2012-2013 Samford University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2012-2013 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Financial Information



The University makes every effort to hold increases to the lowest figure possible while providing quality programs of good value. Tuition and fees cover approximately 70 percent of Samford’s educational and general expenditures. For the remainder of its operating needs, the University relies primarily on the generous support of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, with which the University is affiliated, investment earnings, and gifts and grants from alumni, individuals, businesses, foundations, and other supporters.

Samford reserves the right to change tuition, other charges, refund procedures, and other policies.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin.

Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition and Fee Policy

Tuition Classifications

Students are classified based on their enrollment status. Enrollment status, charges, and courses covered are detailed below.

Full-Time Undergraduate Day Students: The tuition paid by students classified as undergraduate day admits them only to courses in the regular (day) curriculum where students may take 12-18 credits without further charge. Students taking over 18 credits or courses outside the day curriculum, including evening courses (offered through the Evening College), are charged additional tuition at the per-credit day rate. (See tables below for general tuition and fees.)

Part-Time Undergraduate Day Students: Part-time regular day students taking under 12 hours will pay the per-credit day rate for all credits. (See table below for general tuition and fees.)

Undergraduate Evening Students: The tuition paid by students classified as undergraduate evening admits them only to courses offered in the Evening College. Evening College students who enroll in day courses will pay the per-credit day rate for undergraduate day courses. (See table here  for general tuition and fees.)

Graduate Students (includes Law and Pharmacy): The tuition paid by students classified as graduate admits them only to courses within the specific program. Any course(s) outside the program will be charged at the current credit hour rate for the applicable course(s). For general tuition and fees, see tables below (Graduate), (Divinity ), (Law ), and (Pharmacy ).

Tuition and Fees Payment Policy-All Students

Tuition and Fees Payment Guidelines

E-bill: E-bill notification that a new e-bill has been generated is sent to students via the Samford University e-mail system which remains the official means of communication with students; paper statements are not provided. Students are advised to check their e-mail regularly. Students and authorized users can access the e-bill system at any time.

Students registering during the early registration period will receive an e-bill approximately 15 days prior to the payment due date. The e-bill reflects activity up to the date the e-bill was generated. Any activity transpiring after the e-bill generation date can be viewed on the Current Activity section of the online e-bill system. The Current Activity page provides the current account balance that is due, including any unbilled charges and payments. To review the detail by term, select the appropriate term from the drop down box. Payment for term e-bills will be due in accordance with the schedule as seen below. Students who register/make schedule changes/add room and board, etc., after the e-bill generation date must consult the online system to view their account summary and arrange payment for all charges by the due date for the term regardless of whether or not the charge(s) have been billed.

Late Fee: A late fee of 5% (capped at $100) on the past due tuition, room, board and mandatory fees balance will be assessed on the day after the payment due date. The payment for the entire e-bill, including charges incurred after the e-bill generation date, must be received in the Bursar’s Office on or before the due date to complete financial settlement for the current term.

Late Fee Appeals: To appeal the late fee, students must pick up a late fee appeal form from the Bursar’s Office and submit the completed form within 14 days of the late fee posting. Any documentation supporting the appeal MUST be submitted at the time the appeal is made. Students must file appeals timely with the Bursar’s Office. Decision of the Appeal Review Committee is final.

Registration Cancellation:

Students not paying their bill by the due date are subject to having their registration cancelled until payment is received. A student may be reinstated by paying the balance in full, plus a $100 reinstatement fee. Following this payment, the student will receive a clearance slip from the Bursar’s Office to provide to Student Records as required to re-establish the student’s class schedule. Late fees are not reversed upon reinstatement.

Students making changes to their schedule after the e-bill has been sent (usually at the beginning of a term or during drop/add) are required to make payment in full by the e-bill due date for the term, including additional charges resulting from the changes even though they may not have received an e-bill for these additional charges. Failure to make full payment will result in registration cancellation the next business day after the end of the drop/add period as noted in the academic calendar for your classification.

E-bill generation, payment, late fee assessment and registration cancellation dates for each semester/monthly e-bill are noted on the payment schedule at:

Payment Schedule: http://www.samford.edu/bursar/default.aspx?id=45097161603
Parent link: https://www.samford.edu/bursar/content.aspx?id=45097161158
Student link: http://www.samford.edu/subpage.aspx?id=2147484200
Make payment - e-bill system link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20180_tsa/web/login.jsp

Holds: Students may not register for the next semester, receive transcripts, participate in commencement or receive a diploma until past due amounts are cleared.

Collections: Past due accounts assigned to a collection agency may be reported to the credit bureaus and students are responsible for attorney fees, collection fees, and interest. The University may charge interest on all amounts past due.

Payment Method Options for Students and Parents

Students may authorize parents or other designated individuals to access the e-bill system and make payments on their behalf. To enable this feature, a student MUST access the e-bill system and set up those individuals responsible for payment of their student account as an “Authorized User.” Students may set up an Authorized User by clicking on the link in their e-bill message, selecting the Authorized User tab, and following the instructions.

Authorized Users will receive e-mail notification when a new e-bill statement is issued. Click on the link in the e-mail or enter the link in your browser to access the e-bill system and make a payment.

Current link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20180_tsa/web/login.jsp

Online Payments with Check

Payment by electronic check using the e-bill system is the most efficient and Samford’s preferred method of payment. Payment by electronic check can be made by using your checking account.

Online Payments with Credit Card

MasterCard, Discover, and American Express can be used to make online payments. A 2.75% (minimum of $3.00) convenience fee will be assessed by the third-party web processor. Reminder: Fee (2.75%) will not be assessed if payment is made by electronic check.

Other Payment Options

The Bursar’s Office continues to accept payment by check through the mail, but the University is not responsible for delays of the postal service and late fees will apply if payments are received after the due date. Payment by check or cash can be made in person.

Questions? Please contact the Bursar’s Office at broffice@samford.edu, 1-800-888-7214 (toll-free) or (205) 726-2816.

The Samford University Portal and associated online Student Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for scheduled maintenance and unforeseen circumstances. Maintenance is scheduled in advance with notice to all students.

Should you encounter log-in problems, please contact the Personal Technology Group at (205) 726-2662.

NOTE: While every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, specific financial details are subject to change. Please see the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest information: www.samford.edu/admin/bursar/

Drop and Add Policy for All Students

Class Drops and Adds

Drops, adds, and other changes in a student class schedule that do not involve complete withdrawal from school are subject to the following rules:

  1. During drop/add, if a schedule change results in a reduction of the student’s total credits (less than full-time), tuition may be adjusted within 30 days. Any reduction in a student’s course load may result in an adjustment in the student’s financial aid.
  2. After the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty, dropping a course(s) will not result in a reduction of charges for tuition or fees.
  3. There are no refunds of fees unless the course related to the fee is dropped within the drop/add period, or one withdraws as outlined below. Charges will be adjusted according to these financial policies and the credits taken by the student. Complete withdrawal from the University is covered under the refund and withdrawal policy. (See also Elective Withdrawal  in the Academic Policies and Regulations  section of this catalog.)

Withdrawal Refund Policy for All Students

Student Withdrawal

The University is required to contract for a substantial amount of goods and services in advance. Most of these expenses are fixed and are not subject to change on short notice. Under certain circumstances, refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the University. A student desiring to withdraw from the University must obtain an official withdrawal form from the Office of Student Records. The form must be submitted to the Office of Student Records when it is completed. This policy applies to all terms including semesters, summer terms and Jan Term. If a withdrawal results in a tuition reduction and the student has received financial aid, some of the aid could be required to be returned by the University. In such cases, the student will be required to reimburse the University. (See also the Elective Withdrawal  in the Academic Policies and Regulations  section of this catalog.)

Withdrawal Refund Policy for Fall and Spring Semesters

  1. In case of withdrawal or suspension within the first week of the semester, the student may receive a refund of 100 percent of tuition and room rent for that semester. The first week of a semester ends on the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  2. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the first week of the semester, but before the end of the second week of the semester, the student may receive a refund of 90 percent of tuition and room rent for that semester. The second week of a semester ends on the first Wednesday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  3. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the second week of the semester, but before the end of the third week of the semester, the student may receive a refund of 75 percent of tuition and room rent for that semester. The third week of a semester ends on the second Wednesday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  4. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the third week of the semester, but before the end of the fifth week of the semester, the student may receive a refund of 50 percent of tuition and room rent for that semester. The fifth week of a semester ends on the fourth Wednesday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  5. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the fifth week of the semester, but before the end of the ninth week of the semester, the student may receive a refund of 25 percent of tuition and room rent for that semester. The ninth week of a semester ends on the eighth Wednesday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  6. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the ninth week of the semester, no refund of tuition and room rent is available.
  7. In case of withdrawal or suspension, a board plan (meal charge) refund shall be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Withdrawal Refund Policy for Jan Term

Jan Term refunds are based on days instead of weeks and the following applies. In case of withdrawal or suspension:

  1. On first and second day of classes, the tuition and room rent refund will be 100 percent.
  2. On the third day of classes, the tuition and room rent refund will be 90 percent.
  3. On the fourth day of classes, the tuition and room rent refund will be 75 percent.
  4. On the fifth day of classes, the tuition and room rent refund will be 50 percent.
  5. On the sixth day of classes, the tuition and room rent refund will be 25 percent.
  6. After the sixth day of classes, no tuition and room rent refund is available.
  7. Board plan (meal charge) refund shall be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Withdrawal Refund Policy for Summer Term

Summer Term refunds are based on the number of weeks as follows:

  1. In case of withdrawal or suspension before the end of the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty, the student may receive a refund of 100 percent of tuition and room rent for that term.
  2. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty, but before the end of the first week of the term, the student may receive a refund of 90 percent of tuition and room rent for that term. The first week of the term ends on the first Friday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  3. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the first week of the term, but before the end of the second week of the term, the student may receive a refund of 75 percent of tuition and room rent for that term. The second week of the term ends on the second Friday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  4. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the second week of the term, but before the end of the third week of the term, the student may receive a refund of 50 percent of tuition and room rent for that term. The third week of the term ends on the third Friday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  5. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the third week of the term, but before the end of the fourth week of the term, the student may receive a refund of 25 percent of tuition and room rent for that term. The fourth week of the term ends on the fourth Friday following the last day to drop a course(s) without financial penalty.
  6. In case of withdrawal or suspension after the fourth week, no refund of tuition and room rent is available.
  7. In case of withdrawal or suspension, a board plan (meal charge) refund shall be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Brief Definition of Terms Used in Financial Policies

In all of the following situations, students must complete the proper forms in the Office of Student Records.

Arbitrarily discontinuing class attendance does not substitute for official notification of course dropping or withdrawal.

Drops and Adds

Adding a Course: A course can be added anytime on or before the date listed on the Academic Calendar as “Last Day to Drop or Add a Course(s) without Financial Penalty.” Payment for the course is due the day the course is added.

Dropping a Course: This term applies to the complete removal of a course from a student’s permanent record. This can only be done if the student notifies the Office of Student Records on or before the date listed on the Academic Calendar as “Last Day to Drop or Add a Course(s) without Financial Penalty.”

If a student notifies the Office of Student Records after this date, the course will be considered a withdrawal, will remain on the student’s permanent record with a grade of W or WF (see below), and no financial reimbursement will be given. (See Course Withdrawal  in Academic Policies and Regulations.)

Withdrawals

Course Withdrawal: Course Withdrawal is also often referred to as Partial Withdrawal. In order to be considered as withdrawn from a course, a student must complete an official Schedule Change Form in the Office of Student Records on or before the date listed on the Academic Calendar as “Last Day to Withdraw from a Course(s) without Academic Penalty.” If these requirements are met, the student will receive an automatic grade of W. If the student withdraws after the date listed on the Academic Calendar, the student will receive an automatic grade of WF. (See Course Withdrawal  in Academic Policies and Regulations.)

There is no financial reimbursement for course withdrawal.

School Withdrawal: This term refers to officially leaving Samford University and discontinuing attending all classes. Financial reimbursement will be based on the University’s refund policies for withdrawal. (See Withdrawal Policy in this section and Elective Withdrawal  -School Withdrawal in Academic Policies and Regulations.)

Refund and Cancellation Policy for Abroad Programs

Different refund and cancellation policies apply to the various abroad programs. A copy of these refund and cancellation policies may be obtained from the sponsoring department or school.

Refund Appeal

Students or parents who believe that they have individual circumstances warranting an exception to published refund policies may appeal. To appeal, the student or parent should contact:

Dean of Academic Services
Office of Student Records
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35229

Military Call to Active Duty

Students will be allowed to withdraw without penalty from the University and receive a 100 percent tuition remission (less any financial aid which the student may have received for the semester) upon presenting an original copy of their orders to the dean of academic services.

Alternatively, incomplete (INC) grades with no tuition reimbursement may be more appropriate when the withdrawal is near the end of the semester and INCs are agreed to by the instructor(s) and the student and approved by the dean of the school or college. In the latter case, the student will be allowed to complete the coursework according to a written agreement submitted to the Office of Student Records.

Return of Title IV Funds

Federal financial aid funds are awarded with the expectation that students will complete the entire period of enrollment. Students “earn” a percentage of the funds that are disbursed to them with each day of class attendance. When a student, who has received federal financial aid (Title IV funds), leaves school before the end of the semester or period of enrollment, federal law requires the University to calculate the percentage and amount of “unearned financial aid funds that must be returned to the federal government.” This calculation may have the effect of requiring the student to repay funds that have already been disbursed to the student.

Once a student has completed more than 60 percent of the enrollment period, students are considered to have earned all funding received. The University will not reduce the amount owed simply because of the loss of eligibility of financial aid. Thus, withdrawal prior to completion of 60 percent of the semester may result in the student having to pay from personal funds amounts of financial aid required to be returned to federal sources, in addition to any institutional costs owed to the University. Students are urged to consider these financial implications prior to making the decision to withdraw from school.

Miscellaneous Expenses

Activity Fees

Tennis, swimming, racquetball, and many other recreational activities are available without charge. The field house has an indoor jogging track. Outdoor activities such as white-water rafting, rappelling, etc., are sponsored by the Student Government Association. Fees are charged to cover the actual cost of these activities.

Books and Supplies

The estimated cost of books and supplies for an academic year is listed in the tuition and fees tables. Students enrolled in the professional schools may expect to pay more for books and supplies.

Check Cashing

The Bookstore is authorized to cash checks up to $50 per day for a student whose account is in good standing. The face of the check must have the student’s name, local address, telephone number, and student identification number. Students must present a valid photo ID. A student who presents a check to Samford University that is not honored by the bank will be charged $30. If the check is not redeemed within 10 days of notification, the student may be subject to disciplinary or legal action. All check cashing privileges are revoked after the third returned check.

Medical Insurance for Students

A student injury and sickness insurance plan is available to undergraduate and graduate students and their dependents. All students will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage. Any student not able to provide proof of coverage will be required to obtain a policy from the University’s approved carrier and the charge will be posted to the student’s account.

Based upon federal regulations and University policy, all F and J visa holders must have health insurance coverage for themselves and all dependents during residency in the U.S. Insurance may be obtained by the student independently or purchased through the University but must contain certain required coverage. Proof of coverage is required before registering for classes. Information about specific policy carriers, minimum coverage, and premium costs is available from the International Studies Office at (205) 726-2741.

Membership Fees

Some student organizations have an annual membership fee. In addition, Greek organizations have monthly dues along with an initiation fee. These fees are charged directly by such organizations and will not be posted on student accounts.

Personal Property Insurance

Students at college have a large investment in desktop computers, laptop computers, television sets, CD and DVD players, radios, cell phones, cameras, PDAs, calculators, mini-refrigerators, clothing, text books, CDs, DVDs, albums, and other personal property. A college or university is not liable for these losses simply because the loss occurs on campus.

All students, especially those who live in residence halls, should insure their personal property either through their parent’s homeowner’s insurance or through a private insurance policy. The University has established an insurance program through National Student Services, Inc. This insurer provides personal property insurance for students at over 1,000 colleges and universities. For more information on student personal property insurance, see www.nssi.com or pick up a brochure at the Residence Life Office, 106 Beeson University Center.

Residence Hall Special Fees and Fines

Students are expected to show good stewardship of their rooms and furnishings and to abide by all University policies. There are fines for key and lock replacement, damage to facilities, and failure to follow proper procedures for room change and checkout. If imposed, these charges will be placed on a student’s account, along with other fees established for special services or other purposes.

Students canceling their housing contract prior to the end of the term of the agreement are subject to a substantial cancellation fee. Students occupying rooms during scheduled break periods will be charged substantially for extra housing stay.

Residence hall rooms are furnished with twin-sized beds, desks, chairs, desk lamps, chests, and blinds. Students may wish to add approved appliances and decorations. It is recommended that this be done in communication with their roommate prior to or after arrival on campus. Washing machines and dryers are available in each residence hall. All washers and dryers are free to use.

The Samford Card and Bulldog Bucks

All students are required to have an official Samford University photo ID (Samford Card) made and recorded by the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management. The ID offers students a convenient, safe, and easy way to make purchases and utilize campus services. It is used as an identification card, meal card, library card, and for access to certain facilities. With activation of Bulldog Bucks, the Samford Card can be used to make purchases on campus. Bulldog Bucks work similarly to a checking account in that deposited funds are debited each time a student makes a purchase.

ManageMyID will allow students, parents, and employees to deposit money online, without any credit card fees, into Bulldog Bucks. By using the link https://samford.managemyid.com/, cardholders can budget their account by tracking spending and report a lost or stolen card at any time.

Student Telephone Services

Local telephone service is included in housing charges. Telephones are not included and must be provided by the student. Resident students can dial any local or intra-campus call with no additional charge.

Samford no longer provides long-distance services to students. Most students use the long-distance services provided by their own cellular telephone service plan. Students who need long distance services should make arrangements with a long distance carrier and use that carrier’s access (usually dialing an 800 number) to make long-distance calls. For more information regarding telephone service, contact Telephone Services at (205) 726-2996.

Financial Aid Information

Students seeking financial aid should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our priority date is March 1 for the upcoming academic year. Students who filed the FAFSA on or before that date will comprise the first group for which we package and award financial aid for the upcoming academic year. FAFSAs filed after March 1 will be processed in the order they are received.

Students may obtain information regarding financial aid online at www.samford.edu/financialaid or by telephone at (205) 726-2905 or toll free at 1-800-888-7245. Students are encouraged to use these resources for information or questions regarding financial aid at Samford University.

Refund Schedule

Refunds are first available within five (5) to seven (7) business days after financial aid has been credited (disbursed) to your student account. Refunds will not be available before that time. Disbursement of aid on your account is regulated based on the first day of class as indicated on the academic calendar for your classification. The refund availability dates below are the earliest dates that the refunds will be available. These dates are subject to satisfactory completion/submission of all needed information by the student. The dates are subject to change and may be adjusted to comply with federal regulations governing refunds to students.

SPECIAL NOTE: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/bursar/

General Miscellaneous Fees for Academic Year 2012-2013

The following fees apply to ALL Samford students and are nonrefundable, unless otherwise indicated.
Description Expense
Vehicle Registration $20/academic year
Replacement Decal Vehicle Registration $10/when incurred
ID Replacement $15/when incurred
Portfolio Evaluation Fee (per credit) $100/credit (optional)
Bank Return and Correction Fee $30/each occurrence
Late Fee (acct balance unpaid by due date) 5% of unpaid balance (max $100)
Reinstatement Fee (all terms) $100/term, as applicable
Insurance Premium Per term, if required & no waiver
Insurance Co-Pay As incurred

Payment Schedule for Miscellaneous Charges for 2012-2013

Month E-bill Date Payment Due Date Late Fee Date
September 2012 Sept 10, 2012 Sept 25, 2012 Sept 26, 2012
October 2012 Oct 10, 2012 Oct 25, 2012 Oct 26, 2012
November 2012 Nov 9, 2012 Nov 26, 2012 Nov 27, 2012
February 2013 Feb 8, 2013 Feb 25, 2013 Feb 26, 2013
March 2013 Mar 8, 2013 Mar 25, 2013 Mar 26, 2013
April 2013 Apr 8, 2013 Apr 25, 2013 Apr 26, 2013

 

Billing, Payment & Refund Schedule for Academic Year 2012-2013

    Undergraduates (Day & Evening; includes Evening College, excludes Accelerated Nursing); Graduates (except Graduate Nursing & MSEM); Divinity
Term Year E-Bill Date Payment Due Date Refund Availability Date Late Fee Date Registration Cancellation Date
Summer 10-Week Term 2012 May 21 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 7
Summer I 2012 May 21 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 7
Summer II 2012 June 25 July 9 July 9 July 10 July 12
Fall 2012 Aug 13 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 28 Sept 4
Fall (Last Orientation) 2012 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 28 n/a Sept 4
Jan Term 2013 Dec 17 Jan 3 Jan 9 Jan 4 Jan 8
Spring 2013 Jan 15 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 29 Feb 4
Sum 10-Wk, Sum I, & Sum II (pre 6/11/13)* 2013 May 20 June 3 June 3 June 4 June 10
Sum II (post 6/11/13)** 2013 June 24 July 8 July 8 July 9 July 11
    Law
Term Year E-Bill Date Payment Due Date Refund Availability Date Late Fee Date Registration Cancellation Date
Summer 10-Week Term 2012 May 14 May 29 May 29 May 30 June 6
Fall (L1, P1-3) 2012 Jul 30 (L1) Aug 13 (L1) Aug 13 (L1) Aug 14 (L1) Aug 22 (L1)
Fall (L2-3, P4) 2012 Aug 13 (L2-3) Aug 27 (L2-3) Aug 20 (L2-3) Aug 28 (L2-3) Sept 4 (L2-3)
Spring 2013 Jan 15 Jan 28 Jan 9 Jan 29 Feb 4
Summer 10-Week Term 2013 May 20 June 3 June 3 June 4 June 10
    Undergraduate Nursing (Accelerated Program only); Graduate Nursing/Nurse Anesthesia; Environmental Management (MSEM)
Term Year E-Bill Date Payment Due Date Refund Availability Date Late Fee Date Registration Cancellation Date
Summer 10-Week Term 2012 May 21 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 8
Summer I 2012 May 21 June 4 June 4 June 5 June 8
Summer II 2012 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Fall 2012 Aug 13 Aug 27 Aug 20 Aug 28 Sept 4
Fall (Last Orientation) 2012          
Jan Term 2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Spring 2013 Jan 15 Jan 28 Jan 9 Jan 29 Feb 4
Sum 10-Wk, Sum I, & Sum II (pre 6/11/13)* 2013 May 20 June 3 June 3 June 4 June 10
Sum II (post 6/11/13)** 2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Pharmacy
Term Year E-Bill Date Payment Due Date Refund Availability Date Late Fee Date Registration Cancellation Date
Summer 10-Week Term 2012 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Fall (L1, P1-3) 2012 Aug 13 (P1-3) Aug 27 (P1-3) Aug 20 (P1-3) Aug 28 (P1-3) Sept 4 (P1-3)
Fall (L2-3, P4) 2012 May 18 (P4) June 1 (P4) June 1 (P4) June 4 (P4) June 11 (P4)
Spring 2013 Jan 15 Jan 28 Jan 9 Jan 29 Feb 4
Summer 10-Week Term 2013 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
L1=1st-year Law students
L2=2nd-year Law students
L3=3rd-year Law students
FYI: Graduate Nursing includes graduate nurse anesthesia and doctor of nursing practice students
P1=1st-year Pharmacy students
P2=2nd-year Pharmacy students
P3=3rd-year Pharmacy students
P4=4th-year Pharmacy students
FYI: The Fall term for P4s begins June 1.
* Dates applicable to Summer II 2013 if registration completed prior to June 11, 2013.
** Dates applicable to Summer II 2013 if registration completed after June 11, 2013.
Commencement Note: Students participating in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 commencement must clear their accounts before the first date to pick up caps and gowns for their group. (Divinity students, who have an earlier commencement, have an earlier scheduled date to pick up caps and gowns.)

Important Note: Payment schedule dates for all terms are subject to change.
Late Fee Note: A 5% late fee (capped at $100) will be assessed according to the schedule above. Any student with a past due balance will not be eligible to register for the next semester, participate in commencement, or obtain his/her transcript or diploma. Registration cancellation will be processed for all students with unpaid tuition, mandatory fees, room and board (billed and unbilled) on the date in the schedule above.
Direct Deposit Note: Direct deposit of refunds is now available. Log into the e-bill system and sign up. Direct deposit refunds for Jan Term and Spring 2013 are not guaranteed to be released to the bank until January 9, 2013.

Graduate Student* Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2012-2013

The following tuition and fees apply to Samford Graduate students enrolled in Business, Education, Environmental Management, Music, Nurse Anesthesia, or Nursing. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the e-bill payment due date. See above for payment regulations and refund notes, if applicable. For tuition and fees that apply to students in other graduate/doctoral/professional programs such as Divinity, Law, or Pharmacy, see those catalog sections.
Description Student Classification Expense Notes
Tuition
All credits All Graduate and Graduate Audit Students in Business, Education, Environmental Management, and The Arts $688/credit/each sem/term  
Master of Science in Nursing All MSN Students (excl MSN-NA) $705/credit/each sem/term  
Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Anesthesia (MSN-NA) All MSN-NA Students $8,653/semester or term $1,000 deposit upon acceptance and remainder on or before e-bill payment
due date; Deposit nonrefundable
MSN-NA Continuation Fee All MSN-NA Students $1,500/semester  
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) All DNP Students $705/credit/each sem/term  
Joint Degree Joint Degree Students By Classification  
Basic Fees
Application Fee for Graduate Admission All Graduate Students (excl MSN, DNP) $35/application Nonrefundable; Due at time of application
Application Fee for NursingCAS All Graduate/Doctoral Nursing Students $65/application Nonrefundable; Due at time of application
Books and Supplies All Graduate Students $1,000 (estimate) Cash/check/credit card due at time of purchase
Books and Supplies All MSN-NA Students $2,500 (estimate) Same as above
Books and Supplies All DNP Students $2,500 (estimate) Same as above
Campus Life Fee All Graduate Students (excl CRNA students) $35/term  
Campus Life Fee All Nurse Anesthesia students (CRNA-clinical) $25/term  
Reinstatement Fee (all terms) All Students $100/term, as applicable  
Technology Fee - Jan Term All Students $25/term  
Technology Fee - Summer All Students $40/term  
Technology Fee - Fall, Spring All Students $135/semester/term  
Special Program/School Fees
Business School Admin Fee - Fall & Spring All Graduate Business students $125/semester  
Business School Admin Fee - Jan Term All Graduate Business students $50/term  
Business School Admin Fee - Summer All Graduate Business students $100/term  
Education School Admin Fee - Fall & Spring All Graduate Business students $100/semester  
ENVM Annual Administrative Fee ENVM International students only $200/year  
ENVM-English as a Second Language (ESL) ENVM International students only $2,500/sem/term, if required  
Music (Applied Instruction) All Grad Music Students in Applied Instruction $150/credit  
Nursing Background Check Fee All CRNA Students $100/one-time charge  
Nursing Drug Screening Fee All CRNA, MSN, & DNP Students $40/one-time charge  
Nursing Drug Screening Fee - Additional All CRNA, MSN, & DNP Students $40/as done  
Nursing Graduate School Technology Fee** All Graduate Nursing Students $150/semester or term  
Nursing Medatrax Fee - CRNA All CRNA Students $119/one-time charge  
Nursing-Typhon & Up-to-Date Clinical Fee All MSN & FNP Students $140/one-time charge  
Nursing-Typhon Fee All DNP Students $75/one-time charge  
CRNA=Certificate Nurse Anesthesia
DNP=Doctor of Nursing Practice 
MSN=Master of Science in Nursing
NA=MSN-Nurse Anesthesia
* Graduate students in programs offered by Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Music, or Nursing (degree or audit), unless otherwise indicated. For tuition and fees for graduate/professional students in Divinity, Law, or Pharmacy, see those catalog sections.
** Graduate nursing students pay this fee and the general Technology Fee that applies to all students
NOTE 1: See above for a list of General Miscellaneous Fees (Vehicle Registration/Decal, ID Replacement, etc.) that apply to ALL students.
NOTE 2: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/bursar/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the e-bill has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. Late fee of 5% (capped at $100) will be applied to the past due balance if payment not received in the Bursar’s Office by the due date. To avoid registration cancellation and reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See Billing, Payment, & Refund Schedule above for dates for e-bill, payment due, refund availability, late fee assessment, and registration cancellation.

Undergraduate Day Student (Full-Time and Part-Time) Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2012-2013

The following tuition and fees apply to Samford Undergraduate Day students. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the e-bill payment due date. See above for payment regulations and refund notes, if applicable. For basic tuition and fees that apply to all or most graduate students, see above For tuition and fees that apply to undergraduate evening students or for students in specific graduate programs, see those catalog sections.
Description Student Classification Expense Notes
Tuition
Tuition Deposit All Undergraduate Students (Day) $250 (excl Accelerated BSN)
$500 (Accelerated BSN)
Nonrefundable; Due upon acceptance
Less than 12 credits Part-Time Undergraduate (Day) $821/credit  
12 to 18 credits Full-Time Undergraduate (Day) $12,285/semester  
More than 18 credits Full-Time Undergraduate (Day) $821/credit  
All credits - Jan Term Undergraduate (Day) $821/credit  
All credits - Summer Terms Undergraduate (Day) $620/credit (Sum 2013)  
Audit Degree Seeking $821/credit  
Audit, except Applied Music & Art Non-degree Seeking $821/credit, as space is available  
London Programs at Daniel House, Samford’s London Study Centre, Fees*
Residence Hall Fees, Double Occupancy**
Room Deposit All Students except Pharmacy $250 Nonrefundable
Beeson Woods All Students except Pharmacy $2,330/student/sem  
Evergreen Hall All Students except Pharmacy $2,208/student/sem  
Vail, Smith, & Pittman Halls All Students except Pharmacy $2,125/student/sem  
West Campus (Fall and Spring) All Students except Pharmacy $2,330/student/sem  
Student Apartments All Students except Pharmacy $1,776/student/sem  
West Campus (Summer 2013 Terms) All Students except Pharmacy $734/student/each Sum 13 Term  
All Dorms (Jan Term)*** All Students except Pharmacy $275/student/Jan Term  
Board
19 meals/week + $130 declining balance Entering Freshmen & Students who have earned less than 24 credits $2,000/semester (Fall & Spring)  
12 meals/week + $130 declining balance Resident Students - Sophomore Status $1,686/semester (Fall & Spring)  
7 meals/week + $130 declining balance Resident Students who have earned 64 credits or more $1,134/semester (Fall & Spring)  
19 meals/week for Summer Term First-Year Students and Entering Freshmen $596/each Summer Term 2013  
12 meals/week for Summer Term All Resident Students, but excluding Entering Freshmen $460/each Summer Term 2013  
19 meals/week for Jan Term First-Year Students and Entering Freshmen $344  
12 meals/week for Jan Term All Resident Students, but excluding Entering Freshmen $283  
Basic Fees  
Application Fee for Undergraduate Admission (Day) All Undergraduate Students $35/application Nonrefundable; Due at time of application
Books and Supplies All Full-Time Undergraduate Students $1,000 (estimate) Cash/check/credit card due at time of purchase
Campus Life Fee - Fall & Spring All Full-Time Undergraduate Students (incl undergrad nurs) $155/semester  
Campus Life Fee - Fall & Spring All Part-Time Undergraduate Students $75/semester  
Campus Life Fee - Fall & Spring All Undergraduate Clinical & Accelerated BSN Students $25/semester  
Campus Life Fee - Jan Term & Summer All Students $35/term  
Reinstatement Fee (all terms) All Students $100/term, as applicable  
Technology Fee - Fall, Spring All Students $135/semester  
Technology Fee - Jan Term All Students $25/term  
Technology Fee - Summer All Students $40/each Summer term  
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Undergraduate International Students (all nonrefundable)
ESL Program - Fall and Spring Full-Time ESL program students $6,000/semester  
ESL Program - Summer Terms Full-Time ESL program students $2,000/each Summer term  
ESL Program - Jan Term All ESL program students enrolled in Jan Term $1,200/term  
ESL Program - Less than Full-Time Part-Time ESL program students $1,500/course  
ESL Program - International Student Fee All ESL program students $200/one-time/first semester  
ESL Program - Campus Life Fee - Fall/Spring Full-Time ESL program students $155/semester  
ESL Program - Campus Life Fee - Summer All ESL program students $35/each Summer term  
ESL Program - Technology Fee - Fall/Spring All ESL program students $135/semester  
ESL Program - Technology Fee - Summer All ESL program students $40/each Summer term  
 * At press time, fees applicable to international or London programs were not available. Contact the International Studies Office at (205) 726-2741 for details.
** Double rooms assigned for single occupancy are 150% of the rate for double-occupancy rooms.
*** During Jan Term and Summer Terms, residence in University housing is limited to those students who are enrolled for at least one course at Samford University during the term of residence or to those students who are required to be in residence because of approved University activities, such as band or intercollegiate athletics, when classes are not in session. During Fall and Spring Semesters, residence is limited to full-time students.
NOTE 1: See above for a list of General Misc Fees (Vehicle Reg/Decal, ID Replacement, etc.) that apply to ALL students. See below for a list of special course or program fees that may apply.
NOTE 2: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/bursar/

Undergraduate Day Student - Special Course, Program, or School Fees (In Addition to Tuition) for Academic Year 2012-2013

The following fees apply to Samford undergraduate students enrolled in specific courses/programs/schools and/or during specific terms/semesters, as noted. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are due on or before the e-bill payment due date. See Class Drops and Adds for payment regulations and refund notes, if applicable. For special fees that apply to undergraduate evening students or for students in specific graduate programs, see those catalog sections.
Description Student Classification Expense Notes
Special Course Fees
Chemistry Lab Fee All students enrolled in CHEM Laboratory Courses: CHEM 109 , CHEM 206 , CHEM 216 , CHEM 316 , CHEM 326 , CHEM 370 , CHEM 375  $150/course  
Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Activity Fee All students enrolled in the following PHED/UCFH courses:    

PHED 103 - Flying Disc Sports 

PHED 104 - Aqua Aerobics 

PHED 105 - Beginner/Intermediate Golf  PHED 106 - Tennis 

PHED 107 - Fitness Walking 

PHED 109 - Strength Training-Physical Conditioning 

PHED 110 - Personal Fitness 

PHED 112 - Basketball 

PHED 113 - Racquetball-Badminton 

PHED 114 - Aerobics 

PHED 115 - Volleyball-Wallyball 

PHED 117 - Beginning Social Dance-Women  

PHED 118 - Beginning Social Dance-Men 

PHED 120 - Fitness Swimming 

PHED 127 - Yoga 

PHED 131 - Soccer 

PHED 132 - Lacrosse 

PHED 133 - Beginning Swimming 

PHED 134 - Intermediate Swimming 

PHED 135 - Synchronized Swimming 

PHED 136 - Fencing 

PHED 137 - Lifeguard Training 

PHED 138 - Water Safety Instructor Course 

PHED 139 - Pilates 

PHED 140 - Special Physical Activity  

$10/per course  
  PHED 111 - Scuba  $200/per course  
  PHED 122 - Spin® Cycling  $25/per course  
  UCFH 120 - Concepts of Fitness and Health  $40/per course (Fall & Spring)
$25/per course (Jan Term & Sum)
 
Kinesiology/Nutrition Sci Special Course Fee All students enrolled in the following KINS courses:    
  KINS 110 - Principles of Food Preparation  $125/per course  
  KINS 241 - First Aid and CPR  $25/per course  
  KINS 274 - Practicum in Athletic Training I  $25/per course  
  KINS 312 - Food, Culture, and Society  $125/per course  
  KINS 414 - Experimental Foods  $125/per course  
  KINS 477 - Sports Nutrition  $5/per course  
Freshman Orientation All Freshmen enrolled in Orientation $175/Orientation session  
Interior Architecture All students enrolled in IARC Tec/Studio Courses: IARC 220 , IARC 221 , IARC 222 , IARC 251 , IARC 252 , IARC 301 , IARC 302 , IARC 324 , IARC 340 , IARC 401 , IARC 403 , IARC 420 , IARC 450 , and IARC 495   $120/semester See Course Descriptions  for course titles
  KINS 110 - Principles of Food Preparation   $125/per course  
  KINS 241 - First Aid and CPR  $25/per course  
  KINS 274 - Practicum in Athletic Training I  $25/per course  
  KINS 312 - Food, Culture, and Society  $125/per course  
  KINS 414 - Experimental Foods  $125/per course  
  KINS 477 - Sports Nutrition  $5/per course  
Freshman Orientation All Freshmen enrolled in Orientation $175/Orientation session  
Interior Architecture All students enrolled in IARC Tec/Studio Courses: IARC 220 , IARC 221 , IARC 222 , IARC 251 , IARC 252 , IARC 301 , IARC 302 , IARC 324 , IARC 340 , IARC 401 , IARC 403 , IARC 420 , IARC 450 , and IARC 495  $120/semester  See Course Descriptions  for course titles
International Student Fee All international students $200/one-time/first semester  
Music: Applied Instruction All students enrolled in an MUSA Course $150/credit  See Course Descriptions  for course list
Student Recital Fee All students enrolled in a Recital Course $ 50/performance  
 Special Program/School Fees
Business School Admin Fee - Fall, Spring All undergraduate Business students, incl pre-business $125/semester  
Business School Admin Fee - Jan Term & Sum All undergraduate Business students, incl pre-business $50/term  
Nursing School - Clinical Practice Fees All BSN students $500/one-time charge  
Nursing School - Drug Screening Fee (Initial) All undergraduate Nursing students $40/per student  
Nursing School - Drug Screening Fee (Add’l) All undergraduate Nursing students $40/per student as done  
Nursing School - Undergrad Tech & ATI Fee* All undergraduate Nursing students $110/semester (Fall & Spring)  
Education School Admin Fee - Fall, Spring All undergraduate Education students $100/semester  
Neighbor Now (formerly SOSA) - Summer All students participating in Neighbor Now $260  
Samford Summer Adventure All students participating in Samford Summer Adventure $350/summer session  
University Fellows Program Fee All University Fellows students $350/year  

* Undergraduate nursing students pay this fee and the general Technology Fee that applies to all students.

NOTE 1: See above for a list of General Miscellaneous Fees (Vehicle Registration/Decal, ID Replacement, etc.) that apply to ALL students.
NOTE 2: Fees are subject to change without notice. See the Bursar’s Office Web site for the latest tuition and fee info: http://www.samford.edu/bursar/

NOTE ON PAYMENT/REINSTATEMENT: Charges incurred after the e-bill has been generated for the semester/term are due on or before the payment due date. Charges incurred during the drop/add period are due when incurred. Late fee of 5% (capped at $100) will be applied to the past due balance if payment not received in the Bursar’s Office by the due date. To avoid registration cancellation and reinstatement fee, students should pay all tuition and fees by the payment due date. See Billing, Payment, & Refund Schedule above for dates for e-bill, payment due, refund availability, late fee assessment, and registration cancellation.