Graduate Programs in Education Financial Information
As a matter of basic policy, charges to students are kept to a minimum. These charges are less than what it actually costs Berry to provide graduate study. To balance the difference between actual educational costs and the amount a student pays, Berry must obtain from other resources a substantial amount for each student.
TUITION AND FEES (Graduate Education Programs Only)
| Tuition rate (2008-2009),effective Fall 2008 | $296/credit ($888/3-hr course) |
| Application for admission fee | $25 |
| Graduation fee | $60 |
| Technology fee | $50 per year |
| Transcript of record | $5 |
| Fee for returned check (each transaction) | $15 |
| Activity Fee | $150 (for 9+ hours) |
The business office will bill students for tuition. For assistance, contact Patsy House at 706-236-1710. The board of trustees reserves the right to change any charge (tuition, fees, and other) at any time.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE COLLEGE
A student who is delinquent in payment of any financial obligation to Berry College may be removed from classes; may not be allowed to register at the college for another semester until such delinquency is satisfied; may not be issued grades, transcripts, or a degree; and may be subject to further disciplinary action.
REFUND OF CHARGES
All students who withdraw during a semester will be charged tuition at a rate of 10 percent of the semester charge for each week or fraction thereof of enrollment. If a recipient of financial aid withdraws and is scheduled to receive a refund, all or part of this refund will be used to reimburse the financial-aid programs from which the student receives funds. Other fees are not refundable.
FINANCIAL AID
Students who are fully accepted into the graduate program at Berry College may be eligible for financial aid if carrying at least two courses or a minimum of six hours. Federal loans of up to $8,500 per year are available to eligible graduate students. In addition, Federal Perkins loans may be available for full-time students. An approved needs-analysis form is required to determine eligibility for these loans. Information and applications are available in the financial-aid office.
HOPE Teacher Scholarship Program - A forgivable loan to students seeking advanced education degrees in critical shortage fields of study. The HOPE Teacher Scholarship is for students who commit to teach in a Georgia public school after earning an advanced degree. Applications are available in April of each year. Awards are made on a first come, first serve basis. Awarded only to residents of the state of Georgia. For additional information, call 1-800-546-HOPE. Internet: http://www.hope.gsfc.org.
Graduate students enrolled at least six hours may be eligible for graduate assistantships. Graduate assistantship information can be secured through the Office of Graduate Studies. Email Graduate Studies or link to Financial Aid.