TUITION*
For classes located in the Space Coast Region (Merritt Island, Daytona, and Melbourne), the tuition rate is $500 per credit hour. The tuition rate for active duty military is $330 per credit hour.
For classes at Patrick Air Force Base, the tuition rate is $330 per credit hour for students who are Active Duty Military, Federal Civil Service (working at Patrick Air Force Base or Cape Canaveral Air Force Station), Federal Contract Workers (working at Patrick Air Force Base or Cape Canaveral Air Force Station), Military Reservists, Dependents of Active Duty Military, Retired Military, and Military Veterans. All others are considered Civilian. The tuition rate for civilians is $420 per credit hour.
For online classes, the tuition rate is $675 per credit hour. The tuition rate for active duty military is $470 per credit hour. For online class information, visit www.webster.edu/online/programs.php.
This tuition for all seminars, which are one credit hour and located at the Merritt Island Campus, is $500.
*Tuition subject to change. See Webster University Graduate Catalog.
FINANCIAL AID
Graduate students at Webster University receive financial aid in the form of Federal Stafford loans through the Direct Lending Program.Eligible Stafford loan recipients must:
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (some exceptions apply).
- be continuously enrolled at least half-time (3 credits per term).
- be degree-seeking.
- make satisfactory academic progress.
- not have defaulted on a previous school loan.
- not have any drug convictions (some exceptions apply).
- not have been convicted of a felony.
For further information, click on the following:
Entrance Loan Counseling
Before you receive your Stafford Loan, the Federal Government requires that you understand the basics of borrowing. Loan counseling covers topics such as loan repayment, deferments, and your rights and responsibilities. First-time Webster applicants must complete the entrance loan counseling seminar located at www.studentloans.gov.
Upon completion, check all the boxes and sign the Webster University Entrance Loan Counseling section of the Graduate Financial Aid form.
Webster University Graduate Financial Aid Form
The Webster University 2011-2012 Graduate Financial Aid Form is used in conjunction with the FAFSA to process your award. Complete and return the form to your home campus.
Projected Enrollment: Mark all terms you plan to attend - not just the first term. You must be continuously enrolled at least half-time (3 credits) to be eligible for Financial Aid.
Other Aid: Indicate whether or not you will receive any other educational tuition assistance. DO NOT LEAVE BLANK.
Federal PIN
Your PIN serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your U.S. Department of Education records online. Apply for your PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov. Your PIN never expires and can be used to sign your FAFSA and renew your FAFSA in future years. Never share your PIN with anyone.
Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
To apply for financial aid, you must complete a FAFSA every year at www.fafsa.ed.gov using Webster University's School Code (002521).
The FAFSA uses your tax information from the previous year to calculate your estimated family contribution (EFC). The EFC determines the amount of subsidized and unsubsidized loans you are eligible to receive for the academic year.
For help completing your FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.
Student Aid Report (SAR)
The SAR is sent to you either by email or U.S. mail after your FAFSA has been processed. Webster will also get a copy. Review the SAR and make any necessary corrections online at www.fafsa.ed.gov ("Make Corrections to a Processed FAFSA"). If correct, file for your records.
Award Letter
A letter detailing your award will be mailed directly to your home. The award letter will include terms, amount, and type of loans awarded; amount and type of aid received from other sources (i.e., employee reimbursement, VA benefits, etc.); and estimated disbursement dates. Review and file for your records.
Master Promissory Note (MPN)
The MPN, which contains the interest rate and repayment information for your loan, is a contract stating that you agree to repay the loan and accept all the terms and conditions.
You must sign the MPN before the loan can be disbursed. Sign your MPN electronically at www.studentloans.gov using your Federal PIN.
- INSTRUCTIONS -
HigherOne Webster Debit Card
All refunds, including financial aid and tuition refund disbursements, are sent via the Webster Debit Card (issued through HigherOne). The card will be mailed to you once you are enrolled at Webster University, you will be mailed the card. Activate it, even if you do not anticipate receiving a refund. The card is initially sent (at no cost to you) to the address we have on file. If you move, contact your home campus immediately since the card will not be forwarded to another address. You will be assessed a charge if the card must be re-ordered.
If Your Card Is Not Activated, Your Refund Will Be Delayed!
Activate your card online at www.websterdebitcard.com. In the "New Cardholders: Get Started Now!" enter your 16-digit card number in the appropriate boxes on the photo of the card. Select "Get Started!" When the next page is displayed, enter your name, the security code from the back of the card, and the month and year of your birth (not the last four digits of your social security number). When prompted, enter the email address you want HigherOne to use to send you information and reminders. (If you have used HigherOne in the past, you will need to use a different email address than you used previously. We recommend that you use your Webster email address to activate the card.)
During the activation process, you must indicate how you would like to receive refunds. Your refund choices are:
- Paper Check: Your refund will be mailed to you in the form of a paper check.
- ACH Transfer (to another bank): Your refund will be electronically transferred to your existing checking or savings account. You must provide the bank's routing number and the account number. You will then need to complete, print, and mail a paper ACH form to HigherOne.
- Webster Debit Card (via OneAccount): Your refund will be credited directly to your HigherOne Webster Debit Card. You must open a checking account through Higher One (fees may apply).
If you have problems activating your card, call HigherOne Customer Service at 1-877-474-1960.
You must be continuously enrolled at least half-time (3 credits) to be eligible for financial aid. If you are attending both of the Fall terms and/or both of the Spring terms you must register for Fall 1 & 2 at the same time and/or Spring 1 & 2 at the same time or your loan will be cancelled.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROPERLY ENROLL
If there is any change in enrollment, contact your home campus immediately. Changes may affect your financial aid.
Disbursements
Webster follows the Federal Government's guidelines on how to disburse student loans. If you plan to attend the full 2011-2012 financial aid year - Summer (2011), Fall 1 & 2 (2011), and Spring 1 & 2 (2012) - the loan will be disbursed in THREE* (not five) equal amounts (Summer, Fall 1, and Spring 1).
Funds are credited to your Webster account after the add/drop deadline. Webster uses these funds to pay all outstanding charges. Any remaining funds are refunded to you (within 10 business days) according to the refund preference you chose when you activated your HigherOne Webster Debit Card.
* The three disbursements are of equal amounts - even though the tuition for the Summer term is less than the combined tuition of Spring 1 and 2 or Fall 1 and 2. Students who receive a refund for the Summer should save that money until they are sure it will not be needed to pay tuition for the Fall or Spring terms.
Graduate Loan Change Form
The Webster University Graduate Loan Change Form is used to report enrollment changes. These changes include:
- a break in enrollment (skipping a term or not being registered properly when Webster receives the funds from your lender).
- an increase in enrollment terms per academic year.
- a decrease in enrollment terms per academic year.
The form is available at any campus or online. If you need assistance, contact the Financial Aid Representative at your home campus.
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