Tuition, Fees and Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD

For a resident student, the average basic cost of attending Asbury University is $29,863 for a full year (two semesters).  Personal items such as books, laundry and spending money are extra. The schedule of basic costs for 2011-2012 is as follows:

UNDERGRADUATE FALL 2011 AND SPRING 2012 COSTS

 

Semester

Year

TUITION

 

 

13-18 credit hours

$12,029

$24,058

12 credit hours

$11,103

$22,206

less than 12 hours

$925 per hour

more than 18 hours

$12,029 + $669 per hour over 18

 

 

 

BOARD

 

 

20 Meals per week

$1,182

$2,364

225 Meals per semester

$1,182

$2,364

14 Meals per week

$1,077

$2,154

175 Meals per semester

$1,077

$2,154

7 Meals per week (Apartment residents only)

$551

$1,102

95 Meals per semester (Apartment residents only)

$551

$1,102

HOUSING

 

 

Single room

$1,713

$3,426

Double room

$1,635

$3,270

Triple room

$1,467

$2,934

Quad room

$1,398

$2,796

Aldersgate I Apartment (4 per apartment)

$2,271

$4,542

Aldersgate II Apartment (8 per apartment)

$2,062

$4,124

 

 

 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE

student registered for 8 or more hours

$85.50

$171

AUDIT per semester hour

Full time student

$0 per hour

 

Part time student

$40 per hour

 

In any residence hall, a student who requests an assignment as a single in a double room and is approved for that assignment will pay one and one half times the published per person charge.

 

MARRIED/NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING

2 Bedroom Duplex

$401-$432 per month, plus utilities

1 Bedroom Apartment

$247-$391 per month, plus utilities

2 Bedroom Apartment

$481 per month, plus utilities

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 CHARGES

Tuition

$402 per semester hour

Room Aldersgate Apartments II

4 week session

$515 per session

Board (14 Meals – no breakfast)

4 week session

$270 per session *




*Meal plans are not offered every summer.

Because of fluctuating economic conditions, all costs and fees are subject to change without notice.

Students who enroll in the ROTC may incur other costs specifically associated with the ROTC program.

COURSE AND GENERAL FEES

Certain courses are subject to a fee.  Such courses include the notation “Fee” in their course description.  Students who withdraw from a course during the semester (after the end of the drop/add period) do not receive a refund of tuition or fees.  The specific fees are as follows:

SPECIFIC FEES

ART 100 

 $ 18

BIO labs 

 $ 75

CHE labs 

 $ 80

CM/MC 371 

 $ 54

CM 213 

 $    5

COM 150 

 $    3

COM 250 

 $    3

COM 281 

 $   25

COM 431 

 $   15

ED 220 

 $   50

ED 421 

 $   66

EM 401 

 $   75

ENS 111, 131, 151, 161, 171

 $     5

EQM 200 

 $   45

EQM 202 

 $  120

EQM 206 

 $  120

EQM 208 

 $  120

EQM 210 

 $    45

EQM 245 

 $  120

EQM 251 

 $    45

EQM 310 

 $  120

EQM 435 

 $    60

ESC labs 

 $    66

FA 100 

 $    18

GEN 120 

 $    35

HED 231 

 $    20

HED 312 

 $    15

JRN 332 

 $    37

JRN 335 

 $    37

JRN 342 

 $    64

JRN 411 

 $    11

JRN 421 

 $      5

MUS 100 

 $  125

PE 111 Archery

 $    20

PE 111 Disc Golf

 $    15

PE 111 Golf 

 $    15

PE 130, 131 Horseback Riding

 $  120

PE 280 

 $      5

PE 300 

 $      5

PED 360 

 $    20

PED 361 

 $    20

PED 371 

 $    30

PED 420 Lab 

 $    30

PED 431 Lab 

 $    30

PED 475 

 $  200

PHP 302

$   350

PHY labs 

 $    66

PS 300

 $  600

RCT 280

 $  307

REC 273 

 $    30

REC 362 

 $    20

REC 393 Seminar: WAFA 

 $  425

REC 393 Seminar: WFR 

 $  600

REC 412 

 $    20

SOC 230

$       5

SOC 322 

 $    85

SOC 323 

 $  150

THA 425 

 $    39

VOC 100 

 $    25

VOC 104

 $    50

YM 380 

 $  375

PER CREDIT HOUR FEES

ART                                                 $22

MC                                                   $18

 

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
 Per credit hour fee each semester:
 INS, ORG, PNO 201, 211, 411, 999
  $307
 Flat Fees
  
 VOC 101
  $307
 VOC 102
  $614
 VOC 111, 201, 211, 411
  $377
 VOC 112, 202, 212, 412
  $684
 VOC 422
  $754

 

AUDITED COURSES

There is no cost additional to regular tuition for a full‑time student auditing a course.  The cost to persons other than full‑time students is $40 per credit hour.  See University Academic Policies for auditing restrictions.

OTHER FEES

Commuter Automobile parking $13 per semester

External Program Fee $500 per fall/spring semester; $200 per summer semester

ID Card Replacement Fee $11

Institutional Credit Fee $20 per hour

Late financial registration $37

Resident Automobile parking $26 per semester

DEPOSITS

PRE-TUITION PAYMENT

New students are required to pay $200.00 as an indication of intention to enroll.  At registration, this amount is credited to the account.  This Pre-Tuition deposit is refundable until May 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and April 15 for the summer session.

HOUSING DAMAGE DEPOSIT

Students residing in campus apartments are assessed an apartment damage deposit, equal to one month rent.  This deposit will remain on reserve until the student ceases to reside in campus housing, at which time it will be returned, provided the apartment passes final inspection for damage and all utility bills have been paid. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT

All first year or incoming international students must remit at least ninety days prior to registration, one-half of the projected annual cost of attending Asbury University. At the beginning of each succeeding semester, the international student must pay the full cost for said semester no later than registration day.

MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND SERVICES

1. Students enrolled for 9 or more credit hours are required by Asbury University to carry minimum medical insurance.  At registration, the student will automatically be enrolled in the medical insurance plan offered by the University unless the student signs a waiver indicating the student already has adequate coverage elsewhere.  The waiver must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office by registration day.  Please refer to the student insurance brochure for information.

2. Throughout the school year, students may incur additional charges from several different areas.  It is recommended that all miscellaneous charges be paid at the time/location incurred.  In most cases, any charge that is not paid to the appropriate department within one month will be added to the student's account.  A $5.00 service fee is assessed for each transaction that is applied to the student's account. Some of the areas that have miscellaneous charges are mentioned below, although this is not an exhaustive list.

3. Students are permitted to purchase books and supplies at the bookstore using a charge voucher.  These charges will be applied to the student’s account.

4. Library and Media charges for overdue books and unreturned materials should be paid at the Library.  Parking fines should be paid at the Cashier.  All unpaid Library, parking fines, Media and Clinic charges are transferred to the student’s account monthly.

5. Many of the services at the University Clinic are free. If the student needs to be referred to a specialist, a lab or any outside doctor, the student is personally responsible for the resulting charges.

6. One telephone jack per room provides local telephone service free of charge.  The student is responsible to bring his/her own telephone, which must be touch-tone compatible.

7. One data jack per student is provided for network access to the Internet and email.  Any student can bring their computer to campus and use the network.  Asbury University supports standard Ethernet networking cards.  A Microsoft Office installation CD is available to all students to be purchased at the Bookstore for a small fee.  Currently, the charge is $10.60.  See http://www.asbury.edu/offices/its/faqs

for more information.

8. One cable TV jack is provided per room at no additional charge.  There are currently 40 stations available in student rooms. 

FEES AND EXPENSES

OTHER PROGRAMS

Fees and expenses not addressed in this section will be charged according to the schedule in Fees and Expenses Undergraduate Program.

ASBURY ACADEMY

Enrollment in the Asbury Academy allows high-school seniors to take up to four (4) credits each semester (Fall 2011, Spring 2012; summer not included) with no tuition charge.  Asbury Academy students may also take additional classes (up to 15 semester hours) during each of these two semesters at a reduced tuition charge of $402 per credit hour.  Students may only attend under the Asbury Academy for two semesters (not including summer).

ADULT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

PROGRAM (APS)

Tuition

Cohort beginning in 2009 calendar year $382 per credit hour

Cohort beginning in 2010 calendar year $382 per credit hour

Cohort beginning in 2011 calendar year $397 per credit hour

Cohort beginning in 2012 calendar year $413 per credit hour

 

Application Fee $35

Parking Fee $13 per term

Change of Cohort fee $200

Reinstatement fee $200

CDC Portfolio Evaluation $40 per credit

CDC Credit Granted $25 per credit

 

GRADUATE EDUCATION (M.A.)

Tuition $402 per credit hour

Course Fees

SEG courses $18 per credit hour

EDG 636 $18 per credit hour

 

GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK  (M.S.W.)

Tuition $525 per credit hour

Course Fees

SWG 550 $300

SWG 590 $150

SWG 650 $300

SWG 690 $150

 

MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND SERVICES FOR OTHER PROGRAMS

1. Throughout the school year, students may incur additional charges from several different areas.  It is recommended that all miscellaneous charges be paid at the time/location incurred.  In most cases, any charge that is not paid to the appropriate department within one month will be added to the student's account.  A $5.00 service fee is assessed for each transaction that is applied to the student's account. Some of the areas that have miscellaneous charges are mentioned below, although this is not an exhaustive list.

2.   Students are permitted to purchase books and supplies at the bookstore using a charge voucher.  These charges will be applied to the student’s account.

3.   Library and Media charges for overdue books and unreturned materials should be paid at the Library.  Parking fines should be paid at the Cashier.  All unpaid Library, parking fines, Media and Clinic charges are transferred to the student’s account monthly.

UNIVERSITY STUDENT ACCOUNTS

PAYMENT PLANS

The academic year is divided into three sessions for Traditional Undergraduatesand Graduate Programs:  Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer School, and into two sessions: Fall Semester and Spring Semester) in the Adult Professional Studies Program.  Registration is held at the beginning of each semester.  An invoice is prepared based on that registration.  Financial aid (except student employment) is subtracted from the total, and the balance is due at that time.  The student is responsible for ensuring payment of tuition, fees and all other debts to the University is made in a timely manner.

PAYMENT PLANS FOR TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATES

Asbury University is pleased to offer payment plans to help students and parents make their educational costs affordable.  Three payment plans are available.  A late charge of $20.00 will be applied if payments are received after the payment due date.

PAYMENT IN FULL

Payment for the entire bill, less financial aid, is to be made on registration day. If the account balance, less pending financial aid, cannot be paid in full by the registration deadline, please contact the student accounts office for other payment options.  Failure to make a change in your payment plan may result in financial penalties.

FIVE-MONTH PLAN

The account balance less pending aid is divided into 5 installment payments.  The first payment is due no later than July 31for Fall semester and December 31 for Spring semester.  Four more monthly payments are to be made so that the bill is paid in full before the semester ends.  No interest charge is applied to this payment plan, however late charges do apply.  The account will be placed on the deferred payment plan (which accrues interest) if payments are not made on schedule.

DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN

The account balance less pending aid is divided into four installment payments.  The first payment is due on registration day.  Three more monthly payments are to be made so the entire bill is paid before the end of the semester.  An interest charge of 1% (12% APR) of the outstanding balance is charged each month.

SUMMER SESSION PAYMENT PLAN

There are payment plans available for the summer semester.  Please contact the student accounts office for details.

PAYMENT PLANS FOR OTHER PROGRAMS

Payment in Full:  Payment for the entire bill, less financial aid, is to be made at registration. 

Deferred Payment Plan:  The account balance for each term less pending aid is divided into four installment payments.  The first payment is due at registration.  Three more monthly payments are to be made so the entire bill is paid before the end of the semester. An interest charge of 1% (12% APR) of the remaining balance is charged each month.

STUDENT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

It is expected that when a student signs a financial agreement to pay all tuition and fees, that this means that the student is pledging to faithfully fulfill all financial obligations to the University. The University reserves the right to take whatever steps are necessary for those who default on payment.  Diplomas and official transcripts are not released until all academic and financial obligations to the University are satisfied.

BILLING

BILLING NOTIFICATION

The Student Accounts Office sends out a monthly statement to each student.  A copy of each monthly statement will only be sent to parents if the student specifically gives the University written permission to do so.  Receipts for payments are normally sent to the student.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure payment is made, even if they do not receive a billing statement.

POLICY ON UNPAID BALANCES

1. Students must pay all previous balances before registering for a subsequent semester.

2. If a student's account is unpaid at graduation, the diploma is withheld until such payment is made. 

3. Academic transcripts and diplomas will be released to:

   a. non-enrolled students only when (1) the student account is paid in full, and (2) University loans are being paid on schedule. 

   b. currently enrolled students when either:  (1) the student account is paid in full, or (2) the student is fulfilling the terms of their particular Payment Plan and all requirements of the Financial Aid Office have been fulfilled.

REFUNDS

1. Refunds are made only after official notification of the student's withdrawal from the University by the Office of the Academic Dean is made to the Business Office.  Students withdrawing from the University within the drop/add period will be refunded all charges. Traditional Undergraduates will pay a pro-rata board and room charge. 

2. The following refund schedules are related to tuition refunds only.  Please refer to “Financial Aid Refunds” in the following section for the policy for refunding financial aid.

3. The Traditional Undergraduate tuition charges will be refunded according to the following schedule:

During 2ND week

90%

During 8TH week

50%

During 3RD week

80%

During 9THweek

50%

During 4TH week

80%

During 10TH week

40%

During 5TH week

70%

During 11TH week

30%

During 6TH week

60%

During 12TH week

20%

During 7TH week

60%

During 13TH week

10%

After the thirteenth week no refunds will be given

Alternative Calendar Refund Schedule 

Refund percentage = 100% - (withdraw week  / (number of academic weeks-1))

Academic weeks are defined from the date of the first class until the date of the last class

Graduate tuition charges will be refunded according to the Traditional Undergraduate schedule unless noted differently elsewhere.

4. NOTE:  Course fees, lab fees, student activity fees are not refundable.

5. The student will be charged a withdrawal fee of 5% of total charges not to exceed $100.00.

6. Board charges are refundable on a pro-rata basis from the date the student finalizes his/her withdrawal with the Student Accounts Office.

7. Room charges are refundable on a pro-rata basis from the date at which the room is vacated and the key turned into the resident director.

8. Refunds cannot be made to the student until all financial aid awards are withdrawn, adjusted or applied to the account.

9. Students who withdraw or are dismissed from the University must make application for readmission and be readmitted before being permitted to register.

10. For withdrawal details please see the general section on University Academic Policies: Course Registration and Withdrawals.

2011-2012 BULLETIN 08/01/2011