15 Pari-lime Siudenis ( ] - l l credil hours per semesler) will be charged a l lhe rate of $251 per credit hour and are nol eligible for the Cosl Conlainmenl Pl a n or the CCP Spring Discount adjusl ments.
Special Course Fees: A few specialized courses, e.g., Physical Education, Art, and Private Music Lessons, require the payment of a special course fee.
ROOM AND BOARD
The u n iversity requires that all single full-time ( ] 2 or more semester hours) stude,nts room and board on campus unless the student is living at home with parents or legal guardians, is 21 years of age or older during the current semester, or has senior status (90 semester hours). All exceptions to this policy must be requested from the Residential Life Office. Food Service is offering three board plans for ian 1987 and spring 1 988.
Plan n is full board-20 meals per week ( b reakfast, lunch and
dinner 6 days and brunch and dinner on Sunday) a t a cost of $775 per semester. Plan n2 is lunch and dinner 7 days a week a t a cost of 5720 per semester. Plan n3 is breakfast, lunch and din ner, Monday through Friday at a cost of $665 per semester.
During inlerim 1988 (in January), only Plan nl will be ofiered at a cost of $ 1 1 0. Those not on campus during interim should deduct the $ 1 1 0 board cost from the examples below.
ROOM AND BOARD COST PLAN #1 Fall Room Fall Board Interim Board Spring Room Spring Board Total:
$885 5775 SI lO S785 $775 53330
PLAN n2 Fall Room Fall Board Interim Board Spring Room Spring Board Total:
$885 $720 5110
5785 5720 $3220
PLAl'l n3 Fall Room Fall Board Interim Board Spring Spring Board Total:
5885 5665 $ 1 10 5785 5665
$3 1 1 0
Meals are not provided during Thanksgiving, Christ mas, and Easter vacations. The interim board cost will be ch arged only if a student is on campus during January. Commuter students are encouraged to eat meals on campus and may select one of the above plans (nl, n2, or n3) or may select lunches only at a cost of $255. Single, rooms are limited and cost an additional 5 1 1 5 or $75 per semeste.r. Students moving on campus for spring only pay the rail room rate. A limited amount of family student housing is available. The two- and three-bedroom units cost approximately $160 per month. A damage deposit of $ 1 00 must accompany a reservation for family student housing. Applications may be obtained from the PLU Residential Life Office.
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
Student Parking- Permit Required Student Health and Accident Insurance ( p remium varies by coverage and is optional) Credit by Examination (Department Exam) Educational Placement Fee (School of Education graduates) Computer Usage Fees (See Computer Center for complete fee schedule) Health Center Library, Lost Book and Parking Viola tion fines
No Charge Approx. 5 1 40 (full year) $62.75 per credit hour $25 First 55.00 free per billing cycle (Charges depend upon service)
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon registration, the student and his or her parent(s) or legal guardian, as the case may be, "gree t o accept the responsibility and legal obligation to pay all tuition costs, room and board fees, and other special fees incurred or to be incurred for the student's education. The university, in turn, agrees to make available to the student certain educational programs and the use of certain un iversity facilit ies, as applicable and as described in this catalog. A failure to pay all university bills shall release the university of any obligation to continue to provide the applicable educational benefits and services, to include statements of honorable dismissal grade reports, transcript of records, diplomas, or pre-registrations. The student shall also be denied admittance to classes and the use of university facilities. Under certain circumstances student paychecks may be applied to unpaid balances. All accounts 60 days delinquent are routinely reported to d credit bureau.
FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships, grants, talent awards, and loans awarded by the PLU Financial Aid Office and outside aid ( from fraternal organiza tions, high schools, churches, etc.) sent directly to PLU, are credited to the student's account in the following manner: Half of a l l awards large.r t h a n 5 1 00 are credited to each semester. (Example: A $700 scholarship will result in 5350 being credited toward fall and 5350 for spring semester.) Awards of $100 or less will be applied to one semesteronly. Students are required to sign for their National Direct Student Loans and Nursing Student Loans in the Business Office at the beginning of each semester. Gua.ranteed student loans obtained through banks and other lending institutions will be applied in total when received after the proper endorsement of the check by the student at the Business Office. Checks not endorse,d within 30 days of arrival will be returned to the lending institution as defined by federal regula tions. Students who secure part-t.ime employment as part of their financial aid receive monthly paychecks. These paychecks may be applied to unpaid balances. ReCipients of financial aid must report all outside awards to the Financial Aid Office. If actual costs are less than estimated on the financial aid application or award notice, the aid package may be reduced.
PAYMENTS
Mail payments with remittance (statement copy or coupon) to PLU, Box 1356, Tacoma, WA 98401, or deliver payments to the PLU Business Office in the Hauge Administration Building, Room 100. Checks should be made payable to Pacific Lutheran University. The student's name and account number should be included on the check. VISA and MasterCard bank cards are accepted. Indicate card t ype, account n u m ber, and exp iration date if transaction is done bv mail. Please do not mail cash. A discount rate, which is periodi ally adjusted, will be charged against Canadian funds.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
I. Payment Before Term Begins 2. PLU Budget Plan 3. Semester Installment Plan
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PAYMENT B E FORE TERM BEGINS
Early registra n ts will be sent a pre-billing of charges and credits. Early payments are encouraged, and those who pay early may qualify for LUTE BUCKS (coupons redeemable at the PLU Bookstore). Forstudents who select Ihisopt ion, payment in full is due before t h e beginning of the term ( fall-September 8; interim-January 4; spring-February 3). Financial clearance ( paid in full) is necessary for 10 card validation. Registration is not finalized until tuition and fees are paid. Unpaid balances are subject to late charges if not paid by published deadlines. Contact the Business Office for current charges if a complete statement has not been received.
NOTE: Payment options 2 and 3 a re subject to approval of credit. 2. PLU BUDGET PLAN
This plan allows for paying selected educalional expenses on a monthlv installment basis withoul interest. Selected educational expens s are estimated for the e.ntire academic year and paid in equal installments as follows: a. Full Year Budget Plan-May 10 through April 10 b. Half Year Budget Plan-May to t h rough October 10 (summer and fall); November t o through April 1 0 (interim and spring) A Budget Plan Agreement can be obtained from the PLU Business Office and is not valid until signed and a pproved. The total amount of financial aid awarded (excluding expected earnings from Work Study and Washington State Need Grant) can be deducted in arriving at the monthly installments. If a student is a financial aid recipient, the amount of t u ition estimated on the Budget Plan Agreement must correspond with the amount of tuition estimated by the Financial Aid Office. Actual class registra tion which results in lower tuition may require a reduction in financial aid offered. Those applying for the monthly payment option after May will be charged a 2% per month late charge and must pay the back payments. If during the academic year actual costs vary from the original estimate, monthly payments will be revised upon notifi cation of the Busi ness Office. Monthly payments received after the five-day grace period will be assessed a 2% per month late charge. If a payment becomes delinquent for thirty (30) days, a student may be denied admission to classes, or the university may withh old grade reports, transcript of records, or diplomas.
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3. SEMESTER INSTALLMENT PLAN (SIP)
The Semester Installment Plan requires a 25% minimum down payment. The balance remaining (plus finance chargen) is divided into three (3) monthly installments, due by the 1 5th of the month (Fall-October 1 5, November 15, December 1 5; or Spring-March 15, April 1 5, May 1 5). I f the interim is to be included with spring semester, payments are due February 1 5, March 1 5, and April 1 5. lf payment is received after the 20th of the month, a $ 1 0.00 late payment charge will be assessed in addition to the regular finance charge.
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