Financing
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Expenses | Costs/Arrangements/Terms | Financial Aid
The cost of an education from Belmont University is among the lowest to be found in any accredited private senior university in the South and compares favorably with the total expenses of other accredited colleges and universities. The low costs have been made possible by substantial gifts to the operating fund of Belmont received each year through the Cooperative Program of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and from endowments and gifts by alumni and friends. Therefore, the actual cost of educating a student at Belmont University is considerably greater than the amount charged and all students attending Belmont share in this savings. Belmont University reserves the right to alter fees and tuition at the beginning of any semester of the academic year if, in the judgment of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, such change is necessary.
Expenses
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Tuition (2001-2002) The following charges are made each semester. |
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| 12-16 Hours | 6520.00 |
| Fewer than 12 hours (per hour) | 495.00 |
| More than 16 hours (per hour) | 495.00 |
| Summer School (per hour) | 495.00 |
| University College (per hour) | 325.00 |
| Audit (per hour) | 495.00 |
| Continuing Education Unit (per unit) | 25.00 |
| Professional Development | 100.00 |
| Senior Citizens 60 years or older (per course with space available, audit only) | 25.00 |
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| B. Fees (non-refundable) | |
| Academic Enrichment Fee 3-hour load or fewer | .00 |
| Academic Enrichment Fee more than 3 hours, fewer than 12 | 85.00 |
| Academic Enrichment Fee 12 hours or more | 135.00 |
| Advanced Placement Recording Fee (per hour) | 5.00 |
| Application Fee | 35.00 |
| Change in Registration | 5.00 |
| Graduation Fee | 50.00 |
| International Baccalaureate (per hour) | 5.00 |
| International Student Application Fee | 50.00 |
| Late Exam Fee | 10.00 |
| Late Registration Fee | 10.00 |
| Parking Fee | 165.00 |
| Off-Hour Parking Fee (M-F 4:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. S/S all day) | 85.00 |
| Returned Check Fee | 25.00 |
| Student Activity Fee 3-hour load or fewer | .00 |
| Student Activity Fee more than 3 hours, fewer than 12 | 35.00 |
| Student Activity Fee 12 hours or more | 45.00 |
Academic Enrichment Fee
The Academic Enrichment Fee enables the university to provide additional equipment and experiences for students. Purchasing priority from this fund is given to those items which have direct benefit to the greatest number of Belmont students and to those items which are technologically more advanced. The implementation of the fee, which began in the fall semester 1990, is paying high dividends in giving students those things they need to be successful, regardless of their major area of study.
Student Activity Fee
The Student Activity Fee was initiated by students through the Student Government Association and implemented in the fall semester 1993. The Student Activity Fee is used to enhance campus life, providing for increased student activities, scholarships, yearbook, calendar, leadership training and a variety of student services with direct benefit to students.
| C. Deposits | |
| Enrollment Deposit (new students) | 250.00 |
| Housing Deposit | 100.00 |
| Housing Pre-Payment (returning residential students) | 150.00 |
| International Student Tuition Deposit | 3000.00 |
Enrollment Deposit
Upon approval to Belmont, all new students are required to pay a $250 enrollment deposit to reserve a place in the semester for which the student applied. Payment of the enrollment deposit is necessary before any new student may register for classes.
The enrollment deposit will be credited to the student's account and will be used to offset the expenses accrued in the first semester of studies at Belmont. If the student resides on campus, the housing deposit of $100 will be pulled from the enrollment deposit.
Housing Deposit
The housing deposit is required by all students living in Belmont University housing. The deposit is held in reserve and is only refundable when the resident completes the check-out procedure with a Residence Life staff member. Only requests made within 30 days of vacating the room will be honored. Should a new student cancel a housing assignment prior to moving on campus, the deposit is non-refundable. Additional cancellation charges may also apply.
When a new student requests housing, $100 of the enrollment deposit will be set aside to cover the housing deposit.
If a current student needs campus housing, the deposit must accompany a Current Student Housing Application which is available at Belmont Central or the Office of Residence Life.
Housing Pre-Payment
Current residential students may reserve a room for the following fall semester by paying the $150 housing pre-payment during the announced dates. The housing pre-payment is applied to the returning residential student's account as an advance payment for housing. If the housing reservation is canceled for any purpose, the deposit is non-refundable. Additional cancellation charges may apply.
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Campus Housing All residential students will be required to comply with a nine-month contract. Room and Board charges will be placed on the student's account. |
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| Residence Halls: Hail, Heron, Maddox, Pembroke and Wright* | |
| May 2001 term (May 13-June 3) | |
| single | 315.00 |
| double | 211.00 |
| Summer Term 2001 | |
| Session I | |
| single | 492.00 |
| double | 337.00 |
| Session II | |
| single | 492.00 |
| double | 337.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | |
| single | 2029.00 |
| double | 1328.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | |
| single | 2029.00 |
| double | 1328.00 |
| Belmont Commons (per person)** | |
| Summer 2001 | 1159.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 2318.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 2318.00 |
| Bruin Hills (per person)** | |
| Summer 2001 | 1064.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 2172.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 2172.00 |
| Bruin Hills (married couple)** | |
| Summer 2001 | 1563.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 3165.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 3165.00 |
| Special Emphasis Houses** | |
| Summer 2001 | 866.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 1901.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 1901.00 |
| Hillside Apartments (2 bedroom) | |
| Summer 2001 | 1253.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 2641.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 2641.00 |
| Hillside Apartments (4 bedroom) | |
| Summer 2001 | 1188.00 |
| Fall Semester 2001 | 2516.00 |
| Spring Semester 2002 | 2516.00 |
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*During the Fall and Spring Semesters the Residence Halls will remain open for all breaks and holidays with the exception of Christmas and the period between Summer Session and Fall Semester. Limited summer housing is available. **Residents in Belmont Commons, Bruin Hills, Hillside and the Special Emphasis Houses may live in their residences on a yearly basis. |
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Board Students living in the residence halls must purchase a meal plan. Rates are listed at per semester cost. |
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| 2001-2002 Meals (Residence hall students must purchase a meal plan)* | |
| Plan 1: 20 meals | 1424.00 |
| Plan 2: 16 meals + $100 | 1424.00 |
| Plan 3: 12 meals | 1087.00 |
| Plan 4: 10 meals +$75 | 1087.00 |
| Plan 5: 5 meals (for campus apartment residents only) | 420.00 |
| Commuter Meal Ticket | 63.00 |
| *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 plan cost. | |
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| Selecting Meal Plans | |
| All students living in residence halls must choose a meal plan. First semester freshmen living in the residence halls must select either Plan 1 or Plan 2. Students living in other campus housing may purchase a meal plan through the Office of Residence Life or a Commuter meal ticket through Dining Services. | |
| Plans 1 and 3 consist of meals which are all served in the dining hall. Plans 2 and 4 consist of meals which are all served in the dining hall and include credit to make purchases from The Coda Cafe and Corner Court. Plan 2 includes a $100 credit and Plan 4 includes a $75 credit. | |
| F. Course Fees | |
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| Some courses at Belmont require additional special fees for materials or specialized instruction used in the course. These fees are listed as part of the individual course description and are listed in the class schedule each term. These fees are non-refundable. | |
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