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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees must be paid in full at time of registration. A deferred payment program is available for part-time students (see following section on Deferred Payment). Checks must be made payable to Boston University. No student may withdraw in good standing unless all current obligations to the University are paid. The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates or fees at their discretion.

Late Payment Payment received after the official deadline will result in a minimum late payment fee of $50 for part-time students and $150 for full-time students.

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PART-TIME STUDENTS:

Undergraduate (1–12 credits)
Graduate (1–11.5 credits)

Courses Numbered 100–599

Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit—$310

Courses Numbered 600 and Above

Tuition, unless otherwise noted, per credit—$650

Tuition for non-Metropolitan College day courses per credit—$1,042

Registration fee—$40

Late payment fee (minimum)—$50

Laboratory Courses

Students may be charged a higher rate for courses designated as laboratory courses. These allow access to, and use of, course-related equipment, University facilities, and supplies. The laboratory fee for non-computer science courses is $180 per course for the 2006/2007 year.

Cross-registration

Metropolitan College students who wish to cross-register in other Schools and Colleges of the University must pay the base rate of $1,042 per credit unless otherwise noted in the class schedule. Students may not take more than one non-Metropolitan College course in a semester. Students must register for a majority of their semester course load at Metropolitan College. However, under extraordinary circumstances students may petition for an exception to this rule through the Metropolitan College Office of Under-
graduate Student Services. Undergraduate students taking three or more day-courses (12.5 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Graduate students taking three or more courses (12 to 18 credits) will be assessed the University’s full-time tuition rate. Full-time degree candidates from other Boston University Schools that have permission from their academic counselors to take Metropolitan College classes still pay
full-time tuition.

Housing

Part-time students normally are not eligible for University housing. However, from time to time housing is available for part-time students. For information about availability of housing and eligibility requirements, contact the Office of Housing, 617-353-3511.

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FULL-TIME STUDENTS:

Undergraduate (12.5–18 credits)
Graduate (12–18 credits)

Tuition per year—$33,330
Additional charge of $1,042 per credit in excess of 18 credits

Registration Fee—$40
Undergraduate Student fees per year—$462
Graduate Student George Sherman Union fee per year—$180
Graduate Student Health fee per year—$158
Late payment fee (minimum)—$150

Note: Students who wish to enroll in three or more courses or who wish to enroll in any day-school course must consult a Metropolitan College academic counselor. Students who wish to take three or more courses per semester must have their Registration Forms signed by a Metropolitan College academic counselor, faculty advisor, or the associate dean for academic affairs. Metropolitan College students wishing to take other Boston University courses should refer to the bulletins of the respective Schools and Colleges for course descriptions and tuition rates.

School of Hospitality Administration Degree Candidates/Science and Engineering Program Students

School of Hospitality Administration degree candidates taking 12 or more credits, and Science and Engineering Program students taking 12 or more credits, are charged the University’s full-time tuition rate.

Graduate Students

(Any student registering for a 600-level course and above will be considered a graduate student.) Graduate degree candidates and non-degree students enrolling in graduate-level courses who register for 12 or more credits will be charged the University’s full-time tuition and a $180 George Sherman Union fee, plus a $79 Health Services fee per semester (for Charles River Campus students only).

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Medical Insurance

The 2006/2007 cost for full-time students (U.S. citizens and international) is $1,288 per year.

Massachusetts law requires all students carrying at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum to be covered under a qualifying medical insurance plan. If the student does not wish to participate in the Boston University Medical Insurance plan, he or she must annually file a Medical Insurance Waiver form that certifies coverage under a comparable medical insurance plan. The Medical Insurance Waiver form should be returned to Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-1390.

Part-time students are also eligible to purchase the medical insurance. For information, contact Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215-1390.

The insurance premium is subject to change.

Deferred Payment

Part-time Metropolitan College students who wish to make monthly payments may do so through a deferred payment program. Please refer to the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for further information. A nonrefundable service charge and a minimum down payment of one-fourth the total tuition and full payment of fees for the semester are required at the time of registration.

Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships

A limited number of graduate fellowships and assistantships are available to qualified Metropolitan College graduate degree candidates. For information about the fellowships and assistantships and instructions on how to apply, call the department which is offering the graduate degree.

Memorial Scholarship

Metropolitan College has established funds for the Florence E. and David A. Simons Memorial Scholarship. Students, faculty, alumni, and administrators have been contributors. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to the fund should do so through the Office of the Dean, Metropolitan College, 617-353-3010.

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Community Scholar Academic Scholarship Program

Metropolitan College offers a scholarship program specifically designed to benefit students who earned an associate degree
at one of the following Boston area community colleges: Bunker Hill Community College, Mass Bay Community College, Middlesex Community College, Northern Essex Community College, and Roxbury Community College.

A total of 25 recipients of this annual scholarship will receive a 50% tuition scholarship for up to 12 credits per semester while they complete their bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan College. Those selected for the Community Scholar Academic Scholarship will be required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above to continue to receive the tuition benefits of the program.

For further information, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services at 617-353-2980 or metuss@bu.edu.

Metropolitan College Alumni Scholarship

This unique scholarship program for undergraduate students was established and is funded by Metropolitan College Alumni. Annually, the Metropolitan College Alumni Scholarship Committee awards tuition scholarships to selected academically qualified, part-time undergraduates who are close to graduation and who require financial assistance to complete their degree. These scholarships are designed to recognize the academic achievement of Metropolitan College students while helping to meet their distinctive financial needs. For further information please contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, 617-353-2980.

Dropping and/or Adding Courses

Students are encouraged to enroll in all courses which they intend to take during the semester at the time of registration. Course changes can be made only during the official drop/add period, determined by the University Registrar and published in the current Metropolitan College Course Schedule. Courses may be added only during the first two weeks of classes. Students should consult the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for information regarding tuition refunds for dropping courses.

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Withdrawal from Courses and Refund Policy

Part-time students who reduce their course load (but remain registered) for the fall or spring semester will have their accounts adjusted to reflect the difference between the original and reassessed tuition charges. Students who choose to withdraw from all courses, or reduce their semester registration by dropping some courses, should consult the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for deadlines and policies regarding tuition refunds. Metropolitan College students who withdraw must file an Official Withdrawal/ Leave of Absence Form at the Dean’s Office of Metropolitan College, 755 Commonwealth Avenue. Mere absence from classes does not reduce a student’s financial obligation nor guarantee that a final grade will not be recorded. Upon receipt of the Official Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form from the Metropolitan College Dean’s Office, the Office of the University Registrar will adjust the student’s account. A table listing withdrawal deadline dates and percentage of refund allowed is published in the Metropolitan College Course Schedule for the semester in question. A credit balance (overpayment) from a withdrawal, cash payment, and/or adjustment may be refunded upon written request or personal visit to: Student Accounting Services, Boston University; 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Fourth Floor; Boston, MA 02215-1390

The University assumes no liability for failure to provide educational or related services arising out of, or due to, causes beyond the reasonable control of the University. The University will, however, exert reasonable efforts to provide comparable or substantially equivalent services, but its inability to do so shall not subject it to liability.

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Student Fieldwork Costs

Students who take fieldwork courses should anticipate costs in addition to the tuition fee. These expenses vary with the location of the student’s field placement. The student should anticipate travel costs to and from the site of field placement, as well as field placement-related costs such as parking or public transportation and meal purchases. Approximate costs can be computed once the student has a definite fieldwork assignment. Students should consult their faculty advisors.

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