GRADUATE DIVISION

Tuition
Application Fee
Graduation Fee
Method of Payment
Refunds
Financial Aid
Federal Stafford Loan
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Graduate PLUS Loan
Private Alternative Loans
Scholarship Incentive Program for Reading, ESL, and Early Childhood
Advisory Board Scholarships for Health Care Administration

Tuition
The tuition charge for the graduate programs in health care administration and in reading, as of the Fall 2007 term, is $650 per credit hour. The charge to audit a course is $320 per credit hour.

The tuition charge for courses offered through the Professional Development Center is $675 per three-credit course. Students who register two weeks or more before class start are eligible for a $25 discount.

For information about the full-time tuition charge for students in the Physician Assistant Program, contact the King's College Business Office.

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Application Fee
An application fee of $35 must be submitted with the application for admission to the graduate programs in health care administration and education. Applicants to the Physician Assistant program apply through CASPA.

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Graduation Fee
Graduation fee is $150. There is no discount for former King's graduates.

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Method of Payment
Tuition and fees are due and payable in full prior to and as a condition for registration.

Students preferring to pay semester charges in monthly installments must have payment arrangements completed prior to registration. Financial arrangements may only be made with the director of student accounts or with the bursar. The director of student accounts can be reached by telephone at (570) 208-5835.

Students with a verified tuition-reimbursement benefit from their employers may defer payment of the portion of their tuition covered by the benefit until after the end of the semester, after grades are released. For a copy of the benefit-verification form or for more information about policies concerning tuition-reimbursement benefits, consult the director of graduate programs or the director of student accounts.

American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards may also be used for payment.

A satisfactory settlement of all college accounts is required before grades are released, or degrees conferred. Likewise, no request will be honored for transcripts of record, recommendations, or other information concerning academic records unless a student's account has been settled in full.

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Refunds
If a student drops a course, withdraws from a course, or withdraws from the College before the dates below, he or she will receive a tuition refund according to this schedule:

The College endeavors to treat all students fairly and consistently in all cases of refunds. Individual circumstances, however, may warrant exceptions. In these cases, the student should write to the vice president for business affairs detailing the reasons why special consideration should be given.

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Financial Aid
King's College seeks to ensure that no student accepted for admission is unable to matriculate for financial reasons. Although payment is the responsibility of the student, the College makes every effort consistent with financial resources available to assist students with adequate support.

Applicants for financial aid are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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Federal Stafford Loan
Students accepted into a graduate program and enrolled for a minimum of six credits per semester or session may borrow up to $8,500 per academic year through this program. These loans are interest-free as long as a student is enrolled. Students who wish to apply for a Stafford Loan should contact the Financial Aid Office.

Although applicants who have not yet completed their application files may take up to three graduate courses on a non-degree basis, applicants who wish to apply for student loans should note that they must be in accepted degree status to be eligible for Federal Stafford Loans. It is in the best interest of these applicants to complete their application materials before beginning their graduate course work.

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Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
A matriculated student may borrow up to an additional $12,000 through this program. This loan requires quarterly interest payments.

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Graduate PLUS Loan
The Graduate PLUS program is intended for graduate and professional students. It belongs to the group of loan programs known as the FFELP (Federal Family Education Loan Program). This is a new loan program which will begin with the 2006-2007 academic year. The Graduate PLUS loan program takes effect for loans certified by the Financial Aid Office on or after July 1, 2006.

To be eligible for this loan program, students must:

• be creditworthy;
• complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid);
• exhaust the maximum eligibility for Stafford loans;
• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
• be enrolled in a graduate program at least on a half-time basis;
• not be in default of a previous loan or owe a grant refund.

Students can obtain an instantaneous credit decision to determine creditworthiness by using the on-line Graduate PLUS pre-approval process at www.aessucess.org. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.

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Private Alternative Loans
Private alternative loans are available for students who may need to borrow more than allowable through Federal Stafford Loans or for students who may not meet the eligibility requirements of the Federal Stafford Loan program. Private loans are based on the credit-worthiness of the applicant. More information on private loans, as well as the application, can be found at www.collegelenderlist.com.

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Scholarship Incentive Program for Reading, ESL and Early-Childhood op
The Master of Education degree program in Reading offers a scholarship incentive program, which is available for all certified teachers and for all individuals actively pursuing certification. With the scholarship incentive, tuition for the academic year is 50% of full graduate tuition. The scholarship incentive is applicable to all courses within the Master of Education program. For more information, contact the Graduate Division Office.

The Graduate Certificate Program in English as a Second Language also offers a scholarship incentive program, which is available for all certified teachers and for all individuals actively pursuing certification. With the scholarship incentive, tuition for the academic year is 60% of full graduate tuition. The scholarship incentive is applicable to all four courses in the certificate program. For more information, contact the Graduate Division Office.

The Graduate Certificate Program, Early-Childhood Program Director also offers a scholarship incentive program, which is available for all matriculated graduate students. With the scholarship incentive, tuition for the academic year is 60% of full graduate tuition. The scholarship incentive is applicable to all three courses in the certificate program. In addition, PA TEACH scholarships and supplemental funding are available. For more information, contact the program director, Heather Critchosin , at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5606, or by e-mail at heathercritchosin@kings.edu.

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Advisory Board Scholarships for Health Care Administration
Advisory Board Scholarships are available for all new applicants and for all students in the Master of Science degree program in Health Care Administration or in a graduate certificate program in Health Care Administration. With the scholarship, tuition for the academic year is 80% of full graduate tuition. The scholarships are applicable to all courses in Health Care Administration. For more information, contact the Graduate Division Office.

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