ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE
STUDENT FEES
AND
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FY 2011-12
| 2011 – 12 Semester Fees | Credit Hour | 12 Credit Hours |
| Tuition | $290 | $3,480.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | ||
| Student Activity | $3.50 | $40.00 |
| Student Government | $3.00 | $35.00 |
| Technology Fee | $10.50 | $125.00 |
| Student ID (Each Academic Year) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Student Center Fee ($120 Max) | $10.00 | $120.00 |
| Health Center Fee ($75 Max) | $6.25 | $75.00 |
| Full Time Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $348.25 | $3,900.00 |
| Room and Board | ||
| Room (Double) ABC, Battery, Other | $1,991.00 | |
| Charles Ripley Residence Hall | $2,300.00 | |
| Room (Triple) – Dorm | $1538.00 | |
| Board Fee – 19 Meal Plan/Wk | $1,984.00 | |
| Board Fee – 10 Meal Plan/Wk (Commuter) | $1,025.00 | |
| Board Fee – 5 Meal Plan/Wk (Commuter) | $565.00 | |
| Board Fee – 2 Meal Plan/Wk (Commuter) | $285.00 | |
| Tuition Overload (Credit Hours over 12) | $349.00 | |
| Laptop Computer (one time per student) | $325.00 | |
| Other Fees | ||
| Late registration Fee | $150.00 | |
| Housing Application Fee | $150.00 | |
| Dorm Key Replacement | $100.00 | |
| Graduation Fee | $125.00 | |
| Science Lab Fee | $75.00 | |
| Room Cleaning Fee | $50.00 | |
| Student ID Replacement Fee | $30.00 | |
| Application Fee | $25.00 | |
| Add/Drop Fee | $25.00 | |
| Transcript Fee | $5.00 | |
| Distance Learning Fee Per Course | $125.00 | |
| Child Care Fee after 5:00 p.m./Semester | $480.00 | |
| Summer School – 2011 | Credit Hour | 6 Credit Hours |
| Tuition | $266.67 | $1,600.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | ||
| Student Activity | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| Student Government | $1.50 | $9.00 |
| Technology Fee | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| Student ID (Each Academic Year) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Student Center Fee ($120 Max) | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| Health Center Fee ($75 Max) | $3.00 | $18.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $293.17 | $1,709.00 |
| Laptop Computer Fee (one Time Fee) | $325.00 | |
| Tuition Overload (Credit hours over 7) | $266.67 | |
| Room (Double) – Dorm | $469.00 | |
| Room Coleman Place | $481.00 | |
| Board Fee = 19 Meal Plan | $467.00 | |
- Cash, check (approved by Tele-check), Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and money orders.
- Installment loans for a maximum of $1,000 may be signed, and must be paid in full by the end of the semester.
- Third Party Payments. Proof of payment from a third party is an acceptable form of payment for registration.
- Deferments. Students with a balance may request deferment of a spring semester balance to the fall semester. To be eligible, student must complete the financial aid process and/or make payment arrangements with the Business Office.
Delinquent Accounts. Unpaid loans and deferments are due by the 11th class day of each semester. Failure to pay will prevent registration. Past due accounts will be referred to a collection agency with an additional 33% fee.
Room. Dependent students who reside outside of the Little Rock metro area, and have accumulated less than 60 credit hours at the beginning of a fall semester are required to live in college housing. Students living in the residence hall after the 11th class day (census date) will be assessed a full housing fee even if the student withdraws from the College. There are no pro-rations.
Students who are not registered by the 9th class day must vacate the residence hall the first Saturday after the 9th class day. There are no exceptions.
Board Plan. All students in college housing are assessed a 19-week meal plan fee. Off-campus students have the option to purchase a reduced meal plan. All meal plans include Buffalo Bucks which can be used at the “Buffalo Barn” and the Auto Baptism “Snack Haven.” There are no pro-rations.
Books. The Arkansas Baptist College Business Office provides books to all students. Students who return the books in good condition minus normal wear and tear will receive a 66.67% credit. All students are required to have books.
Late Fees. Late fees are assessed to all continuing students who are not registered for courses by the first day of class. Late fees are assessed to new students not registered by the 6th class day.
Add/Drop. The last day to add/drop a course without a fee is the last day of registration.
Laptop Computers. All students are required to have a laptop computer. Students who fail to show proof of a laptop are assessed a one-time laptop fee. The institution provides a laptop computer to all students who complete the financial aid process.
Attendance (Census Date). Students must attend courses for which they are enrolled at least one time before the 11th class day. Students who fail to attend class will be dropped from the class roster, and federal funds received will be adjusted to reflect current enrollment status.
Credit Balance Refund. Students who have a credit after payment of tuition and fees will receive a credit balance refund. The first payment will be made within 14 days after the 11th class day. First time borrowers will receive payment within 30 days after the 11th class day. All credit balance refunds are uploaded to an ABC- provided VISA debit card.
Transcripts. Transcripts will not be issued if student has an outstanding balance.
Child Care after 5:00 p.m. Supervised child care is provided only during the time students are in class. See Kiddie Kollege rules.
College Refund Policy. Refunds of federal financial aid are based on the Title IV financial aid policy. Refund of ABC charges is based on the following schedule:
REFUND CHARGE____
Week 1 100% 0
Week 2 75% 25%
Week 3 50% 50%
4 Weeks and after 0% 100%
Request for refund of fees and/or tuition should be made through the Business Office at the time of withdrawal. To be eligible for a tuition refund, student must officially withdraw from the College. All computations are based on federal regulations. Any student, who withdraws prior to completion of 60% of the term, may be required to repay a portion of federal funds received.
Arkansas Baptist College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Contacts:
Business Office
Phone: 501-244-5121
Fax 501-375-9257
Email business@arkansasbaptist.edu
Financial Aid
Phone: 501-374-6135
501-374-0804
Fax 501-372-7993
Email finaid@arkansasbaptist.edu
Admissions
Phone: 501-244-5186
501-244-5104
Fax 501-374-6136
Email: admissions@arkansasbaptist.edu
Registrar
Phone: 501-244-5124
501-244-5167
Fax 501-235-8637
Email finaid@arkansasbaptist.edu
MISSION STATEMENT:
Arkansas Baptist College prepares students for a life of service grounded in academic scholarship, the liberal arts tradition, social responsibility, Christian development and preparation for employment in a global community.