Tuition for 2009–2010
Tuition and Payment Information (Effective August 2009 - July 2010)
The Graduate Program in Education or Counselor and Guidance Education
Tuition = $450 per semester hour
The Graduate Program in Christian Ministries
Tuition = $360 per semester hour
The Graduate Program in Business Administration
Tuition = $545 per semester hour (cohorts 27 & 28)
Tuition = $565 per semester hour (cohorts 29 & 30)
The Graduate Program in Nursing*
Tuition = $545 per semester hour (class 7)
Tuition = $575 per semester hour (class 8)
*Contact the School of Nursing for total cost of MSN.
Registration Procedure
Pre-Registration - for current, returning, and visiting (transient) students to secure courses for the semester. Registration is processed in the Office of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) by telephone or in person. No payment is required at the time of pre-registration. Financial Aid forms and company reimbursement policies must be on file if applicable.
Regular Registration - for all students who did not pre-register. Registration is processed in person in GPS. Payment is required at the time of registration. Students may also register by phone with GPS using a credit card.
Payment Plans
All charges are due and payable at the time of registration (full payment) for each semester unless one of the following alternative payment plans is selected:
Monthly Payment Plan
Total tuition and fees will be divided into equal monthly payments within the term/semester enrolled. Equal monthly payments are due the first of each month during the term/semester. A per semester service fee assessed. If the first payment is charged on a credit card, subsequent payments will also be charged on the correct date unless otherwise stated.
Business Reimbursement Plan
This plan allows the student to defer payment of tuition that is reimbursable by a company. To qualify, the student must provide a copy of the company reimbursement policy and verification of eligibility. There is a participation fee each semester. Those fees that are not reimbursable by the company must be paid by the student using one of the payment plans listed. Grades will not be released until the student’s portion of the balance has been paid. Company reimbursement is due upon receipt of EACH grade card. The student can be held responsible for payment if company reimbursement is delayed beyond thirty days of issue date for each term’s grade card.
Method of Payment
Payments may be made with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Checks should be made payable to Malone University.
Special Fees
Application Fee, non-refundable: $25.00
Business Reimbursement Plan fee (per semester): $25.00
Monthly Payment Plan fee (per semester): $25.00
Graduation Fee: $90.00
Online Fee: $120.00
Late Payment Plan Fee: $40.00
MBA Advance Registration Deposit Fee (to be applied against tuition/fees): $150.00
MSN Advance Registration Deposit Fee (to be applied against tuition/fees): $150.00
Long-term Grade Extension Fee: Equivalent to one credit hour of tuition.
Tuition Refund Deadline
In case of withdrawal, the following percentage of the charge for each term, tuition only, will be credited to the student’s account:
| First week |
100% |
| Second week |
66% |
| Third week |
33% |
| After third week |
NO Refund |
Financial aid will be returned according to federal guidelines for students who withdraw. To be officially withdrawn from the program, the student must complete and return a withdrawal form. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal.
Financial Aid
The Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized or Unsubsidized) is available to students who need financial assistance.
To qualify for a student loan the graduate student must:
- Be degree-seeking or seeking teacher licensure.
- Be enrolled for at least 5 semester hours.
- Demonstrate financial need (for subsidized loan only).
- Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on a grant.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit to the Financial Aid Office a completed Malone Financial Aid Application along with a copy of your employer’s tuition reimbursement policy. The deadline for application is the first day of the month before the semester begins (April 1 for Summer, August 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring).
- Holders of previous federal student loans must be enrolled for at least 5 semester hours.
Notes:
One fourth of tuition is payable at registration if financial aid documents are not received in a timely manner. Reimbursement will be made if the loan is fully disbursed and there is available credit.
Tuition and other charges are subject to change without notice. The University will not release grades, transcripts, diplomas, or teaching licenses until all accounts are settled. All charges must be paid in full before graduation. All accounts must be paid in full before enrollment in another semester is permitted. Interest may be charged on any unpaid balance. Malone University reserves the right to use collection agencies and/or take appropriate legal action to collect any unpaid tuition and fees owed to the University. All associated collection costs will be the responsibility of the student. |
