Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
Application Fee

This $50 fee is payable at the time when prospective candidates file the application for admission. It is non-refundable and is not credited toward tuition.

Deposits


Upon Acceptance Tuition Deposit

This $200 deposit is payable when a candidate receives the letter of acceptance from the University. It is refundable until May 1st for fall semester applications and December 15th for spring semester applications, if a request in writing is made to the Office of Admissions. This deposit is credited towards tuition.

Housing Reservation Deposit
This non-refundable $350 deposit is payable when returning students have submitted a complete and signed application for student housing and the housing contract is confirmed. New students (freshmen and transfers) must return this deposit with their application for student housing. The deposit may be refunded to new students prior to May 1st. This deposit is credited towards housing.

Residential Security Deposits
Undergraduates living in University-owned apartments are required to pay a $365 security deposit. Those living in residence halls and all other University housing facilities are required to pay a $235 residence hall damage deposit. The security or damage deposit will be credited to the student's account after the end of the school year, following inspection of the premises and credit verification by the Office of Student Life. Normally, deposit credits are applied to reduce the next semester charges. However, credits resulting in credit balances subject to refund for non-returning students may be made after deductions have been made for any unpaid charges on the student's account. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Bursar. Authorized refunds require approximately three weeks to be processed after the written request is received.

Prepaid Tuition Plan

Roger Williams University has a Prepaid Tuition Plan which allows a non-aid student to pay in full by July 1, before the student's initial fall semester, or January 1, before the student's initial spring semester, for 8 consecutive semesters (4 fall and 4 spring, but no less than 4 consecutive semesters) of full-time undergraduate tuition at the initial semester rate.  This plan is available only to main campus undergraduate students and does not cover fees, room and board costs, books, or other University charges, which will be billed and payable in accordance with University policies. 

Multiple Sibling Tuition Discount

Roger Williams University recognizes the fact that the cost of higher education can impede families from considering their top choice college/university. In an effort to allow families to have access to and the choice of considering the University, we have established a tuition discount for families with multiple siblings attending Roger Williams University.

Stated Policy
A tuition discount will be granted to families who have multiple siblings enrolled at Roger Williams University during simultaneous enrollment periods. Siblings must apply and be admitted through the Undergraduate Admissions Office and meet all the admissions standards. This policy applies to siblings enrolled full-time (12 credits minimum) in an undergraduate day program leading to a Bachelor's Degree. Blended families living in the same household may receive the discount for step-siblings up to the age of 24. Any financial aid awarded would reflect the discount prior to receiving financial aid.

The following is how the tuition discount rate applies:
10% discount for 1st sibling, 10% discount for 2nd sibling, and 20% discount for a 3rd sibling.

2008-2009 Academic Year-Annual Undergraduate Tuition & Fees


Tuition

Full-time students excluding architecture majors

$25,968

Architecture majors, including studio fees

$29,256

English as a second language (ESL)

$12,984

Semester Fee Non-Resident/ Year

$1,330

Semester Fee Resident/ Year

$1,750

2008-2009  Housing Rates
Room: Traditional Residence Halls
Single $7,980
Standard $6,390
 

Stonewall Terrace

Single

$8,400

Double

$6,800

 

Bayside

Single(2 people)

$9,000

Quad(4 people)

$8,450

Quint(single) $9,990

 

 

Baypoint

Double $6,500

 

 

Almeida

2 Person Apartment

$9,000

4 Person Apartment(Double-Larger)

$8,000

4 Person Apartment(Double-Smaller)

$7,400

Single Efficiency

$9,990

Townhouse Apartment(Small)

$9,990

Townhouse Apartment(Large) $9,000
 
King Philip Apartments
Apartment(2 Bedroom)
$7,600
Apartment (3 Bedroom-shared) $7,600
Apartment (3 Bedroom-single) $9,990
Suite (2 Bedroom Double) $9,100
 
King Phillip Tower
Single $9,000
Double $6,000
 
King Phillip Efficiency

Double

$6,400

Deluxe $7,250
 
Founders Brook

Single
Double

$8,000
$7,200

The University offers an alternative apartment-housing option to older, non-traditional students.  Students interested in this option should contact the Department of Student Life.

Meal Plans: (Mandatory for traditional residence hall, Baypoint and Stonewall Terrace students.  Optional for Almeida, Bayside, Founder's Brook, King Philip and commuter students).

Full Meal Plans
Carte Blanche Platinum $5,750

Carte Blanche Gold

$5,490

200 Block $5,490
Optional Board Plans
100 Block $2,820
Commuter plan $   840

Annual charges payable in full before the beginning of the fall semester
Security Deposit (apartment) $365
Security Deposit (residence hall) $235

Day students who have written authorization to take more than 17 credits (overload) must pay for each additional credit over 17. Each credit over 17 will be billed at $1,082 per credit. Architecture students will be charged $1,219 per credit for credits over 17.

Students registering for 14 credits in the continuing studies program must pay the standard full-time day rate.

Other Charges & Fees

Audit charge per course

$300

Laboratory fee per course

$320

[Music lab/instrument and /or voice lessons

$740

Legal Research Fee

$115

Late Fee

$220

Transcript

$5

 

 

Architectural studio for non-architecture students (per semester)

$1,600

Aesthetics Field Trip

$50

Winter Intersession 2009


Tuition - 3 Credit Course

Traditional Course         $801
Directed Seminar:          $978
On-Line Course:            $1,203
Co-Op Education:          $801
Independent Study        $2,625
External

Housing Rates Winter Intersession 2008

Traditional Halls     $130
Baypoint                $135
Stonewall              $140

Apartment Style

Bayside    $245
Almeida    $230
KPI Suite   $245

Meal Plan Board $420

Summer 2008

08/MM Summer Mini-Mester
May 20, 2008 - June 6, 2008

08/S1 Summer Session I
May 27, 2008 - July 1, 2008

08/S2 Summer Session II
July 7, 2008 - August 12, 2008

07/SM Summer Session III
May 27, 2008 - August 12, 2008

Tuition 3 Credit Course

Traditional Course

$750

Directed Seminar:

$915

On-Line Course:

$1,125

Co-Op Education

$750

Independent Study

$2,457

External

$2,457

Internship

$2,457

Payment of Charges & Registration for Courses

One-half of the annual fees listed above are payable before the beginning of each semester, July 1st for the Fall Semester and January 2nd for the Spring Semester. Payment may be made in cash or personal check. MasterCard, Discover, or American Express payments may be made through Tuition Management Systems. The University considers each student responsible for payment of all charges. Accounts that are not paid in full by the above due dates will be assessed a $220 late fee.

Students shall not be permitted to register for the next semester's classes until all outstanding balances for the current semester have been paid in full. A student is considered registered only when all prior balances, present tuition, and all other charges for the semester have been paid in full. Outstanding balances are subject to a 1% per month interest charge. Students are responsible for all collection costs incurred by the University with respect to their delinquent accounts.

Registration for returning students occurs during November for the spring semester and during April for the following fall semester. Returning students who fail to register for classes during their current semester for the following semester are required to bring their registration card to the Office of the Bursar with payment in full in order to register for the semester.

As early as possible, students and families needing financial information or assistance in financing a Roger Williams University education are urged to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Financial Planning at 1-401-254-3100.

Payment Alternatives

Roger Williams University understands that families look for as many options as possible to make financing an education more convenient and affordable. Tuition Management Systems of Warwick, R.I., offers a wide array of valuable options. The available options are described below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Tuition Management Systems at 1-800-343-0911 or the Offices of the Bursar, Student Financial Aid and Financial Planning, or Admissions.

Interest-Free 10-Month Payment Option
The Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option, the most popular plan at the University, enables families to extend all or part of their tuition, room, board, and fees over 10 equal monthly payments. This eliminates the need to make lump sum payments at the start of each semester. One of the major benefits of this option is that there are no interest charges. For detailed information about the payment plans, call Tuition Management Systems (TMS) at 1-800-343-0911 or write to the company at 171 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886. Those interested in payment plan options should determine the cost of attending the University for the coming year, subtract all net financial aid received (not including Federal Work-Study), and budget the balance through Tuition Management Systems. If your monthly payment exceeds your ability to pay, the BorrowSmart option is available through TMS and can help you meet the cost of attendance by combining the Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option with a low-interest loan.

The first payment is due on July 1st and the last payment is due on April 1st (10 equal payments). The Plan is very flexible, allowing participants to increase or decrease their budget amount as needed. The annual enrollment fee for the Payment Plan option is $55.

Federal Parent Plus Loan
Plus Loans are available to the parents of undergraduate dependent students. The loan is credit-based and the amount borrowed can be up to the Cost of Attendance (COA) minus financial aid received. Repayment begins 60 days from the date of the second disbursement of the loan.

The Education Resource Institute Loan (Teri Loan)
This is a private, variable rate, supplemental loan available to credit-worthy parents and/or students. This loan is credit-based and does not require the filing of the FAFSA. Various repayment options are available.

Roger Williams University Family Education Loan Program (FEL)
This is a private, fixed rate, supplemental loan available to credit-worthy parents and/or students. This loan is credit-based and does not require the filing of the FAFSA. As of July 1, 2005, the interest rate is 6.956%. Repayment begins 45 days from the date of the second disbursement of the loan.

Posting of Loan and Outside Scholarship Proceeds
Payments from outside sources (e.g. state scholarship offices) will be credited to student accounts as the funds are received and recorded by the University.

Any questions regarding student account information should be directed to the Office of the Bursar (401) 254-3520, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Summer Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Questions regarding financial aid and the above mentioned loan programs should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Financial Planning, (401) 254-3100.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Any applicable credit to reduce tuition charges for students who leave the University will be granted upon presentation of the approved and signed Withdrawal from the University form or the Withdrawal from a Course form in accordance with the following schedule:

Fall and Spring Semesters

Before the first day of class:

100% of Tuition, room, board and fees

Within the first week:

100% of Tuition/ forfeit one week room and board, fees non-refundable

Within the second week:

80% of Tuition, room, board and fees non-refundable

Within the third week:

60% of Tuition, room, board fees non refundable

Within the fourth week:

40% of Tuition, room, board fees non refundable

After the fourth week: No Refund.
 
Intersession and Summer Sessions
Prior to first class meeting: 100% of Tuition
Prior to second class meeting: 50% of Tuition
Prior to third class meeting: 25% of Tuition
After third class meeting: No Refund

Any outstanding balance on a student's account is deducted from the tuition credit. All student fees are for a full semester and are not refundable once class has started. Room and board charges are for a full semester and are not refundable. Students who are suspended or expelled from the University during the academic year are responsible for all charges related to the semester in which the suspension or expulsion occurred. Any credits which would result in a refund to the students accounts, as authorized by the Office of the Bursar, will require approximately three weeks for processing.

The Office of the Bursar does not provide check-cashing services for students. All banking services required by students must be personally arranged with local banking facilities. The University does have ATM banking machines located in the Student Union, the Center for Student Development and the Roger Williams University Campus Recreation Center.

Change of Address

A student must complete a Change-of-Address form in the Office of the Registrar whenever a change is made in his or her local or mailing address. This will avoid misdirection of grades, registration materials, and appropriate financial documents.

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