The tuition rates listed are effective for the 2009-2010 academic year and are subject to change. Please note that the academic year begins with the Summer term.

MA, MS, MSN, MBA, MHA, MFA, MPA, MM, and DMgt

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School of Education (MAT, MA and EdS)

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Reduced Fees for Military Personnel

By formal contract, active duty military enrolled at military locations are eligible for reduced tuition fees, including online courses. With documented eligibility, selective reservists and retired military, federal and contract employees of the installation and dependents of active duty military enrolled at military locations are also eligible for a reduced tuition rate for on-base, in-class courses only.

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Reduced Fees for MAT Graduates

Graduates of the Webster University master of arts in teaching (MAT) program may enroll in MAT classes as MAT alumni for a special fee per credit hour. Under certain circumstances in which enrollment is limited, current degree-seeking students are given priority. This tuition reduction is not applicable to Online, In Service and off-campus courses.

MAT alumni are limited to 6 credit hours per semester. MAT graduates who are working toward a second MAT degree or an advanced graduate certificate may take only 6 credit hours at reduced tuition as part of these programs. The remaining credit hours must be taken at regular tuition rates.

MAT alumni pay full tuition for MAT in-service education courses.

MAT alumni must fill out an alumni tuition reduction form in the School of Education office each time they register.

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Payment Requirements

Payment and/or payment arrangements are required at registration. The payment option form is available in the Registration location, the Academic Advising Center, and the Business Office. The payment options offered include:

• Financial aid
• Direct billing to a third party (i.e., employer)
• Tuition assistance paid by a government agency, e.g., military
• Employer reimbursement
• Deferred payment plan
• Payment in full

The first four options require the submission of appropriate documentation. The deferred payment plan option requires a deferred payment fee to be paid at the time of registration. The University reserves the right to refuse deferred payment privileges for any student whose account is overdue or has been overdue in the past.

Webster accepts MasterCard, Discover, VISA, and money orders or personal checks made payable to Webster University as payment.

Students are financially responsible for all courses not officially dropped by the deadline. Webster University reserves the right to withhold transcripts or diplomas related to enrollment for a current term and/or refuse or cancel enrollment for future terms, if any tuition or other fees or charges owed to the University are not paid when due. In the event an account is referred to an agency or attorney for collection, the student promises to pay, in addition to all amounts otherwise due to Webster University, the costs and expenses of such collection and/or representation not to exceed 33% of the amount owed, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (whether or not litigation is commenced), to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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Refunds

The student tuition refund rates apply when a student drops or withdraws from a course in accordance with University enrollment policies and the refund has been approved.

Students attending on-campus classes in California will receive a pro rata refund of tuition if the withdrawal is within 60 percent of the beginning of the enrollment period. All other student refunds/tuition waivers, including those for online courses, are made according to the following schedule:

The deposit and refund policies at our European and Asian campuses may differ from the above. Please refer to the catalog of the international campus you are attending for details.Note: This refund policy does not include laboratory fees associated with a class.

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Financial Aid

Students requiring financial assistance are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid at the St. Louis home campus or their local representative for information, options, and procedures regarding financial aid. Information is also available online.

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Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships in music are available. The assistantship stipends do not include tuition remission. Applications for assistantships must be received by March 15.

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Scholarships and Grants

Leif J. Sverdrup International Scholarship Fund

This annual scholarship fund of $1,000—$2,500 was created by Mrs. Leif J. Sverdrup and Mr. Johan Sverdrup for graduate students who seek an international study experience.

U.S. degree-seeking students at Webster University who wish to study at one of the University's international campuses or students enrolled at one of Webster University's international campuses who wish to study at Webster University in St. Louis may apply for the scholarship. The student must have been advanced to candidacy and maintained grades of B or above to qualify for the scholarship.

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Veterans' Educational Benefits

Webster University courses of study are approved for veterans' educational benefits in compliance with prescribed regulations by special approval agencies in each state and for each country where the University offers programs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requires approval for the student to enroll in more than the minimum number of credit hours required for the graduate degree. This approval may be requested on the Program Option Request form.

Veterans' educational benefits may be reduced for directed studies and 1-credit-hour seminars. Non-degree students and students working on the MAT advanced graduate certificate are not eligible for veterans' educational benefits.

If veterans' educational benefits apply, the regional V.A. office will be notified of the date on which a student officially ceases attendance.

Records of progress are kept by the institution on both veteran and non-veteran students. Progress records are available to all students at the end of each scheduled term.

Additional information may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar at the St. Louis home campus.

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