Tuition & Fees

Fall 2011 – Summer 2012 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

• Part-time (less than 12 credits per semester):

  $559 per credit hour

(summer sessions are part-time only)

• Full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester):

  $7,697.50*

  Approval will be required for students who wish to take more than 18 credits during the fall or spring semester. If the number of credits desired is 18–20, and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is at least 3.0, students should consult with the Advising and Registration Center to request permission. Students with a CGPA of less than 3.0, or with a desired number of credits greater than 20, must obtain the written permission of the dean of their professional program.

  Students taking more than 33 credit hours during any academic year will be charged the per credit hour fee for the extra credit hours.

  * If you change to part-time status (less than 12 credits) once the semester begins, you will not receive a reduction in the tuition and fees outlined above.

• Health insurance fee**

  Full-time students are billed for a nominal health insurance policy, PLAN A, for the full academic year.

  Students with other health insurance coverage may DECLINE the insurance by completing an ONLINE waiver form. To complete the waiver, after you are a registered student, sign into WebAdvisor to see "FT-Decline/Upgrade Health In."

  The Health Insurance fee is:

  • Plan A $115 per semester / $230 annual
  • Plan B $450 per semester/ $900 annually (allied health program students only)

**This fee can be waived with proof of your own insurance.

Financial Aid

Cost should never be a barrier to higher education. Don’t let a lack of funds prevent you from achieving your goals. You may be eligible for a variety of financial aid programs, including Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, and VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation) State Grants.

Conditions for financial aid assistance:

• Must be either a citizen or eligible non-citizen of the United States
• Must have a valid Social Security number
• For federal and institutional aid must be enrolled in a degree program
• For student loans, must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits)
• Cannot owe a refund on a federal student grant nor be in default on a federal student loan
• Must meet minimum standards of academic progress as outlined in the The Champlain College Student Handbook

Note to Part-Time Students

Financial aid awards are made upon registration. If you receive aid, you must meet certain enrollment requirements, such as attending each class for which you are registered. In addition, the Federal Stafford Loan Program requires you to be enrolled at least half-time (six credits per semester). Failure to comply with requirements can result in the reduction or cancellation of your financial aid award, leaving you personally liable for payment.

To be eligible for most student loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time in a certificate or degree program. But search all options. Even if you’re enrolled less than half-time, financial aid may be available.

For example, if you’re not in a certificate or degree program and you are a Vermont resident, you may be eligible for a non-degree grant from Vermont Student Assistance Corporation.

And remember to keep copies of your financial aid information for your files. The Financial Aid Office may request financial aid applications for each new academic year.

How to Apply For Financial Aid

• Complete and submit the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

  The FAFSA is our official application for federal aid and is also required by most states in their grant application process. Our Title IV School Code is 003684. Do not submit your FAFSA prior to January 1, 2011, as the federal processor will not accept it.

  We encourage you to use completed tax information when completing the FAFSA, but when necessary estimated figures may be used. Financial aid awards based on estimated financial information will be subject to review and revision once taxes are finalized.

  Please submit your FAFSA information as soon as possible, even if you have not completed the application process. That way, when you are accepted and ready to register, your financial aid paperwork will already be underway and you won’t be stuck waiting for word of your financial aid status!

• Complete and submit a state grant application

  Vermont residents may apply for a VSAC grant after January 1st. [VSAC grant application] Students from other states should contact their state grant agency for further information and application procedures.

Refund Policy

Tuition

In case of voluntary withdrawal or dismissal from the College, a portion of your tuition may be refunded. Students must notify the registrar in writing of their intent to withdraw from the College. The date this written withdrawal notification is received by the registrar, or the effective date, whichever is later, becomes the official withdrawal date and the basis for refund calculation. Such refunds, assuming that all financial obligations for the semester have been met, will be computed on the following basis (see tables below):

Federal Financial Aid

The responsibility for returning unearned Title IV aid is shared between Champlain College and you. It is allocated according to the portion of disbursed aid that could have been used to cover College charges and the portion that could have been disbursed directly to you once those charges are covered.

Champlain College will distribute unearned aid back to the Title IV programs, as specified by law. You will be billed for the amount that you owe to the Title IV programs, as well as for any amount due to the College as a result of Title IV aid that was returned that would have been used to cover College charges.

Students should also be aware that under federal regulations, any refund due as a result of withdrawal from the College must first be applied to repayment of ineligible federal loans and grants. Any remaining credit is then refundable to the student. In compliance with these regulations, refunds would be applied in the following order:

1. William D. Ford Direct Unsubsidized Loans
2. Direct Subsidized Loans
3. Direct Parent PLUS Loans
4. Federal Perkins Loan
5. Federal Pell Grant
6. Federal SEOG Grant
7. State Grant
8. The student

Course Audits

A student may change a course from credit to audit only during the first 10 days of a semester. Students should be aware that such change will not result in an adjustment in tuition or fees. However, students changing from audit to credit during the 10-day change period will be billed at the full tuition rate.\

Fall 2011 Refund Tables

15-week Courses

7-Week Courses

5-Week Courses

Spring 2012 Refund Tables

15-week Courses

7-Week Courses

5-Week Courses

* For courses running less than a full semester, a week is defined as through Friday at 5 p.m.

For more information contact The Advising & Registration Center at 802-860-2777 or by e-mailing ARC@champlain.edu.

Employer Reimbursement

Employer Billing

Provide a signed authorization from your supervisor giving us permission to bill your employer. Payment will be due within 30 days of billing. Please download and use this employer billing form.

Employer Reimbursement

You may take advantage of this option if you have a pre-approved employer tuition reimbursement plan with Champlain College, in which your employer reimburses you upon successful course completion. Even if your employer reimbursement is 100 percent, we require students to put down a minimum deposit of 20 percent at the time of registration. If, for example, an employer offers a 50 percent reimbursement, the student will be required to put 50 percent down upfront. The remaining balance (80% or 50%) will be processed approximately 30 days from the end of the course(s).

To submit a copy of your employer’s tuition reimbursement plan for consideration, call (802) 860-2777 or email arc@champlain.edu

Self-pay

• Installment arrangements (for a $25 installment fee) using a secure online payment option that is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Payment may be made using electronic checking or savings account payments or using American Express, Discover or MasterCard credit cards (VISA does not participate in this payment program). There will be a convenience fee of 2.75% charged when using a credit card but there is no fee for electronic check or savings payments.
• Pay in Full: if you want to pay for your course or courses in full, you may do so with a money order or through an Electronic Bank Transfer from your checking or savings account. Additionally we accept American Express, Discover or MasterCard. As with the Installment Plan option, there is a convenience fee of 2.75% charged when using a credit card, but there is no fee for electronic bank transactions.