GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - Biola University

the required tuition down payment. Students will receive credit for courses officially enrolled through
the Office of the Registrar.
Registration is mandatory for Rosemead students in all phases of the program including students in an
internship and those who have completed all requirements except the dissertation.
Curriculum Chart
Each student is encouraged to maintain a curriculum chart indicating his or her status in regard to
courses completed. Students may request an additional curriculum chart from the Office of the Registrar.
Examinations
All examinations must be taken at the hour and place indicated. Exception is made in case of illness, in
which case the examination must be made up within the period of extension specified by the professor.
Failure to observe the rule may result in failure in the course. Late papers and assignments may be
adjudicated on the same basis as late examinations.
Financial Aid Information
Financial aid information is available through the Financial Aid office in Metzger Hall. Generally,
students wanting to seek financial assistance should complete and return the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA information and deadlines for applying may be found at:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/before003a.htm
Additional financial aid information such as faculty, privately funded and church matching scholarships
as well as state grants and loans, can also be found at the School of Education‘s website:
http://www.biola.edu/academics/education/grad/financial/
Some more helpful Financial Aid websites are:
http://www.biola.edu/academics/advising/economy
http://www.fastweb.com
The Financial Aid Office offers counseling and assistance in obtaining financial aid for students. Please
consult the Biola University catalog for specific types of financial aid available for your situation.
amount if uncertain. For those paying by installments, monthly payments are due as follows:
a. Fall Semester — October 15, November l5, December 15.
b. Spring Semester — March 15, April 15, May 15.
c. Payment in full can be made with no finance charge assessed by October 15, for fall semester, and
March 15, for spring semester. Under the DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN, a finance charge is assessed.
No transcripts will be released until all accounts are PAID IN FULL. This includes outstanding
The School of Education office can provide information regarding financial aid funds specifically
designated for students preparing to work in schools, such as California‘s APLE Forgiveness Loan or
the federal government‘s TEACH GRANT.
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