FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR FALL 2008

At Barry University the purpose of the Cashier and Business Office and the Office of Financial Aid is to act in partnership with the students and their families to provide the necessary guidance in financial planning related to enrollment.  Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid at (305) 899-3673; or the Cashier/Business Office, (305) 899-3585, for information and assistance.

When admitted, undergraduate freshman must submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $225.00 sent to the undergraduate admissions office.  This deposit will be applied to your 1st semester of enrollment.

*All costs are subject to change without prior notice and may be increase by action of the Board of Trustees.
** Twelve to eighteen credits, in any combination Main Campus (Fall) and A.C.E. (Fall), twelve to eighteen credits, in any combination Main Campus (Spring) and A.C.E. (Spring), results in the administration of the full-time rate of $12,750.00

   In consideration of acceptance for enrollment at Barry University, the student and guarantor/s guarantee the payment of all fees for tuition, room, board and all other financial obligations incurred while in attendance at the University.

   Registration for subsequent terms and participation in housing are prohibited until all financial obligations have been met.

   If financial obligations are not satisfied or deferred payment arrangements not approved, students may be administratively withdrawn. Students may be reinstated upon settlement of an account and the University will make every effort to honor the student’s original course selection and housing priority but cannot guarantee those selections.

  In addition, all financial obligations to the University must be met as a condition for graduation and participation in commencement ceremonies.
     
DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPT RELEASE

The release of grades, official or unofficial transcripts, diplomas or official letters of degree completion is prohibited for those students with outstanding financial obligations to the university.  Payment by local personal check requires a minimum of 10 business days for check clearance.  For other checks, please contact the Student Account Services office.

COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION

Graduating students with outstanding financial obligations of $1,000 or greater will not receive a cap and gown and will not be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony.

COMPANY REIMBURSEMENT DEFERMENT

Students who receive corporate reimbursement may defer the portion of the reimbursable tuition ONLY until six weeks after the last day of class. Proper documentation on company letterhead must be submitted at the time of each registration stating eligibility, amount/percentage reimbursed, grade requirement, etc. Under no circumstances will payment be deferred for more than one term (e.g. incomplete grades, continuous matriculation, etc.). Payment becomes due immediately upon course withdrawal or course failure.

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Barry University offers the services of Tuition Management Services, Inc.(TMS) providing an alternative method of paying for tuition and fees. TMS will assist students in budgeting monthly payments for tuition and fees and offer a wide range of financing alternatives. Since many of these plans require payments beginning in the summer preceding the students first semester at Barry University, interested students and their families are urged to contact TMS directly at (800) 463-6994 for additional information. www.afford.com/barry

OTHER COSTS

HEALTH INSURANCE
(Same rates for Domestic and International Students)

Required for all resident students, intercollegiate athletes and international students. Student will be charged if not covered by similar insurance.

There is a student health insurance policy made available by Barry University for all registered full-time undergraduate and graduate students. For information regarding the student health plan please contact Student Health Services at (305) 899-3750. 

HOUSING ON CAMPUS

For information contact the Office of Residential Life (305) 899-3875
     
PROFESSIONAL DISCOUNTS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

Nurses: Scholarships are available for registered nurse student enrolled in the B.S.N. or M.S.N. Nursing Program are entitled to a 30% reduction on tuition. Students enrolled in the Doctoral Nursing Program are entitled to a 20% reduction on tuition.

Clergy/Religious: Members of religious communities are entitled to a 30% reduction on tuition. Proof of affiliation is required at each registration.

Teachers: Any full-time **Florida teacher presenting a signed contract or 2007-2008, or a letter from his/her principal at the time of  registration, is entitled to a 25% reduction on tuition for Education programs. The contract or letter of employment is required at each registration. 

**Refers to one place of employment. Must be actively teaching.
**Grades Pre-K-12 only.

NOTE:

• School of Education courses for certification and re-certification are offered at a reduced rate without any further discount.
• Various tuition discounts exist in other schools of the University.  Please inquire within each school for details.
• These discounts do not apply if tuition is paid through a grant or other
• subsidy, nor do they apply to discounted tuition, or to programs with special rates.
• These discounts are not applied retroactively.