping charges paid to the third party online bookstore vendor may vary and are non refundable.

**Fees are paid directly to the service provider by the student and are subject to change.


Certificate Program Tuition and Fees

Henley-Putnam University publishes the following tuition and fee schedule. All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. All fees and tuition are to be paid in accordance with an approved University payment plan.

Certificate in Security Management
Certificate in Intelligence Collection

1. Total Quarter Units= 18 (4 courses)
2. Total Program Tuition= $5,500.00

Entry Level Certificate in Executive Protection
Entry Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Entry Level Certificate in Counterterrorism

1. Total Quarter Units= 18 (4 courses)
2. Total Program Tuition= $5,500.00

Mid Level Certificate in Executive Protection
Mid Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Mid Level Certificate in Counterterrorism

1. Total Quarter Units= 18 (4 courses)
2. Total Program Tuition= $6,900.00

Senior Level Certificate in Executive Protection
Senior Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
Senior Level Certificate in Counterterrorism

1. Total Quarter Units= 18 (4 courses)
2. Total Program Tuition= $6,900.00

Certificate in Strategic Intelligence
Certificate in Intelligence and Terrorism Profiling

1. Total Quarter Units= 18 (4 courses)
2. Total Program Tuition= $6,900.00

Miscellaneous Fees (if applicable)

1. Transcript Evaluation - Foreign $150.00
2. Returned Check/credit/debit card Fee $25.00
2. Additional Diploma/Transcripts $15.00

Additional Program Costs
The University’s educational delivery system is online.  Each student will be required to have access to a computer, printer and an internet access either dial-up or broadband, independent of any equipment provided by the University.  Each student must have access to an email account.  Each student must have access to Microsoft Word. The student will have an additional cost over and above those shown above. 

Students are advised that they may occasionally need to pay subscription fees to a third party for access to certain web sites or databases. Students may also be obligated to pay state and or local sales taxes based on applicable state regulations.

Equipment and Services Included in the Total Program Costs
All equipment included in the Total Program Cost is provided as specified at the time of the student's first start date and the University reserves the right to substitute comparable equipment and/or to change the terms and equipment without notice. The equipment specifications may change after the student start date or may become outdated for other reasons. Any equipment, software or supplies will only be sent once, within the second term and no additional, replacement or updated equipment, software or supplies will be sent to a student. Any warranty initially provided will not be extended for any reason. Library services will not be provided for more than three years.


Refunds of Tuition and Right to Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdrawal from a course and request a refund may do so in any manner. Contact Student Services to request a withdrawal and receive the appropriate forms. Student Services may be reached at 408-453-9700 ext 9932.  Eligible refund requests will be paid within 30 days of the date of receipt of the written refund request.

Students who withdrawal within seven (7) days of the start date of the course will receive a full refund of course fees (including applicable taxes) paid to University.  Students requesting withdrawal during subsequent weeks from their start date are entitled to the amounts listed in the chart below for a 10-week course. Refundable Tuition Due to Student based on the start date of class:
  • 100% for anytime between 1 days and 7 days  after start date
  • 80% for anytime between 8 days and 14 days after start date
  • 60% for anytime between 15 days and 21 days after start date
  • 40% for anytime between 22 days and 28 days after start date
  • 20% for anytime between 29 days and 35 days after start date
  • No refunds will be made after the fifth week (or 35 days) after the start of the course.
If the University has collected money from a student for transmittal on the student’s behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the University has not paid the money to the third party at the time of the student's request for refund, the University shall refund the money to the student within 30 days of receipt of the student's refund request.

Textbook Purchases and Refunds
Henley-Putnam University includes the cost of all textbooks in the Tuition for the Certificate Programs. Students who receive the course textbooks at no cost and subsequently drop or withdraw from a course (for any reason) are responsible for returning the course textbooks to MBS within two weeks of the class start date.

Textbooks are available to purchase through our online bookstore for our degree students.  Please logon to www.henley-putnambookstore.edu with your email address and follow the instructions.  Because textbooks for University classes are sold by a third-party vendor, students seeking to return textbooks for a refund should consult the return policy provided by the online bookstore. For a complete list of books, prices and a complete description of the refund policy, please refer to 
http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/henley-putnam.htm.  

Please Note:
The University has specified the time limit within which a student is required to complete the requirements of a course/program.  Henley-Putnam University reserves the right to deny requests from students for an extension of time beyond the initial 10 weeks to complete the course(s).  Extensions that may be granted by the University for course completion do not change payment obligations agreed to by student.