2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 13 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate Programs Financial Information • You have the right to know what resources (such as other financial aid, scholarships, your assets, etc.) were considered in the calculation of your need. • You have the right to know how much of your financial need as determined by the institution has been met. • You have the right to request an explanation of the various programs in your student aid package. • You have the right to know your college’s refund policy. Student Responsibilities • You must complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the right place. • You must provide correct information. In most instances, misreporting information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense which could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code. • You must return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either Financial Aid or the agency to which you submitted your application. • You are responsible for reading and understanding all forms that you are asked to sign and for keeping copies of them. • You must accept responsibility for all agreements that you sign. • You must perform the work upon which you agreed in accepting a University employment award. • You must be aware of and comply with the deadlines for application or reapplication for aid. • You should be aware of your college’s refund procedures. Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance Cedarville University is approved under Title 38, Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, and 1606 U.S. Code for education of veterans and their dependents. Inquiries concerning eligibility should be directed to the contact office of a Veterans Administration regional office or by calling (888)442-4551. Students planning to study under one of the education laws should receive approval prior to enrolling. A Veterans Administration training officer will contact the University on behalf of disabled students to facilitate this requirement for the student. Cedarville University students who are eligible for veterans’ benefits should contact the Office of the Registrar. Withdrawal Refunds Students who are either dropping a course or withdrawing from the University before the end of a semester may request a refund from the Cashiers Office. Registration deposits are not refundable. The effective date of withdrawal from the University is the last day of class attendance as determined by the Registrar. Tuition and course fee refunds are granted on the following schedule: Tuition Refund Schedule Withdraw Withdraw from University from Class 14-Week and 16-Week Classes Week* class begins 100% 100% Week* 1 (first full week) 75% 75% Week* 2 50% 0% Week* 3 25% 0% 12-Week Class 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 6 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 10 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 14 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% 7-Week and 8-Week Classes 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 4 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 7 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 9 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% 4-Week Class 1 weekday** from start of class 100% 100% 2 weekdays** from start of class 75% 75% 3 weekdays** from start of class 50% 0% 5 weekdays** from start of class 25% 0% For classes 3 weeks or less 2 weekdays** from start of class 100% 100% 3 weekdays** from start of class 0% 0% All other Classes 4% from start of class 100% 100% 10% from start of class 75% 75% 17% from start of class 50% 0% 23% from start of class 25% 0% *A week ends at the close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday. **A weekday is defined as Monday through Friday. A day ends at 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Requests for additional refund may be considered on the basis of a written petition to the Office of the Registrar. Course offerings changed or withdrawn by the University entitle a student to a full refund of tuition and related course fees. Students withdrawing from a course or courses and adding another will be granted a full tuition refund to apply toward courses added. If the new total hours are fewer than the original total, the above refund schedule will apply. Federal Refund In addition to the overall institutional policy requirements, the following regulations mandated by the United States Department of Education are applicable. When a refund is due a student under Cedarville University’s refund policy and the student received financial aid under federal Title IV funds, a portion of the refund shall be applicable to the Title IV programs based on a federal formula, except the University work study program. Pro Rata refunds will be calculated for all students who withdraw before the expiration of 60 percent of the term of attendance. A federal refund and an institutional refund will be calculated on all other students who withdraw.