College expenses are payable
in advance. All charges are subject to change at the end of any term.
For the purpose of paying
fees, twelve or more semester hours are considered a full-time load, and eleven
or fewer semester hours are considered a part-time load. There are separate fee
schedules for each. Below is a schedule of costs by semester for the 2002-2003
academic year.
|
Georgia Resident, Full-time |
$ 672 |
|
Georgia Resident, Part-time |
$ 56 per
semester hour |
|
Non-resident, Full-time |
$2664 |
|
Non-resident, Part-time |
$ 222 per semester
hour |
|
Student Activity Fee |
$ 45 |
|
Athletic Fee |
$ 69 |
|
Clinical Fee |
$ 57 |
|
Technology Fee |
$ 25 |
The estimated cost for books
and supplies is approximately $300 per semester.
Residence Hall Fees (per semester):
|
Branch, |
|
|
Double Occupancy - |
$ 745 |
|
Private Room - |
$1490 |
|
|
|
|
Comer Hall: |
|
|
Double Occupancy - |
$ 706 |
|
Private Room - |
$1412 |
|
|
|
|
Mitchell Hall - Suite: |
|
|
Double Occupancy - |
$1137 |
|
|
|
|
Fulwood Hall: |
|
|
Double Occupancy - |
$ 830 |
|
Private Room - |
$1660 |
All students living in
residence halls are required to purchase one of the following meal plans.
7 day/15 meals per week plan: $ 980
7 day/19 meals per week plan: $1005
Except for those institutions
for which special refund policies have been approved by the Board of Regents,
the policy for determining refunds to be made on institutional charges, and
other mandatory fees at institutions of the System follows.
The refund amount for students
withdrawing from the institution shall be based on a pro rata percentage
determined by dividing the number of calendar days in the semester that the
student completed by the total calendar days in the semester. The total
calendar days in a semester includes weekends, but excludes scheduled breaks of
five or more days and days that a student was on an approved leave of absence.
The unearned portion shall be refunded up to the point in time that the amount
earned equals 60%.
Students that withdraw from the
institution when the calculated percentage of completion is greater than 60%
are not entitled to a refund of any portion of institutional charges. A refund
of all non-resident fees, matriculation fees, and other mandatory fees shall be
made in the event of the death of a student at any time during the academic
session.
After the published drop/add
period of each semester, a student who drops below 12 credit hours or who
registered for fewer than 12 semester hours and further reduces the load is not
entitled to any refund of tuition.
Refunds of room and board
will be calculated as shown above. The College does not make refunds of room
and board unless the student officially withdraws from College.
When the dining hall is
closed for official school holidays, such as Thanksgiving, no meals will be
served.
REGENTS’ POLICIES GOVERNING
THE CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS FOR TUITION PURPOSES
The following policies have
been adopted by the Board of Regents for the purpose of determining the tuition
status of a student:
1. (a) If a person is 18 years of age or older, he or she
may register as an in-state student only upon a showing that he or she has been
a legal resident of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months immediately
preceding the date of registration.
(b) No emancipated minor or other person 18 years of
age or older shall be deemed to have gained or acquired in-state status for
tuition purposes while attending any educational institution in this State, in
the absence of a clear demonstration that he or she has in fact established
legal residence in this State.
2. If a person is under 18 years of age, he or she may register
as an in-state student only upon a showing that his or her supporting parent or
guardian has been a legal resident of
3. If a parent or legal guardian of a minor changes his or her
legal residence to another state following a period of legal residence in
4. In the event that a legal resident of Georgia is appointed
as guardian of a nonresident minor, such minor will not be permitted to
register as an in-state student until the expiration of one year from the date
of court appointment, and then only upon a proper showing that such appointment
was not made to avoid payment of the out-of-state fees.
5. Aliens shall be classified as nonresident students,
provided, however, that an alien who is living in this country under an
immigration document permitting indefinite or permanent residence shall have
the same privilege of qualifying for in-state tuition as a citizen of the
United States.
6. Waivers: An institution may waive out-of-state tuition for:
(a) a nonresident student financially
dependent upon a parent, parents, or spouse who has been a legal resident of
Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date
of registration; provided, however, that such financial dependence shall have
existed for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date
of registration;
(b) an international student, selected by the
institutional president or his authorized representative, provided, however,
that the number of the equivalent full-time students enrolled at the
institution in the fall semester immediately preceding the semester for which
the out-of- state tuition is to be waived;
(c) a full-time
employee of the University System, spouses, and dependent children;
(d) a medical and
dental resident and interns at the Medical College of Georgia;
(e) a full-time
teacher in the public schools of
(f) a career
consular officer and dependents who are citizens of the foreign nation which
their consular office represents, and who is stationed and living in
(g) military personnel and their
dependents stationed in
(h) a student who is a legal resident of an out-of-state county
bordering on Georgia counties in which an institution of the University System
is located and who is enrolled in said institution.
A non-refundable fee of $20
must accompany each application for admission.
The clinical fee of $57 does
not cover a physician’s bill but is used instead to defray supplies and nursing
services for first aid care. All first aid services must originate at the
The graduation fee of $20
covers the cost of the diploma. Students participating in the graduation
ceremony purchase a disposable cap and gown through the ABAC Bookstore. These
should be purchased at least four weeks prior to the graduation ceremony.
A public safety service fee of
$10 will be charged to each student.
Each returned check given to
the College by an individual will result in a service charge of $20. If two
checks are returned for the same student or family, no other checks will be
accepted by the College.
An orientation fee of $35
will be charged each full-time student entering ABAC for the first time.
Part-time evening students may attend an abbreviated orientation session at no
cost.
ROOM RESERVATION/DAMAGE
DEPOSIT
To secure housing at Abraham
Baldwin, all students who plan to live in a residence hall must submit a room
reservation/damage fee of $75 along with the housing application and terms of
agreement. This deposit covers the entire period of residency and will be
automatically transferred from semester to semester unless the student cancels
the reservation in writing ten (10) days prior to the first day of classes each
semester. The deposit is refundable as outlined in the terms of agreement.
Residents are responsible for
damage to college property. If there are outstanding damage assessments to
college property, the reservation/damage deposit will be forfeited. Should the
damage cost exceed the deposit, transcripts will be withheld until the debt is
cleared.
A refund of the
reservation/damage deposit will be made if the college Housing Office receives
notice that the student has canceled his plans to attend or to live on campus.
This notice must be received in writing by the Housing Office at least ten (10)
days prior to the beginning of the semester. Academic exclusion is not cause
for an automatic refund of the deposit. A student on academic probation is
cautioned to choose a guaranteed reservation or a refund before the ten-day
limit. Withdrawal from a residence hall during a semester is not reason for a
refund of room and board charges for the semester unless the student withdraws
from the college altogether.
If a student does not report
to the house director of his/her assigned residence hall by
The college may provide a
residence hall to be used for boarding students who desire to stay on campus
between semesters. A prorated rent will be charged.
A student is responsible for
property in the residence hall rooms, lobbies, and halls. Periodic inspections
are made to determine possible damage to buildings. The cost of the damage is
charged to the occupants of the room. Where the guilty party cannot be
determined, all occupants may be assessed for the damage.
A student is also responsible
for any damage they caused to other college property.
A student who has not met
financial obligations or who violates institutional regulations will have
educational records withheld. Records subject to this regulation include, but
are not limited to, transcripts and certifications of student’s achievement and
performance.
A student who owes money to
the college may have his/her registration
canceled.