Financial Information
Graduate and Professional Studies Programs
Tuition for Graduate and Professional Studies Programs, 2012-13
ADCP |
$285 |
| Computer Information Systems – Mobile (per hour) |
$285 |
| M.Ed. Program (per hour) |
$360 |
| MSOT Program New Class (per hour) |
$650 |
| M.S. in Counseling (per hour) |
$410 |
| MBA Program New Class - Entire 32-hour program |
$18,400 |
Fees
ADCP |
$90 |
| Computer Information Systems – Mobile Technology Access Fee |
$90 |
| M.Ed. Program* Technology Access Fee |
$225 |
| MSOT Program* Technology Access Fee |
$225 |
| M.S. in Counseling* Technology Access Fee |
$225 |
| MBA Program* Technology Access Fee |
$225 |
| *Part-time Technology Access Fee (less than 6 hours) |
$113 |
The college reserves the right, beginning any semester or session, to change the charges for tuition and fees without written notice.
Technology Access Fee
The technology access fee is used to provide an extensive campus-wide computer network system consisting of fiber optic cabling, file servers, software, unlimited Internet availability, email, and direct access from each residence hall room and several on-campus fully equipped student computer labs. The Library catalog is accessible through the network; and, through it, students can connect to other libraries and information databases. Computer lab software includes the Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Logos (Bible-study software), and various other programs for use with specific classes. This fee enables students to access the system for obvious added academic benefits.
Computer labs are available to all students. Students who provide their own computers may access the computer network. Suggested specific computer configurations are available from the information technology staff. The Milligan College Bookstore has computer and printer supplies available for purchase.
Payment
General Information
Tuition, fees, and all other costs for the semester are due and payable before the first day of class. Tuition, fees, and all other costs for summer school and intersession are due and payable on or before the first day of each term. Students enrolling in summer school and intersession must make specific payment arrangements with Student Financial Services before the first day of class. Students may cancel their registration without penalty before the first day of class. Students who do not cancel and who do not attend will be charged 10% of tuition.
Students receiving financial aid must pay the difference between the total cost for the semester and the financial aid commitment (excluding work-study) on or before the statement due date.
To enable financial aid to cover your student account, all financial aid processes must be completed before the first day of class. This includes completion of on-line entrance interviews for loans, on-line signature of MPN’s (Master Promissory Notes), award letters signed and returned, and any documentation required for verification returned to the Student Financial Services Office. If you intend to cover a portion of your balance with an alternative loan, then you must submit a pre-approval for the loan by the statement due date. A semester grade report, transcript, and/or diploma will not be issued to a student whose account is not settled by the end of a semester or term. In addition, a transcript will not be issued to individuals in default on their Federal Perkins Loans.
If a period of 90 days passes without any activity on an account with an unpaid balance, the college may refer the account to a collection agency. The student will be responsible for any attorney fees and/or costs associated with the collection of the unpaid balance. A delinquent account is also reported to major credit bureaus.
Payment Plan
ADCP and MBA students can enroll in term-to-term payment plans. The Payment Plan application fee is $35.
Tuition Reimbursement
If you are receiving tuition reimbursement from your employer, we will be glad to work with you in developing a payment arrangement for the semester. You must present a letter from your employer stating the company’s reimbursement policy and your eligibility for reimbursement. Contact Student Financial Services Office for more details.
Forms of Payment
Students may pay their student account using cash, money orders, personal checks, certified checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The most convenient way to make a payment is to use the online payment feature on our website by going to your Self Service Account and selecting “Make a Payment.”
ADCP and MBA Refund Schedule
Students enrolled in these programs will be charged the pro rata share of tuition based on the number of courses completed. No refunds or adjustments to charges are granted to persons dismissed from a program for reasons related to academic performance or integrity.
Return of Title IV Funds (Federal Financial Aid)
In addition to the overall institutional refund policy requirements, the college is required to follow the regulations mandated by the Department of Education for any student who receives Title IV Federal Aid. The Return of Title IV Fund calculations are required when a student withdraws, either officially or unofficially. Software provided by the Department of Education will be used to complete these calculations. Steps in the Calculation for the Return of Title IV Funds:
- Collect information about student’s Title IV Aid
- Calculate percentage of Title IV Aid earned by the student
- Calculate amount of Title IV Aid earned by the student
- Determine if the student is due post-withdrawal disbursement or if Title IV Aid must be returned
- Calculate amount of unearned Title IV Aid due from the school
- Determine return of funds by school
- Determine the return of funds by student
Any federal funds that must be returned to federal programs as a result of the Return of Title IV calculations must be redistributed in the following order:
- Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan
- Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan
- Perkins Loan
- Direct PLUS (Graduate Student)
- Direct PLUS (Parent)
- Pell Grant
- FSEOG
- TEACH Grant
Federal work-study wages will not be considered returnable.
Please note: Students may owe money to the college as a result of the return of Title IV calculation and the subsequent return of federal financial aid funds.
The Student Financial Services Office is notified by the Registrar’s Office of all withdrawals from the college. The coordinator of financial aid will, within 45 days of the withdrawal date, complete the calculation and determine the result. The student will be notified of the refund calculation results by letter and also by receiving a revised copy of their student account statement. Unofficial withdrawals (students who leave without going through the withdrawal process) will also have the Return of Title IV Funds calculation performed and will receive notification if the student then owes money back to the college.
For more specific information regarding the Return of Title IV Funds calculations, contact the Student Financial Services Office.
Refund of Credit Balances
When a credit on a student account results from overpayment or from federal and state financial aid that exceeds direct charges, a refund will be issued to the student from the Student Financial Services Office. Student refunds will only be issued for amounts up to the actual credit balance on the student account. No refund will be authorized or issued in anticipation of financial aid that will be ultimately posted to the student account. No refunds will be made before the official drop/add period for a particular semester or session. If the credit refund was created by proceeds from a parent PLUS Loan, the refund will be mailed to the parent borrower. In cases involving federal financial aid, federal guidelines will prevail. Student refund checks are automatically mailed weekly to the student’s local address.
In addition, institutional scholarships and grant awards may not exceed student account charges; under no circumstances will a student receive a credit balance refund for institutional scholarships or grants.
Students may be required to pay back refunds if one of the following occurs:
Students withdrawing from school who have received federal financial aid and/or institutional scholarships will have their account adjusted using the appropriate refund schedule.
Textbooks
Textbooks may be purchased at the Milligan College Bookstore. The Bookstore accepts checks, cash, money orders, Visa, Discover, American Express, and MasterCard. The cost of textbooks generally ranges from $500 to $700 per semester, depending upon the major.
Student Financial Services offers a program that allows students to charge their textbooks directly to their student account using the Textbook Voucher Option. Students may make this choice on the Statement Option Form enclosed with the Student Statement prior to each semester. Students MUST use financial aid in excess of charges to cover books, or elect to pay an additional amount to cover books. Please contact the Milligan College Bookstore or Student Financial Services Office for details.
