2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

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{Financial Information} 2009–2010 Changes in Student Eligibility Status The following procedures apply to a student receiving a FFELP loan who: 1. Wishes to withdraw from all or some of his or her courses: Student should notify the Registrar’s Office and the Financial Aid Office in writing of the change in enrollment status. 2. Graduates, ceases to be enrolled at least half-time (see Enrollment Chart) or withdraws completely: Student must complete the Exit Loan Counseling (accessible through www.aessuccess.org). Deadlines to complete exit loan counseling are: • Graduating student: the Monday of the last week of spring semester classes • Withdrawing student: within two weeks of student’s withdrawal date • Student enrolled less than half time: within two weeks of status as less than half-time • Withdraws without notifying the Registrar’s Office: the last date of recorded class attendance will be used as the withdrawal date. • Is considering taking a leave of absence (LOA): student should first contact the Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Office for guidance. In addition, the student should be aware of what constitutes an approved Title IV LOA: 1. The LOA is limited to 180 days in any 12-month period. 2. Upon return, the student must be able to complete coursework begun prior to the LOA. This means that the student must be able to return at the exact point in the program where the student interrupted his or her coursework or training. 3. If a student fails to return from a LOA, the starting date of the grace period for repayment of loans is the start date of the LOA. Return of FFELP Funds The Financial Aid Office will return loan proceeds for all FFELP students who withdraw, drop, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence from all courses prior to completing 61 percent of a semester. More information can be found in the Student Aid Handbook at www.IFAP.gov or in the Common Manual – subsection 9.5A at www.aessuccess.org. The federal regulations are not related to the Seminary’s charge adjustments, but to the adjustments of funds received through FFELP. If a student drops a class which results in a change in eligibility, his or her loan funds may be reallocated (unsubsidized vs. subsidized) because of the change in his or her total need. IMPORTANT: When FFELP financial aid is returned, the student may owe a balance to Westminster. If a student withdraws after the 60 percent point in the semester or term, no adjustments will be made to his or her financial aid. He or she is considered to have earned 100 percent of the financial aid. Federal regulations require the Seminary to return unearned aid to the lender in the following order: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan 3. Graduate Plus Loan Please note that the first day of classes for the institution is the first day of classes specified in the Academic Calendar, without regard for the first day of individual courses. Under the federal refund calculation regulations, all fees must be refunded to the Federal Title IV program, even those specified in the catalog as “non-refundable.” The following schedule is applicable to all terms: Federal Refund Calculation Percent of Enrollment Period Completed in Weeks Percent of Refund On or before the first day of classes....................................100% 1% to 10%................................................................ 90% to 99% 11% to 20%.............................................................. 80% to 89% 21% to 30%.............................................................. 70% to 79% 31% to 40%.............................................................. 60% to 69% 41% to 50%.............................................................. 50% to 59% 51% to 60%.............................................................. 40% to 49% 61% or more........................................................................none 154
{Financial Information} Student Employment To aid students in supplementing their financial resources, the Seminary provides limited opportunities for employment on campus. International students should note that a Social Security number, as well as permission to work, is a prerequisite for employment. International students should contact the Student Affairs Office for information regarding permission to work. Satisfactory Academic Progress Full-Time Students In general, the maximum amount of time allowed for full-time students to complete a degree program is 150 percent of the published program length. The numbers along the upper border of the table represent the number of semesters a student has been in the stated program. Underneath are listed the semester hour, courses, modules, and other requirements that must have been completed by that point for the student to be considered as having made satisfactory academic progress. Part-Time Students For students who enroll for at least one semester at part-time status, the maximum program length becomes dynamic and is extended according to the number of part-time semesters. For each semester that a student enrolls on a part-time basis, that student’s maximum length is increased by one semester. Satisfactory Academic Progress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MA 5 hrs 10 hrs 15 hrs 20 hrs 26 hrs 31 hrs 36 hrs 56 hrs 56 hrs MAR 8 hrs 16 hrs 24 hrs 32 hrs 40 hr 48 hrs 56 hrs 64 hrs 74 hrs MDiv 9 hrs 18 hrs 28 hrs 37 hrs 46 hrs 55 hrs 65 hrs 74 hrs 83 hrs 92 hrs 102 hrs 111 hrs ThM 1 crs 3 crs 4 crs 6 crs 6 crs Lang 6 crs Lang Oral thesis PhD 2 crs 5 crs 7 crs 10 crs 12 crs 15 crs Prelims Lang 12/15 crs Prelims Lang 12/15 crs 12/15 crs Comps Diss DMin Coun. & Pre-94 Past. 2 mds 3 mds 4 mds Exams 4 mds Exams Project DMin Post-94 Past. 2 mds 4 mds 6 mds Exams 6 mds Exams Project 2009–2010 DMin Urban Orient. 2 mds 2 mds Exams Exams Project hrs = semester hours crs = courses mds = modules 155
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