EDUCATIONAL COSTS
Guaranteed Full-Time Tuition Rate
Wade College recognizes that good financial planning is required on the part of parents and students to meet educational expenses over the course of the student’s enrollment. In support of this need, Wade College guarantees students that they will not encounter a full-time tuition rate increase in any of the first four trimesters of their Associate of Arts degree program and in any of the first four trimesters of their Bachelor of Arts degree program. This policy of no full-time tuition rate increases after entry allows students to closely estimate educational costs during the financial planning process.
Any student taking more than the normal time for degree completion will be charged the current full-time tuition rate for each additional trimester of study. If a student withdraws and is later readmitted, the current tuition rate will be assessed for each remaining trimester.
Extended Payment Plans for Financial Aid Recipients
To ease the burden of college costs, Wade College offers a variety of individual payment options for expenses not paid for by student financial aid. Extended payment plans on estimated remaining balances allow students and their families to spread some costs over the student’s enrollment period, in monthly installments. Detailed information on monthly payment plans is contained in the Student Financial Plan developed by the Office of the Director of Financial Services. While the student is enrolled, the extended payment plans incur no interest charges. Payments are due by the payment deadline.
Institutional Charges
Full-time tuition rates are charged at a per trimester rate [for full-time students]. Full-time students take a minimum of 12 credit hours [four courses] per trimester. The full-time tuition charges provide for respective course loads of 12, 15, and 18 credit hours per trimester. Course loads depend on the area of study, trimester, and whether the student has transferred in course credit taken at previous institutions of higher education. Students taking a course load greater than 18 credit hours in any one trimester must obtain permission from the Office of the President and will incur an additional “course overload” charge per such additional course.
The following charges are effective February 1, 2012.
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| Per trimester (12 credit hours) | $ | 5,220.00 | |
| Per trimester (15 credit hours) | $ | 5,650.00 | |
| Per trimester (18 credit hours) | $ | 5,850.00 | |
| Per course (part-time students only) | $ | 1,305.00 | |
| Course overload (3 credit hours) | $ | 1,305.00 | |
| College Preparation Course (includes textbooks) | $ | 550.00 | |
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College-sponsored Housing (optional) |
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Per trimester |
$ |
2,400.00 | |
| One-time, non-refundable fee | $ |
200.00 | |
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Fees |
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| Registration fee | $ | 125.00 | |
| Application fee (Bachelor of Arts degree candidates only) | $ | 25.00 | |
| Course fee for art, design, textiles, computer, or portfolio courses (per weekly contact hour) | $ | 40.00 | |
| Graduation fee (assessed in last trimester, whether or not student attends graduation ceremonies) | $ | 175.00 | |
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Library Use Fee (assessed each trimester) |
$ | 150.00 | |
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Student Services fee (assessed each trimester) |
$ | 80.00 | |
| Technology Use fee (assessed each trimester) | $ | 100.00 | |
| Withdrawal Fee (assessed if student withdraws) | $ | 100.00 | |
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Other |
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| Textbooks (estimated cost for program) | $ | 3470.00 | |
| Art/Design supplies (estimated cost for program) | $ | 800.00 | |
Textbooks (print or electronic versions) and supplies are available through the college as a convenience to the student. The textbook estimate includes a personal notebook computer or tablet that may be distributed to matriculating students. Students have the option of purchasing these items from other sources. Wade College does not distribute or purchase used textbooks or supplies. Alternative sources to purchase new or used textbooks, supplies, and/or hardware can be discussed with the Office of the Director of Institutional Support. For a list of textbooks required for each course, please see the Wade College Textbook Guide.
Tuition, Textbook, Supply, and Fee Costs
Investing in a program of study at Wade College can provide a student with a lifetime of opportunities. The following provides the approximate costs for a student to attend and earn the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Merchandising and Design at Wade College:
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Associate of Arts degree in Merchandising and Design (Day or Evening Program) |
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| Trimesters | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
| Tuition (assumes full-time student, no transfer credit) | $ | 22,800.00 |
| Textbooks and Supplies (estimated cost) | $ | 3,470.00 |
| Course Fees (estimated cost)* | $ | 1,800.00 |
| Library Use Fee | $ | 600.00 |
| Student Services Fee* | $ | 320.00 |
| Technology Use Fee* | $ | 400.00 |
| Graduation Fee (assessed in last trimester)* | $ | 175.00 |
| Registration Fee | $ | 125.00 |
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Total Approximate Educational Costs without College Preparation Courses |
$ | 29,690.00 |
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Merchandising and Design (Evening and Weekend Program) |
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| Trimesters | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Tuition (assumes full-time student, no transfer credit) |
$ | 22,600.00 |
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Textbooks and Supplies (estimated cost) |
$ | 3,470.00 |
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Course Fees (estimated cost)* |
$ | 900.00 |
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Library Use Fee |
$ | 600.00 |
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Student Services Fee* |
$ | 320.00 |
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Technology Use Fee* |
$ | 400.00 |
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Graduation Fee (assessed in last trimester)* |
$ | 175.00 |
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Application Fee |
$ | 25.00 |
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Total Approximate Educational Costs |
$ | 28,490.00 |
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TOTAL APPROXIMATE EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Associate and Bachelor Degrees) |
$ | 58,180.00 |
*With the exception of full-time tuition rates (see Guaranteed Full-Time Tuition Rate above), all institutional charges are subject to change.
Course fees are assessed to cover consumable supplies, distribution and supply of classroom materials used by students, and equipment purchases related directly to student participation in the classroom or laboratory; these fees may vary between concentration areas. Library use fees are collected to support the development and maintenance of the Wade College Library collections, as well as to provide other services to meet student needs. Student services fees are assessed to cover the cost of student services that directly involve or benefit students, including, but not limited to, student organizations and activities. Technology use fees are charged to a student to defray costs associated with the addition of instructional software, equipment in the computer laboratories, and network infrastructure, as well as information technology support.
Repeated Courses
Students may retake a course by registering for the course and paying tuition for that course again. Tuition is charged for repeated courses at the applicable tuition rates; students applying for student financial aid to pay the educational costs of repeated courses will be subject to additional federal student financial aid regulations. Please contact the Office of the Director of Financial Services for more information.
Trimester Payment Plan for Non-Financial Aid Recipients
Full-time students not using financial aid must use the trimester payment plan for the trimester cost of tuition, textbooks, supplies, and fees. Costs for items other than tuition are estimates. Adjustments based on the actual costs for textbooks, supplies, and course fees will be made within 30 days from the beginning of the trimester. Full payment of tuition, fees, and college-sponsored housing expenses are due by the payment deadline (usually the student’s registration date). Please contact the Office of the President for the option to pay by installment. Paying by installment will incur additional fees.