Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

STUDENT HOUSING
REFUNDS FOR DOCTORAL-LEVEL STUDENTS
All refunds will be offset against all amounts owed to the Seminary.
Tuition and Fee Refunds are granted as follows:
1. A half refund of tuition is given for a course dropped during the two-week
period that a DMin class is in session. No refund is given after this two-week
period.
2. The onetime application fee, the basic entry fee, and the graduation fee are
nonrefundable.
Housing and Board refunds are granted as follows:
Students who vacate Seminary housing will receive, based on the date of
departure, a prorated refund of rent and board charges, when applicable.
Under all other circumstances, no refunds will be granted without authorization
by the president.
REFUNDS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING STAFFORD LOANS
If a student receives fi nancial aid in the form of a Stafford Student Loan, a portion
of the refund due the student must be returned to the lender, in accordance with
federal regulations. Refer to the Student Financial Assistance Program -Policies and
Procedures manual for details.
MEDICAL AND HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE
Each degree student (and spouse and children, if applicable) is required to carry
medical and hospitalization insurance. For Presbyterian students under the care
of a presbytery, medical and hospitalization insurance is available through the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
�STUDENT HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATIONS�
CURRIE RESIDENCE HALL
Currie Residence Hall provides privacy, security, and comfortable, fl exible, housing
for single students and campus guests. Each room is equipped with central air-heat,
private bath, closet, built-in desk, chair, dresser, and single bed. (Floor plans are
available on our website, www.austinseminary.edu.) There is also a laundry room,
common kitchen area, and a student lounge in which to relax with friends. Pets are
not allowed in this building.
Students provide bed and bath linens. Each student is expected to care for his
or her own room responsibly, though janitorial service is provided for all other
parts of the building. Room rates vary from $159 to $200 per month, with electric
and water services included in the rental rate. Weekday meals are available in the
Seminary dining hall.
SEMINARY APARTMENTS
Seminary housing also includes a wide range of unfurnished apartments varying in
size from one- to four-bedroom with rental rates from $350 to $609 per month.
Water and gas services are included in the rental rate. (Floor plans are available
on our website, www.austinseminary.edu.) All campus housing is within close
proximity to the Seminary’s main campus which helps create a uniquely caring and
close community.
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