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USA Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin 2011-2012

TUITION AND STUDENT FEES

Office of Student Accounting web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/

BASIC FEES

This schedule includes the basic fees required each semester of all students enrolled at the University. Since personal expenses including books, supplies, and other living expenses vary, no attempt is made to estimate those costs. The University reserves the right to change fees, as deemed necessary by the University Board of Trustees, without prior notice.

For Current Tuition and Fee Rates

http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/tuition.html

Basic Fees:
Registration Fee (non-refundable) .......................................................................150.00
0-14 hours (undergraduate)  
For Undergraduate courses taken in the following colleges:

Per semester hr

In-State

Per Semester hr

Out-of-State

College of Arts and Sciences

246.00

492.00

College of Education    
School of Computer and Information Sciences    
School of Continuing Education    
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health

259.00

518.00

Mitchell College of Business

College of Nursing

College of Engineering

263.00

526.00

Note: Undergraduate students enrolled in less than 15 hours will be assessed a $150.00 Registration fee.
For Graduate courses taken in the following colleges:

Per semester hr

In-State

Per Semester hr

Out-of-State

College of Arts and Sciences

332.00

664.00

College of Education

School of Computer and Information Services    
School of Continuing Education

Pat Capps Covey college of Allied Health

350.00

700.00

Mitchell College of Business

College of Nursing

College of Engineering

354.00

708.00

Web Course Credit Hour Rate For Tuition and Fees

For Undergraduate courses taken in the following colleges:

Per semester hr

In-State

Per Semester hr

Out-of-State

College of Arts and Sciences

324.00

College of Education    
School of Computer and Information Sciences    
School of Continuing Education    
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health

337.00

Mitchell College of Business

College of Nursing

College of Engineering

341.00

For Graduate courses taken in the following colleges:

Per semester hr

In-State

Per Semester hr

Out-of-State

College of Arts and Sciences

395.00

College of Education

School of Computer and Information Services    
School of Continuing Education

Pat Capps Covey college of Allied Health

413.00

Mitchell College of Business

College of Nursing

College of Engineering

417.00

Nonresident Fees are waived for graduate assistants.
Students taking both online and on-campus courses are subject to additional on-campus fees including non-resident fees.

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Estimated costs (example only)

Full-time commuting students:

Course Fees of typical undergraduate student based upon 2011-2012:

Taking 15 credit hrs

Registration Fee

Full-time resident students:

Course fees for typical undergraduate student based upon 2011-2012:

Taking 15 credit hrs

Registration Fee

Delta Suite Residence

Jag Meal Plan

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DEPARTMENTAL FEES
These fees are charged on a semester basis to students who enroll in certain courses; see Schedule of Classes for detailed information.
All students enrolled in courses utilizing university computing facilities will be charged a fee. The amount of the fee ($15.00 or $22.00) will be based on the planned level of computer utilization as defined by individual departments.

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MISCELLANEOUS FEES
These fees are charged on a semester, yearly, or one-time basis or when certain conditions are present:

Application Fee ......................................................$35.00
(one-time, non-refundable fee)
College-Level Examination ........................................................10.00
Recording Fee  
Credit-by-Examination Fee ........................................................30.00
(plus usual course fee)  
Document FAX Fee (non-refundable)
Domestic ........................................................10.00
International ........................................................15.00
Duplicate Diploma ........................................................25.00
Educational Testing Service Fee ........................................................15.00
Graduation Application Fee ........................................................50.00
Graduation Re-evaluation Fee ........................................................25.00
International Student Fee .....................................................100.00
Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) ........................................................50.00
Late Payment Fee (nonrefundable) ........................................................50.00
Orientation Fee (one-time, non-refundable)  ......................................................100.00
Physical Therapy Application ........................................................50.00
Photo ID Fee ........................................................10.00
(non-refundable, good for five years)  
Professional Liability Coverage  
(per academic year, non-refundable)
Fall ........................................................12.00
Spring ........................................................12.00
Summer ..........................................................1.00
Reinstatement Fee ......................................................100.00
Returned Check Fee ........................................................15.00
Transcript Fee (per transcript) ..........................................................8.00
Web Hybrid and
Web Blended Classes .......................................................35.00

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ROOM AND BOARD

The University offers a variety of residence hall accommodations and meal plan options. Students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. The charges shown below are for one semester. These rates are subject to change by the University Board of Trustees.

Residence Hall Fees - Revised June 2011

Two-Bedroom Apartment for Four

Two-Bedroom Apartment for Two Efficiency Apartment for Two Private Apartment*** Efficiency Apartment for Two/Three Large Four Person Suite Large Private Suite Large Two/Three Person Suite Single Efficiency Two Person Suite Single Suite Two Person Suite Two-bedroom Apartment for Two Efficiency Apartment for Two Private Suite with Semi-Private Bath Large Private Suite Private Apartment*** Private Suite*** Kappa Alpha Two Person Suite Kappa Alpha Large Private Suite Pi Kappa Alpha & Pi Kappa Phi Two Person Suite Pi Kappa Alpha & Pi Kappa Phi Large Private Suite Sigma Chi Private Suite Sorority Two Person Suite Sorority Large Private Suite Private Suite with Semi-Private Bath *All rates are subject to change. Rent rates include, unlimited use of laundry facilities, campus post office box, and wired/wireless high-speed Internet access.
***Students must be registered with Special Student Services.

Board Plans
Information on the Board Plans is available through Campus Dining, located in the Student Center, (251) 460-6296. See Housing and Residence Life for additional information.

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PAYMENT POLICIES
These are the University of South Alabama's payment policies effective Fall Semester 2012. Payment can be made via cash, check, or money order, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. Student payments can be made online on PAWS with your credit card. Payment Drop Boxes are located at Meisler Hall, the lobby of the College of Education and in front of the University Bookstore. (No Cash Please.) The Office of Student Accounting is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
PLEASE SEE
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html
FOR SUMMER SEMESTER PAYMENT DEADLINES.
Students with awarded financial aid and approved participants in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan will be excluded from the August 6, 2012 deadline for Fall Semester 2012 and December 11, 2012 deadline for Spring Semester 2013.
2012 - 2013 Payment Policy Summary
A 15% payment of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals, is required by the following dates to hold class schedules:

• Fall 2012 - August 6 , 2012
• Spring 2013 - December 11, 2013

Full payment is due:

• Fall 2012 - August 24, 2012 on campus payments, or online (PAWS) by August 26, 2012.
• Spring 2013 - January 22, 2013 on campus payments, or online (PAWS).

Class cancellations will occur on the following dates:

• Fall 2012
  • 1st cancellation - August 7, 2012, if 15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is not paid;
  • 2nd cancellation - August 27, 2012, if account is not paid in full.
• Spring 2013
  • 1st cancellation - December 12, 2012, if 15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is not paid;
  • 2nd cancellation - January 23, 2013, if account is not paid in full.

Reinstatement Period

• Fall 2012: August 28-31, 2012
• Spring 2013: January 25-29, 2013

Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled.
Note: Notification of times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service.
Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee.
PLEASE SEE
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html
FOR SUMMER SEMESTER PAYMENT DEADLINES.
FINANCIAL DATES AND DEADLINES

Fall Semester 2012
April 9   Registration Begins
August 6   15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due for all students registering between April 9, 2012 and August 6, 2012. Please refer to the 15% payment calculator online on PAWS.
August 7   Registration schedule cancelled if 15% payment is not received by the August 6, 2012, deadline. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES. However, if a student's classes are cancelled, there is no guarantee the courses will remain available.
August 13   Financial Aid Bookstore charges begin
August 23   Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment
August 20   Classes begin
100% refund period on dropped courses and complete withdrawals.
August 22   Financial Aid Bookstore charges end
August 23   Last day to enroll in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan for Fall Semester
August 24   Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on campus (Office of Student Accounting or Payment Drop Boxes)
August 26   Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on online (PAWS)
August 27   50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals.
August 27   Registration schedules cancelled for students not paid in full by August 26, 2012 deadline.
August 31   Financial Aid refunds begin
August 28 - 31
Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled. Note: Notification times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service. Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee.
September 12   No refunds after this date
Spring Semester 2013
October 15   Registration begins
December 11   15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due for all students registering between October 17, 2011 and December 13, 2011. Please refer to the 15% payment calculator online on PAWS.
December 12   Registration schedule cancelled if at least 15% payment is not received by the December 13, 2011, deadline. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES. However, if a student's classes are cancelled, there is no guarantee the courses will remain available.
January 9   Financial Aid Bookstore charges begin
January 17   Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment
January 14   Classes begin
100% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals.
January 16   Financial Aid Bookstore charges end
January 18   Last day to enroll in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan for Spring Semester
January 22   Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on campus (Office of Student Accounting or Payment Drop Boxes)
January 29   Financial Aid refunds begin
January 23   50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals.
January 23   Registration schedules cancelled for students not paid in full by January 22, 2012 deadline.
January 24-29   Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled. Note: Notification times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service. Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee.
January 29   No refunds after this date

The University of South Alabama Credit Union is offering USA students a low cost plan for financing 100% of tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans with equal payments over *four months* during the semester, subject to credit approval. A book allowance of $350 is also offered. To qualify for this plan, a student must meet the Credit Union eligibility requirements. The last day to apply for the USA Federal Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan is August 23, 2012, for Fall Semester 2012 and January 18, 2013, for Spring Semester 2013.

The finance fee is anticipated to be 12% Annual Percentage Rate (APR), although this rate is subject to change. In order to qualify for this tuition loan, a student must join the USA Federal Credit Union by depositing $25 into a share account. This amount will be returned to the student when the student no longer wishes to belong to the USA Credit Union.
Financial Aid refunds will be distributed after Drop/Add. The Office of Student Accounting will review eligibility after the third day of class and process the refunds within 10 business days. Refunds will continue to be processed via direct deposit and checks.

For more detailed information, please see the Schedule of Classes for fall semester. Remember, if you are a financial aid recipient, be sure to apply early and complete your file timely. Enrollment Services will be happy to direct students to the proper office, should assistance be needed.
Students who have been awarded financial aid may now charge their books at the USA Bookstore immediately. Students will no longer need to wait until their financial aid balance is returned to them to buy books. If a student has been awarded financial aid by USA's Office of Financial Aid and has excess funds after all tuition, fees, meals, and housing have been paid, he or she may charge up to $750 (or the available balance, whichever is less) of books at the USA Bookstore. The Bookstore will have the available amount at checkout. Bookstore charges will be placed on the student's account and covered by the financial aid disbursement. Bookstore charges will run from August 13-22, 2012 for Fall Semester 2012, January 9-16, 2013 for Spring Semester 2013.

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UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
A student who withdraws from one or more courses may request a refund on course fees only. The refund period is the first two weeks of the semester.
Withdrawal Date First week of classes

Second week of classes

For complete withdrawals, other fees are also proportionately refunded, except those listed as nonrefundable The actual dates for withdrawals are shown in the University Calendar section of this Bulletin.

Application fees and registration fees (including the late-registration or late-payment fees) are nonrefundable fees.

A student called for military service during the school term should consult the Office of Student Accounting regarding refunds of fees.

Meal plan refunds are given in accordance with the University's refund policy for Complete Withdrawals:

Within first week of classes

Within second week of classes

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENT WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
Return of Federal Financial Aid Refunds
When a student completely withdraws from school, a portion of Federal Financial Aid grant or loan funds, except for Federal Work-Study earnings, must be returned to the applicable federal program(s).
The refund is based on the concept of "earned" and "unearned" federal financial aid and how it relates to the percentage of time the student was enrolled. The percentage of enrollment completed determines the percentage of earned aid.
For example, if a student attends 25 days of a 100-day term, the percentage of earned aid is 25%; and therefore, 75% of the unearned aid, up to the total of institutional charges, will be returned to the federal financial aid programs. Institutional charges consist of tuition, fees and campus housing (excluding Hillsdale).
In some circumstances, a student may need to repay a portion of the unearned aid. This repayment would not be more than one-half of the grant monies initially received. The student will be notified by Financial Aid if he/she owes a federal repayment.
NOTE: If your Title IV Financial Aid refund is greater than the posted University refund at the time of your withdrawal, you will owe the difference to the University. The Office of Student Accounting will notify you of the amount due.
If a student completely withdraws after completing 60% of the term, then it is assumed that the student has earned 100% of his/her federal aid award, and no funds will be returned to the federal programs.
For an example of the proposed Return of Title IV Funds Worksheet, please see either the Office of Student Accounting or the Financial Aid Office located in Meisler Hall.
NONRESIDENT FEE POLICY
A nonresident fee is charged for those students who are nonresident students. All nonresident students, including undergraduate, graduate and medical students, are required to pay the nonresident fee.
Residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, and George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry and Stone counties in Mississippi are considered “Service Area Residents” and will not be charged out-of-state fees. Students are required to submit documents to substantiate their residency in these counties.
The classification of students, as resident or nonresident, are determined in accordance with the following policy and definitions:

1. A resident student is a student who:
(a) has an intention to remain in the state of Alabama or the Service Area (see #4 below for definition of Service Area) indefinitely,
(b) has a specific address or location within the state of Alabama or Service Area as his/her residence (not a residence hall),
(c) possesses more substantial connections with the state of Alabama or Service Area than with any other state, and is not in Alabama or the Service Area for the sole purpose of obtaining an education, and
(d) is not a “minor.” However, a student who, at the time of registration, is a “minor” may obtain resident status based upon the student’s "supporting person."

“Minor.” An individual who, because of age, lacks the capacity under Alabama law. Under current law, this means a single individual under 19 years of age and a married individual under 18 years of age, but excludes an individual whose disabilities of nonage have been removed by a court of competent jurisdiction for a reason other than establishing a legal residence in Alabama.
“Supporting Person.” Either or both of the parents of the student, if the parents are living together, or if the parents are divorced or living separately, then either the parent having legal custody or, if different, the parent providing the greater amount of financial support, which may also include court-ordered responsibility for educational expenses; if both supporting parents are deceased or if neither has legal custody, "supporting person" shall mean, in the following order: the legal custodian of the student, the guardian, and the conservator.
2. A Student may also be considered a resident student if he/she:

(a) is a full-time employee of the University of South Alabama or the spouse of such an employee,
(b) can verify full-time permanent employment within the state of Alabama or Service Area, or is the spouse of such an employee, and will commence said employment within 90 days of registration at the University of South Alabama,
(c) is a member, or spouse of a member, of the United States military on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama or the Service Area,
(d) is employed as a graduate assistant or fellow by the University of South Alabama,
(e) is an accredited member or spouse of an accredited member of a consular staff assigned to duties in Alabama or the Service Area, or

(f)

was enrolled during the Spring Quarter 1996 at the University of South Alabama and classified as a resident for tuition purposes, and maintains continuous enrollment every semester, excluding summer.

3. All other students not classified as resident students under paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be deemed to be non-resident students for purposes of this policy.
4. The following counties in the states of Florida and Mississippi shall be defined as the University of South Alabama Service Area. Florida: Escambia, Santa Rosa. Mississippi: George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry, Stone.
APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY RECLASSIFICATION
A nonresident student may apply in writing for reclassification prior to any subsequent registration. In determining whether a student is in fact a resident student, the student or “supporting person” must declare, on the University of South Alabama Application for Residency Reclassification, an intention to remain in the state of Alabama or Service Area.
In addition, the following criteria must also be met (if the student is basing his/her residency on a “supporting person,” that party must provide the following information):
A. A specific address or location within the state of Alabama or Service Area as the student’s residence.
B. Possession of more substantial connections with the state of Alabama than with any other state which may be shown by providing the following:

1. Required connections:

(a) Voter Registration in Alabama or the Service Area or Alien Registration Card
(b) Address shown on one of the following:
(1) Selective Service registration
(2) Auto title registration
(3) Insurance policies
(4) Last Will and Testament
(5) Hunting/fishing license
(6) Stock and bond registration
(7) Annuities/retirement plans
(8) Driver’s license (or official non-driver identification card)

2. In addition, three of the following will support proof of substantial connection; however consideration will be given to any documents submitted:

(a) Graduation from an Alabama or Service Area high school
(b) Payment of Alabama or Service Area income taxes as a resident
(c) Ownership of a residence or real property in the Alabama or Service Area (include proof of ad valorem taxes paid)
(d) Full-time employment in Alabama or Service Area (notarized letter from employer required)
(e) Spouse/parent/child residing in Alabama or Service Area
(f) Previously lived in Alabama or Service Area
(g) Possession of an Alabama or Service Area license to do business or practice a profession in the state or service area
(h) Ownership of personal property in Alabama or Service Area, payment of taxes on property, possession of Alabama or Service Area license plate
(i) Maintenance of checking account, savings account, safety deposit box, or investment account
(j) Membership in religious, professional, business, civic, or social organizations in Alabama or Service Area (provide letter on organization letterhead from organization officer or membership documentation)

DELINQUENT/UNPAID ACCOUNTS
In the event of an unpaid balance of any nature on the student’s account (including any unpaid check returned by a bank) the following services will be withheld:

Enrollment for subsequent terms

Transcripts, including any for transfer of college credits

Grades, including viewing on PAWS

Diploma

until the balance is paid in full. If it is necessary to refer an account to an outside collection agency, any costs incurred in collection will be assessed to the account, including any attorney’s fees, and the account may be reported to credit bureaus.
OFFSET OF FUNDS
If a student’s University account has an outstanding balance due and the University has in its possession any funds payable to the student (from payments or credits applied to the student’s account, payroll checks, and/or any other source, except federal financial aid awards), the University reserves the right to withhold the funds necessary to clear the student’s outstanding balance and to cover any collection costs incurred. Once those amounts are paid, any remaining funds are paid to the student.
CHECK-CASHING SERVICE
Checks drawn on out-of-town banks to a maximum of $25.00 may be cashed at the Office of Student Accounting by presenting a valid I.D. card. A $15.00 charge will be made on each returned check not paid by the bank. Checks are not cashed for students during the last two weeks of classes each semester.

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