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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 |
| 7000-7999 | $443 per credit | $476 per credit |
| 8000-9999 | $493 per credit | $540 per credit |
2009-2010 Tuition Rates
Tuition rates effective September 1, 2009.
| Course # | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| 5000-6999 | $449 per credit | $491 per credit |
| 7000-7999 | $473 per credit | $518 per credit |
| 8000-9999 | $523 per credit | $573 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, and Withdrawal Policy
Course changes are not official until processed by the College of Graduate Studies. All forms must be filled in completely and include the student's signature to be processed. Forms can be faxed, mailed, or delivered in-person to the College of Graduate Studies. An administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each course change. It is the student's responsibility to initiate the add, drop, or withdrawal process. Attendance in a class does not constitute an official add, and failure to attend class, notify the instructor, or make complete payment does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
Course Adds
Courses may be added up until the start of the class, pending availability. Students may add a course with the permission of the instructor after the course has started. A non-refundable administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each added course.
Dropping or Withdrawing from a Course
To determine drop/withdrawal eligibility, please refer to the section below that describes the course schedule. A drop or withdrawal form must be received at the College of Graduate Studies by the indicated deadline in order to be eligible for the specific drop or withdrawal. A non-refundable administrative fee of $25 will be assessed for each dropped or withdrawn course. All forms must be filled in completely and include the student's signature to be processed. 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, complete coursework, notify the instructor, or make complete payment does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
Courses withdrawn will remain on the academic transcript with a withdrawn code of W for the grade. Grades of W do not impact grade point average.
Course Drop/Withdrawal Schedule
10-16 week face-to-face courses, fully online courses, or blended/hybrid courses with three or fewer face-to-face meetings
| Drop Period | Withdrawal Period | No Withdrawal Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Last business day of week two of the course | First business day of week three of the course through last business day of week seven of the course | After last business day of week seven of the course |
Blended/hybrid courses with four or more face-to-face meetings, or block and intensive courses
| Drop Period | Withdrawal Period | No Withdrawal Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to second class meeting | On second class meeting but before fourth class meeting | Fourth class meeting or later |
Weekend/Weeklong Residential and Commuter Package Courses
| Drop Period | Withdrawal Period | No Withdrawal Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Before the first class meeting | Any part of course is attended (but not entire course) | After residential/commuter portion of course |
Late Withdrawal
After the appropriate withdrawal period has ended, students may petition for withdrawal from a course only under extenuating circumstances. The petition should be presented to the associate vice president for the College of Graduate Studies, and must include a letter explaining the extenuating circumstances, whatever documentation is requested, and a course withdrawal form signed by the instructor.
Course Refund Schedule
10-16 week face-to-face courses, fully online courses, or blended/hybrid courses with three or fewer face-to-face meetings
| Full Tuition Refund | 75% Tuition Refund | 50% Tuition Refund | No Tuition Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last business day of week two of the course | Last business day of week three of the course | Last business day of week four of the course | After last business day of week seven of the course |
Blended/hybrid courses with four or more face-to-face meetings or block and intensive courses
| Full Tuition Refund | 75% Tuition Refund | 50% Tuition Refund | No Tuition Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to second class meeting | On or after second class meeting but prior to third meeting | On or after third class meeting but prior to fourth meeting | Fourth class meeting or later |
Weekend/Week-long Residential & Commuter Package Courses
Refunds can only be processed up to two business days prior to the start of the course. After that date, no refund (partial or otherwise) will be granted.
Important Refund Information
Withdrawn or dropped courses in any given term that were paid for (all or in part) with federal aid, by a third-party agency via a scholarship or purchase order, or with a tuition waiver, require the following:
- Paid by federal financial aid: Federal aid that pays to the student's account must be earned. Federal regulations require that PSU determine how much of the federal aid has been earned and return all unearned amounts to the lender for withdrawals prior to 60 percent of enrollment period. This may result in a balance owed to PSU. Note: This calculation of unearned aid generally occurs independently from the amount of tuition that is refunded based on charts below. Exception: should a 100 percent refund be received for tuition charges, 100 percent of the federal aid will be returned to the lender and the student will become responsible for paying the initial $25 non-refundable administration fee that was assessed at the time of registration.
- Paid by third-party agency: Course drops or withdrawals require that PSU return any funds received from an outside agency to that agency regardless of whether the student receives a full or partial refund of charges based on the schedule below. This may result in a balance owed to PSU.
- Paid by tuition waiver: In general, if the student is no longer registered for the course(s) for which the waiver was directly applied, the tuition waivers will be removed from the student's account. This may result in a balance owed to PSU. However, some types of tuition waivers may have different restrictions. Please contact the Bursar's Office for additional information.
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.
