Tuition and Fees
FEES MUST BE PAID prior to the start of classes.* To these should be added some allowance for the incidental cost of travel, books, lab fees, technology fees, parking decals, and miscellaneous expenses.
Costs are subject to change.
The required distribution of tuition and fees as outlined in H.B. 101 is as follows:
Tuition & Required E&G Fees
Auxiliary & Auxiliary Capital Fees
Educational & General Capital Fees
Students registered predominately for off-campus classes pay an Off Campus Fee of $227. This fee is used to enhance the off-campus center.
Full-time Bluefield State College students may cross-register to attend classes for credit at Concord University without paying additional fees. These students must submit a paid receipt from Bluefield State College to the Concord Business Office during the regular registration period.
*Note: With special permission from the Business Office and a signed agreement, charges for tuition and fees, room and board may be paid in two installments. After all financial aid has been applied to the student’s account, sixty percent of the balance of all charges must be paid prior to the start of classes. The remaining balance, including interest, must be paid prior to the end of the sixth week of classes. Interest on the deferred amount will be charged at a rate not to exceed the legal limit. The election of the installment method of payment does not alter in any way the student’s financial obligation.
On-or-Off Campus Courses
In-State
Spring Semester 2007
| Semester Hours | Tuition and Fees | Total with Board and Double Room | Total with Board and Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170.00 | 3205.00 | 3708.00 |
| 2 | 340.00 | 3375.00 | 3878.00 |
| 3 | 510.00 | 3545.00 | 4048.00 |
| 4 | 680.00 | 3715.00 | 4218.00 |
| 5 | 850.00 | 3885.00 | 4388.00 |
| 6 | 1020.00 | 4055.00 | 4558.00 |
| 7 | 1190.00 | 4225.00 | 4728.00 |
| 8 | 1360.00 | 4395.00 | 4898.00 |
| 9 | 1530.00 | 4565.00 | 5068.00 |
| 10 | 1700.00 | 4735.00 | 5238.00 |
| 11 | 1870.00 | 4905.00 | 5408.00 |
| 12+ | 2042.00 | 5077.00 | 5580.00 |
Out-of-state
Spring Semester 2007
| Semester Hours | Tuition and Fees | Total with Board and Double Room | Total with Board and Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385.00 | 3420.00 | 3923.00 |
| 2 | 770.00 | 3805.00 | 4308.00 |
| 3 | 1155.00 | 4190.00 | 4639.00 |
| 4 | 1540.00 | 4575.00 | 5078.00 |
| 5 | 1925.00 | 4960.00 | 5463.00 |
| 6 | 2310.00 | 5345.00 | 5848.00 |
| 7 | 2695.00 | 5730.00 | 6233.00 |
| 8 | 3080.00 | 6115.00 | 6618.00 |
| 9 | 3465.00 | 6500.00 | 7003.00 |
| 10 | 3850.00 | 6885.00 | 7388.00 |
| 11 | 4235.00 | 7270.00 | 7773.00 |
| 12+ | 4609.00 | 7644.00 | 8147.00 |
All pricing is subject to change.
In-state
First Summer Term 2007
| Semester Hours | Tuition and Fees | Total with Board and Double Room | Total with Board and Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170.00 | 1120.00 | 1278.00 |
| 2 | 340.00 | 1290.00 | 1448.00 |
| 3 | 510.00 | 1460.00 | 1618.00 |
| 4 | 680.00 | 1630.00 | 1788.00 |
| 5 | 850.00 | 1800.00 | 1958.00 |
| 6 | 1020.00 | 1970.00 | 2128.00 |
| 7 | 1190.00 | 2140.00 | 2298.00 |
| 8 | 1360.00 | 2310.00 | 2468.00 |
| 9 | 1530.00 | 2480.00 | 2638.00 |
| 10 | 1700.00 | 2650.00 | 2808.00 |
| 11 | 1870.00 | 2820.00 | 2978.00 |
| 12+ | 2042.00 | 2992.00 | 3150.00 |
Out-of-state
First Summer Term 2007
| Semester Hours | Tuition and Fees | Total with Board and Double Room | Total with Board and Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385.00 | 1335.00 | 1493.00 |
| 2 | 770.00 | 1720.00 | 1878.00 |
| 3 | 1155.00 | 2105.00 | 2263.00 |
| 4 | 1540.00 | 2490.00 | 2648.00 |
| 5 | 1925.00 | 2875.00 | 3033.00 |
| 6 | 2310.00 | 3260.00 | 3418.00 |
| 7 | 2695.00 | 3645.00 | 3803.00 |
| 8 | 3080.00 | 4030.00 | 4188.00 |
| 9 | 3465.00 | 4415.00 | 4573.00 |
| 10 | 3850.00 | 4800.00 | 4958.00 |
| 11 | 4235.00 | 5185.00 | 5343.00 |
| 12+ | 4609.00 | 5559.00 | 5717.00 |
Out-of-State Tuition Reduction Programs.
Concord University offers three programs for eligible out-of-state full-time students at a cost of $2,600 per semester:
•The Tuition Options Program Scholars (TOPS).
Student must be a first-time full-time freshman, reside on-campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University’s judicial system. To qualify for TOPS, student must declare one of the selected programs of study. For the complete list of selected programs please contact the Office of Admissions.
•Border Counties Program (BCP).
Student must be first-time full-time freshman, reside on-campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University’s judicial system. Parents or guardians must have a permanent residence in one of the border counties to qualify. For the complete list of border counties please contact the Office of Admissions.**
•Children of Educator Tuition Reduction Program (CETR).
Student must be first-time full-time freshman, reside on campus, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be in good standing with the University’s judicial system. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be employed as a public or private elementary or secondary educator in one of the 49 states.***
** Permanent residence in a county bordering West Virginia is required.
*** West Virginia students, as noted above, pay in-state tuition of $2,042.
Residence Status
Determination of residence status for the purpose of collecting fees will be made in keeping with the Series 25 of the Higher Education Policy Commission (Residency Classification for Determining Tuition and Fees). This statement of the Board, as revised, will be forwarded upon request. The complete document represents the legal basis for residence classification. The following extracts from Series 25 may serve as adequate guidelines.
Students enrolling in a West Virginia public institution of higher education shall be classified as resident or non-resident for admission, tuition, and fee purposes by the institutional officer designated by the President. The decision shall be based upon information furnished by the student and all other relevant information. The designated officer is authorized to require such written documents, affidavits, verifications, or other evidence as are deemed necessary to establish the domicile of a student. The burden of establishing residency for admission, tuition, and fee purposes is upon the student.
If there is a question as to residence, the matter must be brought to the attention of the designated officer at least two weeks prior to the deadline for the payment of tuition and fees. Any student found to have made a false or misleading statement concerning residence shall be subject to institutional disciplinary action and will be charged the non-resident fees for each academic term theretofore attended.
Domicile within the State means adoption of the State as the fixed permanent home and involves the personal residence within the State with no intent on the part of the applicant or, in the case of the dependent student, the applicant’s parent(s) to return to another state or country. Residing with relatives (other than parent(s)/legal guardian) does not, in and of itself, cause the student to attain residence in the State for admission or fee payment purposes. West Virginia domicile may be established upon the completion of at least twelve months of continued residence within the State prior to the date of registration, provided that such twelve months’ residency is not primarily for the purpose of attendance at any institution of higher education in West Virginia.
Establishment of West Virginia domicile with less than twelve months’ residence prior to the date of registration must be supported by evidence of positive and unequivocal action. Priority consideration should normally be given to such evidence as the purchase of a West Virginia home, full-time employment within the State, paying West Virginia property tax, filing West Virginia income tax returns, registering of motor vehicles in West Virginia, and marriage to a West Virginia resident. Items of lesser importance which might be considered as support factors include registering to vote in West Virginia and the actual exercise of such right, possessing a valid West Virginia driver’s license, transferring or establishing local church membership, involvement in local community activities, and various other acts which may give evidence of intent to remain indefinitely within the State. Proof of a number of these actions shall be considered only as evidence which may be used in determining whether or not a domicile has been established. Factors militating against the establishment of West Virginia residence might include such considerations as the student not being self-supporting, being claimed as a dependent on federal or state income tax returns or the parent’s health insurance policy if the parents reside out of state, receiving financial assistance from state student aid programs in other states, and leaving the State when school is not in session.
A dependent student is one who is listed as a dependent on the federal or state tax return of his/her parents or legal guardian or who receives major financial support from that person. Such a student maintains the same residence as that of the parents or legal guardian. In the event the parents are divorced or legally separated, the dependent student takes the residence of the parent with whom he/she lives or to whom he/she has been assigned by court order. However, a dependent student who enrolls and is properly classified as a resident student maintains that classification as long as the enrollment is continuous and that student does not attain independence and establish domicile in another state.
A nonresident student who becomes independent while a student at an institution of higher education in West Virginia does not, by reason of such independence alone, attain residence in this State for admission or fee payment purposes.
A student who had been classified as an out-of-state resident and who seeks resident status in West Virginia must assume the burden of providing conclusive evidence that he/she has established domicile in West Virginia with the intention of making the permanent home in this State.
The intent to remain indefinitely in West Virginia is evidenced not only by a person’s statements but also by that person’s actions. In making a determination regarding a request for change in residence status, the designated institutional officer shall consider those actions referenced in the section above.
An individual who is on full-time active military service in another state or a foreign country or an employee of the federal government shall be classified as a resident for the purpose of payment of tuition and fees, provided that the person established a domicile in West Virginia prior to entrance into federal service, entered the federal service from West Virginia, and has at no time while in federal service claimed or established a domicile in another state. Sworn statements attesting to these conditions may be required. The spouse and dependent children of such individuals shall also be classified as residents of the State of West Virginia for tuition and fee purposes.
Persons assigned to full-time active military service in West Virginia and residing in the State shall be classified as in-state residents for tuition and fee purposes. The spouse and dependent children of such individuals shall also be classified as residents of the State of West Virginia for tuition and fee purposes.
An alien who is in the United States on a resident visa or who has filed a petition for naturalization in the naturalization court, and who has established a bona fide domicile in West Virginia as defined above, may be eligible for resident classification, provided that person is in the state for purposes other than to attempt to qualify for residency status as a student.
The decisions of the designated institutional officer charged with the determination of residence classification may be appealed to the President of the institution. The President may establish such committees and procedures as are determined to be appropriate for the processing of appeals. The decision of the residency committee may be appealed in writing with supporting documentation to the President of the institution.
Room and Board Costs
The costs for rooms, board, and apartments are as follows:
Regular Semester in a Residence Hall: 2006-07
Board $1,482
Double Room $1,553
Single Room $2,056
Triple Occupancy, each person $1,560
Summer Term (5 Weeks) in a Residence Hall: 2007
Board $ 464
Double Room $ 486
Single Room $ 644
Each occupant of a residence hall room must rent for the academic semester, such rental to be evidenced by a rental agreement signed by the student, and by the parent or guardian if the student is less than 18 years old.
Board is contracted for the academic semester, but no written agreement is required. Campus residents must participate in one of the board plans in the University Cafeteria; non-residence-hall students may purchase meals there at any time.
All residence halls and the Cafeteria are closed during vacation periods, and such periods are not included in charges made to students; therefore, the University may use the facilities for other purposes during these times. The University will notify the students in advance if their rooms are to be vacated.
Special Charges
All Students Freshman Orientation
Charge $40
Technology Fee (per credit hour) $5
Lab Fee (as applicable) $20
Art Lab Fee $25
Late Registration Charge begins the second day of classes $25
Late Registration Charge for off-campus classes begins with the third class meeting $25
Drop/Add Fee $5
Advanced Standing Exam Fee $55
RBA Degree Evaluation Fee-Per hour posting fee $10
Auditing charges are the same as for part-time
students.
Graduation Fee $50
Second Degree Fee $10
Late Graduation Fee (in addition to
Graduation Fee) $20
Diploma Replacement Fee $25
Transcript Fee (first transcript free) $5
Priority Transcript Fee $10
Returned Check Fee $25
Residence Hall Damage Deposit $50
Security Deposit on Rental Properties $225
Rental Property Late Fee $20
Directed Student Teaching Fee $100
Athletic Training Special Fee $100
Tutorial Fee $100
Post Office Box Rental $7.50
Parking Permit Decal $15
Graduate Application Fee $25
Off Campus Course Fee $227
Business Accreditation Fee $50
Note: No charge is made for transcripts requested by and sent directly to high schools, state departments of education, military, and professional associations for their official files.
Failure to meet all monetary obligations encumbers the student’s records; registration for subsequent semesters will not be permitted and transcripts and semester grades will not be issued until all obligations are paid.
Refunds
Refunds will be given ONLY upon withdrawal from the institution. A student withdrawing under disciplinary action forfeits all rights to a return of any portion of tuition, fees, room and board paid.
Fees are subject to change. Such changes may take effect at once and may apply to students already enrolled, unless otherwise specified. Dishonored checks may result in exclusion from classes until payment, including a $25 returned check assessment, is made.
All refunds of tuition and fees are calculated from the day scheduled as the first day of class. Students receiving financial aid from the University may be required to repay any monies not earned based on Federal Regulations. First time enrollees receiving Title IV aid will have refunds released based on federal guidelines.
Refunds on tuition, fees, room, and board will be made as follows:
Refunds in the Regular Academic Semester
During the first and second weeks 90%
During the third and fourth weeks 70%
During the fifth and sixth weeks 50%
No refund thereafter
Refunds in Summer terms and non-traditional periods
During the first 13% of the term 90%
From 14% to 25% of the term 70%
From 26% to 38% of the term 50%
After 38% of the term is
completed No refund
In the event the University is closed, or normal operations are suspended, or certain services (including housing and dining) are suspended, or reduced by the President of the University or other duly constituted authority because of an emergency or other circumstances that may make such action appropriate, tuition and fees (including board and room) will not be refunded unless so directed by the West Virginia Policy Commission or the Concord University Board of Governors, nor can the University assume any responsibility for any extra expenses which students or others may incur because of such action.
Financial Aid
Grants, loans, part-time employment and scholarships are available for eligible
students at Concord. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 to assure consideration for available funds since the earlier applications are packaged first. April 15 is the deadline for priority consideration of campus-based aid; however, applications processed after April 15 will be considered based on the availability of funds. Awards are normally based on full-time enrollment. However, some programs are available for part-time enrollment. The major portion of financial aid is awarded to students who have a demonstrated financial need based on the results of the FAFSA.
Financial aid is normally awarded to students for the regular academic year of two semesters. Renewal of Federal and State aid is contingent upon reapplying each year, having a demonstrated financial need, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective.
Many communities and local organizations offer scholarships to deserving high school graduates. These possibilities should be explored with your high school principal or guidance counselor.
Institutional scholarships available through Concord University are competitive. Applicants for scholarships must complete a separate scholarship application form which includes recommendations by appropriate University or secondary school officials. These forms are available from the Office of Admissions or the Financial Aid Office.
General Financial Aid Information
Students who receive financial aid at Concord University must use this money solely for educational expenses related to attendance at Concord. Any student who receives financial aid from sources in addition to programs offered by Concord must report this income to the Financial Aid Office. Additional aid may reduce or cancel the student’s original award.
Federal student aid programs, amounts, and policies are subject to change based on Federal legislative action. Questions concerning financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Grants
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted for consideration of any of the following programs. Application forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or high school guidance counselor. Appli-cants will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Central Processing Center, either via U.S. mail or e-mail, depending on application data.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT/FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
WEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT
(a) Residents of West Virginia with academic potential and financial need are considered provided the FAFSA is received by the processor by
March 1.
(b) Selection is made by the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program in Charleston.
STATE GRANTS (OTHER THAN WEST VIRGINIA)
Check with your home state grant office, if one exists, to determine if state residents attending out-of-state schools are eligible for grants. If so, process the paperwork for Concord, and we will disburse your state grant.
Loans
THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN
An applicant may borrow a maximum of $9,000 as an undergraduate student, not to exceed $4,500 in the first two years of school (based upon availability of funds). The first repayment is due nine months after graduation or separation from college. The Loan has a five percent interest rate which begins to accrue the tenth month after graduation or separation from college. There are provisions for the repayment of this loan to be partially or wholly canceled for certain areas of teaching, military service, volunteer service, NOAA, and certain disabilities. In addition, deferment options exist. Check with the Perkins Loan Office prior to leaving school about these options.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN
(SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED)
(a) Applications may be obtained from a bank, credit union, or from the Financial Aid Office.
(b) The student completes the student portion of the application form and submits it to the Financial Aid Office for completion of the University’s portion. The financial aid officer will submit the application to the student’s bank or state lending agency. An undergraduate student may borrow $2,625 at the freshman level, $3,500 at the sophomore level, and $5,500 at the junior and senior level, with an aggregate loan limit of $23,000. The interest will be paid by the Federal government for subsidized loans only and will not begin to accrue until the seventh month after graduation or separation from college. The interest is an annual variable based on 91-Day T-Bill + 2.3%, for loans with the first disbursement made to new borrowers. Currently there is an interest cap of 8.25%.
FEDERAL PARENTS LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEPENDENT STUDENTS (FPLUS)
(a) Applications are available from a bank or from the Financial Aid Office.
(b)The parent completes the parent portion of the application form, the student completes the student portion, and submits it to the Financial Aid Office for completion of the University’s portion.
Parents may borrow an annual amount equal to cost of attendance minus other aid. Interest rate is an annual variable based on 52-week T-Bill + 3.10%, capped at 9% or 10% depending upon when the loan was made. Parents who have no adverse credit history are eligible for FPLUS loans.
INSTITUTIONAL LOANS
Concord University has very limited institutional loans that may be used as restricted sources of funds.
Federal Work-Study Program
Students in the Federal Work-Study Program secure jobs in various offices on campus, as well as other agencies. The work hours for this program will be adjusted to the student’s schedule but may not exceed 20 hours per week. Paychecks are issued monthly. The rate of pay is the Federal minimum wage.
State Student Assistant Program
This is a State-funded work program and students may be hired by various departments. Financial need is not a prerequisite.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients
The following components constitute academic satisfactory progress necessary for receipt of financial aid.
1. Quantitative. While enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours or more) you must progress at the following rate. (Include semesters during which you received no financial aid.)
Semester Cumulative Hours Earned
1 9
2 18
3 30
4 42
5 54
6 69
7 84
8 99
9 114
10 GRAD
Part-time attendance will be prorated at the same rate as above and determined by the number of hours attempted at registration.
2. Qualitative. Maintain the following cumulative grade point average:
Hours Earned GPA
0-14 1.357
15-29 1.690
30-44 1.795
45-59 1.847
60-74 1.919
75-89 1.933
90-112 1.973
113+ 2.000
Hours Earned Quality Point Deficit
0-59 9
60-89 6
90-112 3
118+ 0
You will be notified in writing and furnished with a copy of this policy if you are not making satisfactory academic progress prior to the next enrollment period for which you would normally be eligible for financial aid.
Students who withdraw within the University’s and Federal Government’s prescribed refund periods may be responsible for repayment of a portion of aid received. (Refer to the refund policy on page 235.)
If you withdraw during the semester without having earned credit, you will be considered to have made unsatisfactory progress, unless you present acceptable reasons for withdrawal. (This is providing you were making satisfactory progress at the time of withdrawal or during the previous enrollment period.)
Data to implement this policy will come from the Registrar’s Office.
Withdrawals and incompletes will be counted in the determination of GPA and hours attempted in accordance with the policies of the Registrar’s Office. Federal, state and some institutional financial aid administered by this office may be affected.
If you are denied aid for failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress, you may not receive further payments until you attain satisfactory academic progress. To do this, you must attain the cumulative GPA and earn the hours required as previously stated. You have the right to appeal by writing a letter of appeal to the director of financial aid and submitting a copy of your academic transcript.
Probation
If you are not making satisfactory progress as defined above, you will be placed on probation from financial aid. If it is your first unsatisfactory semester, you will be awarded financial aid during the next probationary semester. If it is your second semester, you will be placed on financial aid suspension, and you will not be awarded aid during the next semester. During your third semester of unsatisfactory progress you will be placed on financial aid ineligible status, and you will lose all eligibility for future financial aid.
The Financial Aid Office can only ensure that Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Loans will be reinstated after the probationary period, if you are eligible. Campus based aid (FSEOG, FWS, and Federal Perkins Loans) will be reinstated only if funds are still available.
You may appeal financial aid suspension and/or ineligibility by submitting in writing to the Director of Financial Aid the basis for your appeal, stating the reasons for not making satisfactory academic progress. In addition, request from the Registrar’s Office a copy of your academic transcript. It will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office.