Tuition
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Tuition payment is required at registration. Make checks payable
to Assumption College . MasterCard, Discover or VISA may be used
for payment. All tuition and fee policies are subject to change
without notice at the discretion of the Trustees of the College.
Tuition:
Tuition (per credit) $265 Fees:
Registration $20
Late Registration $10
Fine Arts $50-60
Science Lab $10-55
Graduation Degree Audit* $100
Admission Application $20
Transcript $4
Promissory Note Default $100
* Graduation Degree Audit fee applies to all graduating students.
Insurance:
State Law requires that any student enrolled in nine or more credits
must participate in a qualifying student health insurance plan unless
certification of comparable coverage is provided.
Note: Any account balance remaining after the
due date will be subject to interest at the rate of 1% per month
on the unpaid balance.
Discounts on Credit Courses
Tuition Incentive Plan:
Any matriculated degree or certificate candidate who enrolls in
and completes a regularly scheduled three-credit course in each
of the Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer I 2008 semesters will
be entitled to a 25% tuition reduction in the Summer II 2008 semester.
Alumni and Spouses:
There is a 50% Standby Discount for Assumption alumni (with bachelor
or graduate degrees) and their spouses on a space-available basis
for regularly scheduled, credit-bearing courses. Eligible students must:
1) Complete a registration form for the semester they plan to take
courses.
2) Complete an Alumni/Spouse
50% Discount Application Form, and submit it with the
registration form to the Continuing Education Office.
Your name will be placed on a waiting list for the Continuing Education
course(s) you have chosen. If, at the end of the regular registration
period, the course has a minimum of seven full-paying students and
no more than the maximum enrollment allowed, the Center will contact
you for payment at the discounted rate. If the course is not available
at the discounted rate, you will have the option of paying the full
price or choosing another course.
IMPORTANT: Alumni and spouses who register for
courses without completing the Alumni/Spouse 50% Discount Application
Form at the time of registration will not be eligible for the discount
for that semester.
The Alumni/Spouse 50% Discount Application Form is available in
the Continuing Education Office, or you may download
the form.
Senior Citizens:
There is a Standby Discount for persons 60 years of age and older
on a space-available basis in regularly scheduled courses. Eligible
students may audit Continuing Education courses for $100.00 per
course.
Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY FOR CREDIT BEARING COURSES
Withdrawal prior to the 1st class meeting 100%
Withdrawal prior to the 2nd class meeting 90%
Withdrawal prior to the 3rd class meeting 50%
Withdrawal after the 3rd class meeting 0%
REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE/BLENDED SEMESTER COURSES
Withdrawal prior to class start date 100%
Withdrawal within 7 days of start date 90%
Withdrawal within 14 days of start date 50%
Withdrawal after the 14th day 0%
REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE/BLENDED SUMMER COURSES
Withdrawal prior to class start date 100%
Withdrawal within 5 days of start date 90% [by Friday of 1st week]
Withdrawal within 10 days of start date 50% [by Wednesday of 2nd week]
Withdrawal after the 10th day 0%
REFUND POLICY FOR ONLINE INTERSESSION & ACCELERATED COURSES
Withdrawal on or before class start date 100%
Withdrawal after class start date -- NO REFUND
REFUND POLICY FOR NON-CREDIT COURSES
Withdrawal up to 48 hours prior to 1st class meeting 100%
No refund is available after this time.
Continuing Education Scholarship
Through donations from Continuing Education alumni/ae and W.I.S.E.,
there is scholarship money available to matriculated Continuing
Education students. Eligibility requirements and application information
is available in the Center during the summer, with awards made in time for the fall semester. Awards are based on financial need and a 500-word essay. Contact the Center for details in the summer.
Employer Reimbursement
Many companies offer some form of tuition reimbursement as a benefit
to their employees. Contact the benefits office at your company
for information and to make arrangements with your employer prior
to registration. Deferred tuition payment is possible for employees
of approved companies.
Extended Payment Plan
Continuing Education students may arrange to pay educational expenses
through regularly scheduled payments with Tuition Pay (AMS). Application
deadlines are August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for
the spring semester. This low-cost, flexible payment system is not
a loan program; there is an application fee of $60, but no interest
or finance charges. Applications are available from the Finance
office at 508-767-7451 for more information.
Federal Pell Grants
The Federal Pell Grant is an award for undergraduate students who
qualify on the basis of financial need. Individuals who have been
notified that they are eligible for a Pell Grant may use that grant
to take courses through the Center providing that they have been
accepted into an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate.
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (using the code 002118) and submit the Assumption College Continuing
Education Financial Aid Application to the Financial Aid Office.
For additional information, please contact that office at 508-767-7154.
Federal Stafford Loan Program
The Federal Stafford Loan requires no repayment while the student
is enrolled at least half-time. Students must be accepted into a
degree or certificate program. Students must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid and submit the Assumption College Continuing
Education Financial Aid Application to the Financial Aid Office.
Students will also need to complete a Stafford Loan promissory note
available in the Financial Aid Office.
Massachusetts Part-Time Student Grant Program
The Massachusetts Part-Time Student Grant Program is available
to eligible students who meet the criteria outlined in the Financial
Aid Guide available in the Center. Students interested in applying
for financial assistance under the terms of this grant should insure
that the appropriate forms are filed in the Financial Aid Office.
Veterans’ Benefits
Veterans and reservists who are eligible for benefits
and are matriculated in a degree or certificate program must pay
tuition and fees for courses taken in the Center for Continuing & Career Education (in accordance with Chapter 457, Acts
of 1976). Benefits will be paid directly to the student. All veterans
must complete a form indicating their eligible status as approved
by the Veterans’ Affairs Officer. Veterans should contact
the Registrar’s Office, at 508-767-7408.
OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Visit your local public library! Librarians are great sources of information, and many libraries have financial aid information available.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation -- applications for scholarships are now available from their website.
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation promotes healthy and vibrant communities by increasing philanthropy and effectively investing resources. The Foundation achieves its mission in four primary ways:
- We work with donors on tailored giving programs;
- Invest in local nonprofit organizations through grants and technical support;
- Convene organizations across sectors to address shared goals;
- Safeguard the assets entrusted to us.
By focusing on the entire community rather than on any specific issue, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation is able to address matters of greatest importance to the people of this region. We build flexible, permanent capital to serve the region now and in the future.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
The Talbots Charitable Foundation offers a national $100,000 scholarship program for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and who are now seeking a college degree. Five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.
Applications are available in the CE office, or at the Talbots web site.
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