Costs and Refund Policies
At Simpson University we are committed to helping you attain a higher education. Your college education is a very important investment. We understand that while expense should not be the only determining factor in choosing a college, knowing the cost involved and the financial aid available are vital parts of making the right decision. The following links will take you to detailed information on the cost of each program offered at Simpson University.
Student Account Responsibility
Payment of tuition, fees and other semester charges are the sole responsibility of the student. All payments are due on the 15 of the month prior to the start of the semester. Registration for any succeeding semester will be prohibited without satisfactory resolution of any outstanding balance owing from the previous semester.
Payment Plan Option
Simpson University provides two payment plan options. Two of these options are annual plans to cover the student account balance for the fall and spring semesters. To be considered on a payment plan the appropriate payment plan form must be submitted to Student Financial Services with the first payment. Automatic payments can be made by credit card or electronic transfer from a checking account. Payment can also be submitted via check or money order by each payment due date. A late payment penalty of $25 will be assessed for any payment(s) not received according to the payment plan schedule. Simpson University allows a standard 5 day grace period for payment processing. Additional details regarding the payment plan fees (from $50 to $75 per enrollment) and due dates can be found on the current Payment Plan Form available on the Student Financial Services Forms page.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
| Tuition-Per Semester | |
| Full-Time (12-19 units) | $11,650 |
| Part-time (fewer than 12 units, per unit) | $975 |
| Summer 2013 (per unit) | $325 |
| Residence: 4 Person Room | $2,050 |
| Residence: 4 Person Suite | $2,100 |
| Residence: 2 Person Room | $ 2,175 |
| Residential Meal Plan (21 meals per week) | $1,750 |
| Residential Meal Plan (14 meals per week) | $1,650 |
| Special Fees | |
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Advance Deposit | $100 |
| Late Registration Fee (for late registration) | $100 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $80 |
| Residence Late Housing Exemption Fee | $250 |
| Sun Oaks Fitness Center Fee (annual membership) | $109 |
| Sun Oaks Fitness Center Fee (spring only membership) | $79 |
| Health Insurance (annual premium) | market price |
| Directed Study Fee (per credit, in addition to tuition) | $150 |
| Music Lessons (per credit) | $300 |
| Science Lab Fee (per course) | $75 |
| Clinical Nursing Fee (per course) | $400 |
| ODLE Level 1 Course Fee | $50 |
| ODLE Level 2 Course Fee | $200 |
| ODLE Level 3 Course Fee | $650 |
| ODLE Immersion Skills Set Course Fee | $700 |
| Books (per semester - estimate) | $500 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $50-$75 |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Payment Plan Late Payment Fee | $25 |
| Transcript Fee (first copy free) | $5 |
| Examination Fee (repeat, early or late) | $40 |
| Course Upgrade Fee | $250 |
| Graduation Fee | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (late submission) | $75 |
| Course Upgrade Fee | $250 |
Undergraduate Refund Eligibility
Tuition and Course Fees
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
Regarding changes to course schedule and academic fees, the following refund policy will apply:
| Refund Rates | |
| 2nd Friday following start of the semester | 100% |
| 3rd Friday following start of the semester | 80% |
| 4th Friday following start of the semester | 60% |
| 5th Friday following start of the semester | 40% |
| After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester | No refund is available |
Note: There are no refunds on directed study courses once the semester begins.
Residence
Regarding changes to housing status, the following refund policy will apply:
The deadline for submitting an exemption request is Aug. 15 for fall and Dec. 15 for spring. Any late exemptions approved by the first Friday of the semester will result in the assessment of a Late Housing Exemption Fee of $250. If an exemption is requested after the first Friday of the semester, or if a student withdraws from Simpson University, the following refund policy will apply:
| Refund Rates | |
| Exemption approved/moves off campus... | |
| Before the start of the semester | 100% |
| By 2nd Friday following start of semester | $40/day charge beginning on the first day of the semester* |
| By 3rd Friday following start of the semester | 80% |
| By 4th Friday following start of the semester | 60% |
| By 5th Friday following start of the semester | 40% |
| After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester | No refund is available |
*The per-day cancellation charge is assessed for every day through the day the student moves off campus.
Meal Plan
Regarding changes to term-length meal plans, the following refund policy will apply*:
| Refund Rates | |
| If a student withdraws or moves off campus... | |
| Before the start of the semester | 100% |
| By 2nd Friday following start of semester* | $30/day charge beginning on the first day of the semester** |
| By 3rd Friday following start of the semester | 80% |
| By 4th Friday following start of the semester | 60% |
| By 5th Friday following start of the semester | 40% |
| After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester | No refund is available |
*Changes to meal plans are accepted through the first Friday of the semester.
**The per-day cancellation charge is assessed for every day through the day the student moves off campus.
Student Health Insurance
Changes to student insurance will not be accepted after the first Friday following the start of classes.
Vehicle Registration Fee
Changes to vehicle registration for any term will not be accepted after the second Friday following the start of classes.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the upcoming fall semester. For returning students, once paid this deposit is non-refundable. For new students, the deposit is refundable through May 1 preceding the fall term for which the deposit is initially paid.
Continuing Studies Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
| Tuition | |
| Full-Time (for the entire program) | $17,460 ($4365/semester) |
| Other Costs | |
| Application Fee* | $25 |
| Advance Deposit* | $100 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $40 per semester |
Other Costs that may be associated with the program
| ASPIRE Tuition – general education course (per credit) | $250 |
| Bridge Course Tuition (per credit) | $50 |
| Directed Study Fee (per credit, in addition to tuition) | $150 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $50-$75 |
| Late Registration Fee, Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Payment Plan Late Payment Fee | $25 |
| Transcript Fee (first copy free) | $5 |
| Examination Fee | $40 |
| Books (Estimate) | Approximately $120 per course |
| Graduation Fee* | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (late submission)* | $75 |
*One-Time Fee
For students beginning the program summer 2012 or earlier, please refer to the Cost Estimate Worksheet for cost information.
Continuing Studies Refund Eligibility
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
As courses start throughout the semester, the refund policy is based on the course dates, not the semester term dates.
If a student drops/withdraws from a course by three days following the start of a course, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student drops/withdraws from a course after the third day following the start of a course, no refund will be given.*
If, as a result of an emergency (i.e. serious illness or death of a family member, hospitalization, etc.), a student is forced to withdraw from a course and is not entitled to a refund, the student may petition (within 30 days of the date of withdrawal) to be granted a free retake of the course withdrawn from, provided the course is retaken within three semesters following the semester of withdrawal.
NOTE: There are no refunds on directed study courses once the semester begins.
Vehicle Registration Refund Policy
After the fee has been charged, the student must complete the Refund Request Form and submit it to Student Financial Services within the allowable time for a fee reversal. If a student submits this form to Student Financial Services by the end of day on the second Friday of the semester, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student notifies Student Financial Services after the second Friday of the semester, no refund will be given.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the first semester in the program. The deposit is refundable through the payment deadline for the initial semester for which the deposit is paid.
School of Education Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
| Tuition | |
| Teacher Credentialing | $620 per credit hour |
| Masters of Art in Education | $620 per credit hour |
| Masters of Art in Teaching | $620 per credit hour |
| PASC | $425 per credit hour |
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| Application Fee | $25 |
| Advanced Deposit | $100 |
| Directed Study (in addition to regular tuition) | $150 per credit hour |
| Payment Plan Fee | $50-$75 |
| Late Registration Fee, Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Payment Plan Late Payment Fee | $25 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $40 per semester |
| Teacher Performance Assessment Fee | $125 per course/test |
| Transcript Fee (first copy free) | $5 |
| Examination Fee (repeat, early, late) | $40 |
| Graduation Fee* | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (late submission)* | $75 |
*One-Time Fee
For students beginning the program summer 2012 or earlier, please refer to the Cost Estimate Worksheet for cost information.
School of Education Refund Eligibility
Standard Refund Policy
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
This policy applies to courses (and course fees) with weekly meetings for the full length of the term, also term length courses to be arranged, including Online courses. If a term length course starts prior to the published semester start date, the refund eligibility is based on the first course meeting date rather than the start of the semester.
| Refund Rates | |
| 2nd Friday following start of semester | 100% |
| 3rd Friday following start of the semester | 80% |
| 4th Friday following start of the semester | 60% |
| 5th Friday following start of the semester | 40% |
| After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester | No refund is available |
Directed Study Refund Policy
This policy applies to all directed study courses (section 89). Refunds will not be granted for directed study courses once the semester begins.
| Refund Rates | |
| Before the first day of semester | 100% |
| On or after the first day of semester | No refund is available |
Education Course Refund Policy
This applies to courses offered in any format other than: weekly meetings throughout the semester, directed study courses, or student teaching.
| Refund Rates | |
| By 1st day following start of course | 100% |
| After first day following start of course | No refund is available |
Student Teaching Refund Policy (minimum 9-week course duration)
| Refund Rates | |
| 1st Friday following start of course | 100% |
| 2nd Friday following start of course | 80% |
| 3rd Friday following start of course | 60% |
| After 3rd Friday | No refund is available |
Vehicle Registration Refund Policy
After the fee has been charged, the student must complete the Refund Request Form and submit it to Student Financial Services within the allowable time for a fee reversal. If a student submits this form to Student Financial Services by the end of day on the second Friday of the semester, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student notifies Student Financial Services after the second Friday of the semester, no refund will be given.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the first semester in the program. The deposit is refundable through the payment deadline for the initial semester for which the deposit is paid.
MACP Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
| Application Fee* | $25 |
| Admissions Deposit* | $100 |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $495 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $40 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $50-$175 |
| Late Registration Fee/Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Payment Plan Late Payment Fee | $25 |
| Graduation Fee* | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (late submission)* | $75 |
*One-Time Fee
MACP Refund Eligibility
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
As courses start throughout the semester, the refund policy is based on the course dates, not the semester term dates.
If a student drops/withdraws from a course by three days following the start of a course, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student drops/withdraws from a course after the third day following the start of a course, no refund will be given.
NOTE: There are no refunds on directed study courses once the semester begins.
Vehicle Registration Fee Refund Policy
After the fee has been charged, the student must complete the Refund Request Form and submit it to Student Financial Services within the allowable time for a fee reversal. If a student submits this form to Student Financial Services by the end of day on the second Friday of the semester, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student notifies Student Financial Services after the second Friday of the semester, no refund will be given.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the first semester in the program. The deposit is refundable through the payment deadline for the initial semester for which the deposit is paid.
MAOL Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
| Application Fee* | $25 |
| Admissions Deposit* | $100 |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $475 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $40 |
| Payment Plan Fee | $50-$175 |
| Late Registration Fee/Late Payment Fee | $100 |
| Payment Plan Late Payment Fee | $25 |
| Graduation Fee* | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (late submission)* | $75 |
*One-Time Fee
MAOL Refund Eligibility
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
As courses start throughout the semester, the refund policy is based on the course dates, not the semester term dates.
If a student drops/withdraws from a course by three days following the start of a course, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student drops/withdraws from a course after the third day following the start of a course, no refund will be given.
NOTE: There are no refunds on directed study courses once the semester begins.
Vehicle Registration Fee Refund Policy
After the fee has been charged, the student must complete the Refund Request Form and submit it to Student Financial Services within the allowable time for a fee reversal. If a student submits this form to Student Financial Services by the end of day on the second Friday of the semester, a 100 percent refund will be given. If a student notifies Student Financial Services after the second Friday of the semester, no refund will be given.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the first semester in the program. The deposit is refundable through the payment deadline for the initial semester for which the deposit is paid.
A.W. Tozer Tuition and Fees 2013-2014
Total semester cost is dependent upon the number of credits taken.
- Tuition (per credit): $375
- Tuition (per 3-credit course): $1125
- Tuition M-Div: $30,375
- Tuition MA-IL: $20,250
- Application Fee: $25
- Audit Fee (per 3-credit course): $375
- Admissions Deposit: $100
- Payment Plan Fee: $50-$75
- Late Payment / Late Registration Fee: $100
- Payment Plan Late Payment Fee: $25
- Graduation Fee*: $50
- Graduation Fee (late submission)*: $75
* One-Time Fee
A.W. Tozer Refund Eligibility
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar's Office. If you consider withdrawing from Simpson University during a semester, please read this important Withdrawal Notice regarding the possible impact of withdrawal on your financial aid eligibility for that semester.
Standard Refund Policy: Applies to most Tozer courses. As coursework begins prior to the course meetings for intensive courses, the refund policy is based on semester dates, not on intensive meeting dates. If a student drops or withdraws from a course by the second Friday following the start of the semester, there will be a 100 percent refund. If a student drops or withdraws from a course after the second Friday, there will be no refund.
Directed Study Refund Policy: If a student drops or withdraws from an Online or directed study course before the first day of the semester, there will be a 100 percent refund. If a student drops or withdraws from the course on or after the first day of the semester, there will be no refund.
The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
Deposit
The advanced tuition deposit is applied toward the student account charges for the first semester in the program. The deposit is refundable through the payment deadline for the initial semester for which the deposit is paid.
