2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Financial Information University Financial Operation Policy The University keeps the application fee, tuition, room, board, and other fees as low as possible to be consistent with responsible operation. The revenue from students does not cover the total cost of operation. Individuals and churches who desire to share in the preparation of young people for effective Christian service in all walks of life partially support the University. Some funds are received from interested businesses, industries, and foundations. Student costs as stated are subject to change upon reasonable notification by the University. Student Costs Tuition — Undergraduate Block tuition (12–17 credits)................................................$15,035 Under block rate per credit (1–11.5 credits)...........................$1,138 Block overload rate per credit (17.5 credits and above)............$778 Pharmacy courses (PPHR) tuition per semester credit.........$1,041 Tuition — College Now Per semester credit..................................................................$175 Audit tuition Within block..................................................... no additional charge Under block or over block rate per credit..................................$460 Test-out fee per course. ...........................................................$460 Fees Application fee............................................................................$30 Board per semester 21-Meal Plan - fall/spring.....................................................1,657 14-Meal Plan - fall/spring.....................................................1,530 10-Meal Plan - fall/spring.....................................................1,095 Car registration fee - annual.......................................................100 Drop/add (course) fee ...................................................................5 Graduation fee.............................................................................75 ICC Program Fee per semester.................................................239 Late payment fee. ........................................................................25 Late registration...........................................................................50 Non returned/Late/Lost room key.................................................75 New student fee Commuting student – fall semester..........................................90 Commuting student – spring semester.....................................70 Resident student – fall semester............................................120 Resident student – spring semester.........................................80 Online course technology fee per credit.......................................35 Returned item fee.........................................................................20 *Reservation deposit for new and transfer students...................250 Room fall/spring per semester................................................2,086 Townhouse rate per semester.................................................2,985 Student fee per semester Full-time students.............................................................. 100 Part-time students............................................................... 50 Students taking 5 credits or less AND distance learners ...... 0 Transcript fee................................................................................10 *refundable upon withdrawal Senior citizens may enroll in courses for credit or no credit on an available space basis at no tuition charge. Senior citizens are those individuals 62 years of age or older who are considered to be retired according to the Social Security Administration. Please complete a form obtained from the Cedarville University Human Resources Department. Call Ext. 7885 on campus. Summary of Costs — Undergraduate Institutional Costs Estimated basic costs for the academic year of 2018–19 (excluding transportation, personal expenses, books, and laboratory fees): Tuition (based on an average of 32 semester hours)..........$30,070 Board (Weighted average) (meal plan)...................................3,188 Room . ....................................................................................4,172 Student fee.................................................................................200 Total Estimated Costs....................................................... $37,630 Miscellaneous Costs Other yearly expenses may be estimated as follows: Books and supplies...............................................................$1,248 Personal expenses (including clothing, recreation, and personal items) Note: laundry included with room...............1,770 Transportation (based on area of residency)........................ various Financial aid may be available to help defray costs. See the Financial Aid section of this catalog for additional information concerning available funds and application procedures. Financial Registration Policy To enable the University to be responsible in meeting its financial responsibilities, students must make provision for the payment of their bill on the due dates established by the University each semester. A student’s registration for courses indicates a commitment to pay for related charges as stated in the University catalog. The following payment plan schedule was established to help students care for this responsibility: Fall 2018 Spring 2019 First Payment Due: Aug. 6, 2018 Jan. 4, 2019 Second Payment Due: Sept. 1, 2018 Feb. 1, 2019 Third Payment Due: Oct. 1, 2018 March 1, 2019 Fourth Payment Due: Nov. 1, 2018 April 1, 2019 A student is not considered financially registered until at least the first one-fourth payment has been received by the Cashiers Office. Students who do not make financial arrangements for the first payment due on their University bill will not be permitted to attend the University. Failure to make subsequent payments could result in the loss of dining hall and library privileges and the withholding of grades and online registration. Making Payment Students and parents may pay their University bill using several payment methods, including check, cash (in person), debit/credit card with a convenience fee, or online through our student finance E-commerce portal. For your protection, please do not mail cash. Please send payments made payable to: Attn: Cashiers Office Cedarville University 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, OH 45314 *Please remember to include your student ID# and student name on all checks. For online payments, please visit the student finance SelfService portal. For more information on payment options, visit the Cashiers Office website at cedarville.edu/cashiers. Notification of the University Bill Students who preregister will receive a billing notice based on their preregistration schedule 20 to 30 days before the semester begins. Students are responsible for making their payments by the due dates. Monthly notices are sent via email to the student’s Cedarville University email. The student can request the invoice/ statement be sent to additional email accounts. Paper invoices/ statements can also be requested for a $3/month fee. You may view your student account history at any time by going to the student SelfService portal and selecting “View your statement.” Invoices and Statements Online Students may view their student account activity, and most recent transactions online using SelfService. Students may also assign their parents a password, giving them access to their student account activity. Parents can view this information by logging onto SelfService through their own Internet service provider. Payment Penalties Students who fail to make acceptable payment arrangements within a reasonable period of time will be denied access to the dining hall and library until such arrangements are made. Students who do not make payments by the stated due dates will be charged $25. Students with unpaid balances at the end of the semester may be denied grade reports, transcripts, diploma, or enrollment in the next semester. Students with past due accounts will also be responsible for any fees incurred in the collection of their past due account. Interest Rates An annual interest rate of 13 percent (1.083 percent per month) will be charged during the academic year on accounts of current students. An annual interest rate of 15 percent (1.25 percent per month) will be charged during the academic year on accounts of students no longer enrolled and on all student accounts during the summer months. (May–July) New Student Reservation Deposit Refund A reservation deposit must be submitted by new students as an indication of the intention to enroll. The amount of the deposit is $250. This money will be credited to the student’s deposit account. A student must have a reservation deposit in order to be registered for courses. The reservation deposit is fully refundable if the request for refund is received in writing before the reservation deposit deadline. No refunds are available after the deposit deadline date. Reservation deposit deadlines are as follows: Term Deadline Fall Semester May 1 Spring Semester Nov. 1 Summer Session May 1 Continuing Student Reservation Deposit Refund Full (100 percent) refunds will be made to continuing students who notify the University by June 1 of their intent to withdraw. If a continuing student notifies the University between June 2 and July 1 of their intention not to return fall semester, $150 of their deposit will be refunded. No refunds will be made after July 1. Withdrawal Refunds Tuition Students withdrawing from the University before the end of a semester may request a refund from the Cashiers Office. Refunds may be requested anytime after the beginning of a semester. The effective date of the withdrawal from the University is the last day of class attendance as determined by the Office of the Registrar. Processing of refunds will begin the third week of the semester. Tuition refunds for withdrawal are granted on this schedule: Page 304 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 305 Financial Information Financial Information Financial Information Financial Information