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This new tuition and fee structure is effective with the Fall 2008 Semester. Tuition and fees are for the 2008–2009 academic year and are subject to change. You can pay your tuition in full or in installments. SUMMER 2008 | TUITION | Graduate | Undergraduate | Career Program | Regular ESL a | | Full-time tuition (Per semester) | $4,149 | $3,900 | $3,120b | $2,120 | | Full-time tuition (Per credit hour) | $461 | $260 | $260 | $8.83/hour | | Part-time tuition (Per credit hour) | $470 | $270 | $270 | $11 c | | FEES 1 | | | | | | Application fee (Non-refundable) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | | Postal fee (Domestic-international) | 25- $50 | $25- $50 | $25- $50 | $25- $50 | Student Services Fee
(Enrollment, Registration, & Lab) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | English Placement Test
(Those who need only) | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 | a ESL Summer semester tuition is based on 24 hrs/week instruction, and full-time ESL students have to attend 24 hours of classes per week. For more information about Summer ESL Program tuition, go to the ESL home page.
b Specially arranged rate for 12 credits. If a student wants to take more credits, then that student will pay for more credits.
c Per hour
1 Money for personal expenses (e.g., food, health, insurance, books, supplies, etc.) is not included. Students should calculate and bring extra funds based on individual, projected need. FALL 2008
| TUITION | Graduate | Undergraduate | Career Program | Regular ESLa | | Full-time tuition (Per semester) | $4,563 | $4,290 | $3,432b | $2,650 | | Full-time tuition (Per credit hour) | $507 | $286 | $286 | $8.83/hour | | Part-time tuition (Per credit hour) | $517 | $297 | $297 | $11c | | FEES1 | | | | | | Application fee (Non-refundable) | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | | Postal fee (Domestic-international) | $25- $50 | $25- $50 | $25- $50 | $25- $50 | Student Services Fee
(Enrollment, Registration, & Lab) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | English Placement Test
(Those who need only) | $30 | $30 | $30 | $30 |
a ESL semester tuition is based on 20 hrs/week instruction, and full-time ESL students have to attend 20 hours of classes per week. For more information about Summer ESL Program tuition, go to ESL home page.
b Specially arranged rate for 12 credits. If a student want to take more credits, then that student will pay for more credits.
c Per hour
1 Money for personal expenses (e.g., food, health, insurance, books, supplies, etc.) is not included. Students should calculate and bring extra funds based on individual, projected need.
Housing: Average cost per year for an individual student in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is $9,000. Please click here to see housing services available at VIU.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
If a student elects to withdraw from specific course(s) or completely from the university, the following refund schedule will be used to determine any outstanding financial obligation for which the student may be responsible: | Time of Withdrawal Notice | Amount Refunded * | | Up to three business days prior to first day of class | 100% of the semester tuition | | During the first 25% of the semester | 50% of the semester tuition | | After 25%, but less than 50% of the semester | 25% of the semester tuition | | After completion of 50% of the semester | 0% (no refund will be issued) |
* Excludes non-refundable fees, and fees for the services provided thus far except tuition. VIU is a traditional university where an academic year is divided into two mandatory semesters, fall and spring, each of which are 16 weeks long (15 weeks of instruction and an additional final exam week). There are no classes during the regular winter and summer breaks. Other Fees
There are other services at VIU provided to students upon their request or when it is necessary as they progress through the program. | Services Provided | Explanation | Amount | | Health Insurance | Strongly suggested | $2 per day (if student elects to sign up for VIU’s coverage) | | Book Fee | Book fee is not included in the tuition. All students must obtain their books before the end of the add-drop period | ESL students assume spending $200, Academic students assume $100 per class | | Graduation Application /Diploma Processing Fee | All graduating students must pay this fee when submitting the Graduation Application Form | $100 Degree Students
$50 for Diploma Students | | Late Registration Fee | If a student registered before the end of the add –drop period, but missed the last day of registration | $50 | | Returned Check Fee | If the check issued by the student is not honored by the bank | $30 | | Activity Fee | Includes sports fest, luncheons, movies and other student activities | $25 | | ID Card Renewal | If ID card is lost or replacement is needed. ID cards must be renewed every year. | $10 | | Transcript Processing Fee | Upon request by students, it will take three days to process this request. | $10 |
Financial Obligations
A written notice must be submitted to officially withdraw from the University, and the effective date of termination for the purpose of refund calculation will be the date the withdrawal notice is submitted to VIU. No refund will be honored without written notice. Students may download the Course/Institutional Withdrawal Form from our web site or obtain a hard copy from the Registrar’s office or International Students Advisor’s Office at the Waples Mill Campus. The school will facilitate refunds to individuals who have terminated their status as students within 45 days after receipt of a written request. If a student has enrolled in a payment plan and the installment payment is insufficient to cover the student obligation according to the schedule above, then the university will send the student a bill for the difference. If a student's financial obligation is not fulfilled, the Institution is authorized to take the following steps until the monies owed are paid: a. Withhold the release of the student's academic records or any information based upon the records.
b. Withhold the issue of the student's transcripts.
c. If the student's account remains delinquent, the Institution reserves the right to terminate the student’s enrollment, and cancel F-1 visas of international students. Late tuition payments are subject to financial penalties as described below. Financial Penalties
1. Late fee: Failure to make any payment on or before the due date results in: - 0.2% of unpaid balances added per day.
2. Returned Check fee: A $30 fee will be charged for each unpaid check returned by the bank plus any additional late fee penalties Special Cases
In the documented event of prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other special circumstances that make it impractical to complete the program, the Institution shall make a settlement that is reasonable and fair to both parties. Forms
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