undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

Fees relating to the Evening and Graduate Programs are included in separate bulletins. You may
contact the College to receive a copy of these publications.
FEDERAL TAX CREDITS
The Hope Scholarship Credit provides up to an $1,800 tax credit (100% of the first $1,200 of
qualified tuition and 50% of the second $1,200 of qualified tuition) for the first two (2) years of
postsecondary education in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized
educational credential. The student must be enrolled at least half-time. Qualified expenses are
tuition and fees, and do not include room, board, books, insurance, and other similar expenses.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 temporarily amended the tax code
pertaining to the Hope Credit. The enhancement, called the American Opportunity Tax Credit,
now offers a tax credit up to $2,500 in qualified tuition and related expenses, and now covers
required course materials. In addition, the availability of the credit is extended for the first four
(4) years of postsecondary education.
The Lifetime Learning Credit provides up to a $2,000-per-year tax credit (20% of the amount
paid on the first $10,000 of qualified tuition) per family after the first two (2) years of higher
education. These tax credits are phased out as the modified adjusted gross income exceeds
certain limits. Please check with your tax advisor regarding these limits. For additional
information about these credits, please consult your tax preparer.
MISCELLANEOUS
Depending upon individual requirements, a student may expect to spend $1,000 per year on
books. Bookstore charges for the Fall term are normally higher than for the Spring term.
The above charges are applicable to an academic year of two (2) semesters. Summer charges and
Interim-term fees and curricula are published in other College documents.
Nursing students should consult the Department of Nursing concerning required nursing
supplies and their projected costs.
All students must present the College with proof of health insurance at the time of registration
by submitting a Waiver Form electronically, including provider name and policy number. If the
student does not have insurance, then the College will assess the student for a limited coverage
group sickness and accident insurance policy.
Official transcripts and diplomas are withheld for any student who owes a financial obligation
to the College.
CREDIT BALANCES
Students who have a credit balance on their student accounts may obtain a credit balance refund
within fourteen (14) calendar days, whichever is the latest of:
the date the balance occurs;
the first day of classes of a payment period or enrollment period, as applicable; or
the date the student rescinds authorization given the school to hold the funds.
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