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Financial Policy
The generosity of individual Christians
and churches helps students receive quality professional training at a cost less
than that charged by many institutions. Hawai`i Theological Seminary strives to
help all students receive the education they desire.
Schedule of Fees and Charges
The following fees became effective on
July 1, 2006. Any revisions approved by the Finance Committee and/or Board of
Regents after that date will be communicated to students prior to the beginning
of each semester or term (in registration materials or by other means of
notification).
Hawai`i Theological Seminary offers a
unique opportunity for students whose churches choose to tithe to Hawaii
Theological Seminary as part of their support of Christian education. Every
student from a One Partnership (OP) church enrolled at the Seminary receives a
50% credit in tuition. This results in tuition that is less than many state
universities. OP tuition is noted below. Please see the separate section on the
One Partnership under Financial Aid for further information.
Student Enrollment Fees
Covers registration costs, library use,
and student services
Fall and Spring Semesters: Part-time
students (enrolled in 1-3 credits) $125.00 Part-time students (enrolled in 4-8
credits) $150.00 Full-time students (enrolled in 9-15 credits) $200.00 DMin
students ? according to number of credits as above
Modular Courses and Summer terms; for
students enrolled full time
at HITS, the fee is waived $ 55.00
Certificate Program (per semester): $ 55.00 Continuing Education, Community
Enrichment, or Audit: $ 30.00
(Late registration fees are charged for exceptions made after the normal registration period has closed, and are decided according to the nature of the request ? they may be more or less. Written appeals regarding late registration and drop/withdrawal fees may be submitted to the Registrar?s Office for review by the Registrar and the Director?s Council).
Tuition Costs by Degree Program
Continuing Education, Community
Enrichment, or Audit,
Fee per course: $ 50.00
Certificate
Fee per course $ 300.00
Undergraduate
Per credit hour for the first nine
credit hours for students from OP churches $ 225.00 Per credit hour for the
first nine credit hours for students from Non-OP churches $ 450.00 Per credit
hour for each additional credit hour for students from OP churches $ 180.00 Per
credit hour for each additional credit hour for students from Non-OP churches $
390.00 Distance Education Fee (per semester, non-refundable) $ 300.00
Graduate Degree Programs (M.A.R.,
M.Div.)
Fee per hour ? OP students $ 190.00 Fee
Per Hour ? Non-Op students $ 380.00 Distance Education Fee (per distance
education course taken, nonrefundable) $ 300.00
Doctoral Degree Programs (not
eligible for One Partnership program)
Doctor of Ministry
Fee Per Seminar $1,000.00
Short-term Fees:
Fee Per Hour $ 225.00
Miscellaneous Fees for Graduate and Post-graduate Degrees
Advanced Professional and Graduate Program Fees M.Div. with concentration in Pastoral
Counseling or Chaplaincy Program $1,500.00**
M.A.R. with concentration in Pastoral Counseling
or Chaplaincy Program $1,500.00** (** These fees cover additional professional
and clinical costs, and may be spread over
the length of the program.) D.Min. with
concentration in Pastoral Counseling or Chaplaincy Program $1,500.00** External
Reader of D.Min. Dissertation Project fee $ 500.00
Extensions of time for Degree Programs
(see the length of time allowed in the catalog for the program) $ 900.00
Fees for thesis, dissertation, or
project microfilming, copyright, and binding are released by the library and are
subject to change without notice.
Individual Supervisory Fees per
course, per semester
Some courses may require additional
fees, such as classes requiring clinical supervision, noncredit language study,
or musical instruction. These fees will be listed int the semester course
schedule.
Discounts and Payment Plans
All tuition and fees should be paid in
full at the time of registration for each semester. For balances not paid in
full before classes start, a 5% service charge may be added each month an
outstanding balanced exists. Students may be involuntarily withdrawn from their
classes without refund if their tuition is not paid in full by the end of the
twelfth week of classes. Students experiencing extreme financial difficulty or
hardship should discuss their situation with the Academic Dean prior to
registration.
The business office can set up a
payment plan involving direct debit from a credit card. The plan requires the
completion of a Payment Plan Form that includes an approved schedule of three
payments during the semester on the 5th or 20th
of each month, a $50.00 Setup and
Monitoring Fee, and an initial payment of 25% of your Grand Total.
All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. If additional fee information is
needed, contact the Registrar of Business Office at (808) 484-4045.
Policy Concerning Donations
Monies given to the Seminary by
institutions, foundations, churches, or individuals will be used for their
designated purpose.
Payment
The first monies to be received will be
used to pay the student?s obligations to the Hawai`i Theological Seminary. There
are no exceptions to this rule.
Refunds
Students with a credit to their account
may keep the money in their student account, keep a portion in their student
account and receive the balance, or have the entire balance mailed to the
student. The credit balance can be used for future classes. If the student wants
the Business Office to issue a check for the balance, he must issue those
instructions and make sure the mailing address is correct. This is the student?s
responsibility.
Refund Schedule --Regular Courses
A pro-rated portion of tuition (not
fees) is refundable after registration. There are no refunds for Community
Enrichment classes.
Refund Schedule ? Modular Courses
Refund of chargeable tuition for
one-week modular courses will be made according to the
Day one (before Noon/after Noon)
90%/50%
Veterans? Benefits
HTS is authorized to provide education
for veterans. Students eligible for educational assistance should promptly
initiate action with the Veterans Administration to ensure timely processing of
their application. Standards of progress required for students receiving VA
benefits are listed in the Student Handbook.
Tuition Refund Policy For Students
Receiving Veteran?s Benefits
A special refund policy applies to
students enrolled at HTS who are receiving tuition assistance from the Veteran?s
Administration. When a student drops a course or withdraws from school after the
start of the semester, 10 percent of the tuition is retained and the balance of
the tuition will be refunded according to a pro rata of the number of hours of
class not completed. The date of a course drop or withdrawal is determined by
the date the student officially withdraws from class. A copy of the VA refund
schedule is available from the HTS Registrar.
Vocational Rehabilitation
HTS is currently approved by the State
Approving Agency for residents of Hawai`i. State of Hawai`i Vocational
Rehabilitation benefits are available for all degree programs pending appeal of
the November TRACS decision to withdraw membership of HTS, since DVR educational
grants are limited to accredited institutions. Questions should be addressed to
the Department of Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation caseworker by whom
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