Nov 02, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog

Undergraduate Tuition and Expenses



It is the student’s responsibility to understand and adhere to the following financial policies of Neumann University. Students who need assistance in meeting financial obligations to the University should contact the Financial Assistance Office and/or the Business Office in a timely manner to receive appropriate assistance. Ultimately, however, it is the responsibility of the student to meet his/her financial responsibility to the University.

Tuition Schedule 2012–2013

(Fall Semester 2012 through Summer 2013)

FULL-TIME


  Tuition per semester (12 to 19 credits) $11,631.00
  Tuition per credit in excess of 19 credits $492.00
  General Fee (per semester) $305.00*
  * The General Fee is mandatory for full-time matriculated day students and contributes to library services, counseling and testing services, the athletic program and facilities, on-campus health services, student programs, and parking.  
  Student Government Association Fee (mandatory per semester for Full-Time matriculated Day students) $80.00
  Technology Fee (per semester) $100.00

PART-TIME


  Tuition per credit $531.00*
  * A General Fee is not charged to part-time students; it is included in the tuition rate.  
  Technology Fee (3 to 11 credits) $50.00

CONTINUING ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (CAPS) ACCELERATED DEGREE/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS


  Tuition per credit (regardless of the number of credits per semester) $531.00*

* A General Fee is not charged to CAPS students; it is included in the tuition rate.

Residence Cost Schedule (per semester) 2012-2013

  Room (Living and Learning Center I, II, III and Annex) $3,255.00
  Room (Living and Learning Center IV) $3,775.00
  Residence Damage Deposit* $150.00

* Refunded minus any damage costs upon the student’s departure

Residence Board Plan Cost Schedule (per semester) 2012-2013

  Carte blanche meal plan (85 bonus points) $2,387.00
  19 Meal Plan (110 bonus points) $2,280.00
  14 Meal Plan (125 bonus points) $2,121.00
  12 Meal Plan (215 bonus points) $2,121.00
  10 Meal Plan (305 bonus points) $2,121.00
  10 Meal Plan (no bonus points)* $1,912.00
  7 Meal Plan (130 bonus points)* $1,912.00
  * Annex and apartment residents and commuters only  

Commuter Block Meal Plan Schedule*

  15 Meal Block Plan = 15 meals $110.00
  30 Meal Block Plan = 30 meals $215.00
  50 Meal Block Plan = 50 meals $340.00
  30 Superblock Plan = 30 meals + 275 bonus points) $525.00
  50 Superblock Plan = 50 meals + 235 bonus points) $590.00
  * Block plans end on the last day of the Spring Semester  

Fee Schedule 2012–2013

Please note that all Fees are nonrefundable.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES


Students are responsible for all additional costs, which include books, transportation, practicum expenses, and other personal expenses.

APPLICATION FEE (paper)


This fee must accompany all applications for admission $35.00*

*For applicants who apply online at www.neumann.edu, the Application Fee is waived.

ATHLETIC TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND NURSING MAJOR STUDENT FEES


These fees cover the additional expense associated with the courses listed below.

  ATR 189 Level I Practicum  $155.00
  ATR 288 Level II Practicum 1  $155.00
  ATR 289 Level II Practicum 2  $155.00
  ATR 388 Level III Practicum 1  $155.00
  ATR 389 Level III Practicum 2  $155.00
  ATR 498 Internship In Athletic Training I  $270.00
  ATR 499 Internship In Athletic Training II  $270.00
  Student Teaching Application Fee $35.00
  EDU 490 Practicum in Elementary and Special Education  $280.00
  EDU 495 Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education K–6    $280.00
  EDU 497 Practicum in Secondary Education  $280.00
  NUR 206 Health Assessment and Modalities    $460.00
  NUR 305 Adult Health Nursing I  $460.00
  NUR 306 Adult Health Nursing II  $460.00
  NUR 330 Mental Health Nursing  $460.00
  NUR 340 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family  $460.00
  NUR 405 Adult Health Nursing III  $460.00
  NUR 430 Nursing of Children and Families  $460.00
  NUR 440 Community Health Nursing  $460.00
  NUR 499 Nursing Synthesis  $460.00

AUDIT FEE


  Per course* $50.00
  * Senior Citizens and Neumann Alumni Only — See Academic Regulations and Standards  section in this catalog for additional information. For all other students, costs for auditing courses are the same as the tuition cost per credit hour.

CHALLENGE EXAMINATION FEE


  Per Exam $50.00

The Challenge Examination fee must be paid in advance. Credits earned through Challenge Examinations are assessed at 331/3% of the current tuition rate; cost for credits earned must be paid within 30 days of billing.

GRADUATION FEE


The Graduation Fee is charged to all degree candidates for graduation and must be paid as part of the graduation verification process. Revenues generated from this fee are applied to the institutional costs that are associated with Commencement and related activities $100.00

LIBERAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE FEE


  Per Certificate $25.00

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT


  Application Fee $100.00
  Assessor Fee, per Assessor $45.00
  Credits earned through portfolio are assessed at 331/3% of the current tuition rate; cost for credits earned must be paid within 30 days of billing.

RESIDENCE DEPOSIT FEE


This nonrefundable fee is required if a residential accommodation is requested and is applied to the Spring semester room charge. For currently enrolled students, accounts must be paid in full before the Residence Deposit Fee can be accepted by the Business Office $300.00

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE ANNUAL FEE


  Plan I (Domestic students only) $530.00

TRANSCRIPT FEE


  Per transcript request $5.00

TUITION DEPOSIT


This fee is required of all admitted undergraduate applicants to assure their place at the University. This amount is credited to the student’s first semester charges.

  Full-time students $200.00
  Part-time students $100.00

Fines and Penalties 2012–2013

REPLACEMENT OF STUDENT ID CARD


  Per card $10.00

LOST KEY FEE


  Per key $75.00

LATE PAYMENT


  Initial fine/per month $50.00

Students who do not pay their bills by the due dates which have been publicized by the University are assessed a $50.00 Late Payment Fine and will be charged an additional $50.00 per month for each month that the amount is past due. All account collection costs and/or all legal fees are the responsibility of the student. No student is permitted to register for the following semester if he or she has an outstanding balance. Final grades, transcripts, and/or degrees are not released until all outstanding balances are settled.

RETURNED CHECK


  Per check $40.00

PARKING VIOLATIONS (depending on the violation)


  Per incident $10.00–100.00

Tuition and Fee Payment Methods

It is the student’s responsibility to pay all tuition and fees by the publicized due date. If the student’s bill does not arrive in the mail for any reason, the student is responsible for obtaining the invoice from the Business Office. The student is also responsible for satisfying any necessary adjustments to his/her account, due to course load adjustments after the initial billing statement has been received. If financial aid or a payment plan is to be used, arrangements must be made before the publicized due date; otherwise, late payment fines are assessed. The payment plans described below must be arranged with the Business Office prior to the publicized due date and require an agreement signed by the student. Only those students who are in good financial standing with the University are allowed to participate in these payment programs.

By mail: Payment by mail is encouraged. Students should write their student account number on their check, and mail it to: Bursar, Neumann University, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298. Do not mail cash, and be sure that all payments are mailed in time to reach the University by the publicized due date. Checks should be made payable to Neumann University.

In person: Payment may be made in person at the Business Office during the University’s published business hours. After business hours, payments may be placed in the Tuition Drop Box, located next to the Business Office (Room 104).

Credit Cards and Debit Cards: With proper authorization, the University accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and debit cards.

E-Commerce: Credit card and check payments can be made online. If paying by this method, please access Neumann University’s web site at www.neumann.edu and, then, select WebAdvisor. After logging into WebAdvisor, select “Financial Information,” followed by “Make a Payment.”

In addition to financial aid, the following payment plans are available:

Neumann Tuition Deferral: This partial deferral allows the student to pay 4 equal payments at publicized due dates during the semester. Late payment fines apply to missed payments. A $40.00 fee is charged for the Tuition Deferral option.

Higher Education Services (HES): This 10-month payment plan starts June 1st and extends through March 1st. With this plan, students budget Fall and Spring semester expenses into 10 equal payments. Further information regarding this plan can be obtained from the Business Office. An annual fee, which can vary from year to year, is charged for this option.

Employer Reimbursement: Students who are reimbursed by an employer may be eligible to receive an extension for payment, provided that they have been enrolled at the University in the preceding semester. In addition to signing an Employer Reimbursement Agreement, a letter from the employer indicating that the student will receive this benefit must be submitted each semester. A $20.00 fee is charged for this option.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Withdrawing or dropping a course entitles the student to a refund or a credit according to the scale listed below. Fees are not refundable, except for those courses which have been canceled by the University.

The date initialed by the University Registrar or academic advisor (for evening/weekend students only) on either the Drop/Add Form or Withdrawal Form serves as the basis for computing any refund.

The percentage of tuition to be refunded to the student is as follows:

  Fall and Spring  
  For students withdrawing before the first day of classes 100% of tuition
  For students withdrawing during the first week 100%
  During the second week 80%
  During the third week 50%
  During the fourth week 20%
  After the fourth week 0%
  Room fees are not refundable. Board fees are refunded on a pro-rated basis.

Special Notes for Summer Classes

  Deferral fee for summer $20.00
  The percentage of tuition to be refunded to the student is as follows:
  For students withdrawing during the first week 100%
  During the second week 80%
  After the second week 0%

The first scheduled meeting of a course constitutes the beginning of the refund period for that course. The refund period may change based upon the length or nature of the course. Refunds are determined by the Business Office only. Financial Aid is adjusted accordingly with regard to the number of credits which have been dropped. If a student withdraws or if a credit is incurred due to financial aid awards or overpayment, a refund can be expected through the mail in a timely manner. If a student feels that individual circumstances warrant an exception to this refund policy, a request for such consideration must be made in writing to the Business Office, Attention: Bursar, Neumann University, One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1298.