| Note that other fees may apply, particularly for fine arts and laboratory science classes, as well as vehicle registration and other special services. Please refer to our undergraduate student catalog or contact the Financial Aid Planning Office for a full list and explanation of costs and fees.
EXPLANATION OF CHARGES
Tuition
The tuition charge is the basic cost of the student's education and covers the cost of instruction. It does not include textbooks and supplies which the student purchases. A full-time student is one who, whether resident or nonresident, is taking from 12 to 17 semester hours of work. The student who takes fewer than 12 semester hours is considered a part-time student and is charged on a semester-hour basis. The student who has permission to take additional hours above 17 is charged for each additional semester hour, with the exceptions noted on the previous page.
Rooms and Meals for Resident Students
Resident students normally receive more financial aid than commuters, therefore, the actual amount paid to live on campus may be much less than the amounts above. Changes in meal plan, which is required for resident students, are permitted through the third day of class. Changes should be requested through the Residence Life Office or Anderson Central. The boarding student is entitled to meals for each week the school is in session. This does not include holidays, during which classes are suspended, the residence halls are closed, and the food service is suspended. No refund or cost adjustment is made for meals which the student does not eat.
Student Service Fee
The student services fee covers a major portion of the total cost of many services and activities offered in the student life program. These include the University newspaper, athletics, BCM/campus ministries, health services, Student Government Association, and intramurals. Even though the student services fee covers most social and recreational costs to the student, there are occasional extra expenses in this area.
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Insurance
All full-time students are eligible to purchase health insurance coverage. The insurance is a group accident and sickness policy and covers the 12-months of the school year. The student purchases this insurance for the full amount at the beginning of his/her enrollment directly from the agency through which the coverage is written. Application for coverage may be obtained through the Office of the Vice President for Administration.
Special Fees
The application fee covers the clerical costs of processing the student application. This fee is nonrefundable and is paid only once at the time of initial application to Anderson University. The fee is not paid a second time for students who continue enrollment from one year to the next nor by students who interrupt their enrollment for any period of time.
All students, whether residents or commuters, who drive a vehicle onto the Anderson University campus and use the University parking facilities must register their cars with the University. The registration fee covers the vehicle from August 1 through July 31. Those who register a vehicle in the spring or summer terms register them again for the fall semester. If a student occasionally drives a vehicle other than the one registered (such as a parent's car) an additional bumper sticker must be purchased for this car in order to avoid the penalty of parking an unregistered vehicle on campus. The student handbook contains details concerning parking regulations.
All resident students pay a security deposit at the beginning of their first semester of enrollment at Anderson University. Once a student moves out of a dormitory, they receive a 100 percent refund unless campus property damages or lost keys are charged against them or unless there is an outstanding debt owed to the University. The student will be responsible for any damages in excess of the security deposit. The Security Deposit is $250 for 2008-2009.
The University offers several programs of study/travel. These courses usually last from one to three weeks. The student who enrolls in these courses pays the course tuition as well as all travel expenses, which are normally included in a package tour.
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FINANCIAL POLICIES
Reservation Fee and Terms of Payment
The applicant who is notified of acceptance must send within two weeks a prepayment of $250.00 for the resident student to reserve a residence hall room or $75 for the commuting student to hold a place in the student body. This prepayment is for one semester. First Choice students are required to pay a $250 non-refundable deposit.
All expenses for the fall semester are due August 1, and no student will be permitted to register for classes until all fees for the semester are paid. For the second semester, payments are due January 2. For the summer terms and evening division, the payments are due at the time of registration. A billing statement is provided by Anderson Central by mid-July so that the student can see in detail the costs. The payment of tuition and other basic charges is required in advance. After registration, the Business office will assess fee charges which apply to special courses such as music instruction fees, fees for overloads or independent study, and audit fees. Checks, money orders, and cashier's checks should be made payable to Anderson University. Anderson Central and the Anderson University Bookstore accept all forms of major credit cards.
Withdrawal, Charges, Cancellation, and Refund Policies
Determining the official/unofficial withdrawal date for all studentsAn official withdrawal date is defined as the date the student begins the withdrawal process as defined by Anderson University. To officially withdraw from the University the following must occur:
(1) begin process in the Academic Services Office;
(2) review financial obligations with Financial Aid Planning Office.
An unofficial withdrawal is defined only for students receiving federal financial aid. An unofficial withdrawal occurs if a student fails to complete a period of enrollment but does not officially withdraw from Anderson University. The last date of class attendance in all classes becomes the applicable withdrawal date as determined by attendance records, computer assisted instruction, academic counseling, turning in a class assignment, or attending a study group assigned by the instructors.
Withdrawal from the University within the first 14 days of enrollment
Full- time students who officially withdraw before the date of financial responsibility (the first 14 days of enrollment) will be charged 15% of full tuition, fees, and room and board for the semester.
Withdrawal from the University after the date of financial responsibility (after the first 14 days of enrollment)
Full-time students who officially withdraw after the date of financial responsibility (the first 14 days of enrollment) will be charged full tuition and fees, room, and board for the semester.
Summer School Policies
Summer school students who officially withdraw from the University will have charges assessed for tuition, fees, room, and meals as follows:
All refunds to the aid programs and the student will be made within thirty days of the official withdrawal of the student and will be mailed to the student's permanent address. Refunds involving financial aid may be delayed due to processing requirements and may be governed by program regulations.
Upon written request, refund requests of overpayments must be approved by the financial aid planning office and are subject to being reduced by any outstanding balance owed to the University.
Any credit on a student's account will be used to reduce any outstanding debt owed to the University or aid programs. No refund is made of the application fee. A full refund of the $75 (commuter) or $125 (resident) prepayment of fees is made only if requested in writing to the Admissions Office prior to May 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
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Return of Title IV Funds
The Return of Title IV funds policy assumes that a student earns his or her federal aid based on the period of time the student remains enrolled. During the first 60 percent period, a student "earns" Title IV funds in direct proportion to the length of time the student remains enrolled. Unearned Title IV aid is the amount of disbursed Title IV aid that exceeds the amount of Title IV aid earned under the formula. Unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the Department of Education according the Return of Tile IV funds return policy. A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60 percent point earns all federal aid for the period. No Federal Title IV aid will be returned when a student remains enrolled beyond the 60 percent period. An example of the new federal refund calculation is available upon request. Institutional and State Aid are considered earned after the first day of class. After a student withdraws and the Return of Title IV calculation is complete, the Financial Aid Planning Office will bill the student for any amount owed to the University. Payment is expected within thirty days of receipt of the bill.
Outstanding Balances
Anderson Central will place a hold on your student account if it is past due. The hold will restrict the release of records (grade, transcripts, and diploma) and registration for future semesters. If you do not make satisfactory payment arrangements with Anderson Central, your account will be referred to a collection agency for collection.
Student Bank
The University operates a student bank for resident students, who may deposit funds into the bank and withdraw them as needed. There is no fee for this service. All students are encouraged, however, to open checking accounts at local banks and use their services for cashing checks. All campus services, other than Anderson Central or Bookstore, require cash payments. Maximum balance is $500 with a maximum daily withdrawal of $200.
Academic and Financial Responsibility for Classes
A student who withdraws officially from the University, on or before the deadline beyond which withdrawals are not permitted, will receive the grade of "W" for all courses in which he or she is enrolled at the time of withdrawal. The official withdrawal date will be when official notification has been given to the University.
The following statements do not apply to summer sessions or to special programs. (See the Summer School Bulletin for policies pertaining to summer school.)
If a student withdraws from one or more classes during the first two weeks or withdraws officially from the University, those classes from which he or she has withdrawn will not appear on his or her record for the semester. The student is academically responsible for all classes in which he or she is enrolled at the end of the second week of the semester, and is financially responsible for all courses for which he or she is enrolled at the end of the second week of classes. Financial responsibility includes, but is not limited to, tuition, fees, room, meals, fines, accumulated interest, late charges, and collection costs.
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FAFSA Federal School Code: 003418
Financial Aid Planning Office
Anderson Central
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Box 1142
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 231-2070
Fax: (864) 231-2008
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