RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

computer-based test; 79 on the internet-based test. This requirement is waived upondemonstration of English language proficiency by successful completion of an undergraduatedegree at a U.S. institution of higher learning;4. Certification from a bank or a legally binding affidavit of financial support indicating thestudent’s ability to pay for educational expenses at Rockhurst.Individual graduate programs have additional admission requirements. See the particular programannouncement.International students are encouraged to submit applications and documentation priorto regular application dates due to the additional time that may be required to review foreigncredentials and to prepare visa documentation.An I-20 Form will be issued to the international student by the Rockhurst UniversityInternational Student Advisor when the student has met all admission requirements.International students are required to participate in the student health insurance programduring their tenure at Rockhurst.Graduate Tuition and FeesFor specific information about tuition and fees, see the Rockhurst University websitewww.rockhurst.edu. For special program fees, consult the particular program announcement.The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.Payment PolicyPayment of tuition and fees finalizes registration, which begins with enrollment in classes.Failure to make payment will result in cancellation of enrollment and will require reenrollmentthrough the appropriate Dean’s office and payment in the Business Officebefore attending class. Students who do not satisfy their financial obligations before thefirst day of class may not attend class. Students who do attend class and have not satisfiedtheir financial obligations will be removed from class.Tuition, fees, room and board (if applicable) are due by the tuition payment deadline,before classes begin, as shown on-line at the Rockhurst University website, www.rockhurst.edu. All late payments will be assessed a late fee.Students whose accounts show unpaid balances from prior semesters will not bepermitted to enroll in classes until all unpaid balances are cleared, including applicablepenalty charges.Payment PlansThe University currently offers students several tuition and fee payment plans. Studentsmust pay the appropriate amount under their payment plan in order to be fully-registeredand attend class.Regular Payment PlanUnder the Regular Payment Plan, tuition, fees, and room and board (if applicable) aredue in full before classes begin.Alternative Payment PlansUnder an Alternative Payment Plan, the University allows students to pay tuition, fees,and room and board costs over an installment period depending on the plan selected. Inorder to qualify for any Alternative Payment Plan the student must have no history ofGraduate Programs261