2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 with special permission (enrolled and received credit between 07/01/07 and 01/31/10).This billing option will cease to exist after 05/02/14. • Academy enrollment is not considered. • Readmitted students who completed a full term prior to 1/1/10 Regular tuition per semester credit..........................................$819 Audit tuition per semester credit...............................................$410 Pharmacy courses (PPHR) tuition per semester credit............$882 Test-out fee per semester credit...............................................$410 Tuition — Undergraduate (enrolled after 05/01/10) • Readmitted students who last completed a full term after 1/1/10 Block tuition (12–17 credits)................................................ $13,110 Under block rate per credit (1–11.5 credits)..............................$992 Block overload rate per credit (17.5 credits and above)............$679 Audit tuition Within block..................................................... no additional charge Under block or over block rate per credit..................................$401 Test-out fee per course. ...........................................................$401 Fees Application fee............................................................................$30 Board per semester Group A Meal Plans - fall/spring..........................................1,280 Group B Meal Plans - fall/spring..........................................1,170 Car registration fee per semester.................................................50 Drop/add (course) fee ...................................................................5 Graduation fee.............................................................................50 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 Online course technology fee per credit.......................................35 Returned item fee.........................................................................20 Reservation deposit...................................................................250 Room deposit (refundable upon withdrawal)..............................100 Room fall/spring per semester................................................1,650 Townhouse rate per semester.................................................2,363 Student Life fee per semester Full-time students.............................................................. 100 Part-time students............................................................... 50 Students taking 5 credits or less AND distance learners ...... 0 Student medical insurance per year (waiveable)....................1,175 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 2013–14 (excluding transportation, personal expenses, books, and laboratory fees): Tuition (based on an average of 32 semester hours)..........$26,220 Board (Weighted average)......................................................2,450 Room . ....................................................................................3,300 Student Life fee..........................................................................200 Total Estimated Costs.......................................................$32,170 Summary of Costs–Undergraduate enrolled between 07/01/07 and 01/31/2010 please refer to cost information located under student costs. Miscellaneous Costs Other yearly expenses may be estimated as follows: Books and supplies...............................................................$1,150 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. Financial Registration Policy To enable the University to be responsible in meeting its financial responsibilities, students must make provision for the payment of their bill on the due dates established by the University each semester. A student’s registration for courses indicates a Page 273 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Financial Information