Tuition and Fees

Students are required to pay at least fifty percent of their tuition and fees before the first day of class. Failure to pay will result in the cancellation of student's course registration.

Students can choose from two payment plans:

Plan I : Payment of all tuition and fees before the first day of class.
Plan II : Payment of the remaining balance in three equal monthly installments due no later than the 20th day of the month. Failure to pay will result in student being unable to register for the next semester.

For example, fall semester, payments are due September, October, and November; Spring semester, payments are due February, March, and April. A $5.00 non-refundable surcharge to each payment will be assessed. Payments not received by the due date will be assessed a $10 late fee.

Students enrolling in summer classes are responsible for paying at least 50% of their tuition and fees before the first day of class. The remaining balance will be due no later than the second week of class.

2008-2009 Academic Year Tuition and Fee Charges*

Application Fee	$35
Deposit Fee	$75
Tuition	$6,500/semester (12-19 credits) $542 each credit below 12 hours/semester or above 19 hours/semester
CPR Fee	$45
Course Proficiency Fee	$25 per test
Withdrawal Fee	See definition below
ATI Testing fee	$500 per year/ $250 per semester
Laboratory Fee	$150 per year/ $75 per semester
Technology Fee	$250 per year/ $125 per semester
Student Services Fee	$30
Late Registration Fee	$10
Transcript Fee**	$5
Late Payment Fee	$10
Room	$1,500/semester
Graduation Fee	$100
Additional Fees
Uniforms and Accessories	$300
NCLEX-RN Application/License	$389
Books/Supplies	$2000 - $2500 for the whole program (Actual amounts depend on prices at time of purchase)

 

Tuition and Fee Definitions

Application Fee : Covers the cost of establishing the applicant’s file. This fee is nonrefundable.

Deposit Fee : Provides assurance of prospective student’s intent to enroll in the College of Nursing. This fee will be applied to the first tuition bill and is nonrefundable.

Tuition : Guarantees the student’s enrollment into the program and courses of choice; entitles student to College services from the date of payment through the end of that enrollment payment.

CPR Fee : Covers the cost of the Training and Test
Course Proficiency Fee : Amount student pays to take the written or performance examination to meet criteria for waiver of selected BSN course(s).

Withdrawal Fee : Will be charged if a student states intent to become inactive in the College of Nursing. A refund of tuition and fees will be provided as follows:
1. Withdrawal before 1st day of class: 100%
2. Withdrawal during 1st week: 90%
3. Withdrawal during 2nd week: 70%
4. Withdrawal during 3rd week: 50%
5. Withdrawal during 4th week: 30%
6. Withdrawal thereafter: No refund

ATI Testing Fee : Covers the cost of required standardized testing of nursing knowledge.

Laboratory Fee : Covers the cost of the disposable equipment and supplies used in the Learning Resource Center.

Technology Fee : Covers the use and support of educational technology.

Late Registration Fee : Covers the cost to register after course registration has closed.

Transcript Fee : Covers the cost involved in the issuance of each transcript.

Late Payment Fee : The amount assessed when the unpaid balance is not received by the due date.

Payment Plan : an option to pay all tuition and fees before the first day of class or to pay 50% of tuition and fees before the first day of class and the remaining balance in three equal monthly installments due no later than the 20th of the month.

Room Fee : Covers the cost for a private room in the College dormitory.

Graduation Fee : Covers the indirect graduation costs.

Meal Plan : Covers the cost for Methodist Medical Center cafeteria debit plan.

Special Fees : Paid to sources other than the College.

Uniforms and Accessories : Uniforms, shoes, hose, stethoscopes, and other equipment. Cost varies.

NCLEX-RN Application : The cost to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN.