Rates and Charges
The handling of money is an educational experience, and for this reason College business affairs are usually conducted directly with the student. Accounts must be paid promptly for the student to remain in the College.
Although the academic year (September through May) contains nine terms, full-time degree candidates are charged tuition, activity fees, room and board for only eight of these terms. If the student is enrolled for eight terms in the same academic year, he or she may take the ninth term at no additional cost. The total charges listed below do not include such additional expenses as books, music lessons, and student practice teaching (see "Other Fees and Charges''). There are no refunds or adjustments for vacation terms.
Rates and Charges for the 2009-2010 Academic Year
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Number of |
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Terms |
Activity |
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Enrolled |
Tuition |
Fee |
Dining |
Residence |
Total |
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9 |
29,400 |
180 |
4,000 |
3,500 |
37,080 |
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8 |
29,400 |
180 |
4,000 |
3,500 |
37,080 |
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7 |
25,825 |
165 |
3,550 |
3,115 |
32,655 |
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6 |
22,240 |
145 |
3,090 |
2,720 |
28,195 |
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5 |
18,630 |
125 |
2,615 |
2,315 |
23,685 |
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4 |
14,995 |
105 |
2,125 |
1,895 |
19,120 |
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3 |
11,325 |
80 |
1,620 |
1,455 |
14,480 |
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2 |
7,610 |
55 |
1,095 |
990 |
9,750 |
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1 |
3,850 |
30 |
550 |
495 |
4,925 |
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10* |
33,077 |
180 |
4,000 |
3,500 |
40,757 |
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We remind you that, as set forth in the catalog, "students who enter after Term 1 must register for all of the terms remaining in that academic year."
To determine the amount due upon enrollment:
1. The student enrolled for 8 or 9 terms pays Cornell by July 20 on the annual or semester payment plan or contracts with ECSI for a 12 or 10 month payment plan.
2. Example: a student enters in November; the charge is $32,655 (2 terms missed with 7 remaining). A pay plan must be arranged in advance with the Business Office and/or with ECSI.
3. There are no refunds or adjustments for terms missed prior to enrollment. (See catalog for vacation terms and the withdrawal schedule.)
4. Qualified students enrolled for less than 8 terms may be eligible for adjusted amounts of financial aid. Failure to earn course credits may result in re-evaluation of a student's eligibility for financial aid. For details regarding satisfactory academic progress, contact the Registrar's office or the Office of Financial Assistance.
5. Specific questions on the above should be directed to the Business Office.
6. Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Assistance.
7. *Students enrolled for more than 9 term credits, excluding 500 and 700 level courses, will be charged 1/8 of the annual tuition charge plus the charge for nine terms as shown on the chart above.
The annual charges are payable in full on July 20 for students entering or returning in Term One or Two. The scheduled charges above are payable in full prior to the beginning of the student's first term if the student enters or returns in a term other than Term One or Two. The College offers monthly payment plan options in cooperation with an outside billing service company. Enrollment information is mailed to the home address and the initial payment (including the payment plan participation fee) and application form are sent directly to the company. Payments may be made directly to the College by enrolling in the semester payment plan option. The first half is due July 20 and the second half is due January 5. Through the combined use of a deferred payment plan and student loans, College expenses may be met by monthly payments extending over four, five, or even 15 years. The deferred payment plans referred to above are reviewed annually and are subject to change each year.
Grade reports, transcripts, and other official statements or certifications will not be issued for a student who has past due financial obligations to the College, nor will a diploma be granted to any student who has failed to settle her or his college bills. Students whose accounts are delinquent at the end of any term may not be allowed to enroll in the following term.
The annual tuition and fees usually cover tuition charges for approved off-campus programs, but an additional charge will be made if costs to the College exceed the regular tuition. Students who participate in a second-semester off-campus program numbered in the 900s in this Catalogue and then return to campus to take a course in the ninth term will normally be charged only for Room and Board for one term; however, students who have not been enrolled at Cornell for the preceding eight terms will also be charged tuition for that term.
The charges for the ensuing year are usually announced by March 1. In the event of unusual fluctuations in operating costs, the administration reserves the right to revise the rates. Student tuition at Cornell College meets about two-thirds of the educational costs. The College obtains the other one-third each year from gifts and from earnings on invested endowment funds.