Financial Policies

Texas Campus

Refund Eligibility Upon Withdrawals

Prepayments will be refunded in full on all payments made prior to the first day of the semester, with exception of application fees and commitment deposits. Any changes of classes must be done during the drop and add period. All charges stand after that time.

For any student completely withdrawing from college, the following policy would apply:

On 1 - 3 days after classes start 100% credit of all charges
From 4 - 11 days after classes start 90% credit of tuition and board
From 12 - 22 days after classes start 80% credit of tuition and board
From 23 - 33 days after classes start 70% credit of tuition and board
From 34 - 44 days after classes start 60% credit of tuition and board
From 45 - 55 days after classes start 50% credit of tuition and board
From 56 - 66 days after classes start 40% credit of tuition and board
More than 66 days after classes start 0% credit of tuition and board

NOTE: Days listed above are calendar days and include weekends and holidays.

Refund calculations will be based upon the date the student begins the official withdrawal process. Days listed above are calendar days and include weekends and holidays. In cases where a student stops attending all of his/her classes without officially withdrawing, refund calculations will be done at 50% unless the student attended a class later than 55 days up to 66 days after the start of classes, the refund will be calculated at 40%. If the student attended later than 66 days after the start of classes there will be no refund.

Fees and room charges are non-refundable after the third day classes start. Students who move off campus after classes begin will forfeit the room charge for that semester.

A room charge of $115.00 per week will be charged for students staying on-campus during spring break and summer sessions.

Refund Eligibility for Recipients of Federal Financial Aid

As prescribed by law and regulation, Federal Title IV funds will be returned to the applicable sources in the following order: Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loan, Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford loan, Federal Direct Plus loan, Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National SMART Grant, FSEOG, other Title IV Aid Programs, other federal sources of aid, state sources of aid. Examples of this refund policy are available at the Financial Aid Offices on each campus.

Room Damage Deposit

A $100.00 room damage deposit is required for all resident students. Any student who withdraws during the first three days or is a no show will forfeit their $100.00 room damage deposit. At the end of the academic year, any damages incurred by the student will be deducted from this deposit and the balance refunded. A room key deposit of $35.00 is included in the room damage deposit. If a student fails to return the key upon leaving, this amount will be deducted from the refund due to the student.

Payments/Late Payment Fee

Payment must be received by the due date each semester. Payment received after the due date is subject to a late payment fee of $200.00. A $35.00 service charge will be added for each check returned unpaid by the bank, and an additional $10.00 if not paid in ten days. All unpaid fines (parking, library) or other college expenses will have an additional $10.00 charge if not paid during the term or are turned into the Business Office for collection. All checks are to be made payable in U.S. funds. The student is responsible for any exchange fees or bank charges associated with non-U.S. checks.
Any student whose account has been written off to collection will not be allowed to take classes until the balance has been paid.

Collection Uncollected Funds/NSF Checks

A $35.00 service charge will be added for each check returned unpaid by the bank, each time it is returned. Each NSF check is redeposited one time.

Textbooks

The estimated annual book and supply costs are approximately $1182.00, depending on courses. Books for all classes will be available at the Campus Bookstore. Books must be paid for in full at the time of purchase. Books may not be charged to the student's account.

Car Permits

A student wishing to have a car on campus must make application with Campus Security and purchase a car permit. The academic year car permit is $40.00. Students will be charged $20.00 per semester. Each additional permit or replacement permit is $10.00. This is a NON REFUNDABLE FEE.

Graduation Fee

$75.00 (includes cap & gown)

Course Lab Fees

All course with lab fees: AM 3650, FIN 2600, NSC 4020, NSC 2100, ACC 2410L, AM 4670, ART 3050, ART 3080, EXF 1800, EXF 2010, HRM 2980, HRM 4500, HRM 1030, HRM 1031 and HRM 3100. Additional courses may require a lab fee.