Tuition and Fee Charges For the latest information about tuition, fees, and other charges call the GOAL office at (618) 664-6755 or Toll Free at (888) 818-GOAL. For additional information, please contact Tom Moroney at (618) 664-7112 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Term Plan
Pay one-third of the total at the beginning of each term. (Advance registration deposit will be deducted from the first term.) Payment for the term is to be made no later than the Registration Meeting.

Monthly Payment Plan
We have arranged a monthly payment plan administered by Tuition Management Systems (TMS). Your total cost after Financial Aid is then split into 10 to 16 equal monthly payments, beginning on the date of the Registration Meeting. Monthly payments will be due on the first of each month. The cost of this plan is $90, but there are no interest charges. TMS will mail you a monthly statement in advance of each payment due date. All late payments will incur an additional finance charge. Payments may be made with cash, VISA, MasterCard, and checks made payable to Greenville College, GOAL. Grades can not be released until the student’s portion of the balance has been paid. Transcripts and diplomas will not be furnished until the account is paid in full.

Employee Reimbursement Plan
The charges by term are due at the beginning of each term. Students who qualify for reimbursement may use student loans or personal funds to cover the cost of Term One, receiving reimbursement dollars to apply to subsequent terms. Final 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. Please provide a copy of the company reimbursement policy and verification of eligibility to the Financial Aid office prior to registration. The GOAL program will work with you and your employer to provide additional information needed to facilitate reimbursement. If you have any questions, contact the GOAL office at 618-664-6755.

Financial Adjustment
In case of early withdrawal, Financial Aid will be adjusted according to federal guidelines for students. To be officially withdrawn from the program, the student must complete and submit a withdrawal form. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal.

Financial Aid Information (2006-2007)
Students participating in the GOAL program are eligible for financial aid resources. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by calling (800)433-3243/(800)4-FED-AID, determines the range of eligibility for grants and loans from government agencies. Assistance may be available through an employer or private organization as well. To begin the process, follow the steps listed below.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and mail to the federal processor. If your application is selected for verification, a signed copy of your 2005 U.S. income tax return and a verification worksheet will be requested.
  
• Provide the Financial Aid Office with a copy of your employer’s tuition assistance plan if you are eligible for this benefit.

Note: The 18-month Goal program will extend over two financial aid award years, offering a maximum of three terms of grant/loan eligibility where needed. A 2007/2008 FAFSA will be necessary for the final term of study.

Federal Pell Grant This is a need-based grant awarded on the results of the FAFSA you have filed. You will receive a Student Aid Report from the Department of Education which will state your eligibility or ineligibility. Grants are need-based and range from $200 to $2025 per term.

Illinois Grant (Map) This award is a need based grant up to $2484 per term. Funding is limited, so it is important for students apply as early as possible. For MAP consideration, all students must have a 2006/2007 FAFSA application on file by August 1, 2006 to insure MAP funding for fall and spring terms. We also recommend for all students to submit a 2007/2008 FAFSA application or a renewal FAFSA by August 1, 2007 for MAP consideration for the 2007/2008 school year.

PHI THETA KAPPA
International Honor Society of the Two-year College. The Greenville College GOAL Program awards up to two Phi Theta Kappa scholarships per cohort. The award of up to $1,000 per student, per term, is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible. A minimum of 3.4 grade point average and 60 or more semester credit hours completed are required. A copy of the Phi Theta Kappa membership certificate is required as a part of the GOAL application process. Contact your two-year college for scholarship criteria.

FFEL Stafford Federal Stafford Subsidized Student Loan
This is a need-based loan (based on FAFSA data) for up to $5,500 per academic year. Interest is fixed at 6.8% for new borrowers and begins six months after your final class. Repayment also begins at that time and can extend up to ten years. Loan proceeds are disbursed in one installment per term.

FFEL Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Student Loan
This is the same as the Stafford Subsidized Loan program, except that it is not need based and the borrower is responsible for the interest that accrues during the in-school period. We suggest that you make monthly interest payments to keep the loan balance at its original amount. You may apply for any unused balance of the $5500 Subsidized Loan limit. Additional amounts up to $5,000 MAY be approved contingent upon other assistance including company reimbursement.

Any balance that remains after financial aid has been deducted from the total charges, must be paid in accordance with one of the standard payment plans. Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to Tom Moroney (618) 664-7112.