Fees and Financial Policies
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers individual and confidential financial assistance to each student enrolled in the College. Students and those who help them pay for their educational expenses have individual circumstances to consider. The following fees and financial policies have been established by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Campus Undergraduate Fee Schedule, 2023-2024
| Residential/Commuter Tuition (12-18 hours per semester) |
$31,990/year |
| Tuition per credit hour (1-11 or 18+ hours per semester) |
$496/hr |
| Room/Board (double shared bath) |
$11,946/year |
| General Fee |
$650/yr |
| Student-Athlete and Student-Athlete (Equine) Fee |
$250/yr |
| Technology Fee (Music/Music Therapy) |
$1,999 one-time fee |
| Technology Fee (all other majors) |
$700 one-time fee |
| Education Program Fee (required software & background check) |
$225 one-time fee |
| Extension Fee (charged for class extensions) |
$35/per credit hour |
| New Student Orientation Fee (including transfer students) |
$150 |
| New Student International Orientation Fee |
$850 |
| Late Sign-in on first day of term |
$30 |
| Add or Drop Course Fee (per transaction) |
$10 |
| Graduation/Completion Fee |
$150 |
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1 Course Audit
|
$150 |
| 2 Course Audit |
$200 |
| Commuter Parking Fee |
$100/yr |
| Commuter Meal Plan |
$1,200/yr |
Online Undergraduate Fee Schedule, 2023-2024
| Tuition (all online programs unless specified otherwise) |
$496 per credit hour |
| MTED (Music Therapy Equivalency Online) Tuition Rate |
$610 per credit hour |
| Indiana TEACH Tuition Rate |
$284 per credit hour |
| Indiana I-SEAL Tuition Rate |
$425 per credit hour |
| Military Tuition Rate |
$250 per credit hour |
| PM to BSN Tuition Rate |
$496 per credit hour |
| MTED Enrollment Deposit |
$100 |
| Technology Fee |
$50/semester |
| Technology Bundle (optional) |
$800 one-time fee |
| Education Program Fee (required software & background check) |
$225 one-time fee |
| Add/Drop Course Fee (per transaction) |
$10 |
| CPL (credit for prior learning) |
$150 per credit hour |
| Extension Fee (charged for class extensions) |
$35 per credit hour |
| Late Registration |
$30 |
| Graduation/Completion Fee |
$150 |
Other Fees
Various departments offer courses that require additional fees for laboratory or other materials, clinicals, individual instruction or the use of special equipment and facilities. Some internships, field experiences and related activities have individually determined fees when there are extraordinary expenses involved in supervision. Academic advisors and the Registrar’s Office have specific information.
Payment
Full payment of tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses is due by the end of each term. Cash, check, money order, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) or ACH transactions through a checking or savings account are acceptable. Payments made via credit card will incur a 3% convenience fee, payments made via ACH or in-person will not incur the fee. Payment can be made via U.S. mail, in person or online at https://my.smwc.edu/. College scholarships, grants and financial aid from other properly documented sources will be considered in determining net due.
Campus students who are unable to pay the entire balance before the term begins may elect to make monthly payments. Payment plans are available in the Student Accounts Office located in the Rooney Center (Library).
Returning Students
For returning students, all unpaid balances from the previous semester must be paid prior to registration. In the event of unpaid balances, students will be unable to register for new classes until the balance is paid.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Campus and Woods Online Program
If written notification is received one week before registration, a full refund will be given for all tuition, fees, room and board charges. If a student withdraws after the semester begins, refunds for room and board charges must be approved by the Executive Director of Student Success. Refunds will be prorated on a weekly basis. If a student leaves due to a disciplinary action, refunds may not be approved.
If a student taking a Campus or Woods Online course intends to drop or add any online courses (8 or 16 weeks in length), this must be done within the first five (5) days of the term.
The refund policy for dropped/withdrawn courses is the following:
Refund Policy for Dropped Campus and Woods Online Courses:
| If a course is dropped: |
Then: |
| Days 1 - 5 |
Student receives up to 100% credit for tuition for the course.
A $10 drop fee will be processed per course after the first day of class. |
| After Day 5 |
Student receives a 0% credit for the tuition charges. A $10 drop fee will be processed per course. |
*Days are calendar days counted from the registration date of the semester, not from the date when the student may have scheduled work to begin on that course.
Once courses are finalized for registration, the student is responsible for the tuition for all courses in the semester, even if no work is completed.
IMPORTANT:
All refunds in either the campus program or Woods Online are made in accordance with the above policies upon written notice of withdrawal to the Registrar’s Office. Refunds involve only those funds paid by the student or the student’s family or employer. If a student has financial aid, the refund is calculated according to the percentage of total expenses paid by the student. If the tuition credit results in a credit balance on the student’s account, the refund is returned to the financial aid program from which it came.
PLEASE NOTE:
If a student withdraws from all courses, the College is obligated under federal regulations to calculate the amount of financial aid the student has earned, based on the percentage of time completed in the term. The College tuition refund policy does not mirror the federal guidelines. As a result, the student may owe a balance due to the College.
Unofficial Withdrawals
An unofficial withdrawal occurs when the school determines the student has ceased attendance or interaction. The Financial Aid Office will indicate students who received all “I, F or W” (incomplete, failing grades or withdrawals). This process will happen approximately (5) days after grades are due for each term. If required, the financial aid office will complete the Return to Title IV (R2T4) recalculation to ensure the student is eligible and earned the aid disbursed for the term. In the case of an unofficial withdrawal, the financial aid office will use the last academic event date as the withdrawal date. This date is determined by the last academic event submitted by the student and documented by the faculty member and/or the student information system.
If funds are required to be returned per the R2T4, the Financial Aid Office will return those funds to the Title IV program and notify the student.
Delinquent Accounts
Students whose accounts are not in good standing are not entitled to receive official transcripts, diplomas or certificates. Delinquent accounts are subject to a monthly service fee.
If it is necessary to forward a delinquent balance to the College’s collection agency, all reasonable collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges necessary for the collection of any amount not paid when due, will be the responsibility of the debtor.