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Tuition & Fees

Payment Deadlines and Late Fees

Withdrawals and Refunds

The Board of Trustees has established the following tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year at Boston University in Brussels. Program costs are based on a cost of €2,000 per 4-credit course. View Living Expenses for additional costs associated with living in Brussels.

Program of Study	Tuition Costs
Master of Science in Leadership (40 credit hours)	€20,000 (plus books and fees)
Master of Arts in International Relations (32 credit hours)	€16,000 (plus books and fees)
Diploma in Finance (24 credit hours)	€12,500 (plus books and fees)
Graduate Certificate Program (16 credit hours)	€8,000 (plus books and fees)

Fees
Application Fee (nonrefundable)	€105 (paper) $70 USD (online)
Registration Fee (nonrefundable)	€115
Computer Lab Fee	€10
Casebook Fee (nonrefundable)	Varies according to course
Intensive Course Administration Fee (in addition to 4-credit course fee)	Varies according to course
Waiver Examination Fee	€100
Installment Plan Fee	€50

The estimated cost of books and other expenses can be found in Living Expenses.

For conversion rates, please visit the XE.com Personal Currency Assistant.

Financial Aid is available to American citizens through FAFSA loans—visit www.bu.edu/finaid for more information.

Payment Deadlines and Late Fees

Payment due: September 16, 2009

Payment received after September 16, 2009 is subject to late fees:

Payment Received	Late Fee
September 17, 2009	€50
October 31, 2009	€100
November 30, 2009	€150
December 31, 2009	€250

Preferred payment of tuition and fees is by bank transfer. The total amount remitted must be net of any transfer fees and paid to:

Dexia Bank
Account Number: 551-3943300-28
Routing Code: ARTEBEBB

Note: Include the applicant's or student's name.

For credit card or cash payment, please contact Jean Minutello at +32(2) 640 74 74.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Withdrawal or leave of absence a degree, certificate, or diploma program at Boston University in Brussels is only official when the student submits a completed Withdrawal/Leave of Absence form. Absence from class neither constitutes withdrawal nor reduces a student's financial obligation to the University.

• Withdrawal/Leave of Absence forms are available in the Brussels Administration Office
• Forms must be signed by the student and the instructor teaching the course
• Submit completed forms to the Boston University Brussels Administration Office
• The effective date of the drop is the day after the last class attended
• Drop forms will not be accepted after the final class meeting

Federal regulations govern refund calculation and adjustments to federal aid. All students with federal aid should contact the Boston University Office of Financial Assistance at 001-617-353-4064.

Refunds are calculated based on the date that the student completes the Withdrawal/Leave of Absence form and obtains an approval signature from the Director and Program Administrator:

• Withdrawal prior to the first day of classes:100% tuition and applicable fees
• Withdrawal during the first two weeks of classes: 80% tuition, 0% fees
• Withdrawal during the third week of classes: 60% tuition, 0% fees
• Withdrawal during the fourth week of classes: 40% tuition, 0% fees
• Withdrawal during the fifth week of classes: 20% tuition, 0% fees
• Withdrawal after the fifth week of classes: 0% tuition, 0% fees

This schedule reflects refunds of tuition only. Charges for other University services will remain on the bill. It is the student's responsibility to contact the offices involved to determine if they are eligible for a pro-rated or other refund of those charges.

There is no provision for refunds of tuition in case of involuntary separation, including disciplinary suspension or expulsion from the University. Whether or not a refund is given, and at what percentage, is at the sole discretion of the University, and refunds may be approved only by the Director or Program Administrator.