Graduate Finances
Finances
Standard Fees
New Student Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Professional Studies Application Fee1 | $100 |
| MBA-I and MSCS Application Fee | $200 |
| Master of Education Application Fee | $55 |
| Master of Architecture Application Fee | $50 |
| Master of Arts in Community Music Leadership | $50 |
| Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership | $35 |
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Professional Studies programs include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Human Services, and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
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The Graduation Fee covers the cost of cap, gown, diploma, and other commencement expenses and is applied in the term during which the student graduates. This fee must be paid regardless of whether the student plans to participate in the formal commencement ceremony.
Academic Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Campus Technology Fee, per semester | $265 |
| Graduation Fee2 | $250 |
| Add/Drop Course Fee, per transaction | $30 |
| Special Course Arrangement Fee (in addition to the cost of tuition) | $375 |
| Late Payment Fee, per month | $150 |
| Payment Plan Fee (per billable term) | $100 |
| Diploma Replacement Fee | $50 |
| Credentials (placement file), per order | $10 |
Non-Academic Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| ID Replacement Fee | $25 |
| Motor Vehicle Registration, per semester | $60 |
| Non-Registered Vehicle Fine, per semester | $100 |
| Handicapped Zone Fine | $350 |
| Smoking Fine, per incident | $100 |
Program-Specific costs
Payment in Full Due
- September 1 - Fall Semester
- January 1 - Spring Semester
- May 1 - Summer Semester
For payment information, see the Financial Information page of the catalog.
Tuition
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration, per credit hour | $750 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical/Mental Health Counseling, per credit hour | $750 |
| Master of Arts in Human Services Organization, per credit hour | $750 |
| Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, per credit hour | $750 |
| Master of Business Administration-Informatics, per credit hour | $550 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science, per credit hour | $550 |
| Master of Education in Literacy, per semester | $6,150 |
| Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership, total program cost | $26,500 |
| Master of Architecture, per credit hour | $1,160 |
| Master of Arts in Community Music Leadership, per credit hour | $820 |
| Music Performance Certificate, per credit hour | $500 |
Students receiving employer tuition reimbursement from their district or the government will need to call Student Accounts to discuss specifics. Additional fees may apply.
Course Fees
Course fees are differential fees which which apply to specific courses, resulting from the unique expenses of their programs. These fees apply directly to the specialized programming, technology, materials, and physical resources necessary to maintain the distinctive excellence of programs at Judson.
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| ARC575, ARC651, ARC652, ARC681, ARC682 | $970 per course |
| ARC581 | $100 per course |
| Private Music Instruction Fee | $250 per no-credit course |
| Private Music Instruction Fee | $250 per credit hour |
| Group Music Instruction Fee (class piano/voice/guitar) | $110 per course |
Student Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commuter Meal Plan per semester1 | |
| 50 Meal Plan | $550 |
| 40 Meal Plan | $450 |
| 25 Meal Plan | $290 |
| Health Insurance Fee 2 | |
| Fall Semester: | $1,073 |
| Spring Semester (including Summer): | $ 1,487 |
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Meal plans are not available to all students; please contact the Student Accounts Office for more information.
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All graduate architecture and music certificate students taking 6 or more credit hours will be automatically enrolled in the insurance plan. Other graduate students are not eligible to enroll in the insurance plan. Students are not charged when evidence of similar coverage, with completed waiver form, is received by Health Center within 10 days following the semester start. Refunds are issued on a case by case basis.
Refunds
DEFINITIONS
- Refund - a credit entered on a student's account to reduce the amount of charges
- Week - a calendar week
- Drop - refers to cancellation of registration for individual classes
- Withdrawal - refers to cancellation of registration to all classes for a term or multiple terms
Tuition Refund Insurance
An optional insurance program is available to help refund student tuition, fees, and room/board charges, up to the annual policy limits, if you unable to complete the semester. This insurance program complements and enhances our school's refund policy and we believe families will benefit from this added protection. Visit GradGuard for additional information.
Medical Insurance Refunds
The medical insurance premium will be refunded in full if appropriate documentation for a waiver is submitted to the Health Center prior to the end of the second week of classes. No refund of the medical insurance premium will be made after the second week of classes; however, the student will be covered for the remainder of that coverage period.
Dropping Courses From Within the Academic Term
If a student must drop a registered course from within the term, the following policies are applicable:
- Course dropped prior to first class meeting:
- Will be refunded at 100%
- Financial Aid may be adjusted according to R2T4 government calculations based on the days of attendance and number of net billed hours
- Course will be dropped from the student’s transcript (no records)
- No Drop Fee is assessed
- Educational Resources Materials for a dropped course are subject to a replacement fee if they are not returned or not considered in an "Unused/New" condition
- Courses dropped after the first class meeting:
- Financial Aid may be adjusted according to R2T4 government calculations based on the days of attendance and number of net billed hours
- No tuition refund will be issued
- Course will remain on the student’s transcript as:
- Dropped prior to second meeting: "W" (withdraw)
- Dropped prior to fourth class meeting: "WP" or "WF" (withdraw pass or fail, based on current student performance)
- Dropped after fourth class meeting: "WF" (withdraw fail)
- A per course $30 Drop Fee will be assessed
Dropped classes may be rescheduled and will be billed at the credit hour rate in effect at the time the course is taken. Students should contact their Academic Advisor to adjust their schedule.
Withdrawing from All Courses in the Term
Students who withdraw from the University must file a withdrawal form with the Registrar's Office. Such formal notice will establish the withdrawal date. If a student withdraws without notification, Judson University will determine a withdrawal date. Refunds will be granted per the following schedules based on the type of class:
14-17 Week Courses
Room and Board (if applicable), Tuition and all other fees:
- Before first day of classes — 100%
- First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%
- During third and fourth weeks of classes — 50%
- During fifth through seventh week of classes — 25%
- After seventh week of classes — 0%
12-13 Week Courses
Tuition and all other fees:
- Before first day of classes — 100%
- First day of classes through second week of classes — 90%
- During third week of classes — 50%
- During fourth through sixth week of classes — 25%
- After seventh week of classes — 0%