| TUITION
AND STUDENT FEES |
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Office
of Student Accounting web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/ |
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| BASIC
FEES |
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This
schedule 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.
The University reserves the right to change fees,
as deemed necessary by the University Board of Trustees,
without prior notice. |
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Basic Fees:
| Registration
Fee (non-refundable) |
.......................................................................150.00 |
| 0-14 hours (undergraduate) |
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| 0-11 hours (graduate) |
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| In-State
Tuition (per
semester hr) |
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| Undergraduate |
....................................................................227.00 |
| Graduate |
....................................................................300.00 |
| Physician
Assistant |
....................................................................300.00 |
| Out-of-State
Tuition (per
semester hr) |
| Undergraduate |
....................................................................454.00 |
| Graduate |
....................................................................600.00 |
| Physician
Assistant |
....................................................................600.00 |
| Web
Course Tuition
(per semester hr) |
| Course
Fee (undergraduate) |
....................................................................300.00 |
| Course
Fee (graduate) |
....................................................................366.00 |
| Nonresident Fees are waived for graduate assistants. |
| Students
taking both online and on-campus courses
are subject to additional on-campus fees
including non-resident fees. |
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Estimated
costs (example only) |
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Full-time
commuting students: |
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Course Fees of
typical undergraduate student based upon 2010-2011: |
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Year |
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| Taking 15 credit hrs |
$3,405.00 |
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$6,810.00 |
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Registration Fee |
- 0 - |
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- 0 - |
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$3,405.00 |
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$6,810.00 |
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Full-time
resident students: |
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Course fees for
typical undergraduate student based upon 2010-2011: |
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Semester |
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Year |
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| Taking 15 credit hrs |
$3,405.00 |
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$6,810.00 |
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Registration Fee |
- 0 - |
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- 0 - |
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Delta Suite Residence |
1,455.00 |
|
2,910.00 |
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| Jag Meal Plan |
1,350.00 |
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$2,700.00 |
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$6,210.00 |
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$12,420.00 |
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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) |
................................................... $16.00 |
| Mitchell College of Business Professional Course Fee (per semester hour) |
Undergraduate ...................... $12.00
Graduate ...................... $17.00 |
College of Nursing Professional
Course Fee (per semester hour) |
Undergraduate ...................... $12.00
Graduate ...................... $17.00 |
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professional Course Fee - PA and PT
(per semester hour) |
Undergraduate ...................... $12.00
Graduate ...................... $17.00 |
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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 |
......................................................$35.00 |
| (one-time,
non-refundable
fee) |
| 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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| Document
FAX Fee (non-refundable) |
| Domestic |
........................................................10.00 |
| International |
........................................................15.00 |
| Duplicate
Diploma |
........................................................25.00 |
| Educational Testing Service Fee |
........................................................15.00 |
| Graduation
Application Fee |
........................................................50.00 |
| Graduation
Re-evaluation Fee |
........................................................25.00 |
| International
Student Fee |
.....................................................100.00 |
| Late
Registration
Fee (nonrefundable) |
........................................................50.00 |
| Late
Payment Fee (nonrefundable) |
........................................................50.00 |
| Orientation
Fee (one-time,
non-refundable) |
......................................................100.00 |
| Physical Therapy Application |
........................................................50.00 |
| Photo
ID Fee |
........................................................10.00 |
| (non-refundable,
good for five years) |
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| Professional
Liability Coverage |
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| (per
academic year,
non-refundable) |
| Fall |
........................................................12.00 |
| Spring |
........................................................12.00 |
| Summer |
..........................................................1.00 |
| Reinstatement
Fee |
......................................................100.00 |
| Returned
Check Fee |
........................................................15.00 |
| Transcript
Fee (per transcript) |
..........................................................8.00 |
Web Hybrid and
Web Blended Classes |
.......................................................35.00 |
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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 are required to purchase a meal plan.
The charges shown below are for one semester.
These rates are subject to change by the University Board
of Trustees. |
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Residence
Hall Fees |
| (Costs are Per
Person Per Semester) |
|
Beta Two-bedroom Apartment for 4 |
..................................$1,435.00/Sem |
| Beta Efficiency Apartment for 2 |
....................................1,595.00/Sem |
| Delta 1-5 Suite for 2 |
....................................1,455.00/Sem |
| Delta 1-3 Single Suite |
....................................1,895.00/Sem |
| Delta 2 Large (4) Person Suite |
....................................1,455.00/Sem |
| Delta 4-5 Large (2 to 3) Person Suite |
....................................1,620.00/Sem |
| Delta 4-5 Single Person Suite |
....................................2,040.00/Sem |
| Delta 5 Large Single Suite |
....................................2,200.00/Sem |
| Delta 6 Efficiency Apartment for 2/3 |
....................................1,590.00/Sem |
| Delta 6 Single Efficiency |
....................................2,105.00/Sem |
| Efficiency Apartment for 1* |
....................................2,395.00/Sem |
| Epsilon Suite for 2 |
....................................1,535.00/Sem |
| Gamma Two-bedroom Apartment for 2 |
....................................2,155.00/Sem |
| Gamma Efficiency Apartment for 2 |
....................................1,595.00/Sem |
| Gamma Private Suite with Semi-private Bath |
....................................1,995.00/Sem |
| Greek Suite for 2** |
....................................1,072.00/Sem |
| Greek Large Private Suite** |
....................................2,129.00/Sem |
| Private Suite** |
....................................2,180.00/Sem |
| Sigma Chi Private Suite** |
....................................1,569.00/Sem |
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| *The student must
be registered with Special Student Services Office
to qualify for the space. |
| **The Greek Area residents and Sigma Chi residents must contract with Telecommunications for local telephone, voicemail, and wired high-speed internet service. |
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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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| PAYMENT POLICIES |
| These are the University of South Alabama's payment policies effective Fall Semester 2011. Payment can be made via cash, check, or money order, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. Student payments can be made online on PAWS with your credit card. Payment Drop Boxes are located at Meisler Hall, the lobby of the College of Education and in front of the University Bookstore. (No Cash Please.) The Office of Student Accounting is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. |
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PLEASE SEE
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html
FOR SUMMER SEMESTER PAYMENT DEADLINES. |
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| Students with awarded financial aid and approved participants in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan will be excluded from the August 8, 2011 deadline for Fall Semester 2011 and December 13, 2011 deadline for Spring Semester 2012. |
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| 2011 - 2012 Payment Policy Summary |
| A 15% payment of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals, is required by the following dates to hold class schedules: |
- Fall 2011 - August 8, 2011
- Spring 2012 - December 13, 2011
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| Full payment is due: |
- Fall 2011 - August 26, 2011 on campus payments, or online (PAWS) by August 28, 2011.
- Spring 2012 - January 23, 2012 on campus payments, or online (PAWS).
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| Class cancellations will occur on the following dates: |
- Fall 2011
- 1st cancellation - August 9, 2011, if 15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is not paid;
- 2nd cancellation - August 29, 2011, if account is not paid in full.
- Spring 2012
- 1st cancellation - December 14, 2011, if 15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is not paid;
- 2nd cancellation - January 24, 2012, if account is not paid in full.
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| Reinstatement Period |
- Fall 2011: August 30-September 2, 2011
- Spring 2012: January 25-30, 2012
Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled.
Note: Notification of times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service.
Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee. |
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PLEASE SEE
http://www.southalabama.edu/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html
FOR SUMMER SEMESTER PAYMENT DEADLINES. |
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| FINANCIAL DATES AND DEADLINES |
| Fall Semester 2011 |
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| April 11 |
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Registration Begins |
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| August 8 |
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15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due for all students registering between April 11, 2011 and August 8, 2011. Please refer to the 15% payment calculator online on PAWS. |
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| August 9 |
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Registration schedule cancelled if 15% payment is not received by the August 8, 2011, deadline. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES. However, if a student's classes are cancelled, there is no guarantee the courses will remain available. |
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| August 15 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charges begin |
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| August 19 |
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Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment |
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| August 22 |
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Classes begin |
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100% refund period on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
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| August 24 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charges end |
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| August 25 |
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Last day to enroll in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan for Fall Semester |
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| August 26 |
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Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on campus (Office of Student Accounting or Payment Drop Boxes) |
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| August 28 |
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Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on online (PAWS) |
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| August 29 |
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50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
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| August 29 |
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Registration schedules cancelled for students not paid in full by August 28, 2011 deadline. |
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| August 30 |
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Financial Aid refunds begin |
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August 30-
September 2 |
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Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled. Note: Notification times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service. Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee. |
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| September 4 |
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No refunds after this date |
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| Spring Semester 2012 |
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| October 17 |
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Registration begins |
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| December 13 |
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15% of all tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due for all students registering between October 17, 2011 and December 13, 2011. Please refer to the 15% payment calculator online on PAWS. |
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| December 14 |
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Registration schedule cancelled if at least 15% payment is not received by the December 13, 2011, deadline. STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RE-REGISTER FOR CLASSES. However, if a student's classes are cancelled, there is no guarantee the courses will remain available. |
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| January 11 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charges begin |
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| January 13 |
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Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment |
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| January 17 |
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Classes begin |
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100% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
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| January 19 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charges end |
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| January 20 |
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Last day to enroll in the USA Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan for Spring Semester |
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| January 23 |
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Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on campus (Office of Student Accounting or Payment Drop Boxes) |
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| January 23 |
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Balance of tuition and fees, including housing and meals is due in full for students paying on online (PAWS) |
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| January 24 |
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Financial Aid refunds begin |
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| January 24 |
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50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
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| January 24 |
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Registration schedules cancelled for students not paid in full by January 23, 2012 deadline. |
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| January 25-30 |
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Reinstatement period for students whose registration was cancelled. Note: Notification times and location will be delivered via e-mail and postal service. Students who are reinstated will be required to pay the balance of their tuition, fees, housing and meals plus $100 reinstatement fee, $50 late registration fee and a $50 late payment fee. |
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| January 30 |
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No refunds after this date |
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USA Federal Credit Union Payment Plan: |
The
University of South Alabama Credit Union
is offering USA students a low cost plan for financing 100% of
tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans with equal payments
over *four months* during the semester, subject to credit approval.
A book allowance of $350 is also offered. To qualify for this plan, a student
must meet the Credit Union eligibility requirements. The last day to
apply for the USA Federal Credit Union Tuition Payment Plan is August 25, 2011, for Fall Semester 2011 and January 23, 2012, for Spring Semester 2012.
The finance fee is anticipated to be 12% Annual Percentage Rate (APR), although this
rate is subject to change. 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 to the student when the
student no longer wishes to belong to the USA Credit Union. |
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Financial Aid refunds will be distributed after Drop/Add. The Office of Student Accounting will review eligibility after the third day of class and process the refunds within 10 business days. Refunds will continue to be processed via direct deposit and checks.
For more detailed information, please see the Schedule of Classes for fall semester. Remember, if you are a financial aid recipient, be sure to apply early and complete your file timely. Enrollment Services will be happy to direct students to the proper office, should assistance be needed. |
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Charging Privileges at the USA Bookstore (for Financial Aid Recipients Only): |
| Students who have been awarded financial aid may now charge their books at the USA Bookstore immediately. Students will no longer need to wait until their financial aid balance is returned to them to buy books. If a student has been awarded financial aid by USA's Office of Financial Aid and has excess funds after all tuition, fees, meals, and housing have been paid, he or she may charge up to $750 (or the available balance, whichever is less) of books at the USA Bookstore. The Bookstore will have the available amount at checkout. Bookstore charges will be placed on the student's account and covered by the financial aid disbursement. Bookstore charges will run from August 15-24, 2011 for Fall Semester 2011, January 11-19, 2012 for Spring Semester 2012. |
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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 two weeks of the semester. |
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| Withdrawal
Date |
Percent of Fees Refunded |
| First
week of classes |
100% |
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Second
week of classes |
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 Office of Student Accounting regarding refunds
of fees. |
| 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 one-half
of the grant monies initially received. The student
will be notified by Financial Aid if he/she owes 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 Office of Student Accounting 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
his/her 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 Student Accounting or the
Financial Aid Office located in Meisler Hall. |
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| NONRESIDENT FEE POLICY |
| A nonresident
fee is charged for those students who are nonresident students. All nonresident students,
including undergraduate, graduate and medical students,
are required to pay the nonresident fee. |
| Residents of Escambia
and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, and George,
Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Perry and Stone counties
in Mississippi are 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, are 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 his/her 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 residence
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. A Student may
also be considered a resident student if he/she: |
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(a) |
is 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) |
is 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) |
is employed as a graduate
assistant or fellow by the University of South
Alabama, |
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(e) |
is 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) |
was enrolled during
the Spring Quarter 1996 at the University
of South Alabama and classified as a resident
for tuition purposes, and maintains 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 his/her 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/UNPAID ACCOUNTS |
In the event of an unpaid balance of any nature on the student’s account (including any unpaid check returned by a bank) the following services will be withheld:
Enrollment for subsequent terms
Transcripts, including any for transfer of college creditsGrades, including viewing on PAWSDiploma
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 Office of Student Accounting 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. |
