COST OF ATTENDANCE
2008-2009

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the University’s decision to increase the cost of attendance by four percent (4%) for the 2008-2009 academic year. Therefore, the cost for tuition, fees, room and board charges for the 2008 Fall semester will be as follows:

Credit hour cost: $455.33 per credit hour above (15) hours- Undergraduate Students

Credit hour cost: $631.65 per credit hour-Graduate students

LATE REGISTRATION: A late registration fee of $50.00 will be charged to each student who fails to register on the days set aside for registration in the University catalog or registration schedule.

PRE-REGISTRATION : All currently enrolled students who do not pre-register during the pre-registration period for the next semester will be assessed a $50 fee during regular registration.

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION CHARGES: All charges (tuition, fees, room and board) are due at the time of registration. We accept payments in the form of cash, money order, cashier's check, certified check, VISA, Mastercard and wire transfer of funds. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. An official financial aid award letter is accepted as a source of payment. Financial aid classified as "pending" or "applied for" will not be accepted unless the Director of Financial Aid gives a positive evaluation. Students may defer (during Fall and Spring semesters only) between $300 to $1,000 of current tuition balances if cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher. The amount of the deferment is based on the student's earned credit hours. A $50 processing fee and the maximum rate of interest permitted by law is assessed. Tuition Plan payments are made directly to a University approved tuition payment plan company. Student with deferments or on a tuition payment plan are expected to make payments promptly and without notice. A late fee of $25 is assessed for payments not received by the established due dates.

ROOM RESERVATION: All first-time students desiring on-campus housing are required to pay per semester non-refundable room reservation fee of $200.00 prior to arriving on campus. A $ 50.00 refundable damage key deposit is also required of all residential students. Therefore, a total payment of $250 must be made to secure a room on campus. All returning students desiring on campus housing are required to pay per semester non-refundable room reservation fee of $200 prior to arriving on campus provided the student did not received a damage key deposit refund. If the student received a refund, the student is required to pay $250. All students are encouraged to mail their reservation fee directly to the Bursar, to guarantee their on-campus room assignment.

 PRIOR BALANCES: Students with outstanding balances owed to the University must make satisfactory payment arrangements (cash, money order or credit card) with the Business Office prior to registration. Prior balances cannot be deferred.

The University reserves the right to change without notice its
tuition, fees, room, board, service charges, rules and regulations at the beginning
of any semester and during the year, should conditions so warrant. 
This right will be exercised judiciously.