The following financial information applies to the 2008-09 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.
| Fall Semester | August 1, 2008 |
| Spring Semester | January 5, 2009 |
| Summer Sessions I and III | May 1, 2009 |
| Summer Session IV | May 29, 2009 |
| Summer Session II | June 12, 2009 |
Monthly late payment fees of $60 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 (Visa or MasterCard only), 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 $40 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 the 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 a student has a question about charges on his or her account, the student should bring the amount in question to the attention of the Student Accounts Office. The student does not have to pay that amount while it is being reviewed. However, the student is obligated to pay all parts of the bill that are not in question no later than the due date.
Employees of Catholic schools specified by the University are eligible for a 50-percent tuition waiver on the regular rate for undergraduate and graduate Education programs 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.
As a service to senior citizens, the University offers to persons 65 years or older a 50 percent tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants must first meet all regular admission criteria for either degree candidacy or nondegree status.
Commuter meal plans are available to graduate students and can be purchased at the University Cashier’s Office during business hours. The following options are available:
A one-time $35 new student fee is charged to all graduate students to cover such items as student ID cards and new student programs.
Each fall, spring, and summer semester, students will be assessed $7 per credit up to a maximum of $84 per semester as a fee to support computer enhancement in the laboratories. In addition, some courses require that students purchase stand-alone computer software and/or textbook software packages.
Fees are charged to partially support periodic equipment maintenance and replacement, added instruction costs, and costs for consumable materials in the following courses:
Counseling CE 510, 513 Criminal Justice CJ 508, 509 Interior Design ID 485, 487, 512, 513, 515, 580, 581, 684, 685 Nursing Lab Fees NU 553 NUF 502 NUF 503 NUF 504 Paralegal Studies LA 500 or LA 561 or LA 591 (one-time fee) Student-teaching application Graduate Counseling and Psychology
internship application
A $60 fee is charged if registration is not completed prior to the last day of Final Registration.
A Continuous Registration fee of $40 is payable at registration each semester to maintain registration when not matriculating in classes. Any student wishing to maintain Continuous Registration in absentia will be charged a fee of $40 per semester payable at regularly scheduled registration dates. More information on continuous registration.
For a fee of $200 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.
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required from students in the Forensic Psychology program, as well as the Community, Pastoral, and School Counseling programs within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
A $200 nonrefundable deposit is required from students enrolling in the Education cohort program offered through the Reston Center. This is due within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required from students enrolling in the Human Resource Management cohort program offered through the Reston Center. This is due within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required from students in the Interior Design program within 30 days of notification of acceptance.
A $500 nonrefundable deposit is required from Physical Therapy students within three weeks of notification of acceptance.
Marymount University offers all students enrolled for at least 9 credits the opportunity to participate in a 12-month (August-August) accident and sickness plan, offered through a commercial underwriter. (Any graduate student taking fewer than 9 credit hours who wishes to participate in the plan must get approval from his or her School’s dean.) Rates and terms are available at the beginning of each academic year.
Accident and health insurance is mandatory for all international students on nonimmigrant F-1 visas, Physical Therapy students, Nursing students enrolled in clinical programs, NCAA student-athletes, and cheerleaders. These students will be required to obtain the University-approved policy and will automatically be charged the insurance premium.
F-1 visa students who already have adequate medical insurance may waive the plan if they produce acceptable documentation of coverage in Virginia.
Please refer to the plan information, available at the beginning of the academic year, regarding enrollment dates.
A student who fails to pay in full as scheduled will have his/her transcripts, registration, and diploma 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 or to attorneys for litigation. The student will be responsible for all costs, including collection agency fees (331/3 percent on the assigned balance), attorney fees, and variable court costs.
Credit balance refunds will be processed generally within 14 days of the receipt of a written request to the Student Accounts Office. 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.
| Week | Fall/Spring | Summer | Type of Credit |
| By end of week 1 | 100% | 75% | Tuition and fees |
| By end of week 2 | 75% | 50% | Tuition only |
| By end of week 3 | 50% | 25% | Tuition only |
| After week 3 | 0% | 0% |
Students are eligible for a 100 percent credit for tuition and fee charges if the class is dropped at least 31 days before the class begins. A 75 percent credit for tuition and fee charges will be given if the class is dropped within 30 days of the start of the class. No credit for tuition and fee charges will be given once classes have begun.
In order to receive a credit for tuition and fee charges in accordance with the advertised refund/withdrawal period, a student must officially withdraw from a class, even if someone other than the student registered him or her 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 a student until he/she officially withdraws 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 about withdrawing from a class. For additional information on separating from the University.
A student who withdraws from one or all classes after the tuition-and-fee credit period does not qualify for a refund unless there are extraordinary circumstances such as a documented medical emergency. A medical withdrawal usually constitutes complete withdrawal from the University for the academic period in question. Medical withdrawals will be granted solely for established medical purposes prior to a student taking final exams. Medical withdrawals due to illness in the family will be granted only if the attending physician stipulates that the student is needed to care for the family member.
A written request for a medical withdrawal, accompanied by documentation, should be addressed to the associate vice president for Academic Affairs.
If a student requests a commuter meal plan and then decides not to use that plan, no credit will be given for its cost. Commuter meal plans expire at the end of each semester.
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 or registration, whichever is later. 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 $60 is required to apply for the annual plan. Individual semester plans require a nonrefundable enrollment fee of $40. Applications are available from TuitionPay at (800) 635-0120 or online at tuitionpay.salliemae.com/marymount.
Students who need further assistance may call the Student Accounts Office, (703) 284-1490.
Information on veterans’ benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs is available in the Office of the Registrar,
(703) 284-1520.
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.
A limited number of graduate assistantship positions are available for graduate students at Marymount University. Full-time graduate students are eligible for positions that require 20 hours of work per week in exchange for a waiver of tuition for 9 credits per semester and a small stipend. There are a limited number of part-time assistantships available for full-time graduate students as well.
The graduate assistant program is designed to meet several purposes. The student receives financial support for his or her graduate studies. In addition, the student benefits through a valuable professional experience that supplements and supports his or her 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.
For details and procedures to apply for graduate assistantships, contact the Office of Human Resource Services or visit the office’s Web site, which can be accessed from the University Web site’s home page.
The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
This grant offers to full-time, graduate degree-seeking students who are legal residents of the state, a grant for graduate study, regardless of need. 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.
Federal Stafford Loan
The Federal Stafford 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 federal government will pay the interest until the repayment period begins, six months after the student leaves school. The Financial Aid Office provides information on obtaining the loan with Award Letter notification. Students must complete the financial aid application process described on page 21 by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), demonstrating need in order to qualify. A Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is available for those who do not demonstrate need. The terms are the same as those for the Federal Stafford Loan except that the student is responsible for the interest while in school.
Students who plan to pay tuition through a Federal Stafford Loan should apply for this loan in time for it to be processed before registration.
Diotima Scholarship for Humanities
This scholarship is named in honor of Diotima of Mantinea who, in Plato’s Symposium, taught Socrates about love. An anonymous benefactor founded this scholarship to provide a significant way to let students know of Marymount’s excellence in teaching the humanities. This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student in Humanities who has completed at least nine hours in the program and has at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must also write an essay on the role the humanities play in their lives.
Contact: School of Arts and Sciences
HR Leadership Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to a graduate student pursuing a degree in the human resource field. Sponsored by the HR Leadership Awards of Greater Washington. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Contact: School of Business Administration
Virginia Kincaid Foundation Scholarship
A $4,000 scholarship awarded to entering first-year Physical Therapy students, selected via a competitive application process. Up to two students from Marymount’s PT program are selected.
Contact: Department of Physical Therapy
William G. McGowan Scholarship
Provides full tuition to one undergraduate or graduate student each year who has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, is recommended by the School of Business Administration faculty, and submits an essay.
Contact: School of Business Administration
National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service in Information Assurance and Computer Security
Marymount University, through the National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service Program, awards up to two new scholarships per year to students undertaking a program that includes a concentration in Computer Security. Applicants must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.2 and be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship funds up to two years of study in return for one year of employment at a federal agency for each year covered by the scholarship. Marymount is participating in this program jointly with The George Washington University.
Contact: Department of Information Technology and Management Science, School of Business Administration
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
This program makes on-campus jobs available to students with demonstrated financial need. Federal Work-Study eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office. To qualify for this program, students must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be enrolled full time at the time of application.
All students in this program are paid by paycheck on the 15th and the last day of each month worked. The earnings are not directly applied to student accounts. Before students can be paid, they will be required to complete federally mandated employment paperwork, including an I-9 form, which establishes identity and work authorization, as well as federal and state tax forms. Students may also elect to complete a direct deposit form to have their paycheck sent directly to a bank near home or in the Arlington area. Students must also follow financial aid application procedures by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please see the application procedure outlined below.
Campus Employment
The University employs a large number of full-time students and pays them from its own resources. Students who are not eligible for FWS awards may apply for employment under this program. Students apply for jobs through the Student Campus Employment Office. Click here for more information about student campus employment.
Students seeking financial aid through the Federal Stafford Loan program or Federal Work-Study should follow these steps to apply: