2006–2007 - Florida Institute of Technology

Students with delinquent accounts are not permitted to enroll in
succeeding semesters, are not entitled to transcripts and will not
be permitted to graduate until they have met all of their financial
obligations to the satisfaction of the university.
Refund Policy
Florida Tech provides for a fair and equitable refund policy
that meets all applicable federal guidelines governing refunds
for tuition, room, board and applicable fees as published in the
Federal Register. The refund policy is published in the Schedule
of Classes before the start of each term.
Cancellation of Housing and Meal Plan Contracts
All university housing contracts are for the full academic year.
Neither buyouts nor substitutions are allowed. Students cannot
cancel their housing and meal plan contracts after the deadline
dates as outlined on the Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
First-time freshmen and new transfer students who withdraw
prior to the start of the fall semester must notify the Campus
Services Office in writing, no later than July 1, if they want to
have their housing deposits refunded. Students not attending
or returning spring semester must notify the Campus Services
Office in writing, no later than December 1, if they want to
receive a refund.
Upper-division students who want to change the meal plan
portion of their contracts must submit a written request to the
Campus Services Office. Deadline dates are outlined on the
Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
Changing meal plans after the cutoff dates is not permitted
except for non-enrollment, official withdrawal, graduation or
dismissal from school for the remainder of the academic year.
However, a student may opt to increase a meal plan or add
FlexCash at any time.
Student Accident and Health Insurance
For academic year 2006–2007, Florida Tech’s student health
insurance coverage begins August 10, 2006, and ends
August 9, 2007.
Domestic Students
Domestic students who are enrolled for six or more credit hours
may enroll in the university-sponsored student health insurance
plan or waive this charge by showing proof of coverage under a
parent’s/guardian’s or third-party accident and health insurance
program from an employer or sponsor, etc. The waiver requires
completing the waiver portion of the Student Health Insurance
Enrollment and Waiver form and providing proof of coverage
(photocopy of both the front and back of their current insurance
identification card or a copy of the endorsement page of their current
plan). This form, together with proof of insurance, must be
submitted to the Campus Services Office no later than 5 p.m. on
the Friday ending the second official week of the semester.
The health insurance requirement is waived for students who
complete waiver forms and provide proof of insurance. The
waiver is in effect while the student maintains continuous enrollment
at Florida Tech. In case of a change in personal insurance
coverage, however, the Campus Services Office must be notified
immediately, and it will be necessary to either provide new proof
of insurance or enroll in the Florida Tech insurance plan.
In all cases, full-time students (see “Academic Information” for
definition) who fail to submit the required documentation by the
dates indicated are automatically billed and enrolled for student
health insurance and are obligated for the entire academic year or
any portion remaining at the time of registration.
Students seeking to enroll after the open enrollment period must
provide documentation of involuntary termination of previous
health insurance coverage.
International Students
There is no socialized or national system of health care in the
United States, and medical treatment is expensive. All Florida
Tech students are required to have appropriate medical insurance
coverage. As part of your tuition and fees, you will be charged for
student health insurance. This means you will automatically be
covered through Florida Tech’s student health insurance plan.
It is MANDATORY for all international students to be covered
by the university’s health insurance plan. Exceptions may be
granted only if you have an insurance plan that meets very strict
requirements in order for you to qualify for the waiver. You may
request a waiver of this fee by completing a form and providing
proof of appropriate insurance to the Office of International
Student and Scholar Services. Florida Tech will not accept
coverage by an insurance company outside the United States.
Before enrolling for coverage in an insurance plan other than
Florida Tech’s student health plan, please check with the Office
of International Student and Scholar Services to determine if it
meets the waiver requirements.
Enrolling for Dependent Coverage
Full-time, degree-seeking domestic and all international students
who are married, or single parents and who have one or more
children living full time with them, may purchase health insurance
for these dependents by completing the appropriate form at
the Campus Services Office, and paying for the additional insurance
at the Office of Student Accounting (Bursar’s Office).
Student health insurance fee is refundable if the student pays for
the coverage and subsequently does not enroll at Florida Tech.
Campus Standards, Behavior
and University Discipline
A comprehensive system of rules, regulations and campus code
of conduct is published each year by the Office of the Dean of
Students. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with
these policies and to adhere to them.
Students who violate the university code of conduct, the student
housing rules and regulations or any other published university
regulation are subject to disciplinary action by the university.
Students who are found to be responsible for serious violations of
university policy are subject to dismissal.
Disciplinary matters are the responsibility of the dean of students.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans’ benefits are administered by the Office of Veterans
Affairs, located in the Office of the Registrar. Veterans and their
dependents eligible to receive VA education benefits should
contact this office after completing admission requirements.
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