Tuition & Fees
All tuition and fees for the semester are due by the published due dates established in the Academic Calendar or at the time of registration unless prior arrangements have been made through the Business or Financial Aid Office. The Board of Trustees establishes the tuition and fee rates at Belmont College. Resident, Out-of-State, and International Student fees are subject to change pending Board action.
Please note that the tuition and fees for the current academic year may not be finalized at the time of catalog publishing. Current tuition and fee information can be found on our website.
A student is charged in-state fees if he/she resides in the state of Ohio, or in Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, or Wetzel County of West Virginia. The current per-credit-hour fees for in-state, out-of-state, or on a VISA are outlined on the College website. Twelve (12) credit hours indicate status as a full-time student.
Costs incurred for academic services to students such as those services provided in the SSC, Learning Commons, and other areas throughout the College are covered in part by this fee.
Technology fees are charged to help defray the costs associated with the use of student computers (e.g., licensing, upgrading, web access, etc.) and other technology. A per-credit-hour rate is included in the student’s total tuition and fees for this purpose.
Each semester, a Student Life Fee is added to the student’s total tuition and fees. These funds help support the many activities offered to Belmont students throughout the academic year.
Course fees are assessed to cover the cost of consumable materials, equipment maintenance, supplies, liability insurance, and other costs associated with certain courses. The fees are charged to the student at the time of registration. Individual course fees are found in the Course Description section of this catalog. Not all courses involve course fees. Course fees are subject to change.
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Payment of Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are due by the published due dates established in the Academic Calendar. The student is responsible for payment of tuition, fees, and all charges regardless of financial aid received. This not only ensures that the student is aware of his/her responsibilities in terms of initiation or termination of enrollment but also ensures that he/she is aware that if financial aid or other payment arrangements are not successfully completed the student will be responsible for all charges incurred.
Deferred Tuition Payment Plan
Students may sign a Deferred Tuition Payment Plan (DTPP) to pay tuition and fees (not including books) in three equal installments.
The first installment, equal to one-third of the total amount of deferred tuition, is due on or before the published due date listed on the College’s academic calendar. The second and third installments, each equal to one-third of the total amount of deferred tuition and specific due dates are noted on a Deferred Tuition Payment Plan Agreement through the Business Office that the student must sign before the first day of classes. If the final deferred payment is not made by the scheduled date, registration for the following term will be canceled and a hold placed on student records.
Outstanding Balances
As a state-supported institution of Ohio, Belmont College has an obligation to collect all fees due the College. Section 131.02 of the Ohio Revised Code requires all state agencies to refer all outstanding balances greater than 45 days of billing date to the Attorney General of the State of Ohio for final resolution. Once a delinquent debt has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s office for collection efforts, the balance will accrue interest at a rate established by the Ohio Revised Code and calculated on all outstanding balances. In addition, delinquent debts may incur costs including but not limited to charges, fees, interest, and penalties.
Prior Semester Balance Due
Students with prior semester balances due will not be permitted to register for or attend classes in the subsequent term until the past due balances are paid. The Records Office CANNOT release student information to external entities if there is an outstanding balance due or unreturned college property (e.g., library books, iPads, etc.). Records Office data includes transcripts, and any other information related to attendance at Belmont College.
Refund of Tuition and Eligible Fees*
To receive a refund of tuition and eligible fees, the student must follow the withdrawal procedure prescribed by the College. Tuition and other eligible fees are refundable according to the following schedule:
| CALENDAR DAYS | REFUND % |
|---|---|
| Prior to the first day of term | 100% |
| 1-14 days from the 1st day of term | 100% |
| 15 days and beyond | No refund |
Refunds of instructional fees (tuition), general fees, technology fees, student life fees, and course fees, if applicable, are based on the first calendar day of the term. Refunds are issued within four (4) weeks after the first day of class. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the Records Office has his/her current mailing address. Refunds do not apply to non-refundable fees and/or deposits.
For courses that do not follow the normal semester calendar (flexibly scheduled courses), the refund schedule will be adjusted proportionately based on class length.
*This College refund policy is separate and distinct from the Title IV Pro-Rata Financial Aid Refund.