2014-2015 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 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 Pharmacy courses (PPHR) tuition per semester credit............$882 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..........................................1,430 Group B Meal Plans - fall/spring..........................................1,320 Car registration fee - annual.......................................................100 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................................................1,800 Townhouse rate per semester.................................................2,577 Student Life fee per semester Full-time students.............................................................. 100 Part-time students............................................................... 50 Students taking 5 credits or less AND distance learners ...... 0 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 Institutional Costs Estimated basic costs for the academic year of 2014–15 (excluding transportation, personal expenses, books, and laboratory fees): Tuition (based on an average of 32 semester hours)..........$26,220 Board (Weighted average)......................................................2,750 Room . ....................................................................................3,600 Student Life fee..........................................................................200 Total Estimated Costs.......................................................$32,770 Miscellaneous Costs Other yearly expenses may be estimated as follows: Books and supplies...............................................................$1,200 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. Page 277 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Financial Information