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Tuition and Add/Drop/Withdrawal policies
2008-2009 Tuition Rates
Tuition is subject to change by the University System of New Hampshire.
| Course # | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| 5000-6999 | $420 per credit | $450 per credit |
| 7000-9999 | $443 per credit | $476 per credit |
Collaborative partnership, block, and PATH courses have variable tuition and fee rates. Please call (603) 535-2734 for additional information on these offerings.
Some courses held at the Silver Fox Inn in Waterville Valley, NH offer both residential and commuter packages. See course descriptions for details. Additional room and board fees are required. Students must complete pre-class assignments as outlined in the class syllabus. Full payment is required upon registration. All registrations must be received two weeks prior to the start of classes. Contractual agreements do not allow for late registrations; therefore, none will be accepted.
Course Add/Drop/Refund/Withdrawal Policy
Adding a Course
Courses may be added up until the start of the class, pending availability. You may add a course with the permission of the instructor after the course has started. An administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each course added. All add forms must be filled in completely and include your signature to be processed. Add forms can be faxed, mailed, or delivered in-person to the College of Graduate Studies.
Dropping or Withdrawing from a Course
To determine your drop/refund/withdrawal eligibility, please refer to the section below that describes the type of course in which you are currently enrolled. A drop form must be received at the College of Graduate Studies by the indicated deadline in order to be eligible for the specific drop refund or withdrawal. An administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each dropped or withdrawn course. All drop forms must be filled in completely and include your signature to be processed. Drop forms can be faxed, mailed, or delivered in-person to the College of Graduate Studies. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the drop or withdrawal process. Failure to attend class, notify the instructor, or make complete payment does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
Courses withdrawn will remain on your transcript with a withdrawn code of "W" for the grade. Grades of W do not impact your grade point average.
Face-to-face 10–16 week courses
| Full Tuition Refund | Prior to second class meeting |
| 75% Tuition Refund | Prior to fourth class meeting |
| 50% Tuition Refund | Prior to fifth class meeting |
| Withdrawal, No Tuition Refund | Fifth through sixth class meetings |
| Withdrawal Deadline* | No withdrawals after seventh class meeting |
Fully online courses or blended/hybrid courses with three or fewer face-to-face meetings:
| Full Tuition Refund | Last business day of week two of the course |
| 75% Tuition Refund | Last business day of week three of the course |
| 50% Tuition Refund | Last business day of week four of the course |
| Withdrawal, No Tuition Refund | Fifth through sixth week of the course |
| Withdrawal Deadline* | No withdrawals after last business day of week seven |
Blended/hybrid courses with four or more face-to-face meetings
| Full Tuition Refund | Prior to second meeting |
| 75% Tuition Refund | Prior to third meeting |
| 50% Tuition Refund | Prior to fourth meeting |
| Withdrawal, No Tuition Refund | Fourth through sixth meetings |
| Withdrawal Deadline* | No withdrawals after seventh meeting |
Block and intensive courses
| Full Tuition Refund | Prior to second class meeting |
| 75% Tuition Refund | Prior to third class meeting |
| 50% Tuition Refund | Prior to fourth class meeting |
| Withdrawal, No Tuition Refund | Prior to fifth class meeting |
| Withdrawal Deadline* | Not permitted after fifth class meeting |
Weekend/week-long residential and commuter package courses
| Full Tuition & Lodging/ Commuter Refund | Two business days prior to start of class |
| 100% Tuition Only Refund | Prior to the start of class |
| 50% Tuition Refund | n/a |
| Withdrawal, No Tuition Refund | Available to students who do not attend the full residential/commuter portion of the class. Form must be submitted within five business days. |
| Withdrawal Deadline | No withdrawals will be granted to students who complete the residential/commuter portion of the class |
* Withdrawals are not permitted after the last scheduled date of a course.
Financial Aid
Students must be fully admitted into a graduate program to be eligible for financial aid. Qualifying students are generally eligible for aid in the enrollment period following acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies. The Financial Aid office determines eligibility based upon cost of attendance. The cost of attendance is determined by the number of credits reported for each enrollment period. Students should use the following dates when applying for financial aid:
| Financial Aid filing Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| For the summer term | June 1 |
| For the fall term | August 1 |
| For the winter term | November 1 |
| For the summer term | February 1 |
Please note that the above dates are general guidelines for most graduate courses. Aid for graduate courses is available only once the term starts. If a class begins prior to the term registered, aid will only be available once the official term begins. For more information regarding financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid office at (603) 535-2338 or visit plymouth.edu/finaid.
Graduate Tuition Billing
The graduate student billing process is completely paperless. Monthly reminders to view online bills will be sent to your PSU e-mail account. Please be sure to check your PSU e-mail account on a regular basis. Reminders will not be sent to personal, non-PSU e-mail accounts such as Yahoo, AOL, or Google addresses. To access your official PSU online bill, simply log in to the myPlymouth portal Web page at my.plymouth.edu and follow these instructions:
- Click on the Services tab
- Under the Self Service channel select Student & Financial Aid
- Click on Student & Bursar Records
- Click on Account Summary (Billing): Current Term
From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate graduate (GR) term or undergraduate (UG) term if you are registered in undergraduate courses. This online bill will provide you with 24/7 access to up-to-the-minute account information on charges, payments, and anticipated financial aid. Before you check the "approved financial aid" box on your paper registration or register online, be sure to check your online bill to see if you have a credit balance in the "Amount Due" field that will cover the cost of your course registration(s).
Statement of Financial Responsibility
By enrolling in classes at PSU, students agree to pay all charges incurred, including any late penalties assessed for failure to pay. Students should also understand that collection costs will be added if the services of a collection agency are employed.
