Catalogue: Adult Program
Student Financial Planning Regulations
All charges for the entire session are to be paid prior to the first class meeting of the session unless satisfactory payment arrangements have been made.
Institutional Refund PolicyStudents who officially withdraw from the University are entitled to refunds on the session tuition and fee charges according to the following policies.
- All refunds for charges to the student’s account will be granted on the basis of the date on which written notification of the student’s intentions was received in the adult studies office.
- The application fee and resource fees are nonrefundable.
- The education resource fee is fully refundable upon proper withdrawal procedures and return of undamaged books prior to the first class meeting. Jackson students will not receive a refund for texts returned after the first class meeting.
- Upon written notification of withdrawal received in the adult studies office prior to the first class meeting, a 100% refund for tuition will be given.
- Upon written notification of withdrawal received in the adult studies office prior to the second class meeting, a 75% refund for tuition will be given.
- No refunds will be made for withdrawal after the second class meeting.
- Students admitted provisionally will be fully refunded only for courses not taken.
- A student who is dismissed for disciplinary reasons forfeits the right to a refund of any charges.
Students receiving federally funded Title IV financial assistance: If a student withdraws on or before the 60% point in time of the period of enrollment, calculated using calendar days, a portion of the total of Title IV funds awarded a student (Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, but not Federal Work Study) must be returned, according to the provisions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. The calculation of the return of these funds may result in the student owing a balance to the University and/or the federal government.
The refund to the Title IV programs must be returned in the following order:
(1) Federal unsubsidized Direct Loan
(2) Federal subsidized Direct Loan
(3) Federal Perkins Loan
(4) Federal Plus Loan
(5) Federal Pell Grant
(6) Federal SEOG
The federal Title IV written refund policy and method of calculation is available in the financial aid office.
Other Financial PoliciesAny account balance due for any preceding session must be paid before a student will be enrolled for the succeeding session unless satisfactory payment arrangements have been made. The Registrar is not permitted to release transcripts until all indebtedness to the University is paid.
A student will be allowed to graduate only after he/she has settled with the student accounts office in Student Financial Planning all his/her indebtedness to the University.
All charges for the entire session are to be paid prior to the first class meeting unless satisfactory payment arrangements have been made. Students who are admitted to the University accept as contractual all the terms and regulations set forth in this catalogue and are liable for the payment of all charges and fees incurred during their stay at the University.
A student who has not made satisfactory arrangements with the student accounts office in Student Financial Planning regarding his account may be administratively withdrawn from Belhaven University.
Expenses
Since economic conditions do fluctuate, Belhaven reserves the right to change its fee charges at the beginning of any program if such a change is necessary in the judgment of the board of trustees. The support of Presbyterian churches, the earnings from endowment investments, and the gifts of alumni and other friends provide funds which enable the University to charge fees that are considerably less than the actual cost of instruction and other services provided.
Atlanta Tuition - http://atlanta.belhaven.edu/tuition.htm
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Houston Tuition - http://houston.belhaven.edu/tuition.htm
Jackson Tuition - http://jackson.belhaven.edu/tuition.htm
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Orlando Tuition - http://orlando.belhaven.edu/tuition.htm
Special Fees (in addition to tuition and resource fees)
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Academic Plan | $10 |
| Degree Completion audit fee | $100 |
| Incomplete charge/change grade fee | $25 |
| International student fee | $50 |
| Late graduation audit fee (additional fee) | $50 |
| Letter of good standing | $7 |
| Portfolio assessment fee | $150 |
| Portfolio credit fee | $75/hour |
| Proficiency exam fee | $100 |
| Proficiency credit fee | $100 |
| Program change fee | $200 |
| Return check fee | $35 |
| Transcript fee | $10 for the first two copies, additional copies are $2 each, per request) |
| Tuition Work fee | $50 |
NOTE: Belhaven University reserves the right to change the fees, rules, and calendar regulating admission and registration, instruction in, and graduation from the University, and to change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes go into effect whenever the proper authorities so determine and apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at that time are enrolled in the University.
Financial Aid
Belhaven University believes that no qualified student should be denied an education because of financial need. Therefore, through a program of scholarships, grants, and loans, Belhaven University provides a comprehensive plan to assist students who establish a definite financial need and who qualify for financial aid.
Students should complete the following application procedures:
- Apply formally for admission through the appropriate adult studies office, if not currently enrolled.
- Apply for Federal Student Financial Aid EACH YEAR by filing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to list Belhaven University as one of the colleges to receive the results of your evaluation. Our code number is 002397.
The financial aid programs are administered in accordance with the policies and procedures defining good standing and satisfactory progress toward a degree.
In applying for financial aid while attending Belhaven University in the adult studies program, the student acknowledges the following:
Changes in the student's class schedule may result in cancellation of the loan application or delay in disbursement of the financial aid. Prior to any change in schedule, the student must contact the student financial planning office to verify the impact of the change.
In the event of a necessary interruption of scheduled attendance, the student should request a course withdrawal in writing from the appropriate program Student Services office. Failure to return on schedule, a second unscheduled interruption, or an absence not requested in writing may result in the financial aid being canceled or disbursements of aid adjusted. This may result in beginning the grace/repayment period of a Federal Direct Loan effective the last date of attendance.
In the event a student drops from a course before the course begins with intentions to re-enter the next course in sequence, the regular financial aid disbursements will be adjusted accordingly or may result in cancellation.
If a withdrawal occurs after the course begins, the student may find that financial aid will not cover all course work toward the end of his/her program. Each case is considered individually based on Federal regulations for Title IV funds. Students must be personally responsible for the financial aid ramifications of any withdrawal from the adult studies program.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office of Student Financial Planning to reactivate his/her financial aid upon reentry into the program.
Other Financial Aid Programs:
Veterans' Benefits: Certain armed service veterans and dependents who qualify under federal laws administered by the veterans administration are eligible to receive educational benefits. Information about these programs may be obtained by writing the state veterans administration office.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: Individuals with physical disabilities classified as vocational handicaps may receive financial aid from state departments of vocational rehabilitation. Detailed information is available through the departments of vocational rehabilitation in the student's home state.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students at Belhaven University receiving Title IV federal funds, state grants, and/or institutional grants are required by federal regulation to be making SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS at Belhaven.
- A student must pass a total of 18 minimum semester hours as an adult student in a designated academic year period. This standard applies to and includes sessions for which the student received NO AID.
- If a student fails to meet the above stated requirements, he/she will be considered to be making unsatisfactory progress and financial aid will be denied. However, students have the following option:
Submit a written appeal to the director of student financial planning to explain any extenuating circumstances. The appeal and documentation will be presented to the financial assistance committee. If the appeal is honored, the student must meet any specific requirements as determined by the committee. - A student receiving financial aid who is placed on probation by the registrar at the end of a course will receive a letter from the student financial planning office specifying the effect on financial assistance if satisfactory academic progress requirements (as measured against quality points and credit hours required in an academic year) are not met within the probationary period.
SPECIAL NOTE: A veteran student who has been placed on probation for three consecutive three-hour courses and does not achieve the required GPA of 2.0 will be reported to Department of Veteran Affairs as not meeting the standards of progress.
