2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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TUITION & FEES
Credits Earned Through Standardized Tests
Credits may also be earned through the following standardized testing programs:
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
• Excelsior College Examinations
An official score report, sent directly from the testing company to Concordia, is required. The
Registrar maintains a list of the specific tests that are acceptable from these testing programs.
The list includes test names, passing scores, the number of credits awarded if the test is passed,
and equivalent Concordia courses if such exist. Partial credit for scores below the designated
passing score will not be granted. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for further information.
Tuition & Fees
As a private, not-for-profit educational institution sponsored by the Lutheran Church-
Missouri Synod, Concordia University strives to provide the highest quality educational
experience for its students at the lowest cost possible to insure the delivery of excellent educational
services. The University provides and coordinates financial assistance to help students
defray the costs of their educational endeavors. For more information on Financial
Aid, see the bottom of page 11.
Tuition includes all amounts charged for a given class or set of classes, whether at a flat rate
or per credit-hour cost. Fees include any various one-time and recurring fees charged to a
student account. The Student Accounts Office may publish supplemental information
detailing specific charges for tuition, fees, and other special fees or finance charges of the
University. Fees and costs are subject to change without notice.
Payment of Fees
The full payment of tuition and fees is required before to the start of a given semester. Prior
to each semester, Concordia University will mail a statement of the student’s account including
tuition and fees. If the student is receiving financial aid not shown on the statement, the
anticipated amount is subtracted from the “payment due” on the account statement to arrive
at the revised balance due. This revised balance is due before the start of the semester.
Students may be dropped from classes, if payment or arrangements are not made on time.
The University will offer deferred payment options whereby a student may request to make a
partial payment at the time of registration and subsequent payments for the remainder of the
semester. This request must be made to the Accounting Office and approved by the Director
of Accounting. Where approval is granted, a service fee will be assessed as well as finance
charges on the outstanding balance. Under a deferred payment option, full payment of all
charges must be made by the end of each semester. A student with an outstanding balance at
the end of a semester will not be authorized to register for a subsequent semester until the
account obligation is satisfied or after special payment arrangements have been completed.
Statements are printed and mailed monthly, but additional statements may be requested via
phone or e-mail at any time. Concordia University accepts payments by cash, check, or
credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express).
Deposits
The tuition deposit fee of $125 for a student in the traditional program is due once the student
has been admitted and has decided to attend Concordia University. Additionally, all
students wishing to live on-campus must make a $100 deposit for room and board. These
deposits apply toward education costs for the first academic year and are not refundable
after May 1 unless the offer of admission is withdrawn at the initiative of the University.