2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 280 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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 (enrolled between 07/01/07 and 05/01/10) • Academy enrollment is not considered. • Readmitted students who completed a full term prior to 1/1/10 • This billing option will cease to exist after 9/1/13. Regular tuition per semester credit..........................................$780 Audit tuition per semester credit...............................................$390 Pharmacy courses (PPHR) tuition per semester credit............$858 Test-out fee per semester credit...............................................$390 Tuition — Undergraduate (enrolled after 05/01/10) • Readmitted students who last completed a full term after 1/1/10 Block tuition (12–17 credits)................................................ $12,748 Under block rate per credit (1–11.5 credits)..............................$965 Block overload rate per credit (17.5 credits and above)............$660 Audit tuition Within block..................................................... no additional charge Under block or over block rate per credit..................................$390 Test-out fee per course. ...........................................................$390 Fees Application fee............................................................................$30 Board per semester Group A Meal Plans. ...........................................................1,250 Group B Meal Plans............................................................1,140 Car registration fee per semester.................................................50 Drop/add (course) fee ...................................................................5 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 On-line course technology fee per credit......................................35 Returned item fee.........................................................................20 Reservation deposit...................................................................250 Room deposit (refundable upon withdrawal)..............................100 Room per semester.................................................................1,570 Transcript fee................................................................................10 *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. Summary of Costs — Undergraduate (enrolled after 05/01/2010) Institutional Costs Estimated basic costs for the academic year of 2012–13 (excluding transportation, personal expenses, books, and laboratory fees): Tuition (based on an average of 32 semester hours)..........$25,496 Board (Weighted average)......................................................2,400 Room . ....................................................................................3,140 Total Estimated Costs.......................................................$31,036 Summary of Costs–Undergraduate enrolled between 07/01/07 and 01/31/2010 please refer to cost information on the Cedarville website. Miscellaneous Costs Other yearly expenses may be estimated as follows: Books and supplies...............................................................$1,100 Personal expenses (including clothing, recreation, and personal items) Note: laundry included with room...............1,700 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.