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Students who do not submit all of the materials necessary for admission and/or registration will bedropped to audit status six weeks into the semester. No refund of tuition or other related fees will begiven.HEALTH INSURANCEEvery student on the St. Louis campus must have medical insurance for the student and all familymembers. Students must certify that they have coverage to complete financial registration. If studentsdo not have medical insurance at the time of registration, they will be required to certify that they willget that insurance as soon as possible. Because it often takes more than six weeks to obtain proof ofcoverage, students should make arrangements accordingly.It is vital that Student Life be informed promptly of any serious illness, accident, or other emergency.Missouri Baptist and St. John’s Mercy hospitals provide readily accessible medical assistance in theiremergency rooms and clinics.IMMUNIZATIONThe Seminary encourages all students to receive regular tuberculosis (TB) screenings. In accordance withrecommendations from the American Lung Association, the Public Health Service, and the Centers forDisease Control, students in high risk groups (international students from Asia, Africa, or LatinAmerica, or any student exposed to TB due to vocation, locale, or living arrangement) and their familiesare required to be tested for TB prior to registration for their first semester. Those who test positive forTB must receive chest x-rays and any preventive treatment prescribed by the physician. All studentsrequired to have an initial test may be required to have an annual follow-up interview with theInternational Student Advisor. In this interview the student will sign a form certifying that he or she isfree of TB symptoms. All test results must be received prior to fall registration in order for the student toregister.DEFERRED BILLINGAll prior balances must be cleared before the student may use the deferred payment option. If a student isunable to pay the full amount due at the time of registration, deferred payment may be requested. Thestudent pays at registration at least 25 percent of the balance of tuition and fees after financial aid has[22]