Instruction
Tuition
$0Current diploma-program instruction is listed as tuition-free.
Affordable Christian Education
Clear current costs for Emerald’s 24-credit online diploma programs.
Diploma Programs
Simple, transparent program costs.
Emerald’s current diploma programs identify instruction as tuition-free. Students pay only the published application, technology, and graduation fees shown below.
✓ Tuition-Free Instruction✓ 8 Online Courses✓ Published Program Fees
One-Time
Application Fee
$95Paid as part of the application and enrollment process.
Per Course
Technology Fee
$79 × 8$632 total across the eight courses in a diploma program.
Completion
Graduation Fee
$159Current graduation fee assessed at program completion.
Cost Breakdown
See exactly how $886 is calculated.
There is no instructional tuition charge in the current diploma structure. The total consists of the published administrative and technology fees below.
Application$95
Technology$632
Graduation$159
Total$886
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Same clear summary across programs
Each diploma page repeats the current cost summary so students can compare programs without searching for separate pricing.
Built for affordable online study
Emerald seeks to keep program costs competitive while supporting flexible, Christ-centered online education.