Basic expenses at Albion College for the academic year are listed below.
Comprehensive Fee, 2011-12 |
$41,360.00 |
Student Senate Activity Fee (yearly) |
$376.00 |
Sickness Insurance |
$193.00 |
Wellness Education Fee (yearly) |
$186.00 |
Application Fee |
$40.00 |
General Deposit |
$300.00 |
Payable upon receiving notice of admission to assure a place in the enrolling class. $150 will be credited to the first semester general fees for matriculating students. For students accepted for the first semester, entrance deposits are required by May 1. For students accepted for the second semester, entrance deposits are required by November 15. Entering students who cancel enrollment after May 1 and prior to August 1 for first semester and after November 15 and prior to December 15 for second semester will receive a partial refund of $50. Partial refunds will not be made after August 1 and December 15 for the respective semesters. See "Refunds" section for details regarding return of the general deposit to students who have already been enrolled. |
Matriculation Fee/Readmission Fee
A one-time matriculation fee of $185 is paid by all matriculating students at registration for administrative and processing costs. Re-admitted students are also required to pay a $75 re-admission fee. Non-refundable.
Textbooks and Supplies
There are no standard fees for textbooks and supplies. However, every student must plan to purchase such items in addition to the expenses listed above. Books and supplies range from $900 to $1,000 per year for the average Albion student.
Special Fees
Special Student Admission Fee (non-refundable) |
$10.00 |
CLEP Credit |
One-half tuition |
Identification Card Replacement |
30.00 |
Automobile Registration (per year) |
300.00 |
Replacement of Lost Room Key and Changing Lock Hardware |
90.00 |
Replacement of Lost Mailbox Key |
30.00 |
Replacement of Diploma Insert with Cover |
40.00 |
Music Fees |
|
1/4 unit (1/2 hour lesson per week) |
346.00 |
1/2 unit (1 hour lesson per week) |
692.00 |
Students declaring a music major (and demonstrating this intention by being enrolled in the music classes appropriate to the music major curriculum) will receive at no additional cost up to 1/2 unit of private lessons per semester. All other students must pay the full applied music fee for lessons.
Music facility usage fee (per semester — for all students taking lessons in the form of private or class instruction) |
125.00 |
Refunds: Students who drop private music lessons after the second week of classes will receive no refund. Students dropping lessons during the first two weeks will be charged $50 per scheduled lesson.
Other Educational Fees
(per semester, where applicable)
Tuition each 1/4 unit below 3 units or above 4 1/2 units |
$1,365.00 |
Late Final Enrollment -- First day |
30.00 |
-- Each additional day late |
15.00 |
Tuition for Auditors (per 1/4 unit) without credit |
340.00 |
Tuition for January Term |
2,400.00 |
Off-Campus Study Program Application |
50.00 |
Off-Campus Study Administrative Fee (per semester |
1,070.00 |
Commuter Fee (per semester) |
625.00 |
Course Film Charge |
30.00 |
Ceramics, Photography and Sculpture (all one-unit courses) |
50.00 |
Photography (one-half unit courses) |
25.00 |
Book Arts (all) |
30.00 |
Modern Language Tutorials |
30.00 |
Physical Education (all 1/4 unit activity courses) |
30.00 |
Equestrian Courses Group Lesson |
715.00 |
Equestrian Courses Private Lesson |
985.00 |
Scuba Diving |
300.00 |
Psychology Laboratory Fee |
30.00 |
Science Laboratory Fee (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics and Honors classes with labs) |
30.00 |
Board Fees (two semesters unless otherwise indicated) |
|
Standard Meal Plan |
$4,732.00 |
Housing Fees (two semesters unless otherwise indicated) |
|
Wesley Hall |
|
Double Room |
$4,528.00 |
Seaton Hall |
|
Double Room |
$4,528.00 |
Mitchell Towers |
|
Double Room |
$4,798.00 |
Whitehouse Hall (includes language-learning housing) |
|
Double Room |
$4,798.00 |
Fiske Hall |
|
Double Room |
$4,798.00 |
Ingham Hall |
|
Double Room |
$4,798.00 |
Rates for the housing units below include a $320 utility fee. It is assumed that students residing in these units will not be on the College board plan. For those students who are on the board plan, the housing rate will be reduced by $100 per semester. |
|
Dean Hall |
|
Double Room |
$5,384.00 |
1112 Porter Street Annex |
|
Double Room |
$5,384.00 |
711 Michigan Avenue Annex |
|
Double Room |
$5,384.00 |
Burns Street Apartments |
|
Double Room |
$5,582.00 |
Briton Apartments |
|
Double Room |
$6,080.00 |
1000 Porter Street Annex |
|
Double Room |
$6,080.00 |
416 Cass Street Annex |
|
Double Room |
$6,080.00 |
501 E. Michigan Avenue Annex |
|
Double Room |
$6,080.00 |
507 Erie Street Annex |
|
Double Room |
$6,572.00 |
Munger Apartments |
|
Double Room |
$6,572.00 |
Munger Annex |
|
Double Room |
$6,572.00 |
416 Erie Street Apartments |
|
Double Room |
$6,572.00 |
The Mae Karro Village |
|
Double room |
$6,572.00 |
Fraternities |
|
Room rate based on membership occupancy formula plus $320.00 utility fee |
It is expected that all accounts will be paid in full or have an approved payment plan in place by August 15 for the fall semester and by January 15 for the spring semester.
Albion College approved payment plans:
1. Albion College Deferred Fee Agreement
For a student to participate in the College's own deferred payment plan, one-third of the net tuition and fees due (tuition and fees less financial aid (excluding loans)) is payable by August 15 for the fall semester or January 15 for the spring semester. The remaining balance for fall semester is deferred over two months with the first payment due on September 15, and the second payment due on October 15. Spring semester payments are due on February 15 and March 15. There is a 1.25% per month time charge differential assessed on the unpaid balance.
Failure to meet an installment deadline may automatically cancel the privilege of class attendance and will prevent class registration for the next semester and may incur a late payment fee of $100.00.
2. Sallie Mae Monthly Payment Plan
The SallieMae plan enables you to pay all or part of your Albion College fees in monthly installments without interest charges. The plan may also be used to supplement all other forms of financial aid such as grants, loans and scholarships.
Participation is on an annual basis. The only cost is the $55.00 annual enrollment fee.
Payment for Students on Off-Campus Programs
Payment expectations for students on off-campus programs are different than on-campus payment expectations.
Late Payment Fee
There will be a $100.00 late payment fee assessed to all accounts with an outstanding balance that are not set up on either the Albion College Deferred Fee Agreement or the SallieMae Monthly Payment Plan after August 15 for the fall semester, and January 15 for the spring semester. A late payment fee of $100.00 may also be assessed if the terms of the deferred fee agreement are not met.
Past Due Accounts
No diploma, certificate, transcript, semester grade report, letter of honorable dismissal or letter of recommendation will be granted to students who have an indebtedness to the College.
Students having any indebtedness to the College will not be permitted to complete enrollment for the following semester's classes.
Sound business practice provides guidelines for all financial transactions with the College, including but not limited to the payment of fees and other obligations, purchases at the bookstore and the cashing of checks. These practices include a respect for accuracy and punctuality, and the College deals both with students and parents when questions concerning these transactions arise.
The College reserves the right to increase or decrease fees and charges according to changes in economic conditions. Published notice of any change normally will be given in advance.
Students who withdraw from Albion College (either before, during or after a semester) are subject to the terms of the Albion College refund policy. Depending on the date and circumstances of a student's withdrawal from the College, a refund may be in the form of pro-rated charges and credits, rather than a cash payment to the student. Appeals by those students who feel that individual circumstances warrant exceptions from the established policy should be made in writing to the vice president for student affairs. Both voluntary and involuntary withdrawals are subject to the refund policy.
A $100 withdrawal processing fee will be assessed to any student who withdraws from Albion College before, during or after a semester.
It should be noted that students who have enrolled under a deferred payment agreement are bound to fulfill the terms of that agreement even though they may withdraw from the College prior to the close of a semester.
General Deposit Refunds--General deposit refunds are made in full (less deductions for unpaid College charges) after the end of a semester provided written notice of intent to withdraw is filed with the vice president for student affairs by the following deadline dates:
October 15 for withdrawal at the end of the first semester
March 15 for withdrawal at the end of the second semester
A 50 percent refund of the general deposit will be made when written notice of intent to withdraw is provided to the vice president for student affairs by the following deadline dates:
December 1 for withdrawal at the end of the first semester
August 1 for withdrawal during the summer
A form to indicate one's intent to withdraw is available at the Student Affairs' Office in the Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building. Completion of this form will constitute notification that the student intends to withdraw from the College at the end of the current semester. Should there be a change in the student's plans, it will be necessary for the student to submit an application for readmission.
A student who completes his or her degree will receive a refund of the general deposit less any remaining College charges. (e.g., room damage, loss of keys).