Financial Information
Payment of Charges
All charges for the semester are due and payable at the beginning of the term, and each student is expected to make satisfactory arrangements at that time. Students who pre-register and pay in advance of the deadline each semester are not required to attend final registration. Students completing registration after the posted deadline will be assessed a Late Registration Fee as enumerated below. Realizing that some families prefer to pay on a monthly basis, the college has an arrangement with a third party vendor to offer families this option. This plan is between the family and the vendor, and there is no involvement by LaGrange College in the agreement. For additional information on this plan, contact the Business Office. The college also offers a deferred payment option that allows students to make monthly payments to cover educational costs. Interest will be assessed to students utilizing this option.
The college accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA as payment on a student’s account. Online payments are accessed on the college’s website.
Charges
| 1. | Admission | |
| Application for admission (non-refundable) | $30.00 | |
| 2. | Tuition | |
| A. Undergraduate | ||
| (1)Part-time per semester (1-11 or greater 16) | $1,285.00 | |
| (2) Full-time (12-16 semester hours) | $15,600.00 | |
| (3) Nursing (NSG) courses – per semester hour | $1,285.00 | |
| B. Students may request information regarding course offerings and charges from the Registrar’s Office. | ||
| C. Audit (per semester hour) | $1,285.00 | |
| 3. | Room | |
| Boatwright, Hawkes, Henry, and Turner (per semester) | $3,215.00 | |
| Candler and Hawkins (per semester) | $3,680.00 | |
| Board | ||
| Boatwright, Hawkes, Henry, and Turner (per semester) | ||
| Unlimited Plus meal plan (per semester) | $2,770.00 | |
| Unlimited meal plan (per semester) | $2,670.00 | |
| Candler and Hawkins | ||
| 10 meal plan (per semester) | $2,410.00 | |
| Unlimited Plus meal plan (per semester) | $2,770.00 | |
| Unlimited meal plan (per semester) | $2,670.00 | |
| 4. | Private Room | |
| Private rooms are available at an additional charge (per semester) | $835.00 |
After the beginning of the semester, any student occupying a double room alone will be charged the private rate. If a student occupying a double room alone does not wish to pay the private room rate, it is the student’s responsibility to find a suitable roommate. Willingness to accept a roommate does not constitute grounds for waiving the single room charge.
Fees – Miscellaneous
| Late Payment Fee | $50.00 |
| Personal checks failing to clear | $30.00 |
| Student Identification Card replacement fee | $20.00 |
| Document Fee (International Students | $175.00 |
| Parking Permit | $40.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit (new students) | $300.00 |
| Housing Lottery Deposit (returning students) | $200.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $150.00 |
| Health Fee (per semester) | $150.00 |
Summary of Standard Charges
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
| Non-Dormitory Students: | ||
| Tuition (Full time with 12-16 hours) | $15,600.00 | $31,200.00 |
| Commuter Meal Plan | $100 | $100 |
| Total: | $15,700 | $31,400 |
| Dormitory Students: | ||
| Boatwright, Hawkes, Henry, and Turner residents | ||
| Tuition | $15,600.00 | $31,200.00 |
| Semi-private Room | $3,215.00 | $6,430.00 |
| Board Plan (unlimited plus) | $2,770.00 | $5,540.00 |
| Total: | $21,585.00 | $43,170.00 |
| Apartment Students: | ||
| Candler and Hawkins residents | ||
| Tuition (full-time with 12-16 hours) | $15,600.00 | $31,200.00 |
| Apartment | $3,680.00 | $7,360.00 |
| Board Plan (10-meals) | $2,410.00 | $4,820.00 |
| Total: | $21,690.00 | $43,380.00 |
Fees relating to the Evening and Graduate Programs are included in separate bulletins. You may contact the college to receive a copy of these publications.
Federal Tax Credits
The American Opportunity Credit provides up to an $2,500 tax credit (100% of the first $2,000, and 25% of the second $2,000 of qualified expenses (tuition and course-related books, supplies, and equipment) for the first four years of postsecondary education in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential. The student must be enrolled at least halftime. Qualified expenses do not include room, board, insurance, and other similar expenses.
The Lifetime Learning Credit provides up to a $2,000 per year tax credit (20% of the amount paid on the first $10,000 of qualified expenses) for undergraduate or graduate education, or for courses to acquire or improve job skills. Both the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifelong Learning Credit are phased out as the modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain limits. Please check with your tax advisor regarding these limits. For additional information about these credits, please consult your tax preparer.
Miscellaneous
Depending upon individual requirements, a student may expect to spend $1,000 per year on books. Textbook charges for the fall term are normally higher than for the spring term.
The above charges are applicable to an academic year of two semesters. Summer charges and Interim Term fees, and curriculum, are published in other college documents.
Nursing students should consult the Nursing Department concerning required nursing supplies and their projected costs.
Official transcripts and diplomas are withheld for any student who owes a financial obligation to the college.
Vehicle Registration
To insure efficient control of traffic and parking on campus and the safety of all persons and vehicles, every vehicle must be registered and must have a parking permit. These permits are issued to students, along with a copy of existing parking regulations. A parking fee is included in charges assessed by the Business Office. Failure to adhere to published policies may result in a vehicle being ticketed and towed.
Credit Balances
Students who have a credit balance on their student accounts may obtain a credit balance refund within fourteen (14) calendar days, whichever is the latest of:
- the date the balance occurs;
- the first day of classes of a payment period or enrollment period, as applicable; or
- the date the student rescinds authorization given the school to hold the funds.
Refund and Repayment Policies
No refund of any nature will be made to any student who is suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
Return to Title IV Refund and LaGrange College Fee Refund Policies
Financial aid funds are awarded with the expectation that the student will attend classes for the entire term for which the assistance was awarded. In the event a student withdraws or ceases attendance in all registered classes in a term, the student may not be eligible for the full amount of financial aid that was originally disbursed. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended in 1998, requires institutions to calculate a Return to Title IV Refund, and a refund of institutional charges, when a student withdraws or otherwise ceases attendance after beginning classes. These calculations determine if the student earned all the awarded aid and if the student is due a refund on assessed institutional charges for the term. The Return of Title IV Funds Policy applies to Federal aid such as Federal Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Direct Loan, Perkins Loan, Direct PLUS, and TEACH Grant. LaGrange College applies the same policy to State and institutional aid programs.
The Return of Title IV Refund applies only to students who completely withdraw from all registered classes after beginning attendance. This policy does not apply if the student withdraws from an individual course but not all classes in a term or if the student never began class attendance.
LaGrange College Withdrawal Process and Effective Date
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate a complete withdrawal from the college. The withdrawal date for refund calculation purposes will be the date the student initiated or expressed his/her intention to withdraw from all courses by notifying the Registrar’s Office, located on the second floor of Banks Hall. It is recommended that the student consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine the impact a withdrawal may have on future financial aid eligibility.
A student who receives grades of W or F in ALL classes and is determined to have ceased attendance before the end of the term will be considered an unofficial withdrawal. In the event of an unofficial withdrawal, the Financial Aid Office will contact the instructor to obtain a last date of attendance at an academically-related activity. The withdrawal date will be the later of the last date of attendance documented by the instructor, or the midpoint of the term, if a date cannot be determined.
Any student who does not attend all of his or her classes for two weeks – without a medical reason – may be administratively withdrawn at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
LaGrange College Institutional Refund Policy
Based on the date of withdrawal, the student may be eligible for a full or partial refund of their charges for the term. The Business Office will apply the college’s Refund Policy to determine if a refund is due—see refund details below. A student who completely withdraws from all classes can receive a refund up to the 60% point of the term which is measured in calendar days, not business days. Any withdrawal after the 60% point will not result in any adjustment to fee charges. This refund policy will not impact the Return of Title IV Refund calculation but does affect the amount of money a student may owe to the college as result of the withdrawal. The College’s refund policies for the refund of tuition, fees, room and board are described below.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Tuition, course-related fees, and books purchased through the college will be refunded on a prorated basis measured by the number of calendar days the student attended up to the date of withdrawal divided by the number of days in the term. Federal regulations require that any break of five days or more be excluded from the number of days in the term. The begin date of a term is defined by the academic calendar of the program, even if the student does not have a scheduled class on that date, and ends on the last day of final exams. Parking permits are non-refundable. The resulting percentage is used to determine the amount of tuition and fee charges the college earned. The difference in the original refundable tuition and fees less the amount earned by LaGrange College will be credited to the student’s account as unearned charges.
Room and Board Refund Policy
There is no refund on campus housing (room charge) once the student has taken occupancy of campus owned residential housing. Board charges (meal plans) will be prorated at a rate of $15 per calendar day of attendance.
Return of Title IV Refund Policy
In the event of a complete withdrawal, the Financial Aid Office must calculate the amount of Federal, State, and institutional financial aid the student earned as of the date of withdrawal. Any financial aid that exceeds the earned amount must be returned as unearned aid to the respective federal program from which it originated. LaGrange College and the student are jointly responsible for returning the unearned aid. The college applies the same policy to State and institutional aid awarded.
The amount of Federal aid earned is determined by dividing the number of calendar days the student attended prior to withdrawal by the number of calendar days in the term, excluding any break of five days or more. The number of days in the term begins on the first day of classes as indicated on the academic calendar of the program, even if the student does not have a scheduled class on the first day of the term, and ends on the last day of final exams. (The Return of Title IV Refund Policy applies to students that withdraw on or before the 60% point of the term. Therefore, if the resulting percentage is greater than 60%, the student is considered to have earned all disbursed aid and no adjustment to financial aid programs is required.) If the resulting percentage is less than or equal to 60%, the amount of federal aid awarded for the term will be multiplied by the percentage to determine the amount of aid earned. The earned amount will be subtracted from the original disbursed aid to determine the unearned aid that must be returned to the applicable financial aid programs. The portion of the unearned aid LaGrange College must return is determined by multiplying the original refundable institutional fee charges by the unearned percentage. LaGrange College must return the unearned aid, for which it is responsible, in the following order:
- Unsubsidized Direct Loan
- Subsidized Direct Loan
- Perkins Loan
- Direct PLUS Loan (Graduate Student)
- Direct PLUS Loan (Parent)
- Federal Pell Grant
- SEOG
- TEACH Grant
- Other Title IV Aid
- State, institutional, and private assistance programs
- Student
If the school portion of the unearned aid is less than the total unearned aid that must be returned to the financial aid programs, the student will be responsible for returning those funds and paying any balance created from the complete withdrawal. The student will receive a notification from the Financial Aid Office detailing the aid returned by the College and any aid for which the student is responsible for repaying. The Business Office will send a statement of any account balance due.
The Student portion of the Return of Title IV Aid is calculated by subtracting amount of unearned aid repaid by LaGrange College from the total unearned aid. Depending on the remaining program sources of aid due a refund after the school portion is applied, the student portion is distributed as follows:
- If the funds must be returned to a loan program, the student will repay those funds under the terms and conditions of the loan program when the student enters repayment. The student will not be billed for loan funds that must be returned as a result of a refund calculation upon withdrawal.
- If funds are due to a federal grant program, the student will be responsible for repaying 50% of the refund due to the grant program. This adjustment is made in an effort to reduce the impact of withdrawing on students receiving grant assistance. LaGrange College will return these funds on the student’s behalf, but the student is responsible for reimbursing the college.
Refund of State and Institutional Grants
Students receiving non-federal aid are required to return any unearned aid received from these programs. Funds will be returned in the following order:
- HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship
- Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant
- LaGrange College Grants/Scholarships
- LaGrange College Tuition Courtesy
Withdrawals and Future Financial Aid Eligibility
Withdrawal from classes can impact a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Financial aid recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress for continued eligibility for financial aid programs. A recipient of student loans may have to begin repayment on his/her Federal Loan. If the student fails to make required loan payments, the student can go in to default, which makes the student ineligible for future financial aid. Also, if a student owes a refund to a federal grant or state grant, these funds must be repaid before further financial aid can be received.