Graduate Catalog 2016-17
The following financial information applies to the 2016-17 academic year.
Payment for consortium credits is due at the time of registration. Marymount consortium students pay the Marymount tuition rate to the Marymount Student Accounts Office. Credits taken through the consortium are counted toward full-time/part-time status at Marymount for the purposes of financial aid. All applicable fees are to be paid by the student to the visited institution.
Refunds and credits to accounts for consortium courses follow the Marymount refund schedule.
Due Dates
Fall Semester |
August 8, 2016 |
Spring Semester |
January 3, 2017 |
Summer Sessions I and III |
May 8, 2017 |
Summer Session II |
June 19, 2017 |
Monthly late payment fees of $75 will be assessed to all delinquent accounts. All payments must be made in U.S. currency and drawn on U.S. banks. Marymount University accepts cash, checks, money orders, credit cards (American Express, MasterCard or Visa only; credit card payments can be made online through Marynet), and ACH (Automated Clearing House) electronic transfers. Do not mail cash. Checks and money orders must be made payable to Marymount University. All checks and money orders must include the student’s ID number, address, and phone number on the face of the check. All returned checks are subject to a $55 service fee.
If, for any reason, a parent, a guardian, an employer, or an embassy does not honor their financial obligation to the university on behalf of a student, the student will be held responsible for those financial obligations.
A student’s pending class registration is subject to cancellation if there is a prior-term unpaid balance on the student’s account.
In the event that students have questions about charges on their accounts, they should bring the amount in question to the attention of the Student Accounts Office. Students do not have to pay that amount while it is being reviewed. However, they are obligated to pay all parts of the bill that are not in question no later than the due date.
It is the responsibility of students to keep the Registrar’s Office informed of any changes in their home, local residence and/or billing address; phone number; and/or email address. A student may submit a change in one of these ways:
When submitting the change by email, mail, or fax, students should include their full name; student ID number; the former address; the new address for home, local residence, and billing purposes; a current email address; and their signature.
Catholic School Employees
Employees of Catholic schools specified by the university are eligible for a 50% tuition waiver on the regular rate for undergraduate and graduate programs in education and the graduate school counseling program (waiver does not apply to reduced-tuition programs) under the following conditions:
See the Undergraduate Catalog for details about this policy regarding the university’s undergraduate programs.
Senior Citizens
As a service to senior citizens, the university offers to persons 65 years or older a 50% tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants must first meet all regular admission criteria for either degree candidacy or nondegree status.
For information regarding commuter meal plans, contact the Office of Campus and Residential Services at (703) 284-1608 or visit www.marymountdining.com/plans.html.
A one-time fee of up to $240 is charged to all graduate students. It covers such items as student ID cards, new student programs, standard transcript requests, graduation fees (except late petition fees), and continuous and late registration fees.
Students will be assessed a Technology Fee each fall, spring, and summer semester of $10 per credit up to a maximum of $125 per semester. This fee supports technologies that enrich the learning environment. The following are some examples of services and initiatives funded by this fee: computer labs, updates to the course management system, expanded on-campus wireless access, and help desk services. In addition, some courses require that students purchase stand-alone computer software and/or textbook software packages.
Some programs require additional fees for specified coursework or activities. Some online courses require an exam proctoring fee. Visit www.marymount.edu/tuition for a current list of such fees.
For a fee of $290 per course, Marymount alumni may audit up to two courses per semester, if the enrollment limit has not been reached during registration and approval has been granted by the associate dean. No credit or grade will be awarded for the course. Interested alumni should contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (703) 284-1541 or visit www.marymount.edu/Home/Alumni and see Alumni Benefits for details.
For graduate students entering in the fall semester, a nonrefundable $300 enrollment fee is required by May 1 to reserve a place in university-sponsored housing. For students entering residence halls in the spring semester, a nonrefundable $300 enrollment fee is required by November 1.
If housing is available after the deposit deadline, applicants pay the enrollment fee within 15 days of acceptance.
A nonrefundable deposit is required from students in the following academic programs within 30 days of notification of acceptance, unless otherwise noted, in order to secure a place.
Counseling (all M.A. and Ed.D. programs) |
$300 |
Education Cohort at Reston |
$200 |
Forensic and Legal Psychology |
$300 |
Nursing (D.N.P. program) |
$300 |
Nursing (M.S.N. program) |
$200 |
Physical Therapy, due within 3 weeks of |
$500 |
All full-time Marymount students are required to have health insurance. The university offers a comprehensive health insurance plan in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Students can enroll by submitting an enrollment form found at www.studentcenter.uhcsr.com/marymountu. Students who have enrolled into the plan previously must re-enroll by submitting an enrollment form at the start of each academic year.
Students may waive the university comprehensive health insurance plan if they have adequate coverage that will allow them to see a health care provider in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Virginia. If a waiver is not submitted online by the specified deadline, the student will automatically be enrolled in the coverage and charged a fee for the premium. Waivers will not be accepted after the deadline.
Part-time students who need health insurance may wish to research various health insurance options at www.healthinsurance.org/Virginia.
For further information, visit the Student Health Center (SHC) website at www.marymount.edu/Student-Life/Health-Wellness/Student-Health-Center or call (703) 284-1610. Students who have missed the enrollment deadlines may contact the SHC directly to be enrolled.
Students who fail to pay in full as scheduled will have their transcripts, registration, degree, and diplomas withheld until the outstanding balance is paid in full. The university will make every effort to contact the student and collect the outstanding balance. However, if the university’s attempts are unsuccessful, the account will be turned over to an agency for collection and also be reported to the credit bureau. The student will be responsible for all costs, including collection agency fees up to 331/3 % on the assigned balance. The account also could be subject to possible attorney fees, and variable court costs.
Credit balance refunds will be processed generally within 14 days. The university does not issue refunds in cash; only check and credit card refunds are issued.
To be eligible to receive a credit for tuition and fee charges, a student must officially withdraw from a class or separate from the university. Credit for tuition and fee charges will be calculated based on the actual withdrawal or separation date.
Semester Courses
Class Dropped |
Fall/ |
Type of Credit |
By end of week 1 |
100% |
Tuition and fees |
By end of week 2 |
75% |
Tuition only |
By end of week 3 |
50% |
Tuition only |
After week 3 |
0% |
|
Summer Courses
Timeline |
Credit |
Type of Credit |
SS I: From the 1st day of class until the day before the 4th day of class |
100% |
Tuition and fees |
SS II: From the 1st day of class until the day before the 3rd day of class |
100% |
Tuition and fees |
SS III: From the 1st day of class until the day before the 6th day of class |
100% |
Tuition and fees |
SS III: From the 6th day of class until the day before the 12th day of class |
75% |
Tuition only |
SS III: From the 12th day of class until the day before the 16th day of class |
50% |
Tuition only |
SS III: On and after the 16th day of class |
0% |
|
Weekend and Concentrated Courses
Class Dropped |
Credit |
Type of Credit |
Up to 31 days before |
100% |
Tuition and fees |
30 days before class |
75% |
Tuition and fees |
First day of class and |
0% |
|
Class/University Withdrawal Policy
In order to receive a credit for tuition and fee charges in accordance with the advertised refund/withdrawal period, students must officially withdraw from a class, even if someone else registered them for the class. Failure to do so will constitute a financial obligation to the university because classroom seats reserved during registration continue to be held for students until they officially withdraw from the class. Stopping payment on a tuition check or credit card authorization or not attending a class does not constitute an official withdrawal from class.
A student who received financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from any classes. Federal financial aid recipient refunds will be determined based on the federal pro-rata refund regulations. Information and examples of federal pro-rata refunds are available in the Financial Aid Office.
For procedural information, see Adding or Withdrawing from Courses/Separating from the University.
Withdrawal After Expiration of Tuition-and-Fee Credit Period
A student who withdraws from one or all classes after the tuition-and-fee credit period does not qualify for a refund. An exception to this policy may be made in extraordinary circumstances such as an illness or medical emergency that qualifies the student for a medical leave.
See Medical Leave Policy and Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies for further information or contact the Office of Academic Affairs.
A payment plan is available to qualifying students. All arrangements, including the initial payment, must be completed at least one week prior to the payment due date. Students may set up pay plans on an annual basis for the academic year (fall and spring) or by the semester. Whether selecting either the annual or by-semester plan, payments are made as follows:
All or part of each semester’s costs may be budgeted with no interest rate assessed. A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $55 is required to apply for the annual plan. Individual semester plans require a nonrefundable enrollment fee between $35 and $55.
Students who need further assistance may call the Student Accounts Office at (703) 284-1490.
The Office of Military and Veteran Student Services at Marymount University provides Active Duty, Veteran, and Reserve service members as well as their families with information and financial resources that promote academic and personal success. Additional information on opportunities for veterans and military service members, including VA benefits, is available by contacting veterans@marymount.edu or (703) 284-1521.
Financial aid is any grant, scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered for the express purpose of helping a student meet educationally related expenses. Various programs are available to Marymount graduate students to help finance their studies.
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of full-time and part-time graduate assistantship positions are available for graduate students at Marymount University. A full-time graduate assistantship requires 20 hours of work per week in exchange for a waiver of tuition for 9 credits per semester. Part-time assistantships may be either a 1/3 assistantship which requires 7 hours of work each week in exchange for a waiver of 3 credits of tuition; or a 2/3 assistantship which requires 14 hours of work each week in exchange for a waiver of 6 credits of tuition. Students must be enrolled for at least 6 credits to qualify to be considered for a part-time assistantship. Those enrolled full-time are given preference for all assistantships. Students on 'flat-rate' tuition receive a waiver of equivalent to the 3, 6, or 9 credits of the 1/3, 2/3 or full assistantship, respectively.
The graduate assistant program is designed to meet several purposes. Students receives financial support for their graduate studies. In addition, students benefit through a valuable professional experience that supplements and supports their program of study. The university also benefits, as it gains the services of a talented beginning professional, and offers a means for attracting and retaining highly talented students in its graduate programs.
A list of graduate assistant positions is available from the graduate admissions office. Current openings, and procedures to apply for graduate assistantships, are listed on www.marymountjobs.com from the Office of Human Resource Services.
Grants
The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
This grant is available to Virginia residents who are full-time students pursuing their first graduate degree in the field of health professions only. Eligible programs include counseling, health care management, health education and promotion, nursing, and physical therapy. The amount of the grant varies each academic year based on state funding. Applications, which are available from the Financial Aid Office, must be submitted annually by July 31. Late applications will be considered if funds are available. There is no requirement for repayment. This program is funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Marymount participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, part of the post-9/11 GI bill which provides grants of $2,000 per year to eligible veterans pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) matches this amount with another $2,000. Eligibility requirements are available through the VA or Marymount’s Office of Student Affairs.
Loans
The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is for graduate students enrolled in a degree program on at least a half-time basis (6 credits per semester); it enables them to borrow an annual amount. The repayment period begins six months after the student leaves school. The student is responsible for the interest while in school. The Financial Aid Office provides information on obtaining the loan with Award Letter notification. Students must complete the financial aid application process by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify.
Application Procedure: Students seeking financial aid through the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program should follow these steps to apply:
Awards are offered when applications are complete and the student has been accepted for enrollment into a degree program.
Scholarships
Marymount has a number of need-based and merit scholarships funded by generous donors to the university. Students deserving consideration for such scholarships are typically identified by a school or department within the university. Such students are provided with criteria for the awarding of the scholarship as well as procedural information to apply for the award. Contact the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services for further information about scholarships.
Student Employment
The university employs a large number of full-time students and pays them from its own resources. Students apply for jobs through the Center for Career Services.
Gainful Employment Programs
New federal regulations require colleges to inform students of their prospects for "gainful employment" when receiving federal financial aid for nondegree programs. The disclosures were mandated to assist students in choosing the right program for their needs and to prevent them from taking on debt for programs with subpar professional placement rates. Prospective students will find Gainful Employment Disclosures for each certificate program on the appropriate school’s website. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for certain nondegree programs but private and institutional aid may be available. All degree programs are exempted from the Gainful Employment Disclosure mandate.
Withdrawals
Students who withdraw from the University before the 60% point of the semester will have their federal financial aid prorated according to the federal formula. In addition, students failing to earn at least one passing grade in a semester will have their federal financial aid prorated and returned.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students are required to meet minimum standards of academic progress in order to continue to receive financial aid. The details are explained on the reverse side of the financial aid award letter and on the Financial Aid web page.
Repeating Courses
Students should be aware that, for federal financial aid purposes, they may only receive federal financial aid toward one retake of a previously passed course or its equivalent. This means that once a student has passed a particular course, Financial Aid can count that student as being enrolled in that course only one more time for federal aid purposes.
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