GENERAL REGULATIONS ON TUITION AND FEES
BAD CHECK AND DELINQUENT ACCOUNT POLICY
The majority of the
operating budget of Clayton State University comes from appropriations
passed by the Georgia General Assembly and allocated to the institution by the Board of
Regents. Other sources of funds include
student tuition, fees, contracts, gifts, and grants, including those from the Georgia
Department of Technical and Adult Education. Semester fees are payable on or before
registration payment deadlines as published for each semester. A student’s registration process is not
complete until payment is made in full. It
is the student's responsibility to see that his or her tuition and fees are paid even if
the funds are provided by financial aid, scholarship, or some other source. Checks should
be made payable to Clayton State University for the exact amount of the
required fees. During the normal
registration period, the University accepts payment on-line or in person by VISA, American
Express, and MasterCard subject to validation and approval.
(Discover Card is accepted in person but as of publication date, Discover is not
accepted on-line.) Payment of fees may not be deferred. All fees are due and payable upon registration.
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
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The charges listed in this chapter
were accurate as of press time, but according to the Board of Regents' policy, "All tuition charges...or other charges are
subject to change at the end of any academic term." For up-to date information refer to the Semester
Schedule of Classes (on paper or online www.clayton.edu).
·
For fee payment and refund
purposes, the first class day of the semester is defined as the first day of the semester
for weekday classes as listed in the Schedule of Classes regardless of when the first
meeting of any given section of class is actually held.
TUITION
In-State Tuition |
$966.00 per semester for a
student taking 12 semester credit hours or more (full time),
or $81.00 per semester hour
for fewer than 12 credit hours. |
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Out-of-State Tuition (Non-Residents of Georgia*) |
$3864.00 per semester for a
student taking 12 semester credit hours or more (full time),
or $322.00 per semester hour
for fewer than 12 credit hours. |
*Determination of residency for the purpose of tuition is established at the time of admission. See the Admissions Information chapter for official policy on state of residence.
Other Per Semester Fees Required of ALL Students
a. Student
Activities Fee. A $27.00 per semester fee will be charged for student activities.
b. Athletic
Fee. A $100.00 per semester fee will be charged to support intercollegiate athletics.
c. Parking
Fee. A $15.00 per semester fee will be charged for operation of parking services.
d. Universal
Card Access Fee. A $15.00 per semester fee will be charged for services associated
with the universal card (LINX).
e. Information
Technology Fee.
A $38.00 per semester fee
will be charged for infrastructure and services relate to information technology.
Other Fees – Required for Certain Courses Only
a. Telecourse
Fee. A $20.00 fee will be charged students who enroll in designated telecourses
(non-refundable once classes begin).
b. Wellness Course Fees. A $35.00 fee will be charged for individual assessment
and orientation and materials for the first semester that a student enrolls in PHED 1010.
For subsequent semesters of enrollment in PHED 1020, 1030, and 1040, a $15.00 fee will be
charged for supplies, etc. (non-refundable once classes begin).
c. Health
Sciences Lab. A $35.00 fee will be charged for designated clinical courses to defray
costs for immunizations and other health screening services administered through the
nurse-managed clinic (non-refundable once classes begin).
Other Required Fees – One time fees and late fees.
a. Application
Fee. A $20.00 fee will be charged for application processing expenses
(non-refundable).
b. Orientation
Fee. A student attending an orientation session may be charged a one-time fee at the
time of reservation. The fee amount varies
with the type of session the student chooses to attend.
c. Enrollment
Services Fee. A one time $15.00 fee will be charged for diploma, graduation, and
transcript expenses (non-refundable).
d. Late
Registration Fee. Any student who registers and pays fees once classes have begun for
a semester will be charged a late registration fee of $25.00 (non-refundable).
e. Returned
Check Fee. A $15 fee will be charged for
all returned checks. (non-refundable)
Books, Software, and
Other Course-Related Costs
Textbooks, software, and
other materials or expenses required for courses at Clayton State University
are the responsibility of the individual student. Textbooks
and other course materials are sold at the Campus Store and may also be available from
off-campus sources. Materials may be ordered
on-line from Clayton State University's e-Store, http://www.Clayton State Universityestore.com. The cost of course materials varies with the
course of study the student pursues; however, the typical full-time student may expect to
spend between $250 and $450 each semester for course materials.
Notebook Computer
Requirement
Clayton State University
requires each student to have ready and regular access to a notebook computer that meets
the specifications for the student's major program. This
may involve purchase or lease of a computer if the student does not already have access to
an acceptable machine. See Chapter 4 for
details.
Financial Aid and
Scholarships
For information on
financial aid and scholarship programs available at Clayton State University, refer to the Financial Aid chapter of this catalog. Even though a student may
be receiving financial aid (including loans) or scholarship funds administered by Clayton
State, it is the student’s personal responsibility to make sure that such funds are
applied to his or her account. If funds are
not properly credited, the student’s class registration is subject to cancellation
for non-payment. It is imperative that students receiving financial aid or scholarships
carefully follow all official policies and procedures published in the Semester Schedule
of Classes and included in communications from the Office of Financial Aid and the
Bursar's Office.
Nursing and Dental
Hygiene Expenses
A student enrolling in a
program in Nursing or Dental Hygiene should expect additional expenses for uniforms,
graduation pins, immunizations, and liability insurance. In the case of Dental Hygiene
students, there are costs for instruments. A
list of such costs is available from the School of Health Sciences.
Auditor Fees
A student who wishes to
audit a course will be charged the same fees as a student taking the course for credit. Requirements for auditing are published in the
chapters on Admissions and Academic Information.
Students 62 Or Older
(Senior Citizens)
When space is available
students 62 years of age or older may attend Clayton State University
without payment of fees, except for supplies and laboratory or shop fees. Other requirements are included in the Admissions
Information chapter.
Regent's Tuition Remission and Reimbursement Policy
Full-time employees of the
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia who are eligible to participate in
the Tuition Remission and Reimbursement program should contact the office of Personnel
Services for complete information. Clayton State University participates fully in this program.
Continuing Education
Courses are offered each semester by the Office of Continuing Education. Academic credit is not awarded for Continuing
Education courses. Fees and refund policies
for these courses are listed in brochures
published by that office.
Refunds are granted only
in limited cases as explained below. All
refunds will be issued in the name of the student and by check only. If tuition and fees
have been paid by federal or state funds, the refund will be made first to the issuing
agency. Important Note: No refunds will be issued until
all checks written to the institution have been authorized for payment by the appropriate
financial institution. See the Academic
Information chapter and the Semester Schedule of Classes for information, policies, and
procedures on registration, late registration, drop/add (schedule change), and withdrawal. Any changes in policies will be published in the
Semester Schedule of Classes.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For fee payment and refund purposes, the first class day of the semester is defined as the
first day of the semester for weekday classes as listed in the Schedule of Classes
regardless of when the first meeting of any given section of class is actually held.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
No refunds will be issued until all University-owned equipment checked out to
the student has been returned in satisfactory condition.
1. Refunds
for cancellation of registration or reduction in hours prior to the first class day of the
semester. Any student
who has registered and paid will receive a full or proportional refund of fees paid
(except for those identified above as non-refundable) if the student formally cancels his
or her registration or reduces the number of hours taken prior to the first class day of
the semester. (There is no refund for
reduction of hours if the student remains enrolled in 12 or more hours since tuition caps
at 12 hours.)
2. Refunds
for reduction in hours during the official Late Registration/Drop-Add period. If the drop-add process results in a reduction of
hours, the student’s billing for tuition and fees will be adjusted up or down to
reflect the hours for which he or she is registered at the end of the Drop-Add period, and
a refund will be issued if appropriate. If the student’s registration remains at 12
or more hours, no refund will be issued since matriculation fees cap at 12 hours. Consult the Semester Schedule of Classes for
additional details and procedures concerning refunds. Please remember that certain fees
are non-refundable.
3. After the end of the drop-add period, no refunds are issued for reduction in hours if the student remains enrolled in any course. After this point, refunds are issued only for complete withdrawal in accordance with Official Board of Regents' Policy as follows: “The refund amount for students withdrawing from the institution shall be based on a pro rata percentage determined by dividing the number of calendar days in the semester that the student completed by the total calendar days in the semester. The total calendar days in a semester includes weekends, but excludes scheduled breaks of five or more days and days that a student was on an approved leave of absence. The unearned portion shall be refunded up to the point in time that the amount earned equals 60%. Students that withdraw from the institution when the calculated percentage of completion is greater than 60% are not entitled to a refund of any portion of institutional charges.”
Specific implementation details are published each semester in the Schedule of Classes.
Important Note: Students who withdraw from classes due to accident or illness are subject to the above refund percentages and deadlines regardless of how serious the medical situation may be (see the Academic Information chapter for withdrawal policies).
DEATH AND MILITARY
REFUNDS
A refund of all tuition
and fees (except those specifically identified as non-refundable) shall be made in the
event of the death of a student at any time during an academic semester. (Contact the
Registrar’s Office for details.) Military students are entitled to a full refund of
tuition and fees paid for a semester of enrollment in the following cases: (1) students
who are members of the Georgia National Guard or other reserve components of the Armed
Forces who receive emergency orders to active military duty, and (2) military personnel on
active duty in the Armed Forces who, before the end of their present station assignment,
receive emergency orders for a temporary or
permanent change of duty location. (Contact
the Registrar’s Office for details.)
If a financial institution declines payment of a personal check tendered by a
student and returns it to the University, the student will be charged $15.00. If a student
check used for payment of registration fees is returned, the student will be assessed a
late registration fee in addition to the service charge. A stop payment of a check does
not constitute a formal withdrawal from the University or cancellation of registration and
is considered a returned check. Students who do not clear their financial obligations by
the indicated deadlines will have their registrations cancelled. Official transcripts of
credit will not be issued for students whose accounts in the Bursar’s Office are held
to be delinquent. If necessary, legal action will be
initiated by the University for the collection of debts.