Music Certification Program Costs

Music Certification Program Costs
  Courses Prof'l Dev Days Annual Admin Fees Connecting with Larger Faith (3)* AUUMM Conference (attend 3)
Each $150 $100 $50 Registration + Travel Registration + Travel
Total $900 $300 $150-300    

* One Connecting with the Larger Faith events must be regional or national and at least one must be in-person.

Total: $1350-1500 + Event and Conference attendance fees

Scholarships & Grants

Continuing Education Grants for Music Ministers

The UUA offers Continuing Education Grants up to $500 annually to religious professionals seeking financial support for professional development or AUUMM membership. Grants are awarded each year on a rolling basis. Musicians with minimal professional expenses and/or with marginalized identities are especially encouraged to apply. Apply Online

UU Women’s Federation Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley Scholarship Program

This scholarship program provides direct financial support to aspirants or candidates to the Unitarian Universalist ministry, or candidates in the UUA’s religious education credentialing or music leadership certification programs, who identify as women of color, Latina, or Hispanic. Scholarships are awarded twice a year. Policies and application form are available on the UUWF website.