2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

student health services, and student activities and organizations.The fees also fund technical equipment such as computerclusters, language labs, and art facilities. All students arerequired to pay the mandatory fees.Resident/Non-Resident/NE RegionalFull-time Undergraduate (per year) $1,766Part-time Undergraduate (per credit) $78Summer 2007 Session (per credit) $30Winterim 2008 Session (per credit) $31Other FeesResident/Non-Resident/NE RegionalApplication Fee (non-refundable) $35Identification Card $15Late Transaction Fee (per transaction) $25–100Tuition Bill Interest Late Fee (monthly) 1.5% of balanceFor New Admits Only:Enrollment/Orientation Fee $180(non-refundable)For Re-Admits Only:Enrollment Fee $75Re-admission Fee (non-refundable) $20Overload FeesUndergraduate students taking more than 17 credits areassessed a per credit overload fee based on tuition status andresidency. Students are required to sign an overload formacknowledging the extra fee at the time they register for theoverload. A student who registers for more than 17 credits, orone who enrolls after the closing date of the Add period, is subjectto an overload charge, regardless of whether the studentdrops a course after that date.Resident Non-Resident NE RegionalOverload Fee $250 $570 $438Music Ensemble and Theatre Performance OverloadStudents who have registered for a music ensemble course(e.g., Company, Chorale, etc.) once, for one credit hour; or a theatreperformance/production (e.g., Practicum in Production),may request a waiver of the overload fee on the occasion ofsubsequent enrollments in the same course. Appeals must bemade to the chair of the Department of Music, Theatre, andDance.Special Course FeeSome courses are assessed special fees to help cover additionalcosts above the standard classroom instruction expenses.These courses are typically related to Performance Studies,Practicum and Internships, Adventure Education courses, andfield study courses. A detailed listing of these courses is providedon the Bursar’s Office Web site at plymouth.edu/bursar.Room and Board 2007–2008 (Estimates)On-Campus Housing:Costs per Academic YearSingle/Mary Lyon single $6,380/$6,600Double/Mary Lyon double $5,440/$5,660Triple/Mary Lyon triple $4,360/$5,000Mary Lyon Quad $5,000Hotel Style: Single $7,280Hotel Style: Double $5,880Suite Style: Single $6,900Undergraduate Apartment $6,040Non-traditional Student Apartments $6,040 – $8,280Meal Plans:50 Block + $80 Flex Cash $1,290105 Block + $80 Flex Cash $1,900150 Block + $80 Flex Cash $2,350210 Block + $150 Flex Cash $2,590285 Block + $100 Flex Cash $2,590Rare circumstances could force the University to adjust charges duringthe academic year. Such changes will be announced as far in advance aspossible.Status for Billing PurposesFull-time tuition and fees are charged to all undergraduate studentsidentified as full-time at the time of admission. Full-timeundergraduate students must have at least the equivalent of 12credits for full financial aid consideration. Students who voluntarilychange to part-time must file for a Change of Statusin the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs withinfive working days of the start of classes. A change to part-timestatus may impact students’ eligibility for financial assistance,on-campus housing, intercollegiate athletics, and insurabilityby certain insurance carriers. Matriculated (degree-seeking)students in good academic standing who want to change frompart-time to full-time status must submit their request in writingto the Registrar before the end of the course add period.Senior Citizen Free Tuition PolicyNew Hampshire residents who are 65 years of age and olderare eligible for one tuition scholarship per semester for mostcredit courses, including graduate courses. Below are the policyguidelines:• One scholarship per term• Applies to one course (up to three credits)• Not applicable to students admitted to a degree program• Covers only tuition (not fees).Statement of Financial ResponsibilityBy enrolling in classes at Plymouth State University, studentsaccept full responsibility for their tuition bill account, regardlessof who is helping to pay the bill, and they agree to payall charges incurred by their stated due dates. Students alsoAdmissionPlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 17