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Masters Program

Tuition – Tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year will be $325 per semester hour.

Fees – The following fees have been established by the Board of Trustees and are applicable to all students:

• An Application Fee of $35 is due when a prospective student applies for admission to the divinity school. This fee is not refundable.
• A Student Services Fee of $50 is due at the beginning of each half-semester. This fee covers the use of the divinity school library and the other libraries comprising the consortium, the computer lab, a limited number of sessions with our school counselor, and the cost of copying materials for use in the classroom.
• An Installment Fee of $20 will be charged each half-semester the student opts for the Monthly Payment Plan. Students will be assessed $25 each month tuition payments are not made within three days of the due date.
• A Late Fee of $25 will be charged when
  • All required application materials are not submitted by the end of the second full week of classes.
  • A current student does not pre-register at least thirty (30) days before the next half-semester.
  • A student has not finalized registration, including the first tuition payment, within seven (7) days of the first day of a class.
• A Drop/Add Charge of $25 will be charged each time the student's enrollment is altered once the half-semester has begun.
• A Faculty Directed Study Fee of $25 will be charged when the Vice President for Academics Affairs approves a student's petition to pursue an independent study.
• An Extension Fee of $25 will be charged when the Registrar grants an additional thirty (30) days to a student to complete course work.
• An Audit Fee of $150 will be charged for each course a student takes for continuing education or personal enrichment. Graduates of the divinity school may audit classes for $100.
• A Change of Program Fee of $25 will be charged when a student petitions the faculty to switch degree programs.
• A Graduation Fee of $225 will be charged when the student applies for graduation. This fee covers the purchase of the cap and gown, the binding of the student's thesis and other costs associated with graduation.
• A Returned Check Fee of $45 will be charged each time the divinity school has to redeposit a check.
• A Transcript Fee of $5 will be charged for each transcript after the first.

Payment – Tuition and fees are due at registration on the first day of the semester. If a payment plan has been approved by the Business Manager the student is expected to pay all fees, book costs and 1/3 of his or her total tuition at registration, 1/2 of his or her remaining tuition by first day of the second month of the semester session and the remaining balance by the first day of the third month of the semester session.
     Account balances must be paid before the final week of the semester. Unpaid balances will prevent: 1) the student from taking final exams, 2) the release of grades and transcripts and 3) the student from enrolling in future courses.

Refunds – Tuition will be refunded to students who withdraw from a class on the following scale:

• 90% during the first week of the half-semester
• 75% during the second week of the half-semester
• 50% during the third week of the half-semester
• 0% after the third week of the half-semester

     As a matter of personal integrity, students who withdraw from a course with a balance due larger than their refund must pay the difference. Until paid, the difference will remain on the student's account and prevent the future release of grades and transcripts.

Doctoral Program

Tuition – Tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year will be $335 per semester hour.

Fees – The following fees have been established by the Board of Trustees and are applicable to all students:

• An Application Fee of $50 is due when a prospective student applies for admission to the divinity school. This fee is not refundable.
• A Student Services Fee of $100 is due at the beginning of each semester. This fee covers the use of the divinity school library and the other libraries comprising the consortium, the computer lab, a limited number of sessions with our school counselor, and the cost of copying materials for use in the classroom.
• An Installment Fee of $20 will be charged each half-semester the student opts for the Monthly Payment Plan. Students will be assessed $25 each month tuition payments are not made within three days of the due date.
• A Withdrawal Charge of $25 will be charged each time the student's enrollment is altered once the registration form has been received by the Director of Student Records Office.
• A Faculty Directed Study Fee of $25 will be charged when the Vice President for Academics approves a student's petition to pursue an independent study.
• An Extension Fee of $25 will be charged when the Director of Student Records grants an additional thirty (30) days to a student to complete course work.
• An Audit Fee of $250 will be charged for each course a student takes for continuing education or personal enrichment. Graduates of the divinity school may audit classes for $150.
• A Change of Program Fee of $25 will be charged when a student petitions the faculty to switch degree programs.
• A Graduation Fee of $300 will be charged when the student applies for graduation. This fee covers the purchase of the cap and gown, the binding of the student's thesis and other costs associated with graduation.
• A Returned Check Fee of $45 will be charged each time the divinity school has to redeposit a check.
• A Transcript Fee of $5 will be charged for each transcript after the first.

Payment – Tuition and fees are due at registration on the first day of the module. If a payment plan has been approved by the Business Manager the student is expected to pay all fees, book costs and 1/3 of his or her total tuition at registration, ½ of his or her remaining tuition by first day of the second month of the semester session and the remaining balance by the first day of the third month of the semester session.

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