Belmont University - Graduate Bulletin 2000-2001

Financing Your Education

A. Tuition (2000-2001 semester charges)

M.A., M.Ed., and M.M.
Per 1 hour graduate credit	510.00
M.ACC.
Per course	1,600.00
M.B.A.
Per Basic Course	800.00
exception MBA 612, Legal Environment of Business	500.00
Per Core Course	1,600.00
exception MBA 635, International Business Study Abroad	2,600.00
M.P.T.
Per semester	7,650.00
M.S.O.T.
Per semester	7,650.00
M.S.O.T. Post Professional
Per 1 hour graduate credit	350.00
M.S.N.
Per 1 hour graduate credit	595.00

B. Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable)	50.00
Audit Policy (see page 20)
Change in Registration (This fee is charged for each course change following the days set for registration.)	25.00
Enrollment Deposit (credit toward first semester charges)	150.00
Graduation Fee (non-refundable)	150.00
Housing Deposit	100.00
Housing Pre-Payment (returning residential students)	150.00
Late Exam Fee (This fee is charged for each final examination not taken at the scheduled time.)	7.50
Late Registration Fee (This fee is assessed to students who do not complete enrollment on the date specified for registration.)	25.00
Parking Fee	30.00
Returned Check Fee	15.00

C. Campus Housing

Belmont Commons (per person)*
Summer 2000	1,073.00
Fall Semester 2000	2,174.00
Spring Semester 2001	2,174.00
Bruin Hills (per person)*
Summer 2000	985.00
Fall Semester 2000	2,034.00
Spring Semester 2001	2,034.00
Hillside (per person)*
Summer 2000 (2BR)	1,160.00
Summer 2000 (4BR)	1,100.00
Fall/Spring Semester 2000 (2BR)	2,485.00
Fall/Spring Semester 2000 (4BR)	2,366.00
*Residents in Belmont Commons, Bruin Hills, and the Hillside may live in their apartments on a yearly basis.

D. Board

2000-2001 Meal Plans
Plan 1: 20 meals	1,383.00
Plan 2: 16 meals + $100	1,383.00
Plan 3: 12 meals	1,055.00
Plan 4: 10 meals +$75	1,055.00
Plan 5: 5 meals (for campus apartment residents only)	440.00
Commuter Meal Ticket	63.00
Students living in campus housing may purchase a meal plan through the Office of Residence Life or a Commuter Meal Ticket through Dining Services.
*Meal rates are listed per semester cost. The University Dining Hall is closed during Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break; however, during those breaks, other on-campus food service options may be available to students. Food service options during breaks may NOT be included in the meal ticket cost.

E. Course Fees

Some courses have additional fees based on the nature of the course instruction. The course fee is listed as part of the course description and are non-refundable.

Payment Policy

Financial arrangements for all student charges must be settled by the published deadline. If the student is unable to pay the total balance due (after guaranteed financial aid), the student may join an interest-free monthly payment program. This program provides an opportunity to make monthly payments with no interest, borrowing, or hidden fees. For a low enrollment fee of $55.00, the student can participate in this plan and take 8 to 10 months (depending on the enrollment date) to pay for the tuition for the fall and spring semester. Students who do not pre-register must be prepared to select a payment plan and make an initial payment at the time of registration.

If a student has any financial obligation to Belmont, the student will not be allowed to register for any subsequent semester until the account is paid. Belmont reserves the right to withhold the diploma and official transcript from students with delinquent accounts.

Housing Contract

All residential students will be required to comply with a nine-month contract.

Refund Schedule – Complete Withdrawals

Registration at the university is considered a contract binding the student for the entire semester. Many commitments of the university are based upon the enrollment anticipated at the beginning of the semester.

Any student refusing to conform to the disciplinary rules of the university or being suspended for academic reasons would forfeit all claim for any refund.

After the late registration period, there will be no refund of fees.

When a student officially withdraws from all courses (Fall or Spring), any refund of tuition will be governed by the following policy calculated from the first official day of classes (less a $25 withdrawal fee):

Within the 1st week		100% refund of tuition only
Within the 2nd week		80% refund of tuition only
Within the 3rd week		60% refund of tuition only
After the 3rd week		No refund of tuition

Room and board may be pro-rated should a student completely withdraw from school based on the percentages and dates above. However, no refund will be considered past the fifth week of classes in any semester.

Refund of Credit Balance

Any student who has a refundable credit balance on his/her account will receive a refund check. After the first refund date in each semester, refunds will be processed weekly. If an account has a refundable credit balance by noon on Tuesday, a refund will be available on the following Friday at Belmont Central. All refunds not picked up will be mailed to the Financial Address after 3:00 p.m. on Friday. It is the student's responsibility to keep the University Registrar informed of any address changes. Belmont cannot be responsible for delays caused by inaccurate addresses.

Statement of Liability

Should a student leave Belmont University owing on his/her account, he/she will be liable for all attorney's fees and other reasonable collection costs and charges necessary for collection.

Financial Aid for Graduate Students

Graduate students are eligible to apply for the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan programs.

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan is a long-term, deferred loan based on financial need. No interest will accrue on this loan while enrolled in at least 3 graduate hours each semester or trimester. The maximum loan is $8,500 per year.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan carries the same terms and conditions as the Subsidized Stafford loan except the borrower is responsible for interest that accrues during deferment periods. This program is available for those who do not qualify for all or part of the Subsidized Stafford program. The maximum loan is $10,000 per year.

Eligibility Requirements

To determine your eligibility for these loan programs, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form comes with a booklet of instructions and a pre-addressed envelope. Allow approximately four weeks to receive a response after submission of the form.

Once all of the forms are received, your file will be reviewed. You should apply before the March priority date or as soon after that deadline as possible.