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Tuition
Payment is due on or before the first
night of class.
Tuition rates are published on the web and in a
separate brochure that is available each trimester. Graduate
students who take up to nine (9) credit hours per trimester will
be charged at the current graduate rate. Graduate students who
register for more than nine (9) hours are subject to the
full-time day student tuition prorated to the number of credits
they are taking.
For the academic year 2007-2008 starting in
the Fall (cost is per 3 credit course): $825.00
Application Fee
All students pay an application fee when
matriculating into a degree program. The fee covers the
administrative costs associated with admitting the student,
analyzing prior course work, and establishing the student's
official records. Application fee: $50.00.
Graduation Fee
A graduation fee is charged to all degree
candidates during the trimester prior to their intended
graduation date. The fee is payable in 30 days whether or not
the student participates in the graduation ceremony.
Parking
All parking on Thomas College property is
by permit only. Annual parking permits are available in the
Graduate School office for $5.00. Students with outstanding
tickets may not be permitted to register for classes.
Textbooks and Supplies
All textbooks and supplies are sold at the
College bookstore on a cash, check, or credit card basis.
Thesis and Research Project Binding Fee
A fee is charged for binding of thesis or
research projects.
Methods of Payment
Payment in full is due on or before the
first class meeting. The College accepts any of the following
forms of payment:
Cash. Cash
payments will be accepted in person at the Student Financial
Services Office during regular business hours.
- Checks.
Personal checks, money orders, certified checks, cashier's
checks or traveler's checks made payable to Thomas College will
be accepted. The College will not accept third-party checks or
checks that have been altered in any way. All checks are
deposited on the day that they are received.
- Credit Cards.
MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American Express are accepted if
the card's number, expiration date, cardholder's printed name,
and signature are included on the registration form. On-line
payment may be made using credit cards at
https://www.thomas.edu/secure
Students who fail to meet their financial
obligations will pay all expenses of collection, including
attorney’s fees and court costs. In addition, Thomas College
may disclose said failure, along with other relevant
information, to credit reporting agencies.
Special Billings
Payment Plan
A two-payment plan is available by making
arrangements through the Student Financial Services Office.
Finance charges will be applied to past due balances.
Company Billings
Many area employers provide tuition
assistance for eligible employees. Thomas College students may
arrange to have their tuition billed directly to their employer
if the employer has established a payment arrangement with the
College. Students should contact their employer for additional
information on this payment option. In all cases, students are
ultimately held responsible for the payment of their student
accounts.
Veterans
Thomas College welcomes veterans and
provides certification services to enable them to receive their
veterans' benefits. The Registrar should be contacted for
specific information regarding veterans' benefits.
Refund Policy
Students who intend to withdraw from a
course must give written notification to the Graduate
School Office. Non-attendance of classes or notification to the
instructor does not constitute official withdrawal. Students
may drop classes with no financial penalty during the add/drop
period. After the add/drop period, students are responsible for
any and all charges.
Students receiving federal financial aid
are subject to a different refund policy. Refunds will be made
as of the effective date of withdrawal acknowledged by the
Graduate School Office. Please contact the Student Financial
Services Office for additional information.
Financial Aid
Thomas College offers financial assistance
to students who have a demonstrated financial need. In all
cases, an award supplements, but does not replace, the funds
available to students from their own and their family's
resources. Graduate students are considered for Federal
Stafford Loans only.
Who is Eligible
Students must apply for and be accepted
into a degree program and must be enrolled at least half-time.
For graduate students, this means enrolled in at least 3 credits
per trimester. Other eligibility requirements as described in
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must also
be met.
For graduate students who are completing
their first three courses in order to be accepted into a degree
program, all graduate application materials must be complete
prior to receiving aid.
How and When to Apply
Students applying for any type of financial
aid, including the Federal Stafford, must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application
form may be obtained from the Thomas College Student Financial
Services Office.
Students should make every effort to
complete and mail the FAFSA as soon as possible, listing Thomas
College on the FAFSA to receive the results (code number
002052). The application will be calculated by a federal
processor and the results sent to the College. Once the results
are received by the College, the student will be sent an
acknowledgement form with a request for additional information
such as copies of recent tax returns.
After the student's file is complete,
he/she will be issued a financial aid award. Please note that
this process can take up to four weeks to complete. In order to
have everything processed in time for the first class, students
must file early. Aid will be processed at any time up to one
month prior to the end of classes. Please note, however, that
late applicants may have to pay for courses with their own funds
up front and later be reimbursed by financial aid received.
Questions about payment may be directed to
Student Financial Services.
sfs@thomas.edu or 207-859-1105
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