2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 44 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Pharmacy Tuition and Fees and submit a PharmCAS application, and a Cedarville University supplemental application (including all associated/requested materials as indicated within the PharmCAS application) via the Pharmacy College Application Service of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ( pharmcas ) . Successful candidates are invited to interview with School of Pharmacy faculty. Students are encouraged to apply beginning up to one year in advance of their intended enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Tuition and Fees Students enrolled at the University pay ‘block tuition,” i.e., an amount allowing them to take between 12 and 18 credits in the professional program. The estimated cost of attendance equals basic costs plus variable costs. These are estimates and may vary. Prior to each term, a student will receive a billing invoice, generated from the Cashiers Office, based upon enrollment information at that time. An online payment calculator is available to evaluate different payment plans. Basic Costs* (billed to student invoice)................................................. $33,176 Block Tuition (12–18 credits per semester) Fall Semester. .............................................................$16,188 Spring Semester..........................................................$16,188 Annual Costs............................................................ $32,376 Comprehensive Pharmacy Fee - (no course fees) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $400 Spring Semester.............................................................. $400 Annual Costs................................................................. $800 Tuition Overblock per hour.......................................................$838 Tuition Underblock per hour..................................................$1,226 Audit Tuition (1/2 of underblock rate)........................................$613 Graduation Fee........................................................................$100 * Basic costs are owed directly to the University. P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) Tuition for the P4 year will be charged at an hourly rate of $899 per credit hour. The pharmacy program fee will be billed at a rate of $267 per term for a total of $801 per year (summer, fall, and spring). A three-payment plan is an option for summer, with four payment due dates for fall and spring as listed on CedarInfo. Accrued interest is charged at a rate of 1.083% monthly on an average daily balance, if balance is not paid in full. M.B.A courses taken during P4 academic year, the M.B.A courses will be billed at a per credit rate of $579 in addition to the P4 Pharmacy courses. In addition to basic costs, a student will also have the following variable costs: Campus Room and Board – on student invoice, if applicable Fall Semester. .............................................................. $3,499 Spring Semester........................................................... $3,499 Annual Costs*............................................................. $6,998 *Townhouse will increase this amount Textbooks and Supplies (estimated) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $600 Spring Semester.............................................................. $600 Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,200 Other personal expenses (estimated) Fall Semester. ................................................................. $850 Spring Semester.............................................................. $850 Annual Costs.............................................................. $1,700 Financial Aid and Scholarships Professional-level pharmacy students typically rely upon three sources of financial aid for their professional education: scholarships, loans, and employment. Students in the professional program are eligible for a School of Pharmacy scholarship. Specific information regarding this scholarship can be obtained by contacting the assistant dean. Academic Advising Upon admission into the Pharm.D. program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor in the School of Pharmacy. The faculty advisor provides supervision and guidance for the students throughout the length of study. Graduation Requirements Students seeking the Pharm.D. degree must fulfill the following: • Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. curriculum • Complete all requirements of the Pharm.D. program as outlined in the School of Pharmacy student handbook, notably including: • All professional and spiritual standards of the program • The cross-cultural, extended service (domestic or international experience • Student organization participation • Professional conference participation • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 • Complete all requirements for the Pharm.D. program within six years after matriculation into the program.