University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 – 2013 Student ...

Doctor of EducationTUITION AND FEESThe trimester fee covers all courses that are approved as part of your Candidate’s Contract. Tuition foruniversity trimesters is paid at the beginning of each trimester.Tuition for all courses is $465.00/credit hour.Estimated Cost of the Ed.DSee pages 7–9 of this handbook. Textbooks, travel and lodging are additional.Tuition may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must buy theirreading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is$2,000.00.*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00All fees and tuition payments must be current before grade reports can be issued and paid in fullbefore the announcement and award of the EdD degree.If at any time you have an unpaid University fee or tuition charge for two (2) consecutivetrimesters, you are subject to dismissal from the program.Transfer Credits:Transfer of graduate credits previously earned from another accredited degree granting institution islimited to a maximum of 15% of the total number academic credits for the degree. See page 16 for moreinformation.Advanced Standing (see pages 16–17 for more information)Graduation Fee:Graduation fee is based on your choice of graduation gown. If you choose the custom gown with darkblue velvet trim (for education), the current fee as of this printing is $650.00. Should you choose thestandard gown (worn by DPT/OTD graduates) the current fee is $150.00. Prices are subject to change.Re-Instatement FeeStudents that voluntarily withdraw from the EdD program in good standing may be reinstated into theprogram for a fee of $50.00. These individuals would be permitted to by-pass the application process if itwere no more than two (2) years since withdrawal from the program. Any student seeking re-acceptanceafter the two (2) year period would need to follow the normal application process.Time LimitIt is required that students complete all degree requirements within five (5) years. An extension of up toone (1) year may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension feeof $333 per trimester.Possible Restrictions:Doctoral-level studies are rigorous. A successful degree completion requires commitment andresponsibility. You should give serious consideration to the amount of effort and support required beforecommitting yourself to the program. You must proceed in a timely and disciplined manner. You willbegin the Introduction to Doctoral Studies course upon the next trimester offering (May, September orJanuary). This will be the starting point for your academic program and it is expected that you will followan orderly trimester sequence until the entire EdD program is completed. The academic program anddissertation is built on a three (3) to four (4) year time frame or 9-12 trimesters. The tuition is due eachtime you enroll in a course. Leaves of absence are available to the student up to a maximum of three (3)trimesters. There are trimester fees due during those leaves. Any modifications of this arrangement shouldbe presented to the EdD Director for review.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 134