Gardner College Student Fees for 2008 -2009

Cost for ECD Continuing Education Course

Each course is 3 (three) semester hours.

Please note that Gardner College is offering $150.00 bursary per course to each student who consecutively enrolls in the ECD courses offered.

** Special Student: is taking one or two courses but is not in a program of studies.

Gardner College Student Fee Payment (as of May 2008)

     Attending college is an exciting, life-enriching opportunity. Good financial planning and budgeting is essential to the student achieving their goals. Gardner College recognizes some payment options available to assist you.

Discount with Full Payment at or before Registration:

     This allows any student who has completed their application process, or returning students who have pre-registered, the opportunity to pay in advance and receive a discount. A 2% discount will be given to any student who pays their semester account in full on or before the registration day for that semester. This payment must be made by cheque or cash.

Government Student Loans:

     With proof of completed and government-approved application for financial aid, the student will be allowed to register and enroll in their classes, provided that all government cheques be sent directly to Gardner College, payable toward the student’s account. The student must begin the online application process before the end of June (for both semesters), so that all necessary papers are ready to be confirmed and signed by the College on Registration day. In this scenario, the student’s account must be paid in full by October 15 for the first semester, and by February 15 for the second semester.

Accounts Charged On Your Visa/MasterCard account:

     Gardner College’s Business Manager has approval to accept the payment of a student's account on a valid VISA or MasterCard. No discount will apply. The College must receive the payment before September 15 for first semester, and before January 15 for second semester.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. We want to make your financial process as simple as possible. If you need help, please talk to the Business Manager.

2. IF THE STUDENT HAS AN OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT BALANCE OWING, they will not be allowed to write their final exams in either semester, nor will they be allowed to register in a subsequent semester.

3. At the time of applying for graduation, the graduation fee will be assessed.

4. All students must arrange their own medical insurance.

5. All students must arrange their own insurance for personal belongings and Vehicle.

6. All purchases in the bookstore are by cash, cheque, or Credit card.

7. Tuition will be guaranteed for any student continuing for consecutive full-time semesters, as being the same tuition rate as was in effect when enrolling for their first semester at Gardner. This guarantee is for a maximum period of two (2) years.

Refunds

     When a student voluntarily withdraws after the semester opens, refunds of tuition, board and room charges, and other fees will be refunded as follows:

• 90% after the first week, 70% after the second week, 50% after the third week, 40% after the fourth week, and 20% after the fifth week. This refund will be calculated on the basis of when the student completes the requirements for withdrawal. No refund will be made after the sixth week. Requests for withdrawal can be made through the Dean’s and Registrar’s Offices. Application, Registration, and Non-Instructional Fees are not refundable.

• If a student is expelled within the first thirty days, the refund of tuition will be set at 25%; board and room will be refunded on the same schedule as applies for voluntary withdrawals. Any student who is expelled after thirty days will not be eligible for any refund of funds. The ECD refund policy from Private Vocational Schools follows this pattern. The specific material is available on request.