Judson College Financial Policies
2012-2013
Every effort is made to contain costs
while providing a quality Judson Experience.
With the support of the Alabama
Baptist State
Convention and contributions from alumnae, businesses, foundations, and individuals,
and investment income from Judson’s endowment; tuition and fees are kept
considerably below the national averages for private colleges and
universities.
Judson College is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does
not unlawfully discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the
basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin.
| TUITION |
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| FALL AND SPRING |
US$ |
TUITION - Full-Time
12-18 hours, per semester........................................................................... |
7,100.00 |
| Hours in excess of 18, per credit hour.......................................................... |
480.00 |
TUITION - Part-Time
1-11 hours, per credit hour.......................................................................... |
480.00 |
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SUMMER TERM
There is no tuition charge for an on-campus resident student in Short Term, provided the student has attended full-time in each of the previous two semesters. Non-resident students and students who have not attended full-time in each of the previous two semesters will be charged tuition.
SUMMER TERM TUITION, per credit hour.........................................................
|
480.00 |
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| ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM |
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FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS AND SUMMER TERM
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TUITION - Full-Time
12-18 hours, Fall and Spring Semester / 8-12 hours, Summer Term.......................
|
5,950
|
Hours in excess of full time, per credit hour ................................................
|
510
|
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TUITION - Part-Time
1-11 hours, Fall and Spring Semester / 1-7 hour Summer Term, per credit hour.......
|
510
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ROOM RENT
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| FALL AND SPRING, Double occupancy, per semester.......................................... |
2,475.00 |
| SUMMER TERM, Double Occupancy................................................................ |
1,500.00 |
| SINGLE OCCUPANCY (limited availability) |
|
| Additional RENT, Fall and Spring, per semester............................................ |
780.00 |
| Additional RENT, Summer Term................................................................. |
470.00 |
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BOARD
(9% sales tax included) |
|
| FALL AND SPRING, per semester................................................................... |
1,925.00 |
| SUMMER TERM, per term.............................................................................. The Judson College Board Plan is mandatory for residential students and provides 21 meals per week. Students under the age of 24 not living with parent, guardian, or spouse are required to live in a residence hall and participate in the Board Plan. |
1,165.00 |
MANDATORY FEES (Non-refundable)
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US$ |
| TECHNOLOGY FEE, per semester............................................................... |
195.00 |
TECHNOLOGY FEE, Summer term..............................................................
|
55.00 |
| WRITE NOW FEE, per semester................................................................. |
125.00 |
| WRITE NOW FEE, Summer term............................................................... |
35.00 |
| CAMPUS LIFE FEE, Fall and Spring, per semester (Resident students only).......
|
130.00 |
| NURSING PROGRAM TESTING FEE............................................................. |
100.00 |
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| SPECIAL COURSE FEES |
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| AUDIT FEE, per hour............................................................................... |
95.00 |
| CHALLENGE EXAM FEE, per credit hour....................................................... |
145.00 |
| DANCE FEE, per hour.............................................................................. |
125.00 |
| EQUINE STUDIES FEE, per course.............................................................. |
250.00 |
| MUSIC FEE - 1/2 hour private lessons per week, per semester |
120.00 |
| 1 hour private lessons per week, per semester |
220.00 |
| PRACTICE TEACHING FEE, per semester...................................................... |
450.00 |
SENIOR RECITAL FEE..............................................................................
|
50.00 |
| LAB FEE, Science, per course...................................................................
|
90.00
|
ART/WEB FEE, per applicable course..........................................................
|
50.00 |
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ONE-TIME FEES (Non-refundable)
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| Application Fee...................................................................................... |
35.00 |
Nursing Application Fee...........................................................................
|
100.00 |
| Confirmation Fee.................................................................................... |
125.00 |
|
Graduation Fee.......................................................................................
|
100.00 |
| Orientation Fee...................................................................................... |
125.00 |
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| OTHER FEES (Non-refundable) |
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| Drop/Add Fee, per course......................................................................... |
35.00 |
| Key or Security Card Replacement Fee........................................................ |
30.00 |
| Late Payment Fee, per month................................................................... |
30.00 |
| Late Validation Fee.................................................................................. |
50.00 |
| Returned Check Fee (check cashing privileges revoked after 3 returned checks) |
45.00 |
| Room Reservation Fee, Fall only................................................................. |
130.00 |
| Transcript Fee........................................................................................ |
15.00 |
| Portfolio Evaluation Fee............................................................................
|
675.00 |
| Special Studies Research Fee....................................................................
|
78.00 |
| BTA Proficiency Exam Fee........................................................................ |
27.00 |
|
Horse Boarding Fee, per month (Advance reservations required)......................
|
300.00 |
DISTANCE LEARNING
See separate tuition and fee schedule for distance learning HERE.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The College reserves the right to modify its financial
policies and to adjust charges for tuition, fees, room and board at any
time.
INSURANCE
Students are required to provide proof of medical/accident insurance, or to purchase coverage. Student athletes' coverage must include athletic injuries. Information is available from the Office of Student Services and the Business Office for the purchase of medical/accident coverage.
DAMAGES
Residence Hall inspections occur at the beginning and at the conclusion of each term. Students may be assessed for damages to their rooms or furnishings.
TERMS OF
PAYMENT
All student charges are
payable on or before Validation Day for each term. Payments are accepted in the form of cash,
check, credit or debit card. However,
arrangements may be made for deferment if certain eligibility requirements are
met. (See Deferment of Expenses) Students expecting financial aid must have
a processed and verified Student Aid Award Letter. Students expecting loans or
payments from outside sources must present appropriate documents by the
deadlines available from the Financial Aid Office. Checks should be made payable to Judson College
and mailed to Business Office, 302
Bibb Street, Marion, AL 36756.
Failure of a student to
meet financial obligations by due date will subject the student to withdrawal
from classes, suspension of campus housing and dining hall privileges, student
activities and athletic participation, ineligibility to graduate or receive
grades, transcripts or future deferments, late payment fees and referral of the
delinquent account to a collection agency. Accounts referred to a collection
agency are subject to reasonable attorney's fees and other costs and charges
necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due.
DEFERMENT OF EXPENSES
Students who meet the
following eligibility requirements may defer a portion of the current semester
charges for tuition, fees, room and board.
- All prior semester charges must be paid in
full.
- At least one-half of the remaining balance
after all financial aid has been applied must be paid before classes begin.
- An agreement form must be signed by the
student and parent, or guardian.
- The deferred balance must be paid within 30
days of the beginning of each term.
- Failure to comply with the deferment deadline
will subject the student to the above mentioned penalties.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS
Tuition,
room and board will be refunded on the following basis:
TIME OF WITHDRAWAL PERCENT
TO BE REFUNDED
Fall & Spring Short Term
Prior to the end of the first week................ 80%............................. 75%
Prior to the end of the second week........... 70%.............................. 50%
Prior to the end of the third week...............60%.............................. 25%
Prior to the end of the fourth week.............40%.............................. None
Prior to the end of the fifth week...............20%.............................. None
After the end of the fifth week................ None.............................. None
Refunds are based on
the actual date the withdrawal procedure is officially completed. There are no refunds of fees except course
fees and then only if course is dropped by Drop/Add Day. There are no refunds of any other fees. All refunds will be made by check. Regarding
adjustments of Federal, State and Institutional financial aid, contact the
Financial Aid office.
