TUITION*
For classes located in the Space Coast Region (Merritt Island, Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach, Palm Bay, Northrop Grumman, and Melbourne), the tuition rate is $470 per credit hour. The tuition rate for active duty military is $312 per credit hour.
For classes at Patrick Air Force Base, the tuition rate is $312 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 $395 per credit hour.
For online classes, the tuition rate is $635 per credit hour. The tuition rate for active duty military is $445 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 $470.
*Tuition subject to change. See Webster University Graduate Catalog.
Graduate students at Webster University receive financial aid in the form of Federal Stafford loans. The Federal Government regulates and insures these loans, which are provided by a lender of your choice.
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 online.
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 2009-2010 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. You must be continuously enrolled at least half-time (3 credits) to be eligible for Financial Aid.
Other Aid: Indicate any tuition assistance you will receive. If none, check "No tuition assistance will be received."
Requested Stafford Loan Amount: Indicate the amount you wish to borrow. To request the maximum award ($20,500 per year), write "MAX" in the box. To receive only the subsidized portion of the loan, write "SUBSIDIZED ONLY" near the amount box.
Lender Selection: Select a lender for your student loans. The lenders listed below have proven to work best with Webster�s systems and therefore enable us to more confidently deliver quality services to you. However, you are not required to choose one of these lenders.
Commerce Bank, ID #813979
Sallie Mae Ed. Trust, ID #802218
Wachovia, ID #830005
Wells Fargo, ID #807176
U.S. Department of Education 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. Once your request is successfully completed, you will receive your PIN by mail in 7-10 days. If you have an email account, instructions for retrieving it electronically will be emailed to you in 1-3 business days. 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 school year online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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 mailed directly to your home and confirms that your FAFSA was successfully processed. 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, will be mailed by your lender directly to your home. The MPN is a contract stating that you agree to repay the loan and accept all the terms and conditions.
You must sign the MPN and return it to the lender before the loan can be disbursed. Follow your lender's instructions on how to sign/submit the MPN.
HigherOne Webster Debit Card
All refunds, including financial aid and tuition refund disbursements, are sent via the Webster Debit Card issued through HigherOne. Upon enrolling at Webster University, you will be mailed the card. Activate this card as soon as you receive it, even if you do not anticipate receiving a refund.
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!" section, enter your 16-digit card number in the appropriate boxes on the photo of the card. Select "Go!" 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.
During the activation process, you must indicate how you would like to receive refunds. Your refund choices are:
- ACH Transfer (to other 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.
- Paper Check�Your refund will be mailed to you in the form of a paper check.
- Easy Refund�Your refund will be credited directly to your HigherOne Webster Debit Card. You must open a no-fee checking account through HigherOne (OneAccount).
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 2009-2010 financial aid year - Summer (2009), Fall 1 & 2 (2009), and Spring 1 & 2 (2010) - the loan will be disbursed in three* (not five) equal amounts (Summer, Fall 1, and Spring 1).
Your financial aid is credited to your account after the add/drop deadline. The funds are used to pay all outstanding charges. Any remaining funds are refunded to you 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.
Stafford Loan Change Form
The Webster University Stafford Loan Change Form is used to request additional funding (up to the annual maximum of $20,500) or 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.
Any dollar amount requested will be in addition to funds that have been disbursed to you. If you need assistance, contact the Financial Aid Representative at your home campus.
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