Tuition & Financial Matters

Tuition
 Employer Assistance
Other Fees
Tuition Refund Policy
Financial Aid
International Studies
Veterans
Military Call To Duty

Tuition

2009/2010 Graduate Tuition: $695 per credit hour (Summer 2009 through Spring 2010)
4-credit course: $2,780
2-credit course: $1,390

Courses are either two or four credit hours. Tuition payment may be made by check, employer voucher, or money order. Individuals who wish to pay by credit card will be directed to FACTS, our third party service provider, to make payment by American Express, Discover, or MasterCard. New payment plan options through FACTS are also available.

When registering via the web, students acknowledge enrollment in the course(s) selected and authorize Kettering University to bill them for any related tuition and fees. Bills are mailed the week following the close of web registration by the Student Accounts Office. Payment is due 4th week Monday of the term for which you are enrolling. A "hold" will be placed on the account after the online registration period for those students who have not paid their tuition, submitted a voucher, or enrolled in the FACTS (eCashier) payment plan; this will prevent future registrations and may result in a $40 late fee, and grade reports and transcripts being withheld.

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Employer Assistance

Many employers provide financial assistance for graduate study. Programs differ, so interested students should contact the appropriate office at their place of employment. Depending on company policy, Kettering University may be able to bill the employer directly for tuition. Students whose tuition is to be billed to their employers must submit complete and proper authorization to Kettering University. Students should apply for their employer tuition assistance as soon as possible -- since costs and course offerings are known in advance. Any portion of tuition that will not be paid by the employer must be paid by the student. Kettering University will hold the student responsible for payments not received from the employer.

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Other Fees

  • There is a processing fee of $5.00 per credit hour for transfer credit.
  • A nonrefundable graduation fee of $160 is charged whether or not the student participates in commencement ceremonies.
  • Any student who wishes to take the proficiency exam to test out of a prerequisite requirement will be charged $30.00 for each test taken.
  • Checks returned for insufficient funds result in a $25 nonrefundable service charge.

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Tuition Refund Policy

When a student withdraws from a course, refunds are made on the following schedule:

Week 1  100%
Week 2 90%
Weeks 3 and 4 50%
Weeks 5 through 7 25%
After week 7 0%

Specific dates are stated in the registration instructions for each term.

Tuition refunds are initiated by completing a "Course Change" Form. The postmark or fax date when the form is received by the University determines the refund amount. Students are personally responsible for mailing the forms and verifying their receipt by the University. Refunds are made to the payer of the tuition.

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Financial Aid

Several financial aid programs exist for on-campus and distance-learning students. Loans and grants may be available; students who contemplate applying for financial aid should call the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Federal Stafford Loan

Graduate students may be eligible for Federal Stafford Loans. In order to qualify for the Stafford Loan, students must first complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit all requested documents to the Financial Aid Office. Payments are deferred until six (6) months after graduation. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans (private student loans offered by various lenders) are another source of financing your educational costs. These loans are based on credit approval, and interest begins accruing upon disbursement of the loan. Each loan has different terms, borrowing limits, interest rates, and other special criteria.

Excel Grad Loans:
www.nelliemae.com

Signature Loan:
www.salliemae.com

CitiAssist Loan:
www.studentloan.com

Michigan Tuition Grant

This need-based grant is for students attending at least half time and is available only to Michigan residents. Students need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 1 to be considered for this grant. Students in the distance learning program are not eligible.

Students who are receiving assistance from their employer's tuition assistance or reimbursement plan should contact their financial aid advisor to see how their aid is impacted.

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International Applicants

An application fee of $50 (U.S. dollars) is due for all international applicants at the time the student submits application materials to Kettering University. Neither scholarship funds nor financial aid through Kettering University are available for international students.

International applicants must demonstrate and provide evidence of their ability to meet all educational and living expenses (tuition, room and board, etc.) for the entire period of their intended stay before Kettering University can issue a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20). Evidence may include a statement from a legitimate financial institution reflecting a minimum of $40,000 (U.S. dollars) in a savings account to pay expenses while attending Kettering University. Medical insurance, including repatriation and evacuation coverage, is required for all international students and must be purchased through Kettering University.

Prior to registering for classes, full payment for tuition must be made for the term in which the student is enrolling. Funds remitted or provided for payment must be drawn from a U.S. Bank.

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Veterans

Forms, information, and reporting services are handled in the Registrar's Office. Veterans are registered as an Independent Student using the following guidelines:

  1. Eligible veterans residing outside the State of Michigan seeking to receive benefits for educational purposes are registered as Independent students. Tapes and class materials are mailed to their home address, and exams are sent to a Kettering University-approved proctor -- which is acquired by the student.
  2. Eligible veterans inside the State of Michigan are processed as regular graduates and assigned to certified learning centers.

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Military Call To Duty

Students may withdraw from the University and receive a 100% tuition refund upon presenting to the Registrar the original Armed Forces orders. Non-punitive grades of W (Withdrawn) will be issued.

Should the call come during eighth week or later, in the judgment of the professor and the student, an Incomplete (I) may be given with no reimbursement of tuition. Coursework would then be completed per arrangements agreed upon between the professor and the student.

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