INTRODUCTION

As an independent institution, Amberton University receives no support from taxation. Funds for educational operations come from the tuition and fees paid by students and from gifts and grants from concerned individuals and organizations.

Financial information is included in the Schedule of Classes issued by Amberton University prior to the beginning of each session. Detailed information concerning tuition, fees, and other expenses that might be incurred while attending Amberton is included in the schedule.

The Schedule of Classes can be obtained by visiting Amberton University or, upon request, it will be mailed. Schedule information is also listed on the University's web site.

THE STUDENT ACCOUNT

All costs of tuition and fees are due and payable at the time of enrollment. Cash, personal or company check, and major credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted as forms of payment. Students who can prove financial integrity to the satisfaction of the University may make application to defer their educational costs when registering. To be considered for deferred payment options, a student must have an acceptable credit history. Information on how to apply for deferred payment is supplied with the registration packet. A finance charge of 3/4 of 1% will be calculated on all unpaid balances as of the last business day of each month after all credits, charges, and payments have been applied.

Any student whose account becomes delinquent or who is in any manner indebted to the University may be withdrawn from classes or denied enrollment, at the University's discretion. All University records, including transcripts and diplomas, will be removed from active records and withheld until full payment of the account is made.

REFUND POLICY

A student who officially drops a class during the first week of the regular ten-week session will be entitled to a full refund of tuition and fees, with the exception of the New Student Application Fee. A student who drops during subsequent weeks will be refunded at the following rates:

• WEEK 2 - 80%
• WEEK 3 - 60%
• WEEK 4 - 40%
• WEEK 5 - 20%

AFTER THE FIFTH WEEK, NO REFUND IS DUE.

The refund schedule is based on the beginning date of the session and continues for five (5) consecutive weeks. For sessions that are less than ten weeks duration, the refund schedule will be stated in the session’s publications.

To be considered official, the class drop must be in writing and signed by the student requesting the drop; no drop is accepted verbally. The official date of the drop is the date the written notice is formally received by the University, NOT the postmark date or the date stated in the notice. The University's record concerning a drop is indisputable unless the student can provide reliable evidence of an earlier receipt date.

An official drop may be submitted by completing the Request for a Change of Schedule form or by written notice containing the student's name and signature, social security number, and course to be dropped. The notice may be faxed, mailed, or hand delivered to the University. (Refer to "Contact Us" for the University's fax information.) For the student's convenience, the notice may be submitted in the Admission/Student Advising Office or placed in one of the designated drop boxes located inside and outside the facility.

PAYMENT AND CASHING CHECKS

Students may pay their institutional charges with cash, a check, or a credit card. However, in the event a check is not honored by the bank on which it is written or a credit card authorization is rejected, the student will be immediately notified and assessed a handling fee. The student will be given 10 days to make the payment good. If payment is not made when requested, the student's entire account balance becomes due and payable and the student is subject to immediate suspension. The University reserves the right to specify what method of payment (personal check, cash, money order, etc.) will be required of each student. Excessive amounts of change or currency, non-local or two-party checks will not be accepted. The University does not cash checks for personal needs, accept checks that are postdated, or give cash back on checks that are for amounts greater than the amount owed.

RECORDS EXPUNGED FOR DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

All records of academic performance are the property of Amberton University and are maintained or disposed of in whatever way the University deems appropriate. The University has determined that it has no responsibility or obligation to maintain the academic records of a person declared financially delinquent. Any student who is declared delinquent in payment of his/her financial account will have his/her academic records expunged. All obligations owed or deemed appropriate by the University must be satisfied before the University will consider restoration of expunged records. Students should contact the Business Services Office to discuss university records and financial obligations.

COSTS

Because of the no-nonsense approach to education and the technology employed, Amberton University is and should continue to be the the least expensive private institution in the region. Specific costs are reported in the "List of Charges" located in the Schedule of Classes published prior to the beginning of each session.

FINANCIAL AID

Amberton University's philosophy is low cost in order to enable the students to "pay as they go" and not incur long-term debts. For this reason, the University does not endorse or participate in any type of federal or state loan program. For students having acceptable credit references, the University offers a convenient loan program. Also, major credit cards are accepted as payment for an account. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes for details.