2011-12 TUITION AND FEES

In addition to direct instructional costs, Seattle Pacific University�s tuition covers a wide range of student and academic support services, including guidance services and social activities. Other student benefits include admission to all university athletic events and participation in intramural activities.

All tuition, fees, and other charges stated in this publication are payable in U.S. dollars ($US). The following charges do not apply to graduate, doctoral, or Summer Session courses. The fees for graduate, doctoral, and summer courses are published in separate catalogs or bulletins.

Advance Payments
Admitted students should reserve their place at SPU by submitting their $200 advance payment on or before May 1, 2011 (National Candidate�s Reply Date). This payment is required from all students prior to registration.

Administrative, Course, Student Services, Medical Insurance, and Other Special Program Fees
For specific classes with fees, refer to the 2011-12 Time Schedule and/or revision listings.

*Any vehicle maintained, owned, or operated by an SPU student or employee must be registered with the Office of Safety and Security if it is to be parked on SPU�s campus, including city streets. Registration/application forms are available online and in person.

Any changes in parking status must be reported to Safety and Security within 10 days of the change by calling 206-281-2922. Parking refunds are calculated in accordance with the tuition-refund policy. Note: if you are completely withdrawing from the University, you must inform Safety and Security to be eligible for a refund of your parking fees.

Other Course Fees
Certain courses have additional costs associated with them such as skiing, mountain climbing, some psychology labs, music composition, and math courses. These courses, with their applicable fees, are listed in the 2011-12 Time Schedule and/or revision listings.

Medical Insurance Fees
The University Health Center offers basic medical services for students. To provide complete health care coverage, the University recommends that all students review their current plan to determine if their current insurance will cover them out of their home area. The University offers information on a medical insurance plan for injury and sickness, which is available to all enrolled undergraduate students (and their families). The University recommends this medical coverage to cover unanticipated expenses that could otherwise interrupt educational endeavors. Enrollment, benefit summary information, and applications for this voluntary plan are available in Health Services and in Student Financial Services.

All international students are required to enroll in the University International Student Medical Insurance Plan. Any exceptions require documentation of a comparable plan.

Waivers may be obtained in Health Services only and must be completed prior to the 10th day of the quarter to ensure appropriate coverage enrollment. Any changes in coverage (i.e., addition or deletion of spouse or child) must be submitted prior to the 10th day of the quarter.

STUDENT SERVICES FEES

Education placement files
Teacher, school counseling, and administrative credential files are securely stored digitally through SPU JobLink and managed by each credential file owner.  To establish a new credential file or to reactivate an exitsting one, a $5 fee is be paid by credit or debit card via SPU JobLink. Files must be reactivated every placement year (November 1 – October 31) in which the file will be actively used. 

Payment for mailing a teaching, school counseling or administrative credential file is by credit or debit card via the online system as follows:

Senior Citizen Program
In keeping with the goal of service, SPU has a program that offers tuition-free and technology-fee-free courses to persons 65 years of age or older. Senior adults of this age bracket may attend on-campus undergraduate classes as auditors or for academic credit. They may take courses in special interest areas and/or complete a bachelor�s degree. The only limitation to the program is the availability of space in particular classes. Registration for senior citizens who use this program commences on the second day of the quarter.

Those wishing to apply work toward a degree must formally apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Non-matriculated students need only register at Student Academic Services. The Senior Citizen program does not cover course-related fees or ASSP fees.

Study-Away Programs
Students enrolled in off-campus study programs will follow a special payment schedule. Students should contact Student Financial Services as soon as they are accepted to participate in the off-campus program. SFS will determine if financial aid is in order so those students may meet the tour departure date. Study tours must be paid in full prior to departure.

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