2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

In all cases, full-time students (see “General Student Information”
in the Academic Overview section for definition) who fail to submit
the required documentation by the dates indicated are automatically
billed and enrolled for student health insurance and are obligated
for the entire academic year or any portion remaining at the time of
registration.
Students seeking to enroll after the open enrollment period must
provide documentation of involuntary termination of previous health
insurance coverage.
International students should note there is no socialized or national
system of health care in the United States and medical treatment is
expensive. All Florida Tech students are required to have appropriate
medical insurance coverage. As part of the tuition and fees, students
will be charged for student health insurance. This means all students
will automatically be covered through Florida Tech’s student health
insurance plan.
It is MANDATORY for all international students to be covered by the
university’s health insurance plan. Exceptions may be granted only
if the student has an insurance plan that meets very strict requirements
to qualify for the waiver. Students may request a waiver of this
fee by completing and submitting a form to the Business and Retail
Operations Office. Waiver forms are available from this office and
the campus services office. Florida Tech will not accept coverage by
an insurance company outside the United States. Before enrolling
for coverage in an insurance plan, please check with the Business
and Retail Operations Office to determine if it meets the waiver
requirements. Waiver submission deadlines are the same as those
for domestic students.
Full-time, degree-seeking domestic and all international students
who are married or single parents, and who have one or more children
living full time with them, may purchase health insurance for
these dependents by completing the appropriate form at the campus
services office, and paying for the additional insurance at the student
financial services office.
The student health insurance fee is refundable if the student pays
for the coverage and subsequently does not enroll at Florida Tech.
Veterans Accounts and Benefits
Florida Tech accepts all veteran education benefits including the Post
9/11–Chapter 33 GI Bill and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Veterans who receive allowances directly from the government are
responsible for paying their fees and charges on the same basis as
other students.
Satisfactory Progress Standards for all Students
Students receiving VA benefits are required to make satisfactory progress
in their degree programs. All Florida Tech students are required
to meet the academic standards and requirements as noted here.
Undergraduate students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 at
the end of any term will be placed on VA education benefits probation
for a maximum of two consecutive terms of enrollment. If the VA
student’s cumulative GPA is still below 2.0 at the end of the second
consecutive term of probation, the student’s VA education benefits
will be terminated. Failure of a graduate student to maintain the
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 will also result in termination of
VA education benefits.
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After VA termination, an appeal may be made to the VA for resumption
of benefits. Based in part on the university’s recommendation,
the VA will determine whether or not to resume the payment of education
benefits to the student.
Melbourne Campus Students
Veterans benefits for Melbourne campus students are administered by
the Office of Veterans Affairs, located in the registrar’s office. Veterans
and their dependents eligible to receive VA education benefits should
contact this office after completing admission requirements.
For the purpose of certification of Melbourne campus students receiving
VA benefits, the following credit hour standards are used:
16-WEEK TERMS UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE
Full time 12 9
3/4 time 9–11 6–8
1/2 time 6–8 5
More than 1/4 time,
less than 1/2 time 4–5 3–4
1/4 time or less 1–3 1–2
SUMMER, 6-, 8-, 9- AND 11-WEEK TERMS*
6-WEEK 8-, 9-WEEK 11-WEEK
Full time 4 6 8
3/4 time 3 4 6
1/2 time 2 3 4
*Applies to both graduate and undergraduate Melbourne campus students.
Extended Studies Students
Veterans benefits are administered by the Office of Veterans Affairs
for each campus site. Veterans and their dependents eligible to receive
VA education benefits should contact the appropriate office after
completing admission requirements.
For the purpose of certification of students receiving VA benefits, the
16-week graduate chart under “Melbourne Campus Students” applies.
Florida Tech University Online Students
Veterans benefits for Florida Tech University Online students
and their dependents eligible to receive VA education benefits should
contact the military and veterans affairs coordinator at (321) 674-8204
or email to uava@fit.edu.
For the purpose of certification of Florida Tech University Online
students receiving VA benefits, the following credit hour standards
are used:
STATUS UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE
Full time 6 6
3/4 time 4 N/A
1/2 time 3 3
1/4 time 1 N/A
Housing and Board
Florida Tech has instituted an educationally based policy requiring all
first-time full-time Melbourne campus students to reside in university
residence halls and participate in one of the meal plans for two years.
All full-time Melbourne campus undergraduate students entering
college for the first time are required to live on campus and enroll in
a university meal plan for both years of residency.
A housing deposit must be on file in the student’s account before the
student receives a housing assignment and remain on file for as long
as the student lives in university housing. The deposit is not covered
by any scholarship or financial aid and cannot be waived. It is refundable,
minus any outstanding university charges, provided the terms
and conditions of the housing agreement are fulfilled.