2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 11 - N OTIFICATION OF THE U NIVERSITY B ILL S TUDENT C OSTS ( AS OF N OVEMBER 2002.) Students who pre-register for classes will normally receive an invoice based on their pre-registration schedule 10 to 15 days before the semester begins or on the first day of class. A statement of the student account is generated each month that the account has activity. Invoices and account statements are directed to students at their current home residence. F ORMS OF P AYMENT E STIMATED A NNUAL C OSTS (F ALL 2003) Students may pay their bill using cash, money orders, personal checks, certified checks, or checks drawn on a major credit card. Payments may be made at the Cashier’s Office or by mail. Tuition (based on 12 semester hours) $3300 Books and supplies (based on four courses per year) $600 Total Estimated Costs $3,900 P AYMENT P ENALTIES F INANCIAL R EGISTRATION P OLICY Students who do not make financial arrangements within the first two days of the semester will be charged a $20 late payment charge. To enable the University to be responsible in meeting its financial responsibilities, students must make provision for the payment of their bill at the beginning of each semester. A student’s registration for classes indicates a commitment to pay for related charges as stated in the University catalog. Students with unpaid balances at the end of a semester could be denied enrollment in the next semester, grade reports, transcripts, and/or a University diploma. They will also be responsible for any fees incurred in the collection of their past due account. Payment in full is required prior to the start of classes each semester. A student will not be considered officially registered until arrangements for payment have been finalized with the Cashier’s Office. Payment may be made by mail or in person. The Cashier’s Office is open from 8:30-4:00, Monday through Friday. Classes held at teaching points other than the main campus may pay balances by mail or in person at the teaching site prior to the start of the first class. Students who do not make financial arrangements for the payment of their bill will not be permitted to attend classes and may be asked to leave the University. I NTEREST R ATES An annual interest rate (currently 13% or 1.083% per month), will be charged from the beginning of Fall Semester to the end of Spring Semester on accounts of students enrolled in the current semester. An annual interest rate (currently 15% or 1.25% per month) will be charged during the academic year on accounts of students no Revision as of 8/21/2003 COSTS SU & FA 2003 Tuition per semester hour $275 Fees: Application fee $20 Drop/add (course) fee $10 Reservation deposit (per course, applied toward tuition) $50 Late payment fee $20