2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 15 Academic Information Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment), which is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The University has adopted a policy that explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the act. Copies of the policy are available in the Office of the Registrar. Financial Information University Financial Operating Policy Tuition and fees are kept as low as possible to be consistent with responsible operation of the University. The revenue from students does not cover the total cost of operation. The University is partially supported by individuals and churches who desire to share in the preparation of students for effective Christian service in all walks of life. Some funds are received from interested businesses, industries, and foundations. Student costs are subject to change upon reasonable notification by the University. See the Academic Programs section of this catalog for costs associated with specific programs. Financial Registration Policy To enable the University to be responsible in meeting its financial obligations, students must make provision for the payment of their bill at the beginning of each term. A student’s registration for classes indicates a commitment to pay for related charges as stated in this catalog (see Payment Penalties). Students must be financially registered prior to the start of classes each term. To be financially registered, a student must first do one of the following: • Pay his or her bill in full by the stated due date on the invoice or make at least the first payment plan due date • Make arrangements with the Cashiers Office for payment ( cedarville.edu/cashiers ) Students who do not make financial arrangements for the payment of their bill may not be permitted to attend classes and may be asked to withdraw from the University (see Payment Penalties on page 15) . The following payment plan schedule was established to help graduate students with course schedules that encompass more than 10 weeks of instruction. Fall 2017 Spring 2018 First Payment Due: August 4, 2017 January 5, 2018 Second Payment Due: September 1, 2017 February 1, 2018 Third Payment Due: October 1, 2017 March 1, 2018 Fourth Payment Due: November 1, 2017 April 1, 2018 Making Payment Payment can be made by check, cash (in person at the Cashiers Office), or online through our “Student Finance SelfService” link on the CedarInfo portal using E-check or on a major credit/debit card (Mastercard, Visa, and Discover) with a 2.5% convenience fee. For your protection, please do not mail cash. For more information, contact the Cashiers Office at 937- 766-7830. Please send payments made payable to: Attn: Cashiers Cedarville University 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 *Please remember to include your student ID number and student name on all checks. Invoices and Statements Online Students may view their student account activity, statement, and most recent transactions online using our “Student Finance SelfService” link on the CedarInfo portal. Payment Penalties Students not making financial arrangements by the first due date of the term will be charged a $25 late payment fee. Students with unpaid balances at the end of a semester may be denied enrollment in the next semester or denied grade reports, transcripts, and/or a diploma. Students will be responsible for any fees incurred in the collection of past due accounts. Interest Rates An annual interest rate (currently 13 percent or 1.083 percent per month) will be charged from the beginning of the term in which the student first enrolled on any unpaid balance due. The rate increases to 1.25 percent monthly during the summer months and for non-current students. 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: