MSP Tuition and Fees
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Document Number: MSP--103
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: University Provost
Date Last Updated: 12/11/2017
Primary Author: Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 05/14/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about tuition and fees and pertinent cost of attendance information relative to the MSP program.
Purpose: Delineation of policy.
Scope: Students
Responsibility: Academic Affairs
Business and Finance
Deans
VP for Academic Affairs
VP of Business and Finance
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training
Loss of privilege, student
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Policy Provisions
1. Tuition and Fees
The 2016-2017 graduate tuition rate is $840.00 per semester hour. For enrollees taking seven (7) semester hours, the tuition is $5,880.00. During the one (1) semester the M.S.P. students take eight (8) semester hours, the tuition would be $6,720.00. There is no activity fee for M.S.P. enrollees. A graduation fee will be charged during the last semester of enrollment, prior to graduation.
2. Scholarship Availability and Cost of Attendance with a Scholarship
An admitted M.S.P. student will qualify for a special graduate scholarship. The University provides these awards based on the enrollee having received a baccalaureate degree and the perceived potential for success in both this academic program and in the current/future employment arena. Individual scholarship students are encouraged to seek additional funding and/or reimbursement from their employing agencies. A per month payment plan and/or a student loan program will be made available on tuition balances due after all scholarship monies have been applied to a student account. The University accepts both personal checks and MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express in addition to cash for the payment of tuition and fees. The tuition cost(s) for scholarship students will be calculated at the following rate:
$ 475.00 per semester hour
$ 3,325.00 per semester (taking seven [7] hours)
$ 3,800.00 per semester (taking eight [8] hours)
Employees of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services may be eligible to receive additional tuition assistance. Specific information is available through the Department.
3. Payment Plan
A no-interest budget plan (“FACTS”) is available for students. A $35.00 per semester or a $50.00 annual enrollment fee is charged. In order to participate, a student must complete an “Automatic Tuition Payment Agreement” which authorizes their bank to deduct tuition charges from a checking and/or savings account on specific dates during the semester. This plan may also be used with a valid MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express credit card. Students considering the “FACTS” payment plan should read the current information and apply for the plan through the University website – www.cumberland.edu.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences: Further training
Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
VP for Academic Affairs
VP of Business and Finance