2008-09 Catalog - Saint Mary's College of California

tuition and feesSaint Mary’s College is an independent institution and receives nooperating support from public funds. Each student is charged a tuitionfee that covers approximately three-fourths of the cost of generaleducational services provided by the College. The balance of these costsis met by income from endowment, support of the Brothers of theChristian Schools, and gifts from trustees, parents, alumni, other friends,corporations and foundations interested in the type of education thisinstitution provides.Graduate ProgramsSee separate bulletins.PaymentAll Saint Mary’s College (SMC) students assume financial responsibilityfor any charges and/or fees posted to his/her account. All SMC studentsfurther assume the responsibility for understanding SMC’s official policiesconcerning payment deadlines, registration deadlines and satisfactoryacademic progress.Tuition and room and board charges are due in two installments. Thecharges are due one month before the first day of class of each term.Lab fees, extra course charges and other miscellaneous fees are billed asincurred during the academic year. All such charges are due and payableupon receipt of a statement from the Business Office. A student failingto make payment will be denied registration and will be unable to attendclass or use campus facilities. Participation in commencement exerciseswill not be allowed, nor will a diploma, transcript of credit, or honorabledismissal be issued until all College bills have been paid in full. Transcriptswill not be issued to former students with past-due balances, includingpast-due balances on National Direct Student or Perkins Loans. SaintMary’s College further reserves the right to recover all costs involvedwith collection due to nonpayment of the outstanding balance.16