2005-06 - Office of the Registrar - Duke University

must be indicated on the form.
Students who are enrolled at least half time, who are U.S. citizens or permanent
residents, and who meet the federal criteria for need are eligible for loans. Loan funds are
provided through the Carl Perkins Student Loan Program after a student has borrowed the
maximum from the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Generally, loans made from these
funds, as well as loans from state agencies, do not accrue interest charges while the
borrower maintains student status, as well during a short period thereafter. Interest during
the repayment period is at a favorable rate.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Financial Aid Coordinator, Box 90061, Graduate
School, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0061.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT
Funds are available through the college work-study program for short-term or parttime
employment of graduate students. A student who wishes to apply for work-study
must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This can be completed on-line
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students considering the possibility of work- study for the fall
should submit Free Federal Financial Aid forms by April 15. Eligibility requirements are
similar to those of the federal loan programs. In addition to departmental employment
opportunities, the Career Center maintains a listing of employment opportunities for
students.
Student Expenses
Although many students will receive financial assistance for their graduate education,
students are responsible for ensuring that they have the means to support themselves, and
the ability to pay tuition and fees due the university. Below is a summary of expected
costs.
COST OF LIVING
For a specific estimate of the cost of education for need-based awards or loan
certification, contact the Graduate School Financial Aid Office. Cost may also differ for
international students; contact Graduate Admissions for further information.
TUITION
The following figures are estimates for 2005-06, and are subject to change.
Tuition is charged on a per semester basis for Ph.D. students, and on a per unit basis
for masters and nondegree students. For new Ph.D. students entering in 2005-06, the
charge for tuition is $13,710 per semester. A charge for tuition is levied for six semesters
of graduate study. One semester of credit may be granted for those entering with a
previous graduate degree or for nondegree work done at Duke prior to matriculation.
For masters and nondegree students, the tuition for 2005-06 is $914 per unit or
semester hour.
REGISTRATION FEE
All graduate students, with the exception of students registered through Continuing
Education or the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program, will be charged a registration
fee for every semester of residence. For 2005-06, the registration fee charge is $2,000 per
semester. Registration for summer 2006 is also $2,000.
TRANSCRIPT FEE
All entering students will be charged in the fall semester a one-time mandatory fee of
$40 for transcripts. This fee entitles the student to an unlimited number of Duke
transcripts.
STUDENT HEALTH FEE
All full-time students and part-time degree candidates are assessed a fee each
semester for the use of the Student Health Service. For fall and spring, the fee is estimated
at $524 ($262 each semester). For summer, the fee is estimated at $180. This fee is distinct
from health insurance, and does not provide major medical coverage. For the services
covered by this fee see the chapter "Student Life."
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