Educational costs are an important consideration when selecting a college.
Berkeley College offers a wide variety of financial assistance programs and financing options for students who need to supplement their own resources to meet college costs. Berkeley also offers protection from tuition increases to students who maintain continuous, full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees
Berkeley College offers students who maintain continuous, full-time enrollment protection from tuition increases.
Tuition (as of January 1, 2008)
Full-Time Students (12 to 16 credits)
$6,100 per quarter
Part-Time Students (7 to 11 credits or in excess of 18 credits)
$435 per credit
Part-Time Students (1 to 6 credits or 17-18 credits)
$350 per credit
Tuition Deposit (applied in full against tuition)
$300
Tuition Deposit The $300 deposit must be paid within two weeks after acceptance. It will be refunded provided the College receives written notice of cancellation at least 60 days prior to the opening of the quarter for which accepted. No refunds will be made to persons canceling during this 60-day period.
Tuition Payments Tuition is payable in advance. Tuition may be paid in person, by mail, or online through Student Self-Service. The Student Accounts Office accepts payment by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.
Billing for tuition and fees is done on a quarterly basis, although the student may make one payment in full for the entire academic year.
Instructions for registration and payment of term bills are sent by mail to all students for their first term. Subsequent term bill information is available to students online through Student Self-Service six weeks prior to the start of each term. It is the student's responsibility to obtain and pay the term bill on time. Students who fail to do so are charged a late registration fee.
The College reserves the right to make any changes in the schedule of hours or in the courses of study that may be desirable.
Tuition Refund Policy If a student officially withdraws or is dismissed from the College during a quarter, credit for
that quarter will be issued as follows:
Notification date during First and second weeks: 90% Third week: 50% Fourth through sixth weeks: 25%
After the sixth week: 0%
Students who cease attendance but do not officially withdraw may be liable for 100 per-
cent of charges for the quarter. Sample tuition refund calculations are available on Blackboard. To officially withdraw, students must contact the Office of Advisement.
A student’s enrollment status is determined at the end of the add/drop period (week two). At that time the student is charged, and any financial aid is paid based on the enrollment status. Individual course drops after week two do not entitle the student to a refund for that course.
Balances in excess of charges, including deposits, held at the time of withdrawal or dismissal, will be applied to outstanding charges. Any overpayment of tuition will be refunded.
Residence and food service charges are made by the quarter; once the quarter has started, there will be no refunds.
Students who withdraw from the College prior to the end of the academic term may have their financial aid adjusted. Eligibility for disbursement of federal and state funds will be recalculated in accordance with federal and state regulations. Refunds will be made in accordance with the federal refund allocation schedule. The College must make refunds for withdrawn students in the following order: Institutional aid will not be refunded to the student. Berkeley institutional financial aid awards are earned ratably each quarter during the tuition refund period. Students who withdraw or are dismissed during or after week seven of the quarter will retain 100 percent of their awards.
Residence Residence facilities should be reserved well in advance. Priorities on apartments and room assignments are based on the date residence deposits are received. An advance deposit of $400 is due with the residence application. Of this amount, $200 is credited toward the final quarter’s rent; the remaining $200 is held as a “breakage” deposit until the student has checked out satisfactorily.
The balance of the fee must be paid prior to moving into the residence. If a residence reservation is canceled, the advance deposit is refunded only if the College receives notice in writing at least 60 days prior to the opening of the quarter for which the student originally was accepted.
Garret Mountain Garret Mountain features on-campus residence halls. Most rooms are designed to house one or two students.
Quarterly rates per occupant are as follows: Double occupancy . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000–2,100 Single occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,300–2,700
Food service is provided at Garret Mountain, and all Garret Mountain residents are required to purchase a meal plan. Meal plan charges must be paid prior to the start of the quarter. A copy of the meal plan waiver policy is available in the Student Development and Campus Life Office.
Westchester
Cottage Place Apartments, a six-story student residence adjacent to the College, features studio apartments with kitchenettes and two- and three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and living rooms. All studios and bedrooms are designed for double occupancy.
Sussex House, a one-floor student residence located within the College building, features studio apartments with kitchenettes and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens, living rooms, and two bathrooms. All studios are designed for three students and two-bedroom apartments are designed for six students.
The quarterly rate per occupant is $2,500.
New York City
A variety of residence facilities are available in Manhattan and nearby boroughs. Rates vary according to location and accommodations. Additional information is available at the Admissions Office.
Miscellaneous Costs Costs for textbooks, supplies, field trips, and other classroom-related expenses are estimated at $1,300 per academic year. Living expenses can vary considerably. Estimated room and board costs for students not living in Berkeley facilities range between $3,600 and $12,500 per academic year. Personal expenses are estimated to be $2,700, and transportation averages $2,200 per academic year. Actual expenses vary based on personal situations and choices.
Educational costs are an important consideration when selecting a college.