GREENWOOD UNIVERSITY
GREENWOOD UNIVERSITY
| Program | Degree | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | N/A | $200 per unit |
| Each School | ||
| Master | $300 per unit | |
| Doctor | $400 per unit |
| Application Fee | N/A | |
| Registration Fee | $350 | |
| Late Tuition Fee | 10% of Tuition (15% after a month) | |
| Add/Drop Fee | $100 | |
| Mailing Fee | $30 per address | |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 per check | |
| Student Service Fee | $100 | |
Graduation Service Fee | ||
| Graduate | $350 (TBA) | |
| Certificate of Enrollment Fee | $10 per e-copy and $30 per address | |
| Official Transcript Fee | $10 per e-copy and $30 per address | |
| Master | $1500 (TBA) |
| Doctor | $2500 (TBA) |
New students pay a small fee to cover the processing of their application. Non-refundable.
A fee is paid by all students once per semester, to cover expenses associated with registration. Non-refundable.
On a designated date during the second half of each semester, we conduct registration for the following semester. Students need to meet with their academic advisor, and turn in the forms to the registrar. A student who does not make his/her appointments and properly submit all paperwork (including the textbook order form) for registration will be charged a late registration fee.
If student does not pay the tuition by the tuition due day, student will be assessed a late payment charge based on the amount of his/her outstanding balance. An additional 10% of total tuition will be charged for the late tuition fee (5% for RN program), and 15% of total tuition will be charged after a month from the tuition due date. Failure to pay the outstanding balance may result in a hold on the student’s academic records.
If, after the start of the semester, you realize that you need to drop or add a course, you may do so within a certain period at the beginning of the semester without additional charge. (See the calendar in the front of this catalog for the exact dates.) To add or drop a course after the stated period of the start of the semester, students must pay the Add/Drop Fee for each time.
A fee is paid by all students once per semester to cover expenses associated with student activities.
A fee is required for all students. It covers funding for campus clubs, student organizations, and student advocacy efforts, and supports the general operation costs of the GWU Student Association.
Required of all students, the Student Service Fee covers services which benefit students and which are complementary to the instructional program. The Fee supports various student services, such as counseling, library access, technology and equipment, student assessment processing, and educational and career support services.
Upon graduation, candidates will need to submit the graduation check form with the fee. Greenwood University will provide various services including the rental of your graduation robe. This fee offsets the university’s costs for graduation. It covers the cost of the student’s diploma, cap and gown, and all Commencement activities regardless of attendance.
Throughout your career you will occasionally need “official” copies of your transcript or Certificate of Enrollment to be sent to employers or other universities. Greenwood University will send an official transcript or Certificate of Enrollment upon your request and upon the receipt of the payment of the then-current transcript fee.
If payment is made by check and the check is returned for any reason, we will charge back the amount of the check plus the returned check charge.
The Thesis fee is for review of thesis, dissertation or vision statement for each program’s student.
An enrollment fee is paid by students who continuously need to enroll without taking courses before the completion of the graduation requirements. The Fee amount corresponds to 1 unit of tuition fee for each program.
All students must pay tuition and fees in full by the appropriate due date to participate in classes. If students fail to do so, the school may ban students from attending classes.
Students who do not maintain current financial accounts with the university will be denied the privilege of classroom attendance beginning five days after the payment is due. Absences will be counted until the payment is made in full or until withdrawal is instituted.
A student whose account is not paid in full (including tuition and fees) by the end of the semester will not be allowed to reenroll in the subsequent semester.
GWU makes exceptions to this policy only with the approval of the President. In those cases where the university elects to make an exception, the student is required to sign and comply with an approved payment agreement. If the student withdraws from the university without paying the account in full, the payment plan becomes void and the university has the right to collect the unpaid amount immediately. Should the university find it necessary to use the services of a collection agency or attorney, the former student is responsible for all court costs, reasonable collection and litigation fees, up to 200 percent of the balance due.
A student will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies and receive grades, a certificate, diploma, degree, transcript, or letter of recommendation until all financial obligations have been satisfied in accordance with the university’s financial policies.
Greenwood University does not participate in Federal and State financial aid programs.
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.
If you find it necessary to withdraw from the university, you may be eligible for a refund for part of your tuition. (We do not give refunds for fees, nor audited courses.) In order to qualify for a refund, you must notify the Administration Office of your intent to withdraw. As part of the withdrawal procedure you must settle all accounts. If you do not follow the withdrawal procedure, you will receive a grade of “F” for all courses and will forfeit eligibility for any tuition refunds. Students who are dismissed or suspended from the university are not eligible for any refunds.
Students who cancel their enrollment agreement and withdraw during a term may receive a refund of tuition based upon the date they withdraw. Fees are nonrefundable. Students who withdraw by the first class session of a term, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later, are not charged tuition, receiving a 100 percent refund. Students who withdraw on or before 60 percent of the attendance period (term or semester) receive a pro rata refund. No refund is made after 60 percent of the attendance period. Students who receive federal financial aid are entitled to a refund of tuition not paid from federal financial aid.
If the student decides to cancel the agreement, any payment the student has made shall be returned within 45 days following USWA’s receipt of the cancellation notice. In order to cancel this agreement with GWU, the student shall mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of “Leave of Absence” and “Greenwood University Refund Application” to the pertinent administrative office.
| Enrollment Time | Weeks | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| On or Before the Last Day of the Add/Drop Date (0-6.6%) | 1 | 100% |
| 6.7%-13.1% | 2 | 93.3% |
| 13.2%-19.8% | 3 | 86.8% |
| 19.9%-26.5% | 4 | 80.1% |
| 26.6%-33.2% | 5 | 73.4% |
| 33.3%-39.9% | 6 | 66.7% |
| 40%-46.6% | 7 | 60% |
| 46.7%-53.3% | 8 | 53.3% |
| 53.4%-60% | 9 | 46.6% |
| After 60% | 10~15 | 0% |
You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you: 1) You are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and 2) Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1) You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or 2) Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party.”
The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents, or are enrolled in a residency programs attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
1) The school closed before the course of instruction was completed;
2) The school’s failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school;
3) The school’s failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs;
4) There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau;
5) An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act.
As part of your application packet you will receive a scholarship application. (You can also obtain this form from the Registrar’s Office.) By completing and submitting this form, you can apply for a number of scholarships provided by the university. A scholarship committee comprised of members of the administration, faculty, and staff matches the information supplied on your application with the criteria set.
GWU Board Scholarship is established by the Board of Directors of Greenwood University.
Scholarship Criteria: The Scholarship is to be available to a student who is 1) a formal or current employee at Greenwood University; 2) any relatives of Greenwood University’s employee; or 3) dependent children and spouses of currently serving Christian pastors and missionaries.
ScholarshipAmount: Maximum $5,000
The Presidential Merit Scholarship was established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit extraordinary abilities and contributions.
Scholarship Criteria: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.85. Multiple recipients are to be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and confirmed by the President of the University.
ScholarshipAmount:Maximum $10,000
The Dean’s Merit Scholarship has been established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit exceptional talent and contribution in their major field.
Scholarship Criteria: Students must be pursuing a degree in Greenwood University and must demonstrate exceptional talent and contribution at their major field. The recipient is to be chosen by the Dean of each school and the Scholarship Committee.
ScholarshipAmount:Maximum $10,000
Graduate students who demonstrate exceptional talent and extensive professional experience may be eligible for teaching assistantships, which offer tuition assistance. The recipient is to be chosen by the Dean of each school and the Scholarship Committee.
ScholarshipAmount:Maximum $3,000
