2005-06 Greenville College CatalogAdult and Graduate Studies ProgramGraduate ProgramsStudent Accounts, Payment and Financial Aid | Zero Balance Policy | Withdrawal Refund Policy | Grading | Withdrawals | Graduation Application | Program Details The Office of Adult and Graduate Studies (OAGS) at Greenville College is home to an undergraduate degree completion program (GOAL ), an undergraduate teacher education program (UTEP), and three master of arts programs (LAMP, MAE, and MAT). The GOAL Program (Greenville College Opportunities in Adult Learning) offers working adults an opportunity to complete their undergraduate education in a learner-centered, accelerated program. Students completing the GOAL program earn the bachelor of science degree with a major in organizational leadership. Students' work and life experience s are related to modern management and leadership theory to produce a productive and useful learning environment. Students attend class one evening per week and can complete GOAL major coursework in 18 months. The GOAL program is currently being offered at these locations: Belleville, Centralia, Champaign, Decatur, Edwardsville, Effingham, Fairfield, Godfrey, Red Bud and Springfield. Contact the Office of Adult and Graduate Studies for a schedule of classes being offered in your area.
The Off-Campus Undergraduate Teacher Education Program (UTEP) through Kaskaskia and Lewis & Clark Community Colleges is designed for students who are working towards their associate degree at the community college level. As students complete their associate degree, they work toward their prerequisites for entry into the teacher education program at Greenville College. Then, the students “transfer” to Greenville College to earn their bachelor degree, while still taking their classes at their community college location. Students are able to complete their field experience and student teaching requirements within their region. The current programs offered include Early Childhood and Elementary Education, with Special Education planning in process. Preparing teachers to serve in a culturally diverse world is the mission of the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs. The MAE program is designed for certified teachers who wish to continue their professional development by earning an advanced degree. Students who enroll consecutively in courses can complete the program in approximately 22 months. Continuing education (CE) courses are also available for certified teachers. The MAT program is designed for individuals who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (in a field other than education) and who want to prepare for a career in teaching at the elementary or secondary level. Students who enroll consecutively in courses can complete the program, including student teaching, in approximately 25 months. The MAE and MAT programs follow an accelerated learning model where students take one class at a time, and meet one evening per week. Day hours are required of MAT seekers for field experiences and student teaching. Current locations for the MAE and MAT programs include: Greenville, Belleville, Centralia, Fairfield, and Godfrey. Contact the Office of Adult and Graduate Studies for a schedule of classes being offered in your area. The Master of Arts in Leadership and Ministry (LAMP) seeks to prepare persons for effective service in the Body of Christ by offering graduate education that is theologically sound, practically oriented, and spiritually centered. LAMP students earn the master of arts degree by progressing through the program at a pace which best fits their needs. LAMP sessions are held two times per year, with two courses taught in August and two in January of each academic year. Each course requires an average of 40-45 hours of study and preparation prior to a week of on-campus instruction, and additional study and writing following the conclusion of classroom sessions. Students are given 30 days following the completion of on-campus instruction to finish any course work. Students who enroll in two classes each August and January can complete LAMP in three years. The GOAL, LAMP, MAE, and MAT programs and CE courses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Student Accounts, Payment and Financial Aid Information 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. 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:
Financial Aid – Students may apply for financial aid through the Financial Aid Office. Any amount not covered by financial aid is due at registration. 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. The following option is available to GOAL students only: Full Payment Tuition Plan – Students paying in full for the entire program by the registration meeting receive a five percent discount on the total tuition cost. (Note: The discount does not apply to course material fees, learning experience essay fees, or miscellaneous fees.) Students who experience difficulties with tuition payment or have a question regarding their outstanding balance should contact the Student Accounts Office at 618-664-7016 as soon as possible. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve students of their fiscal responsibilities . The Zero Balance Policy requires that the balance due on a student's account must be paid in full prior to the beginning of each term or course. Students enrolled in the GOAL program will be billed at the beginning of each term and will be expected to pay the balance due in full prior to the first class of the term. Students enrolled in graduate courses will be billed for each course individually and will be expected to pay the balance due in full prior to the first meeting each course. The only exceptions are those students whose costs are completely covered by their financial aid packages, or those who have set up a monthly payment plan through Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Students whose balances are delinquent will be withdrawn from their course(s) and will not be allowed to enroll as a student at Greenville College until their account is paid in full or they have set up a payment plan with TMS. 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. Program Withdrawal Refund PolicyGreenville College adheres to a fair and equitable refund policy consistent with regulations set forth by the State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Education. This policy applies to students who withdraw from the College. In order to receive a refund on charges, students must officially withdraw in writing by submitting a Program Withdrawal Form . Students should consult the Tuition Refund Schedule in their program's Student Handbook for specific details. 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. GOAL students may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant Program, and GOAL students who 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:
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 Grading A 4-point system is used to calculate the GPA:
Grades of Incomplete, Withdraw, or Transfer Credit from other approved institutions are not used in calculating the GPA. Incomplete Course Work Time extensions must be arranged with the instructor of the course and a Grade Completion Contract must be submitted. Upon completion and approval of the form, an I will be recorded. The length of the extension is at the discretion of the instructor, but may not exceed 90 days from the end of the last class meeting for the course. If coursework is not submitted prior to the date indicated on the Grade Completion Contract, a grade will be assigned based on previously submitted coursework. Course WithdrawalA student can initiate a withdrawal from a course by submitting a Course Withdrawal Form prior to the third class meeting of the course. A student can withdraw from practicum, research project, or thesis courses three weeks prior to the end of the term. Students cannot withdraw from a course simply by informing an instructor of their plans or ceasing to attend class. Non-attendance will result in a failing grade for the course. Program Withdrawal Students who withdraw from a term or course after the third class will not have their registration canceled. The course will remain on the student transcript and a grade of W recorded. Financial Aid will be adjusted to federal guidelines for students who withdraw. For more details refer to the refund policy information in the Financial Aid section of the Student Handbook. Students cannot withdraw from the program simply by informing an instructor of their plans or ceasing to attend class. Administrative Withdrawal Graduation Application Procedures Students expecting to participate in commencement ceremonies, which are held each May, must submit an application no later than February 15 prior to graduation. An application for graduation must be submitted, even if the student is not participating in commencement ceremonies. Students planning to graduate in August must apply for graduation prior to March 15 and December graduates must apply before October 15. Students wishing to participate in a ceremony should wait for the following May graduation. Additional graduation information and details regarding participation in commencement and the receipt of diplomas are found in the Student Handbook for each program. Program Details The LAMP program does not offer grades of C+, C-, D+, or D. The MAE and MAT programs do not use +/- grades, and do not offer grades of D. Last updated: September 15, 2005 |
