| TUITION
AND STUDENT FEES |
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Office
of the Bursar Department web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/bursar/
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Fees
are payable at the beginning of each academic
semester on the registration dates shown in the
University Calendar at the front of this Bulletin.
Payment of fees is an integral part of the registration
process, and no registration is complete until
fees are paid.
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| BASIC
FEES |
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This
schedule of fees includes the basic fees required
each semester of all students enrolled at the
University. Since personal expenses including
books, supplies, and other living expenses vary,
no attempt is made to estimate those costs here.
The University reserves the right to change fees,
as deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees,
without prior notice.
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Semester Fees required
of all students:
| Application
Fee (non-refundable) |
...............................................................................$25.00 |
| Registration
Fee (non-refundable) |
..................................................................................60.00
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| In-State
Tuition (per
semester hr) |
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| Undergraduate |
................................................................................113.00
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| Graduate |
................................................................................149.00
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| Physician
Assistant |
..............................................................................149.00 |
| Out-of-State
Tuition (per
semester hr) |
| Undergraduate |
................................................................................226.00
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| Graduate |
...............................................................................298.00 |
| Physician
Assistant |
...............................................................................298.00 |
| Web
Course Tuition
(per semester hr) |
| Course
Fee (undergraduate) |
...............................................................................173.00 |
| Course
Fee (graduate) |
...............................................................................209.00 |
| (Students
taking both Online and on-campus courses
are subject to additional on-campus fees
including non-resident fees) |
| Student
Health Fee |
................................................................................19.00
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Student
Center Fee
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..................................................................................8.00
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Library
and Facilities Fee
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..................................................................................15.00
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| Activity/Athletic
Fee (non-refundable) |
| Undergraduate
full-time (12 hrs or more) |
................................................................................88.00
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| Undergraduate
part-time (6-11 hrs) |
................................................................................49.00
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| Undergraduate
part-time (0-5 hrs) |
................................................................................27.00
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| Graduate
full-time (6 hrs or more) |
................................................................................88.00
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| Graduate
part-time (4-5 hours) |
................................................................................49.00
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| Graduate
part-time (0-3 hours) |
................................................................................27.00
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| (Nonresident
Fees are waived for graduate assistants.)
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Estimated
costs (example only)
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Full-time
commuting students:
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Course Fees of
typical student based upon 2003-2004:
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Year
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| Taking 15 credit hrs |
$1,695.00
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$3,390.00
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Other Basic Fee
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190.00
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380.00
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$1,885.00
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$3,770.00
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Full-time
resident students:
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Course Fees of
typical student based upon 2003-2004:
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Semester
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Year
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| Taking 15 credit hrs |
$1,695.00
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$3,390.00
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Other Basic Fees
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190.00
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380.00
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Delta Suite Residence
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1,110.00
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2,220.00
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| 12
Meal Plan |
885.00
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$1,770.00
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$3,880.00
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$7,760.00
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DEPARTMENTAL
FEES
| These fees
are charged on a semester basis to students
who enroll in certain courses: see Schedule
of Classes for detailed information. |
| All students
enrolled in courses utilizing university computing
facilities will be charged a fee. The amount
of the fee ($15.00 or $22.00) will be based
on the planned level of computer utilization
as defined by individual departments. |
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| Engineering
Fee (per semester hour) ...................................................
$11.00 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS
FEES |
| These fees
are charged on a semester, yearly, or one-time
basis or when certain conditions are present: |
| Application
Fee |
.....................................................$25.00 |
| (one-time,
non-refundable
fee) |
| Late
Registration
Fee (nonrefundable) |
.......................................................50.00 |
| Late
Payment Fee (nonrefundable) |
........................................................50.00 |
| Vehicle
Registration Fee |
| Fall
Semester |
.......................................................15.00 |
| Spring
and Summer Semester |
..........................................................8.00 |
| (annual
fee required by any student driving
a motor vehicle on campus) |
| Returned
Check Fee |
.......................................................15.00 |
| Graduation
Re-evaluation Fee |
.......................................................15.00 |
| Document
Fax Fee (non-refundable) |
| Domestic |
..........................................................5.00 |
| International |
.......................................................15.00 |
| College-Level
Examination |
.......................................................10.00 |
| Recording
Fee |
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| Credit-by-Examination
Fee |
.......................................................30.00 |
| (plus
usual course fee) |
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| Orientation
Fee |
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| (one-time,
non-refundable)
Fall Semester |
.......................................................75.00 |
| Spring,
and Summer Semesters |
.......................................................40.00 |
| International
Student Fee |
.......................................................45.00 |
| Transcript
Fee (per transcript) |
..........................................................6.00 |
| Graduation
Application Fee |
.......................................................30.00 |
| Professional
Liability Coverage |
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| (per
academic year,
non-refundable) |
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| Fall |
.......................................................12.00 |
| Spring |
.......................................................12.00 |
| Summer |
..........................................................1.00 |
| Photo
ID Fee |
..........................................................5.00 |
| (non-refundable,
good for five years) |
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| Reinstatement
Fee |
.......................................................30.00 |
| Duplicate
Diploma |
.......................................................25.00 |
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ROOM AND BOARD
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The University
offers a variety of residence hall accommodations
and meal plan options. Students living in the
residence halls who have
completed less than 24 semester hours of course
work are required to purchase a meal plan.
The charges shown below are for one semester.
These rates are subject to change by the Board
of Trustees.
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Residence
Hall Fees
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| (Costs are Per
Person Per Semester) |
| Beta Complex |
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Two-person
efficiency apartment
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....................................1,218.00/Sem
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| Four-person
apartment |
....................................1,095.00/Sem
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| *Apartment
for disabled |
....................................1,264.00/Sem
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| Gamma Complex
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| Two-person
efficiency apartment |
....................................1,218.00/Sem
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| Four-person apartment |
....................................1,095.00/Sem
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| Private
Suite w/semi-private bath |
....................................1,361.00/Sem
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| Two-person suite |
....................................1,110.00/Sem
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Four-person suite
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.......................................960.00/Sem
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| *Suite
for disabled |
....................................1,135.00/Sem
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| *Apartment
for disabled |
....................................1,264.00/Sem
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| Delta
Complex |
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| Two-person suite
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....................................1,110.00/Sem
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| Two-person efficiency
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....................................1,212.00/Sem
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| Single |
....................................1,447.00/Sem
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| Single/efficiency |
....................................1,605.00/Sem
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| Large Single Suite |
....................................1,575.00/Sem
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Epsilon Complex
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Two person
suite
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Epsilon 1
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....................................1,118.00/Sem
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| Epsilon
2 |
....................................1,172.00/Sem
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| 1500 Government
Street |
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| Double Efficiency
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.....................................1,374.00/Sem
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Single Efficiency
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.....................................1,741.00/Sem
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| *Must
be registered with Special Student Services Office
to qualify for the space |
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Rent rates are
listed per student per semester and include local
telephone service and voice mail,
campus cable TV, unlimited laundry access and
a high-speed Internet connection. Students may
contract for long distance service through the
University Telecommunications Department.
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| Board Plans |
| Information on
the Board Plans is available through Campus Dining,
located in the Student Center, (251)460-6296. See
Housing and Residence
Life for additional information. |
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TUITION PAYMENT
PLAN
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| The
University of South Alabama Federal Credit Union
is offering USA students a way to pay tuition and
fees, housing, and required meal plans in four monthly
installments during the semester, subject to their
approval criteria. To qualify for this plan, a student
must make an initial payment to the University covering
25% of total charges prior to the beginning of classes
(or before check-in for housing charges), and could
then obtain a special short-term tuition loan for
the remaining 75%, which would be repaid over the
next three months. The interest rate is anticipated
to be 12% Annual Percentage Rate, although this
rate is subject to change. The length of repayment
and number of installments may vary depending on
the date of the loan. Students not attending on-campus
regular credit courses are not eligible to participate,
and off-campus housing cannot be included in eligible
charges. In order to qualify for this tuition loan,
a student must join the USA Federal Credit Union
by depositing $25 into a share account. This amount
will be returned when the student no longer wishes
to belong to the Credit Union. Further information
and an application can be obtained from the Credit
Union located in the University Commons or from
the Bursar’s Office. A Credit Union representative
will be on campus, (Student Center Room 222) on
Thursday and Friday before classes begin, and during
the first three days of classes. |
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(The
University of South Alabama Federal Credit Union
is federally insured by the National Credit Union
Administration.)
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| UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWALS
AND REFUNDS |
| A student who
withdraws from one or more courses may request a
refund on course fees only. The refund period is
the first four weeks of the semester. |
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| Withdrawal
Date |
Percent of Fees Refunded
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| First
week of classes |
100%
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Second
week of classes
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50%
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For complete
withdrawals, other fees are also proportionately
refunded, except those listed as nonrefundable
The actual dates for withdrawals are shown in
the University Calendar
section of this Bulletin.
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Application
fees and registration fees (including the late-registration
or late-payment fees) are nonrefundable fees.
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A student
called for military service during the school
term should consult the Bursar regarding refunds
of fees.
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| Meal plans may
be canceled only if a student withdraws from the
University. A copy of the withdrawal notice must
be presented to the Dining Services Office located
in the Student Center. The refund will be prorated
based on the unused portion of the meal plan and
a $25 cancellation fee will be charged. |
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| FEDERAL FINANCIAL
AID RECIPIENT WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS |
| Return of Federal
Financial Aid Refunds |
| When a student
completely withdraws from school, a portion of Federal
Financial Aid grant or loan funds, except for Federal
Work-Study earnings, must be returned to the applicable
federal program(s). |
| The refund is
based on the concept of ‘earned’ and ‘unearned’
federal financial aid and how it relates to the
percentage of time the student was enrolled. The
percentage of enrollment completed determines the
percentage of earned aid. |
| For example, if
a student attends 25 days of a 100 day term, the
percentage of earned aid is 25%; and therefore,
75% of the unearned aid, up to the total of institutional
charges, will be returned to the federal financial
aid programs. Institutional charges consist of tuition,
fees and campus housing (excluding Hillsdale). |
| In some circumstances,
a student may need to repay a portion of the unearned
aid. This repayment would not be more than ½
of the grant monies initially received. The student
will be notified by Financial Aid if they owe a
federal repayment. |
| NOTE:
If your Title IV Financial Aid refund is greater
than the posted University refund at the time of
your withdrawal, you will owe the difference to
the University. The Bursar Office will notify you
of the amount due. |
| If a student completely
withdraws after completing 60% of the term, then
it is assumed that the student has earned 100% of
their federal aid award and no funds will be returned
to the federal programs. |
| For an example
of the proposed Return of Title IV Funds Worksheet,
please see either the Office of the Bursar or the
Financial Aid Office located in the Administration
Building. |
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| NONRESIDENT FEE POLICY |
| A nonresident
fee has been adopted for those students who are
enrolled at the University of South Alabama and
who are nonresident students. All nonresident students,
including undergraduate, graduate and medical students,
will be required to pay the nonresident fee. |
| Residents of Escambia
and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida, and George,
Green, Harrison, Jackson, Perry and Stone Counties
in Mississippi will be considered “Service
Area Residents” and will not be charged out-of-state
fees. Students are required to submit documents
to substantiate their residency in these counties. |
| The classification
of students, as resident or nonresident, will be
determined in accordance with the following policy
and definitions: |
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| 1. |
A resident
student is a student who: |
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(a) |
has an
intention to remain in the State of Alabama
or the Service Area (see #4 below for definition
of Service Area) indefinitely, |
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(b) |
has a specific
address or location within the State of Alabama
or Service Area as their residence (not a
residence hall), |
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(c) |
possesses
more substantial connections with the State
of Alabama or Service Area than with any other
state, and is not in Alabama or the Service
Area for the sole purpose of obtaining an
education, and |
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(d) |
is not a
“minor.” However, a student who,
at the time of registration, is a “minor”
may obtain resident status based upon the
student’s "supporting person."
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| “Minor.”
An individual who, because of age, lacks the capacity
under Alabama law. Under current law, this means
a single individual under 19 years of age and a
married individual under 18 years of age, but excludes
an individual whose disabilities of nonage have
been removed by a court of competent jurisdiction
for a reason other than establishing a legal resident
in Alabama. |
| “Supporting
Person.” Either or both of the parents of the
student, if the parents are living together, or
if the parents are divorced or living separately,
then either the parent having legal custody or,
if different, the parent providing the greater amount
of financial support, which may also include court-ordered
responsibility for educational expenses; if both
supporting parents are deceased or if neither has
legal custody, supporting person shall mean, in
the following order: the legal custodian of the
student, the guardian, and the conservator. |
| 2. Students may
also be considered resident students if they: |
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(a) |
are a full-time
employee of the University of South Alabama
or the spouse of such an employee, |
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(b) |
can verify full-time
permanent employment within the State of Alabama
or Service Area, or is the spouse of such
an employee, and will commence said employment
within 90 days of registration at the University
of South Alabama, |
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(c) |
are a member, or spouse
of a member, of the United States military
on full-time active duty stationed in Alabama
or the Service Area, |
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(d) |
are employed as a graduate
assistant or fellow by the University of South
Alabama, |
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(e) |
are an accredited member
or spouse of an accredited member of a consular
staff assigned to duties in Alabama or the
Service Area, or |
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(f)
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were enrolled during
the Spring Quarter 1996 at the University
of South Alabama and classified as a resident
for tuition purposes, and maintain continuous
enrollment every semester excluding summer. |
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| 3. All other
students not classified as resident students under
paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be deemed to be non-resident
students for purposes of this policy. |
| 4. The following
counties in the states of Florida and Mississippi
shall be defined as the University of South Alabama
Service Area. Florida: Escambia, Santa Rosa. Mississippi:
George, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry, Stone. |
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| APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY
RECLASSIFICATION |
| A nonresident
student may apply in writing for reclassification
prior to any subsequent registration. In determining
whether a student is in fact a resident student,
the student or “supporting person” must
declare, on the University of South Alabama Application
for Residency Reclassification, an intention to
remain in the State of Alabama or service Area. |
In addition the
following criteria must also be met (if the student
is basing their residency on a “supporting
person,” that party must provide the following
information):
| A. |
A specific
address or location within the State of Alabama
or Service Area as the student’s residence. |
| B. |
Possession
of more substantial connections with the State
of Alabama than with any other state which
may be shown by providing the following: |
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| 1. Required connections: |
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(a) Voter
Registration in Alabama or the Service Area
or Alien Registration Card |
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(b) Address
shown on one of the following: |
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(1)
Selective Service registration |
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(2)
Auto title registration |
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(3)
Insurance policies |
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(4)
Last Will and Testament |
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(5)
Hunting/Fishing License |
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(6)
Stock and bond registration |
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(7)
Annuities/Retirement plans |
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(8)
Driver’s License (or official non-driver
identification card) |
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| 2. In addition
three of the following will support proof of substantial
connection; however consideration will be given
to any documents submitted: |
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(a) |
Graduation from an Alabama
or Service Area high school |
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(b) |
Payment of Alabama or
Service Area income taxes as a resident |
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(c) |
Ownership of a residence
or real property in the Alabama or Service
Area (include proof of ad valorem taxes paid) |
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(d) |
Full-time employment
in Alabama or Service Area (notarized letter
from employer required) |
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(e) |
Spouse/parent/child
residing in Alabama or Service Area |
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(f) |
Previously lived in
Alabama or Service Area |
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(g) |
Possession of an Alabama
or Service Area license to do business or
practice a profession in the state or service
area |
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(h) |
Ownership of personal
property in Alabama or Service Area, payment
of taxes on property, possession of Alabama
or Service Area license plate |
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(i) |
Maintenance of checking
account, savings account, safety deposit box,
or investment account |
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(j) |
Membership in religious,
professional, business, civic, or social organizations
in Alabama or Service Area (provide
letter on organization letterhead from organization
officer or membership documentation) |
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| DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS |
| In the event of
an unpaid balance of any nature on the student’s
account (including any unpaid check returned by
a bank), enrollment for subsequent terms will not
be allowed, no transcripts will be issued including
any for transfer of college credits, and the student’s
diploma will be held until the balance is paid in
full. If it is necessary to refer an account to
an outside collection agency, any costs incurred
in collection will be assessed to the account, including
any attorney’s fees, and the account may be
reported to credit bureaus. |
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| OFFSET OF FUNDS |
| If
a student’s University account has an outstanding
balance due and the University has in its possession
any funds payable to the student (from payments
or credits applied to the student’s account,
payroll checks, and/or any other source, except
federal financial aid awards), the University reserves
the right to withhold the funds necessary to clear
the student’s outstanding balance and to cover
any collection costs incurred. Once those amounts
are paid, any remaining funds are paid to the student.
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| CHECK-CASHING SERVICE |
| Checks drawn on
out-of-town banks to a maximum of $25.00 may be
cashed at the Bursar’s
Office by presenting a valid I.D. card. A $15.00
charge will be made on each returned check not paid
by the bank. Checks are not cashed for students
during the last two weeks of classes each semester. |
