Anderson University

Cost & Fees

All costs are per semester unless otherwise indicated

Special Fees

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 first day of class. Changes should be requested through the Residence Life Office or the cafeteria. 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 are the University newspaper and yearbook, athletics, BSU/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.

The music instruction fee covers the cost of instruction in applied music in small classes and individual instruction and the maintenance of instruments for student use in music practice.

The laboratory fee for laboratory science courses and computer science courses covers the cost of special materials necessary for instruction.

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 2006-07.

The graduation fee covers the cost of the diploma and the diploma cover.

The transcript fee covers the cost of duplicating and mailing a copy of the student's official academic record to any person to whom, or institution to which, the student requests that the record be sent. There is no cost for the first transcript request.

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 December 31. For the summer terms and evening division, the payments are due at the time of registration. A statement of fees is provided by the Financial Aid Planning Office 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 and drafts should be drawn to the order of Anderson University. The Business Office (tuition, fees, etc.) and the Bookstore (textbooks, supplies, etc.) also accept VISA and Mastercard.

Cancellation or Withdrawal Policies
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.

Full time students who officially withdraw before financial responsibility are not charged for the semester. Any tuition payments, outside scholarships, etc., will be returned to the appropriate source.

The official withdrawal date for all charges will be the date the University is notified by the student or their representative. To officially withdraw from the University the following must occur:

1. Begin process in the Academic Services Center by meeting with Linda Carlson.
2. Complete steps given on the withdrawal form.

For summer school students who withdraw, tuition charges will be reduced by the following percentages for each summer term of attendance.

Room, board, and fees for students who withdraw during summer school will be reduced by the following percentages.

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.

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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 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 financial responsibility date. 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.

Financial Penalties
The University always regrets the circumstances which make it necessary for the student to pay any fine or penalty fee. Parking regulations are enforced, and a student who does not follow these regulations will be charged a fine as described in the student handbook. The Library charges fines for students who keep books beyond the assigned period of time. The resident students are held responsible for property damage in the dormitory and make a deposit toward any assigned damages. As explained above, a portion of this fee is returned, less assignable damages, if there is no outstanding debt owed to the University. Students with upaid tuition, fees, room, board, or fines are not allowed access to refunds on their student account. Students cannot register for classes if there is any outstanding balance owed to the University.

The student signs an application stating that he or she understands the rules and regulations of the University. The student is held responsible for meeting these regulations and paying any fines which may be imposed for infractions. Students with unpaid balances, whether for regular charges, fees, or fines, are subject to being withdrawn from classes at a time determined by the University if all accounts are not settled in a timely manner. The University does not release transcripts or credits to a student, or to any other University, if the student has unpaid charges or fines.

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 the Business Office 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 University
316 Boulevard
Box 1142
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 231-2070
finaid@andersonuniversity.edu