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The cost of an education from Belmont University is among the lowest to be found in any accredited private senior university in the South and compares favorably with the total expenses of other accredited colleges and universities. The low costs have been made possible by substantial gifts to the operating fund of Belmont received each year through the Cooperative Program of the Tennessee Baptist Convention and from endowments and gifts by alumni and friends. Therefore, the actual cost of educating a student at Belmont University is considerably greater than the amount charged and all students attending Belmont share in this savings. Belmont University reserves the right to alter fees and tuition at the beginning of any semester of the academic year if, in the judgment of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, such change is necessary.

Expenses

A. Tuition (2001-2002)
The following charges are made each semester.
12-16 Hours 6845.00
Fewer than 12 hours (per hour) 520.00
More than 16 hours (per hour) 520.00
Summer School (per hour) 520.00
University College (per hour) 340.00
Audit (per hour) 520.00
Continuing Education Unit (per unit) 25.00
Professional Development 100.00
Senior Citizens 60 years or older (per course with space available, audit only) 25.00

B. Fees (non-refundable)
Student Fee 0-3 hours 85.00
Student Fee 4-11 hours 250.00
Student Fee 12+ hours 380.00
University College Student Fee 0-12 hours 85.00
Advanced Placement Recording Fee (per hour) 5.00
Application Fee 35.00
Change in Registration 5.00
Graduation Fee 50.00
International Baccalaureate (per hour) 5.00
International Student Application Fee 50.00
Late Exam Fee 10.00
Late Registration Fee 10.00
Returned Check Fee 25.00

Student Fee

The funds generated by this fee directly impact the overall campus experience for Belmont students, including such important areas as emergency services, campus safety, mail services, parking, maintenance, career services, library services, student activities, and technological advancements.

C. Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (new students) 250.00
Housing Deposit 100.00
Housing Pre-Payment (returning residential students) 150.00
International Student Tuition Deposit 3000.00

Enrollment Deposit

Upon approval to Belmont, all new students are required to pay a $250 enrollment deposit to reserve a place in the semester for which the student applied. Payment of the enrollment deposit is necessary before any new student may register for classes.

The enrollment deposit will be credited to the student’s account and will be used to offset the expenses accrued in the first semester of studies at Belmont. If the student resides on campus, the housing deposit of $100 will be pulled from the enrollment deposit.

Housing Deposit

The housing deposit is required by all students living in Belmont University housing. The deposit is held in reserve and is only refundable when the resident completes the check-out procedure with a Residence Life staff member. Only requests made within 30 days of vacating the room will be honored. Should a new student cancel a housing assignment prior to moving on campus, the deposit is non-refundable. Additional cancellation charges may also apply.

When a new student requests housing, $100 of the enrollment deposit will be set aside to cover the housing deposit.

If a current student needs campus housing, the deposit must accompany a Current Student Housing Application which is available at Belmont Central or the Office of Residence Life.

D. Campus Housing
All residential students will be required to comply with a nine-month contract. Room and Board charges will be placed on the student's account.
Residence Halls: Hail, Heron, Maddox, Pembroke and Wright*
    May 2002 term
            single 326.00
            double 218.00
    Summer Term 2002
            Session I
            single 510.00
            double 349.00
            Session II
            single 510.00
            double 349.00
    Fall Semester 2002
            single 2100.00
            double 1375.00
    Spring Semester 2003
            single 2100.00
            double 1375.00
Belmont Commons (per person)**
    Summer 2002 1199.00
    Fall Semester 2002 2399.00
    Spring Semester 2003 2399.00
Bruin Hills (per person)**  
    Summer 2002 1101.00
    Fall Semester 2002 2248.00
    Spring Semester 2003 2248.00
Bruin Hills (married couple)**  
    Summer 2002 1617.00
    Fall Semester 2002 3276.00
    Spring Semester 2003 3276.00
Special Emphasis Houses**  
    Summer 2002 897.00
    Fall Semester 2002 1967.00
    Spring Semester 2003 1967.00
Hillside Apartments (2 bedroom)  
    Summer 2002 1297.00
    Fall Semester 2002 2733.00
    Spring Semester 2003 2733.00
Hillside Apartments (4 bedroom)  
    Summer 2002 1230.00
    Fall Semester 2002 2604.00
    Spring Semester 2003 2604.00
 

*During the Fall and Spring Semesters the Residence Halls will remain open for all breaks and holidays with the exception of Christmas and the period between Summer Session and Fall Semester. Limited summer housing is available.
**Residents in Belmont Commons, Bruin Hills, Hillside and the Special Emphasis Houses may live in their residences on a yearly basis.

 
E. Board
Students living in the residence halls must purchase a meal plan. Rates are listed at per semester cost.
2002-2003 Meals (Residence hall students must purchase a meal plan)*
    Plan 1: 20 meals 1470.00
    Plan 2: 16 meals + $100 1470.00
    Plan 3: 12 meals 1140.00
    Plan 4: 10 meals +$75 1140.00
    Plan 5: 5 meals (for campus apartment residents only) 440.00
 
    Commuter Meal Ticket – 12 meals 66.00
 
*The University Dining Hall is closed during Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break; however, during those breaks, other on-campus food service options may be available to students. Food service options during breaks may NOT be included in the meal plan cost.

Selecting Meal Plans

All students living in residence halls must choose a meal plan. First semester freshmen living in the residence halls must select either Plan 1 or Plan 2. Students living in other campus housing may purchase a meal plan through the Office of Residence Life or a Commuter meal ticket through Dining Services.

Plans 1 and 3 consist of meals which are all served in the dining hall. Plans 2 and 4 consist of meals which are all served in the dining hall and include credit to make purchases from The Coda Cafe and Corner Court. Plan 2 includes a $100 credit and Plan 4 includes a $75 credit.

F. Course Fees

Some courses at Belmont require additional special fees for materials or specialized instruction used in the course. These fees are listed as part of the individual course description and are listed in the class schedule each term. These fees are non-refundable.

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