The Word - 2007

Tuition and Fees adjustment Policy

Questions should be directed to The HUB, [412] 268-8186.

The tuition adjustment schedule is available on-line at The HUB website or at http://cmu.edu/policies/documents/TuitionRefund.html

Application

This policy applies to withdrawals and leaves of absence by all students (graduate, undergraduate, non-degree) for all semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer 1, Summer 2, Summer Al).

Official Date of Withdrawal/Leave of Absence

For students who notify the university of their intent to withdraw or take a leave of absence, the official date of withdrawal or leave of absence is the earliest of:

  • the date the student began the withdrawal or leave of absence process;
  • the date the student notified his or her home department;
  • the date the student notified the associate dean of his or her college; or
  • the date the student notified the Dean of Student Affairs.

For students who do not notify the university of their intent to withdraw or take a leave of absence, the official date of withdrawal or leave of absence is:

  • the midpoint of the semester; or
  • the last date the student attended an academically-related activity such as an exam, tutorial
  • or study group, or the last day a student turned in a class assignment.

Tuition Adjustment

Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence before completing 60% of the semester will be charged tuition based on the number of days completed within the semester. This includes calendar days, class and non-class days, from the first day of classes to the last day of final exams. Breaks which last five days or longer, including the preceding and subsequent weekends, are not counted. Thanksgiving and Spring Break are not counted. There is no tuition adjustment after 60% of the semester is completed.

Housing, Meal Plan & Fee Adjustment

Housing charges are adjusted daily, beginning on check-in day and ending on the last day of final exams for the semester. Holiday breaks are included. The Winter Break period is not included.

Meal plan charges are adjusted weekly. DineXtra and PlaidCa$h are assessed based upon actual use. There is no adjustment of the PAT bus fee, Student Activity fee, Media fee, or Technology fee.

Financial Aid Adjustment

Federal and institutional financial aid is adjusted on the same basis as tuition. A student earns 100% of his or her federal or institutional financial aid when 60% of the semester is completed. Student grants and non-federal outside scholarships are adjusted based upon the withdrawal policy of the agency awarding the funds.

Late Payment Fee

August 17, 2007 is the deadline for paying Fall 2007 tuition and related charges that are in excess of your financial aid package and/or payment plan program. Student accounts that are not paid in full by August 17, 2007 will be assessed a $150 late fee. To ensure that payment is received before the due date, please allow adequate time for mailing and processing of your payment.

Any student who anticipates difficulty in paying his/her bill should contact The HUB prior to August 17, 2007.

Key Dates

August 17, 2007     Payment Due
August 27, 2007     First Day of Classes