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Graduate tuition and fees at the ICDL Graduate School are comparable to the national average at private American universities. The tuition for students who enroll during the 2008 academic year is $620 per credit hour.

  • Part-time students need to register for a minimum of 4 credits per trimester ($2,480/trimester).
  • Students who register for 8 credits per trimester are considered full-time students ($4,960/trimester).
  • The total cost of the program, which consist of 85 credits, is $ 52,700
  • Students who complete each dissertation phase in one trimester, and the dissertation process in one year are eligible for a discounted tuition of $461 per credit hour for the dissertation credits (18).
  • Tuition due dates: First day of each trimester
    • Winter 2008: January 14, 2008
    • Spring 2008: April 28, 2008
    • Fall 2008: September 8, 2008

     

    Additional Fees

    Application Fee

    $75 non-refundable

    Registration Fee

    $100 non-refundable

    Returned checks

    $35

    Leave of Absence

    N/C

    Readmission application fee

    $100 non-refundable

    Academic Transcript

    N/C

    Rush Academic Transcript(overnight mail)

    $45/ per address

    Penalty Fee for Late Payment

    $50

    Finance Charge (1st of month)

    10% annual

    Wire Transfer fee (international students)

    $45

     

    The cost of textbooks is the responsibility of each student and is not included in the quoted tuition.  The cost of required or recommended textbooks will vary for each course and it may reach up to $180 per trimester.

    Refund policies

    When students withdraw, or are removed from the program for not achieving expected progress, the ICDL Graduate School may refund payments made for institutional charges. The refund is the difference between the amount paid towards institutional charges and the amount the school can legally retain. The ICDL Graduate School refunds tuition and fees paid by a sponsor, donor, or scholarship to the source directly, rather than to the student.

    Students have the right to withdraw from a course at any time.  Notice of withdrawal should be made in writing and mailed to the ICDL Graduate School.  Students must notify the School at least 15 days prior to the anticipated date of withdrawal.  The institutional refund policy for students who have completed 60 percent or less of the course of instruction shall be a pro rata refund.  If the student withdraws from the course of instruction after the period allowed for cancellation of the Agreement*, the School will remit a refund less the applicable registration fee, not to exceed $100.00, within thirty days following the withdrawal.  The student is obligated to pay only for educational services received and for unreturned equipment.  The refund shall be the amount the student paid for instruction multiplied by a fraction, the numerator being the number of hours of instruction which he or she has not received but for which he or she has paid, and the denominator being the total number of hours of instruction for which he or she has paid.  Students are not entitled to any refund beyond what they have paid for or have received.

    The cancellation and refund options are clearly disclosed in the enrollment agreement.

    * Students can withdraw from a course with no penalties, until midnight of the first business day following the first class he or she attended.

    Student Tuition Recovery Fund

     

 

 
financial aid

The ICDL Graduate School has made arrangements with SLM Financial (Sallie Mae) for students to apply for Career Training Loans.

Career Training Loans are private, credit-based loans that offer interest rates and fees that reward good credit. You can borrow from a minimum of $1,000 up to the total cost of your education. That includes tuition and may include other education-related expenses such as books, fees, a computer, and living expenses. Up to 60% of the tuition amount is allowable for expenses, not to exceed $6,000.

The variable interest rate is based on the Prime Rate plus a tiered margin based on the borrower's and cosigner's (if applicable) credit history. Currently (3/11/08) the Prime Rate is 6.5%.

You can arrange for repayment terms up to 15 years and either defer payment until graduation or pay interest only until graduation in addition to standard repayment terms beginning at the start of the loan. Since there are no prepayment penalties we recommend that you consider applying for the full 15 year term. Most students elect to pay interest only or defer payment until graduation.

Please read the Career Training Loan Program information carefully before completing the Financial Aid Application Form. A complete and accurate initial Loan Application Form will help to make possible a smooth speedy approval process. You can fax or mail your application (please be aware that the fax number and mailing address is enclosed in the application) or you can apply online by visiting www.slmfinancial.com. Once on the Sallie Mae site click on "Schools & Students" and under the Career Training Loans portion of the page click "Apply Now." When prompted for school contact name enter "Lisa Wolf". When completing the application form please request the following disbursement dates:  January 14, April 28, September 8.

Please be aware that the ICDL Graduate School is actively pursuing other ways of providing financial assistance for its students. We are in the process of identifying sources of scholarships and grants as well as private funding for student loans.

The ICDL Graduate School is willing to work with students on an individual basis to create flexible plans for tuition payments.  We encourage all prospective students to contact us at gradschoolinfo@icdl.com to discuss these options.