Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2014 - Immaculata University

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Tuition Refund and Academic Credit PolicyWhen a student withdraws from a course that meets once perweek, tuition will be refunded according to the following chart:Drop Date Refund Amount Transcribed asBefore classes startAfter first classmeeting but prior tosecond class meeting*After second classmeeting but prior tothird class meeting*After third classmeeting** For classes meeting two or three times a week, drops will beprocessed based on calendar week. For example: after first classmeeting but prior to the second week of class 80%.When a student withdraws from a course that meets more thanonce per week, tuition will be refunded on a calendar week basis,according to the following chart:Drop Date Refund Amount Transcribed asBefore classes startDuring the firstcalendar week ofclassesDuring the secondcalendar week ofclassesDuring the thirdcalendar week ofclasses100%80%60%40%When a student withdraws from a course that meets four or fewertimes over the entire semester, tuition will be refunded on acalendar week basis, according to the following chart:Drop DateBefore the first dayof the termAfter the first classmeetingRefunds for room charges are as follows:DatePrior to the start of the termWithin the first weekWithin the second weekWithin the third weekWithin the fourth week100%80%20%0%Refund Amount100%0%Meal plan refunds will be prorated daily.Not RecordedNot RecordedNot RecordedNot RecordedNot RecordedTranscribed asNot RecordedWRefund Amount100%80%60%40%20%WWWReturn of Title IV FundsThe Financial Aid Office is required by federal statute todetermine how much financial aid was earned by students whowithdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence priorto completing 60% of a payment period or term.For a student who withdraws after the 60% point-in-time, thereare no unearned funds. However, a school must still complete aReturn calculation in order to determine whether the student iseligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement.The calculation is based on the percentage of earned aid usingthe following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula:Percentage of payment period or term completed = the numberof days completed up to the withdrawal date divided by the totaldays in the payment period or term. (Any break of five days or moreis not counted as part of the days in the term.) This percentage isalso the percentage of earned aid.Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based onthe percentage of unearned aid using the following formula:Aid to be returned = (100% of the aid that could be disbursedminus the percentage of earned aid) multiplied by the total amount ofaid that could have been disbursed during the payment period or term.If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institutionwould be required to return a portion of the funds and the studentwould be required to return a portion of the funds. Keep in mindthat when Title IV funds are returned, the student borrower mayowe a debit balance to the institution.If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, theinstitution would owe the student a post-withdrawal disbursementwhich must be paid within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal.The institution must return the amount of Title IV funds forwhich it is responsible no later than 45 days after the date of thedetermination of the date of the student’s withdrawal.Refunds are allocated in the following order:• Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans (other than PLUS loans)• Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans• Federal Perkins Loans• Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans Direct PLUS Loans• Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of funds is required• Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants for which a Returnof funds is required• Other assistance under this Title for which a Return of fundsis required (e.g. LEAP)Grade Level Advancement PolicyThe following is the credit/classification table:ClassificationCumulative CreditsFreshman 0.0 – 23.0Sophomore/Pre-Junior 24.0 – 53.0Junior 54.0 – 89.0Senior 90.0+The chart below demonstrates how grade level is determined atImmaculata.Class Quarter Credits Grade LevelFreshman year 0 – 23.0 1Sophomore year 24.0 – 53.0 2Junior year 54.0 – 89.0 3Senior year 90.0 – 999 4Graduate 0 – 999 quarter or semester credits N/AEnrollment RequirementsTo be considered for financial aid you must be officiallyadmitted to a degree program at Immaculata University ormatriculated in a degree program and making satisfactory academic20
progress toward degree requirements. Students in certain certificateor diploma programs may also be eligible for consideration.Generally, University-administered aid is awarded to full-timestudents.Students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per termto be considered full-time as an undergraduate, and 9 credits as agraduate.Part-time students (fewer credits than full-time status) may beeligible for a Direct Stafford Loan or a Direct PLUS (Federal ParentLoan for Undergraduate Students), but they must also maintainsatisfactory academic progress.Financial Assistance PolicyImmaculata assists academically capable and qualifiedstudents who might otherwise be unable to obtain an educationat Immaculata. The Office of Financial Aid provides aid to allstudents with documented financial need without regard to race,color, creed, gender, handicap, and national or ethnic origin. Allstudents are encouraged to apply for admission regardless offinancial need. All admission decisions are made without respect tothe applicant’s financial need.Immaculata expects parents and students to contribute towardthe cost of the student’s education. To the extent that funds areavailable, a student’s financial aid package will contain both gift(grants and scholarships) and self-help (employment and loans)forms of assistance.Applicants for financial aid must meet federal criteria of U.S.citizenship or be eligible non-citizens to receive need-based aid. Toqualified students, Immaculata offers financial aid in the form ofscholarships, loans, grants, and campus employment on the basisof the applicant’s academic promise and financial need, and withinthe limits of the funds available. About 85% of the students in theCollege of Undergraduate Studies receive some form of financialassistance.The Office of Financial Aid acts on the applications of enteringstudents only after a candidate has been accepted for admission.Applications from veterans should indicate the extent of eligibilityfor Veterans’ Benefits.APPLICATION PROCEDURESFinancial assistance is awarded for one year only and renewalis not automatic. All forms of financial aid must be reapplied forannually. In addition to complying with renewal criteria for thedifferent aid programs described in the following sections, studentswho wish to be considered for financial aid must submit all requiredapplications by the filing deadline of April 15th of each year.Filing Requirements for First-time studentsAll incoming first-time students are encouraged to completethe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by thepriority filing deadline of February 15. The FAFSA is available viathe internet at http://www.fafsa.gov or by calling 1-800-433-3243.Immaculata’s Department of Education Code for filing the FAFSAis 003276. Students who wish to borrow a Direct Stafford Loanmust complete a loan entrance interview online and complete andsign a Master Promissory Note either online or by mail.Renewal Application Procedures for Continuing StudentsContinuing students must apply for financial aid eachyear. Renewal FAFSAs are available online after January 1st ofeach year at http://www.fafsa.gov. Continuing students must file allrequired applications by April 15. We highly recommend filing onthe internet at www.fafsa.gov.Financial Assistance Application Procedures for TransferStudentsTransfer students must follow the same application proceduresas all other financial aid applicants by submitting the FAFSA.Official academic transcripts are required for measuring thesatisfactory academic progress of PHEAA State Grant recipients aswell as determining grade level for loan eligibility.IMMACULATA SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTSThe College of Undergraduate StudiesImmaculata awards a variety of scholarships and grants each yearto entering full-time freshmen and transfers in the College ofUndergraduate Studies. The student• must enroll full-time and pay comprehensive tuition;• cannot receive institutional aid that exceeds the costof comprehensive tuition;• must report any aid received from outside sources (i.e. privatescholarships, tuition remission, etc.) as these awards mayimpact the student’s eligibility and/or institutional fundingamounts.Interested applicants should contact the Office ofUndergraduate Admission to determine the exact criteria forscholarships and grants.Students applying for Immaculata scholarships/grants are requiredto complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)by the priority deadline of February 15.Scholarships and GrantsImmaculata University Scholarships: Varying amounts awarded tofull-time undergraduate students based on academic success, rangefrom $5,000 to full tuition per year.Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: awarded to Community Collegetransfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa HonorSociety; award adds $1000 additional scholarship to TransferScholarships.IU Opportunity Grants: awarded to all full-time undergraduatestudents who complete the FAFSA and show need. Amounts vary.IHM Liaison Grants: awarded to freshman students whohave been referred by a designated IHM liaison; awards up to$1000.Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation Scholarship: awarded to anaccepted applicant who participated in the Pennsylvania HOBYLeadership Program.IU Alumni Endorsement Grant: awarded to new incoming fulltimeundergraduate students based on submitting a signed AlumniEndorsement Form by March 1.Modifications may be made to the Immaculata’s scholarship/grant program as part of an on-going process of review.Requirements to Renew Scholarships and GrantsAll recipients of Immaculata University Scholarships mustmaintain a 3.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a4.00 scale. All recipients of Immaculata University Grants andImmaculata University Opportunity Grants must maintain a2.00 cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 4.00 scale.Academic review for renewal of awards will take place at the end offirst year and then after each semester for second, third and fourthyears.Lost awards may be restored for the semester following theattainment of the required cumulative grade point average.Funded Academic AwardsThrough special funding, Immaculata annually awards a numberof scholarships to students who meet the specific qualificationsand have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid21
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