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

TUITION AND FEESSee pages 7–9 of this Handbook.Transitional Doctor of Occupational TherapyStudents may pay tuition and fees by personal check, cash or major credit card (VISA and MasterCard).Loan disbursements for existing loan programs are also accepted. All tuition is payable in full on theregistration date established for the applicable trimester.Program Fees in addition to Tuition and textbooks:Application Fee or $50Graduation Fee $150Re-Instatement Fee* $50Seminar Attendance: Amount based on current continuing education fee schedule.Credit Coursework: Credit Coursework for distance education courses and pure online courses (noseminar prerequisite) is $465.00 per credit hour. For courses that have a seminar prerequisite $200.00 percredit hour.Textbooks, lab attire, professional fees, etc., are additional expenses a student may incur.All tuition is subject to change without notice.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)Tuition Reimbursement ProcedureWhen you register for a course with a credit card, you will receive your credit card receipt with theintroductory letter. If you are paying by check then your cancelled check is your receipt, but will receivethe introductory letter explaining the due date of that course.If you need more detailed information for reimbursement please see the Student Reimbursement Form onthe myUSA portal OTD tab. You will need to fill out this form and either email it or fax it to the OTDAdministrative Assistant at the number provided on the form. Once the form is received, she will enterthe grade and sign. The original will be mailed back to you at the address provided on the form.Re-instatement FeeStudents that voluntarily withdraw from the OTD 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 LimitBased on the highest degree earned at the time of acceptance, the OTD program completion timeaverages:Master degree – three (3) yearsBachelor degree – five (5) yearsIt should be noted that many people are able to complete the program in a much shorter duration.Under extenuating circumstances an extension of up to 1.5 years for master’s applicants or 2.5 years forbachelor’s applicants may be granted, if approved by the Program Director. There is a fee of $333.00 pertrimester for this extension.University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 145