Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate Students

Estimated Cost of Education

*These are mandatory College fees.  Other fees may apply  (i.e. health insurance, parking and specific course fees).

Tuition

Any student who registered for one or more courses will be charged tuition according to the following schedule:

Room and Board

Undergraduate students per academic year: $ 12,254

The College maintains two residence halls for its full-time undergraduate students.  The room and board contract is in effect from the opening day of the academic year to the last day of exams in the spring semester, exclusive of College vacations when the residence halls close, as stated in the College calendar.  Additional information regarding residence hall policies and procedures can be found in the Student Handbook on the College’s website at www.cse.edu.

Students are not permitted to remain in residence during vacation periods, including Thanksgiving break, fall semester recess, Spring break, Easter recess, and summer recess. The only approved exceptions to this policy are: international students, residence life office assistants, student athletes (Christmas recess only), student teachers (spring recess only), students with department approved internships for credit (spring break and summer recess only) and students enrolled in classes at the College of Saint Elizabeth (summer recess only). Students approved to remain in residence will be assigned a room by the Director of Residence Life and pay a fee of $75 per week for a double room and $150 per week for a single room. There is a period of two designated weeks during the Christmas break and two designated weeks during the summer months when no student may reside on campus.

Room Deposits

All resident students are required to pay a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure a room for the next Fall semester.  This payment will be required each year the student is in residence on the campus.  Payments can be made with check or money order.  No cash or credit cards will be accepted.  This $200 payment will be credited to the student’s account as a room deposit paid in advance when the Fall invoices are sent in July.  The deposit will not be returned to the student should housing be terminated for any reason.  The only exemptions to this policy are the Harney Scholarships, fully funded International Scholarships and the EOF recipients.  These students will be required to sign a separate housing contract in lieu of the room deposit.

Fees

The following administrative, general, and incidental fees apply for various circumstances as indicated.  Some of these fees are non-refundable.

College Fee

Continuing Studies programs are assessed the College Fee on a per credit basis.  The College Fee schedule is listed below:

Orientation Fee

First-time students enrolled through the Women’s College in their first semester of attendance only.  This one-time, non-refundable fee is used to defray the cost of planning and administering a comprehensive program designed to ease the student’s transition to CSE campus life. This fee partially offsets the cost of food, social activities, speakers and materials.

• International Students  (F-1 Status or other students designated by the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid). These students come to the campus prior to the arrival of all other students to participate in a pre-orientation program designed to familiarize them with life in the United States.
• International Students
• Enroll –  Fall semester ($225)
• Enroll –  Spring semester ($80)
• Non-international Students
• First semester of attendance – Fall ($175)
• First semester of attendance – Spring  ($80)

 Student Activities Fee – Women’s College students only ($180 Yearly)

Course Related Fees (per semester)

Other Fees (Non-Refundable)

Ticket Fees (issued by campus security)

Transcript Fees

Parking Fees

All vehicles used on campus must display a current College of Saint Elizabeth parking decal which is valid from the Fall semester through the end of summer.  Decals can be obtained in the Security Office.

Student Health and Accident Insurance Fee

Students in the Women’s College are automatically enrolled under CSE health and accident insurance policy. An opt out can be done by waiving coverage via access to website www.firststudent.com.  International Students health and mandatory coverage cannot be waived.

Students who are enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) in the Continuing Studies programs are eligible to enroll.

All students who plan to use the CSE insurance plan, offered through United Health Care, must create “MyAccount”at the www.firststudent.com website.  “MyAccount” gives you access to your ID card, claims, benefits, network providers and additional insurance information. If for any reason you lose coverage from a private carrier, contact the Business Office to enroll in our plan immediately.  Greater detail and information on the CSE Student Health Insurance Plan is available at www.firststudent.com. 

College Store

Textbooks, stationery, and other items can be purchased in the College Store (973-290-4214).  Students must make payment directly to the College Store at the time of purchase.

Determination of Tuition Charges – Over Credits

Full-time Women’s College students are billed a fixed tuition rate. This allows Women’s College students to enroll in a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credits each fall and each spring  semester of the academic year.  Students who enroll in more than 18 credits in fall or spring semester will be assessed additional tuition charges at the then current per credit tuition rate.

For students enrolled through the Graduate and Continuing Studies programs, tuition charges are determined each semester based on the total number of credits for which the student registers.

Graduate Students

Tuition and Fees (2012-2013)

Any student who is registered for one or more courses will be charged tuition according to the following schedule:

Reduced tuition rates are not eligible for additional tuition discounts.

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership ($22,500.00 per year)

Other Fees: (non-refundable)

Mandatory Student Background Check Fee

In accordance with Standard HR1.20 by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO), all students participating in practical learning experiences in JACHO accredited institutions will be charged a service fee for the College to conduct a criminal background check.  This fee will be charged directly to the student.

Parking Fees 

All vehicles used on College property must display a current College of Saint Elizabeth parking decal which is valid from the Fall semester through the end of summer.  Decals can be obtained in the Security Office.  Second decal fee (same address as first decal) is $35.

Student Health & Accident Insurance Fee

Students in graduate programs may enroll in a health and accident insurance policy. Brochures that describe coverage under this policy are available in the Business Office or the Wellness Center.

Undergraduate Students

The Bursar’s Office will mail students a bill for tuition, room and board, and fees in advance of each semester and are due and payable prior to the start of each semester. Verified financial aid will be credited to student accounts after being validated by the Financial Aid Office. One half of any financial aid awarded by the College will reduce the bill for the Fall semester; the second half of any financial aid will reduce the Spring bill. 

Students’ accounts are considered settled when the Bursar’s Office receives payment by check, money order or enrollment in a payment plan. Payment by check or money order should be made payable to the College of Saint Elizabeth and mailed to: Bursar’s Office, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960-6989.

Students can choose to make monthly installments, pay using a credit card  or e-check through Tuition Pay Plan by calling the company directly at 1-800-635-0120.  The Tuition Pay contractor charges a convenience fee per credit card and e-check transaction.  Further information is available through the Bursar’s Office.

Tuition bills must be paid-in-full by the due date indicated on the invoice unless the Bursar’s Office has officially granted an authorized deferment prior to the payment due date. If tuition bills are not paid-in-full or if a student does not have an approved Bursar’s Office deferment by the due date, the student will be subject to de-registration and will not be able to move into the residence halls.

A late payment fee of $300 will be assessed to all students who:

• Have not sent payment by check or money order to the College Bursar’s Office by the due date.
• Receive financial aid but have not submitted all of their appropriate paperwork to the Financial Aid Office (973-290-4445) prior to the first day of classes. 

Students whose accounts are not paid in full will not receive their official course schedule, grades, diplomas, and transcripts or be able to register for future semesters or sessions.   Attending class without proper registration is not permitted.  If a student attends class they will not receive grades or credit for that class. Registration dates for programs can be found in the College catalog on the academic calendar.  

Students are expected to pay their outstanding balance in full or establish a payment plan. If the student’s financial obligation to the College of Saint Elizabeth becomes delinquent at any time, the Bursar’s Office will send the student a notification. Financial obligations include but are not limited to tuition, room, board, course fees, parking fines, library fines, residence hall fines, and any special fees or fines charged to a student’s account. If the account remains unresolved, it will be referred to a collection agency for collection, and it may also be sent to the credit bureaus for reporting purposes.

The College also reserves the right to pursue legal action in order to collect the balance of the debt. Once an account is placed in collection or legal action is pursued by the collection agency, the student will be liable for all collection and/or attorney’s fees (25-50% of the amount placed in collection). At this point, the student will no longer be able to pay the College directly, any communication with the College will cease, and all correspondence must be conducted through the collection agency.

Tuition Discounts

Several tuition discounts are available to undergraduate students.  A student is eligible for only one of the following discounts each semester.  These discounts do not apply to books, fees, or other costs; or if a student is the recipient of a scholarship or grant from the College; or if the course is taken for audit.  Contact the Bursar’s Office to apply for any of these discounts. Reduced tuition rates are not eligible for additional tuition discounts.

1

Two or more members of the same family living in the same household who register for undergraduate courses for credit during the same semester each receive a 10% reduction in tuition.

2

Members of religious orders sponsored by the Catholic Church receive a 50% reduction of tuition.

3

Students aged 62 and over receive a 50% reduction of tuition.

4

A 50% tuition discount is available to those applicants and students in the Ministry Certificate Program who make a consistently active contribution to the life of their parishes and faith communities, either as paid employees or volunteers. An application for the tuition discount must be made annually and endorsed by the student's sponsoring pastor or superior.

5

A 50% tuition discount for theology courses only is available to those students who meet the above-referenced criteria (4) and are enrolled in the undergraduate program in Theology.

6

Current full-time police officer, law enforcement personnel, court administrators, corrections officers, and members of the U.S. armed forces may be eligible for a 25% reduction in tuition if they major in Justice Studies. Applicants must be full-time employees. A letter of documentation must be submitted each academic year.

7

Full-time employees of Sisters of Charity health care institutions or Sisters of Charity health care partnership institutions and students graduating from Sisters of Charity nursing schools or Sisters of Charity partnership nursing schools who matriculate in the College of Saint Elizabeth nursing undergraduate degree program are entitled to a 50% reduction of tuition. A letter of documentation must be submitted each semester to the Nursing Department and/or the Bursar's Office. The form can be obtained from the Nursing Department.

Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit

Certain tax credits are available to people who are paying for higher education. Students in the first two years of postsecondary education who are taking at least one-half of the normal full-time work load for at least one academic period may be able to claim a Hope and Lifetime Learning Credit of up to $2,500.  It is not based on the course workload, is allowed for one or more courses and is not limited to the first two years of postsecondary education. More detailed information and instructions are available on IRS Notices 97-60 and 97-73, IRS Form 8863 (Education Credits) and Publication 970 (Tax Benefits for Higher Education). Additional information is available on the Web at www.irs.ustreas.gov and other sites.

Refund Policies

The College of Saint Elizabeth will calculate tuition and other charges when a student drops a course or courses or withdraws from the College.  Adjustments of Tuition and other charges for the current semester/session are calculated based on the date of official withdrawal, usually the last date of attendance.  Students must follow the established procedures to drop/add a course, to withdraw from a course or courses, to withdraw from the College, or to take a leave of absence.  Please refer to the Registration and Scheduling section of this catalog for a complete description of these procedures. 

The following actions do not constitute appropriate notification of withdrawal: non-payment of tuition and other charges, absence from classes or notification to the instructor.

A student who fails to withdraw officially waives the right of consideration for any refunds based upon the official withdrawal.

Schedule for the Fall, Spring and Summer II  full semesters:

• Prior to the official opening of the semester: 100%
• During the first week of the semester: 90%
• During the second week of the semester: 70%
• During the third week of the semester: 50%
• During the fourth week of the semester: 25%
• After the fourth week: no refunds

7-Week Session AA and AB Terms Summer Session I & III

Refunds are calculated from the opening date of classes in accordance with the following schedule:

• Prior to the first scheduled meeting of the class: 100%
• During the first week of the semester: 90%
• During the second week of the semester: 50%
• During the third week of the semester: 25%
• After the third week: no refunds

Intersession 3-Week Term

• During the first two days: 50% of tuition
• After the second day, no refund of tuition will be made if the student withdraws.
• The $40 Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee.

Graduate Students

The Bursar’s Office will mail students a bill for tuition and fees in advance of each semester and are due and payable prior to the start of each semester.  Verified financial aid will be credited to student accounts after being validated by the Financial Aid Office.  One half of any financial aid awarded by the College will reduce the bill for the Fall semester; the second half of any financial aid will reduce the Spring bill.

Students’ accounts are considered settled when the Bursar’s Office receives payment by check, money order, credit card or enrollment in a payment plan.  Payment by check or money order should be made payable to the College of Saint Elizabeth and mailed to:  Bursar’s Office, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960-6989.

Students can choose to make monthly installments, pay using a credit card or e-check through The TuitionPay Plan by calling the company directly at 1-800-635-0120 or going to www.tuitionpay.com.  The partner charges a convenience fee per credit card and e-check transaction.  Further information is available through the Bursar’s Office.

A late payment fee of $300 will be assessed to all students that:

• Have not sent payment by check or money order to the College Bursar’s Office by the due date.
• Receive financial aid but have not submitted all of their appropriate paperwork to the Financial Aid Office (973-290-4445) prior to the first day of classes. Students whose accounts are not paid in full will not receive their official course schedule, grades, diplomas, and transcripts or be able to register for future semesters or sessions. Attending class without proper registration is not permitted.  If a student attends class they will not receive grades or credit for that class. Registration dates for your program can be found in the College catalog on the academic calendar.

Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit

Certain tax credits are available to people who are paying higher education costs.  Students in the first two years of postsecondary education who are taking at least one-half of the normal full-time work load for at least one academic period may be able to claim a Hope Credit of up to $1,500.  The Lifetime Learning Credit of up to $1,000 is not based on the course workload, is allowed for one or more courses and is not limited to the first two years of post-secondary education.  More detailed information and instructions are available on IRS Notices 97-60 and 97-73, IRS Form 8863 (Education Credits) and Publication 970 (Tax Benefits for Higher Education).  Additional information is available on the web at www.irs.ustreas.gov and other sites.

Tuition Discounts

Several tuition discounts are available to graduate students. 

A student is eligible for only one of the following discounts each semester.  These discounts do not apply to books, fees or other costs; or if a student is the recipient of a scholarship or grant from the College; or if the course is taken for audit.  Contact the Bursar’s Office to apply for any of these discounts.  Reduced tuition rates are not eligible for additional tuition discounts.

1

Members or religious orders sponsored by the Catholic Church receive a 50% reduction of tuition.

2

All full-time teachers, guidance counselors, and teacher aids in Catholic elementary or secondary schools who are pursuing certification in Counseling Psychology or Education, who are matriculated students in the graduate program in Counseling Psychology or Education receive a 50% discount of tuition. A letter of documentation from the student's principle must be submitted each semester to the Bursar's Office to verify that the applicant is currently a full-time employee of the school

3

All other full-time employees in Catholic elementary or secondary schools who are pursuing certification in Counseling Psychology or Education, or who are matriculated students in the graduate program in Counseling Psychology or Education receive a 20% discount of tuition. A letter of documentation from the student's principal must be submitted each semester to the Bursar's Office to verify that the applicant is currently a full-time employee of the school.

4

Full-time employees of church-related institutions, who are matriculated students in the M.A. in Theology program, receive a 50% reduction in tuition. A letter of documentation of employment from the student's director or pastor must be submitted each semester to the Bursar's Office to verify that the applicant is currently engaged in appropriate parish ministry.

5

Full-time employees of Sisters of Charity health care institutions or Sisters of Charity health care partnership institutions and students graduating from Sisters of Charity nursing schools or Sisters of Charity partnership nursing schools and employees of the Graduate Program in Nursing or the Graduate Program in Nutrition are entitled to a 50% reduction of tuition. A letter of documentation must be submitted each semester to the Bursar's Office at the College. The form can be obtained from the Human Resources department at your place of employment or the College's Office of Graduate Programs.

6

Current full-time police officers, law enforcement personnel, court administrators, corrections officers, and members of the U.S. armed forces may be eligible for a 25% reduction in tuition if they major in the Master of Arts in Justice Administration and Public Service. Applicants must be full-time employees. A letter of documentation must be submitted to the Bursar's Office each academic semester.

7

Students aged 62 and over receive a 50% reduction of tution.

8

Two or members of the same family living in the same household who register for graduate courses for credit during the same semester each receive a 10% reduction in tuition.

Refund Policies

The College of Saint Elizabeth will calculate tuition and other charges when a student drops a course or courses or withdraws from the College.  Adjustments of Tuition and other charges for the current semester/session are calculated based on the date of official withdrawal, usually the last date of attendance.  Students must follow the established procedures to drop/add a course to withdraw from a course or courses, to withdraw from the College or to take a leave of absence.  Please refer to the Registration and Scheduling section of this catalog for a complete description of these procedures. 

The following actions do not constitute appropriate notification of withdrawal: non-payment of tuition and other charges, absence from classes or notification to the instructor.

A student who fails to withdraw officially waives the right of consideration for any refunds based upon the official withdrawal.

Schedule for the Fall, Spring and Summer II full semesters:

• Prior to the official opening of the semester: 100%
• During the first week of the semester: 90%
• During the second week of the semester: 70%
• During the third week of the semester: 50%
• During the fourth week of the semester: 25%
• After the fourth week: no refunds 

Schedule for 7-Week Session AA and AB Term Summer Session I & III

Refunds are calculated from the opening date of classes in accordance with the following schedule:

• Prior to the first scheduled meeting of the class: 100%
• During the first week of the semester: 90%
• During the second week of the semester: 50%
• During the third week of the semester: 25%
• After the third week: no refunds 
   

Schedule for Intersession 3-Week Term

• During the first two days: 50% of tuition
• After the second day, no refund of tuition will be made if the student withdraws.
• The $40 Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee.

Refund Policy- Title IV -Withdrawal from the College

The Federal Government requires that the College of Saint Elizabeth determine a student’s earned and unearned Federal Aid (Title IV Funds) based on the date that the student withdrew or ceased to attend.  This must be based on the number of days that the student spent attending class. 

A pro-rata schedule is used to determine the amount of Federal Student Aid (Title IV) funds earned at the time of withdrawal. 

The College of Saint Elizabeth refunds the actual percentage of unearned aid to the Federal Government which could result in a student’s account having an outstanding balance. If this occurs, no official transcripts will be issued by the college.  After completing the 60% point in the period of enrollment, a student has earned 100% of the Federal Student Aid funds awarded for that period and all Federal Student Aid (Title IV Funds) will remain on the student’s account.

Withdrawal from Courses

When a student drops a course or withdraws from the College, a tuition adjustment is made based on the policies described within this online catalog. 

If a student is receiving financial aid under the college, federal, state and other programs, including private bank loans, the amount of the aid may be reduced in accordance with applicable college and state guidelines.

Please contact the Financial Aid office to receive information on any possible reduction of aid in the event of a change in the number of courses taken or a withdrawal.

Refunds are distributed in the following order:

• Federal Unsubsidized Loan
• Federal Subsidized Loan
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal PLUS Loan
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental
• Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEDG)
• Other Title IV Programs
• Awards Granted by State Agencies
• Student is Last to Receive Distributions

To determine the amount of aid the student has earned up to the time of withdrawal, the College will divide the portion of the semester completed by the total number of days in the semester. The portion of the semester completed is determined by the number of calendar days from the first day of the semester through the date of official withdrawal, usually the last day of attendance. The total number of days in the semester is determined by the number of calendar days from the first day of the semester through the last scheduled day of finals, including weekends and breaks of less than five days.

The resulting percentage is then multiplied by the total federal and/or state funds (excluding Federal Work Study and any College awards) that were disbursed or could have been disbursed to the student’s account. This calculation determines the amount of aid earned by the student which may be kept (for example, if the student attended 25% of the term, the student will have earned 25% of the aid disbursed).The unearned amount (total aid that was disbursed or could have been disbursed less the earned amount) must be returned to the federal and/or state government by the College.

The College reserves the right to adjust any institutional aid awarded.

Withdrawal from the College

By registering for classes, a student has entered a legal and binding contract to pay all tuition, fees and housing charges with the College of Saint Elizabeth. Non-attendance of classes does not constitute an automatic withdrawal. A formal withdrawal application must be submitted and approved through the Registrar’s Office immediately following the student’s decision to cease attendance at the College.