Tuition and Fees

Basic expenses at Albion College for the academic year are listed below.

Comprehensive Fee, 2011-12
Tuition for the school year is $32,100.00 Room and board charges for the two semesters total $9,260.00 (room $4,528.00, board $4,732.00).

$41,360.00

Student Senate Activity Fee (yearly)
(includes student yearbook fee)

$376.00

Sickness Insurance

$193.00

Wellness Education Fee (yearly)

$186.00

Application Fee
Covers cost of processing printed application. Non-refundable. (There is no fee for online application.)

$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
If a key is lost a second time, a fee of $125 will be charged for replacement.

90.00

Replacement of Lost Mailbox Key
If a key is lost a second time, a fee of $42 will be charged for replacement.

30.00

Replacement of Diploma Insert with Cover

40.00

Music Fees
Private music lesson fees for non-majors:

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
5 Meal Plan (any five meals per week) ($964.00 per semester)

$4,732.00
1,928.00

Housing Fees (two semesters unless otherwise indicated)

Wesley Hall

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,528.00
5,868.00
6,248.00

Seaton Hall

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,528.00
5,868.00
6,248.00

Mitchell Towers

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,798.00
6,138.00
6,516.00

Whitehouse Hall (includes language-learning housing)

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,798.00
6,138.00
6,516.00

Fiske Hall

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,798.00
6,138.00
6,516.00

Ingham Hall

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$4,798.00
6,138.00
6,516.00

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
Single
Double Single

$5,384.00
6,722.00
7,100.00

1112 Porter Street Annex

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$5,384.00
6,722.00
7,100.00

711 Michigan Avenue Annex

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$5,384.00
6,722.00
7,100.00

Burns Street Apartments

Double Room
Double Single
Efficiency
Family Living (per month no utility fee)

$5,582.00
7,306.00
5,448.00
848.00

Briton Apartments

Double Room
Double Single

$6,080.00
7,798.00

1000 Porter Street Annex

Double Room
Single
Double Single

$6,080.00
7,422.00
7,798.00

416 Cass Street Annex

Double Room
Double Single

$6,080.00
7,798.00

501 E. Michigan Avenue Annex

Double Room
Double Single (

$6,080.00
7,798.00

507 Erie Street Annex

Double Room
Single

$6,572.00
7,914.00

Munger Apartments

Double Room
Double Single

$6,572.00
8,956.00

Munger Annex

Double Room
Double Single

$6,572.00
8,956.00

416 Erie Street Apartments

Double Room
Double Single

$6,572.00
8,956.00

The Mae Karro Village

Double room
Single
Double Single

$6,572.00
7,914.00
8,956.00

Fraternities

Room rate based on membership occupancy formula plus $320.00 utility fee

Payment of Tuition and Fees

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.

  1. Payment in full for the semester is expected before the student leaves for the program or the due date on the bill whichever is sooner. (Exceptions are made for Australia programs that start in mid-July—payment for these programs is expected by the due date on the bill.)
  2. Payment plans are not permitted.
  3. Students must make sure that all federal loan paperwork is completed prior to their departure so that funds can be disbursed on time. Alternative loans and Parent PLUS loans should be initiated far enough in advance so that they disburse on or prior to the due dates.
  4. Please see the Off-Campus Programs Handbook for other information.

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.

Refunds

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.

Refund Policy During the Semester

Refund Policy at the End of the 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).