2004-05 Catalog
2004-05 Greenville College CatalogGraduate ProgramTranscripts Transcript requests along with appropriate payment may be sent to: Records Office Alternatively, a faxed request will be accepted with adequate credit card information for charges. The fax number is 618-664-9775. Zero Balance Policy The College will not allow any student with a delinquent account to register for subsequent terms. Because a transcript of a student's record is the property of Greenville College and is not the property of the student, the College will not release a student's transcript or diploma until all outstanding indebtedness is satisfied. The College reserves the right to assign any past due accounts to a collection agency. In such a case, the student is responsible for the delinquent principal and interest, 20% of attorney's fees, and all other reasonable charges and costs related to the collection of any amount not paid when due. In case of bankruptcy by the student, the student waives all access to transcripts and diploma(s) until all amounts are paid to the College.Student Accounts Greenville College offers students a number of flexible financing options for paying tuition and fees, including an option for those students whose employers offer tuition assistance programs. Cash payment at registration – Greenville College accepts cash, checks, money orders, VISA, and MasterCard. Please make checks and money orders payable to Greenville College . Payments may be made in person at the Business Office on campus (Hogue Hall) or mailed to: Student Accounts Greenville College Financial Aid – Students may apply for financial aid through the Financial Aid Office. Any amount not covered by financial aid is due at registration via cash payment. Monthly Payment Plan Students may arrange a monthly payment plan administered by the Tuition Management System (TMS). The cost, less financial aid, is divided into equal monthly payments. TMS charges an enrollment fee for this plan, however, there are NO interest charges. TMS will mail a monthly statement in advance of each payment due date. Tuition Reimbursement – Tuition and fees are due at the beginning of each term. Students who qualify for employer reimbursement may use student loans or personal funds to cover the cost of course or term fees, until reimbursement funds are available. Reimbursement dollars may then be applied to subsequent courses or terms. Final employer reimbursement dollars can then be used to pay the initial loan (government or personal) in full. Those fees not reimbursable by the company must be paid using one of the payment plans. Students must provide a copy of the company reimbursement policy and verification of eligibility prior to enrollment. The Adult and Graduate Studies Office will work with students and employers to provide additional information needed to facilitate employer reimbursement. Financial Aid Any student in default on a Federal Student Loan Program (Direct, Stafford [GSL], Perkins [NDSL], PLUS, ICL or Consolidated Loan) is not eligible for federal grants or loans, and may not participate in the Tuition Management System (TMS) monthly payment option. All GOAL students may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant Program, and GOAL students that are Illinois residents may qualify for the Monetary Award Program (MAP), governed by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). For both grants the maximum award amount varies depending upon the student's financial need. The payment of MAP is restricted to only tuition, whereas the Pell Grant may be used for any educationally-related expenses. Government assistance is available to undergraduate and graduate students in the form of student loans. Greenville College is a participant in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program. Students may borrow either through the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Program (no interest charged while in school) or the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program (interest charged for life of loan). GOAL students may borrow up to the cost of each term (minus grants and scholarships) through subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans at a variable interest rate not to exceed 8.25 percent. An additional $1,500 per term is available in subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans for program or living expense costs. Both programs offer deferred repayment options and an extended repayment period of up to ten years depending on total amount borrowed. Four percent of the amount borrowed is retained by the government for guarantor and processing fees. Graduate students may borrow to meet full program expenses less scholarship assistance received for the program. Federal Direct Loans may be consolidated with other student loans in repayment. Variable terms for repayment are available to meet your financing needs. Financial assistance for the graduate student is often available from private, non-government sources. Inquire directly through your employer and with other organizations with which you are affiliated. An excellent free database search of scholarship resources can be found at http://www.fastweb.com . Some LAMP students may also be eligible for financial aid from the John Wesley Seminary Foundation. The John Wesley Seminary Foundation is a legally incorporated institution sponsored by the Free Methodist Church of North America. The foundation is the medium through which the church expresses interest and support for its ministers. This interest takes the form of guidance, prayer support, and financial aid toward tuition expense. Any student who is a conference ministerial candidate of an annual conference in the Free Methodist Church who has declared his/her purpose to minister in the Free Methodist Church on a full-time basis, and who is admitted or in the process of admission for graduate study at selected institutions, including Greenville College, is eligible. To receive an application and information packet, contact the Office of Adult and Gradate Studies, or submit a request to: Director, John Wesley Seminary Foundation Students enrolled in either the MAE or MAT program may qualify for the State of Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program scholarship. Eligible candidates may receive up to $10,000 per year. For additional information, see scholarships at http://www.collegezone.com or contact the Financial Aid Office. For more specific program information as well as financial aid application packets, students should contact the Financial Aid Office by email at finaid@greenville.edu or by calling 618-664-7109. All students who believe they will need assistance to meet their educational costs are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid. Ideally, students should begin the process of applying for financial aid at the same time they begin the process of applying for admission to Greenville College . However, students whose financial situation changes after beginning the program of study should contact the Financial Aid Office for assistances as soon as possible. Services for Students with Disabilities The AEC can provide the following accommodations for students with special needs: • Extended time for tests A student who requires these accommodations must have official documentation on file with the Academic Enrichment Center . This documentation may be a letter from a physician or qualified professional on letterhead or a report from the student's last psychological evaluation no more than three years old. A list of accommodations that the student has used in the past would be helpful in planning for the student's educational needs. Last updated: August 18, 2004 |