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Fees & FAQsThe Fine Print - Tuition, Fees and Payment PoliciesTuition rates and estimated course materials/books expenses are available here: undergraduate (BA), graduate (MA), doctorate (PhD). Tuition is subject to a 4% annual cost-of-inflation increase. Such increases, if any, are made effective each Fall semester. Our fee schedule is as follows:
We've tried to make our financial policies straightforward and easy to understand. Typically tuition and any fees are due up-front each semester. If you register (or pre-register) far enough in advance you can break your tuition payments up over the several months before the semester begins. Our Frequently Asked Questions section should answer most questions about the details, or use the interface at right to "Ask a Question." Refund Policy Our refund policy is available here. Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I take classes from George Wythe? There is a core body of knowledge and personal characteristics essential to effective citizenship--or statesmanship. Statesmen are not necessarily politicians, they are citizens who understand the various components of society (e.g. academia, government, media, church, family, community, business, etc.), the roles that each play, and the checks and balances that must necessarily exist between them to maximize human freedom, opportunity and happiness. These citizen-statesmen understand the underlying principles that govern success within each of the areas of society, and work to develop the personal habits and traits that enable them to influence for good. George Wythe seeks to build men and women who have the ability and understanding to see society where it is, to envision where it ought to be, and insert themselves in the middle to move society forward by persuasion, not force. Building such men and women is the stated purpose of George Wythe University, and our degree programs are the means for accomplishing that purpose. We welcome students everywhere to enroll in classes and begin to learn the vocabulary and principles of freedom, and the consequences of the lack thereof. Most energetically, we encourage students to enroll in and complete a degree program. Slow progress along the path of education is better than no progress; but it is by completing a full degree program that students will realize a benefit much greater than the sum of its parts. How can I take classes at George Wythe? George Wythe courses are available on-campus, online and at select physical locations within Utah (extension courses). Credit may also be granted for coursework completed in conjunction with attendance at other seminars and events such as statesmanship seminars (seminars held in other countries and states outside of Utah), webinars, summer seminars, etc. Tuition varies by degree program and venue. Students may enroll in a degree program or simply register for courses on a class-by-class basis. Do I have to pay for the first semester upfront? Typically, yes. But a student can register for classes several months in advance and make payments towards their tuition during the interim thereby splitting up the total tuition over time. A student who pre-registers for a future semester can split up payments over as many as six months. Can I make tuition payments on a monthly payment plan? Yes. By registering several months in advance a student may make payments towards their tuition before the semester begins. Do I have to have a monthly payment plan? No. Students who prefer to do so may pay their tuition in full. A student registering within 30 days of the semester start date will likely be required by the Online Services website registration process (OLS) to pay tuition in full. A student registering several months in advance or simultaneously pre-registering for a future semester will be offered a payment plan option. OLS calculates the number of semesters remaining prior to the start date of the semester or semesters in question and calculates monthly payments. Students may either accept the monthly payment plan schedule or schedule a single payment to cover a given semester's tuition. Can I make changes to my payment schedule? If you need to modify your payment schedule please contact the Office of the Registrar. What is the difference between "Standard (Continuous) Enrollment" and "Non-Standard (Non-Continuous) Enrollment?" Short Answer: Typically, students pay for each semester's tuition (and fees, if any) upfront and in-full. The "standard" or "continuous" enrollment method is for the student who plans on enrolling this semester and the next semester as well, presumably till the end of their degree program. These students not only register for the current semester, but also "pre-register" for the next semester and schedule one or more payments to cover that semester's tuition as well. "Non-standard" or "non-continuous" enrollment is for the student who is attending the current semester, but not the next. Tuition costs are lowest using Standard Enrollment. Students may switch between both methods whenever they like. Long Answer: We have sought to minimize the cost of tuition to make an affordable leadership education available to as many people as possible. We achieve this most effectively - and affordably - when students are committed to their education and finishing their degree program. Our business model, therefore, seeks to minimize costs for those students who complete their program with minimal interruptions. That said, we welcome all students, including those whose life circumstances may not allow them to enroll in a consistent, uninterrupted course of study. The Standard (Continuous) Enrollment method enables a student signing up for classes for the Winter semester, for example, to also get on a payment plan for the upcoming Fall semester and enjoy a lower tuition rate for both semesters. Students who are unable or prefer not to avail themselves of Standard Enrollment are certainly welcome and have two options available to them. First, online students may pay for courses on a Class-by-Class basis, paying a flat rate per course for as many courses as they wish to take in a semester. Second, online and on-campus students may participate on a Non-Standard (Non-Continuous) Enrollment basis, paying for a given semester in full prior to the registration deadline. Payment plans notwithstanding, no student is ever obligated to pay for more than the equivalent of a single semester's tuition. Continue reading below for more information. What if I sign up for Continuous Enrollment, but later determine that I won't be returning next semester? No problem. A student that needs to switch from Continuous Enrollment to Non-Continuous enrollment should contact the office of the Registrar. Any funds the student has paid towards the "pre-registered" semester will be refunded in full. The current semester's enrollment is changed from Continuous to Non-Continuous and the student is responsible for the difference in tuition. What if I need to make changes to a pre-registration? No problem. When a student pre-registers for a future semester they are simply communicating intent as best as they know, there is no obligation to attend that semester. For refund information see the FAQ immediately above. Am I ever committed to or liable for more than the cost of a single semester of tuition? No. Utah state law prevents us from obligating any student to more than the equivalent of one semester's tuition at a time. The Standard Enrollment method does begin collecting tuition for the upcoming semester, but only after the current semester has begun (i.e. George Wythe never holds more than the equivalent of one semester's of unused tuition funds for a given student) - and these monies are fully refundable before the beginning of that semester (see the George Wythe University Refund Policy). |
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