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UoPeople, University Catalog Chapter 03

University Catalog Chapter 03

CHAPTER 3: PROCESSING FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Processing Fees The University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution, meaning students are not charged for their educational instruction, course materials or annual enrollment. It is dedicated to opening access to higher education worldwide and strives to see that no qualified student is denied the opportunity to study at UoPeople for financial reasons. As a non-profit academic institution, UoPeople has worked hard to control expenses and has succeeded in reducing much of the cost of a higher education. In order to remain sustainable, it does charge small fees for application and examination processing and reserves the right to change the cost of the Application Processing Fee or the Examination Processing Fee. All fees remain the responsibility of the student. The University accepts no responsibility for credit card, bank, money transfer, check or other fees or charges incurred by the student in paying his or her fees to the University. Application Processing Fee7  Applicants to the University are required to pay a non-refundable Application Processing Fee of $50.  The Application Processing Fee is subject to change as of September 1 and will apply to applications that are in process.  University Grants for the Application Processing Fee may be available to applicants based upon their country of residence. This list can be found at https://applicants.uopeople.edu/pdf/enrollmentagreement.pdf  The Application Processing Fee must be submitted by the applicant along with his or her application for enrollment.

Applicants unable to pay the Application Processing Fee must contact the Payments Office to explain why they cannot pay the Application Processing Fee. UoPeople may request clarification and 'proof of circumstance' regarding the inability to pay this fee. Proof of circumstance may include:  A signed and notarized declaration testifying to the applicant's inability to pay the requested fee. This declaration must be signed by either the applicant and/or a local authority figure designated by UoPeople.  Standardized form signed by the applicant  Financial statements  Other documentation required by UoPeople In certain circumstances, UoPeople may be able to award an applicant an additional grant to further reduce their Application Processing Fee. Examination Processing Fees  All applicants who began their application to University of the People on or after August 27, 2012 are required to pay Examination Processing Fees.  All applicants and students applying for Academic Renewal, including students who began their application to University of the People before August 27, 2012, are required to pay Examination Processing Fees.  Students in the University are required to pay an Examination Processing Fee of $100 for every end-of-course exam.  The Examination Processing Fees will apply to both Degree Seeking Students and to Non-degree Special Students in the Division for Continuing Education. Total Estimated Fees Total estimated fees for a degree program of study, taking into account University Grants to help with the Application Processing Fee, are listed below. The University reserves the right to charge optional or special fees, upon reasonable notice to students, in future terms. There are no optional or special fees at present.

Note: The above estimated fees are based on the successful (one-time) completion of all courses. Students who are required to repeat courses will incur an additional Examination Processing Fee for each additional course taken. The University reserves the right to change the cost of the Application Processing Fee and the Examination Processing Fee. The amount of the Examination Processing Fee will be reviewed annually, and any change to the fee amount will be effective as of September 1. Students will be notified of the change in fees no later than June 1st. Degree program refers to the undergraduate program of study that the student has elected to pursue and to which they have been admitted. It does not include ENGL 0101 English Composition 1 nor MATH 0101 Developmental Algebra which apply to Non-degree Special Students only. Non-degree Special Students are required to pay a $100 Examination Processing Fee for every course that they take as a Non-degree Special Student. Payments  Payments methods for any of the fees include online payment using a PayPal account or as a guest for payments via credit card, and offline payments such as Western Union, Money Gram, or cashier's check. All questions regarding payment options should be directed to payments@uopeople.edu.  Students pay for their Examination Processing Fees when the drop/withdrawal period is over. All outstanding balances for Examination Processing Fees must be paid by the end of the term.  If a student takes the final exam and the Examination Processing Fee is not paid by the end of term, a financial hold will be placed on the student's file. In this event, the student will not be permitted to register for or to continue taking courses until all outstanding payments are made and the hold is removed.

Students may be on a financial hold for up to three terms; by the start of the fourth term if any outstanding payment is still due, the student will be administratively withdrawn from UoPeople. A student may request re-enrollment or reinstatement to the University, or apply for Academic Renewal, only once any overdue payments are made in full.  Students are encouraged to plan, anticipate, and budget for all Examination Processing Fee payments to avoid interruption of their academic schedule. Students unable to pay the Examination Processing Fees may be required to put their studies on hold while they secure additional funding. In this case, students should apply for a leave of absence (LOA) from the University.  Students may review outstanding balances and payments due to the University inside the Student Portal. All clarifications, questions, and assistance to arrange payments should be directed to the Payments Office at payments@uopeople.edu. Refunds Students have the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. Students who drop or withdraw from a course within the required deadline are not required to pay the Examination Processing Fee. The Application Processing Fee and the Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee paid by residents of California are nonrefundable. The Examination Processing Fee is only refundable in instances where the student has not taken the exam. The University will not refund Examination Processing Fees paid for exams that have been taken. If a student has not taken an exam for which the student paid an Examination Processing Fee, the student will be awarded a refund upon request, provided this request is made in writing to payments@uopeople.edu within thirty (30) days of the end of the Exam period. Financial Assistance and Scholarships UoPeople offers a number of options to help those in need of financial assistance. Students and admitted applicants who anticipate needing financial assistance with Examination Processing Fees are directed to the Scholarship Office and may apply for a full or partial Scholarship once admitted to UoPeople as a student, or at a later date during their studies. Scholarships for Examination Processing Fees are not automatically awarded. Note that during the 2014-15 academic year, it is anticipated that the scholarship application process may change. Under the new process, applicants wishing to apply for scholarship support would submit all required documentation as part of the online application process to UoPeople. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the scholarships that are available. Note that the availability and conditions of the scholarships may be subject to change and other scholarships may become available throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to check the UoPeople website for updates on scholarship opportunities. Further information about these opportunities can be found at http://uopeople.edu/groups/dedicated_scholarships. Scholarships There are two types of Scholarships available at UoPeople; students are eligible to apply for one scholarship at a time. Non-degree Special Students are not eligible for scholarship support unless otherwise notified by the University. 1. Dedicated Scholarships: scholarships funded by donors and UoPeople partners: o Fondation Hoffmann Scholarship Fund o Gabriel & Marci Hawawini Scholarship Fund o Hewlett-Packard Women Scholarship: available to female UoPeople Degree Seeking Students. o Intel Haiti Women Fund: available to female students currently residing in Haiti. o Kruger Myanmar Scholarship Program 2015: available to UoPeople Degree Seeking Students born or living in Myanmar. o Microsoft 4Afrika Scholarship: available to UoPeople Degree Seeking Students born or living in Africa between the ages of 18-34 who do not already hold a degree from a post-secondary institution. o Western Union Scholarship Fund: available to UoPeople students living in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Romania, Russia, and Turkey. 2. UoPeople Scholarship: scholarships funded by UoPeople. Students who accept any of the Scholarship options outlined above should refer to the particular terms and conditions pertaining to their scholarship for further information. Preference in awarding financial assistance may be granted to students pursuing an Associate's Degree at UoPeople. Notes about Scholarships  Students are expected to maintain good academic standing with a minimum 2.00 to retain their scholarship support. Students whose CGPA falls below a 2.00 and are placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Probation Continued will be allowed to retain their scholarship support.  Scholarships will be revoked for students who are suspended from UoPeople, but will be held and made available if they return to Good Standing within two terms of being reinstated to UoPeople.

Students dismissed from UoPeople forfeit all previously awarded scholarship funds. Those who return to the University at a later date, by requesting reinstatement or applying for academic renewal, and who require financial assistance, will be required to reapply for financial assistance.  Scholarship support previously awarded to students who have voluntarily withdrawn from UoPeople will be held and made available to these students if they request to re-enroll within two terms. The term of withdrawal from the University will count as one of the two terms. Those who request to re-enroll after two terms, including the term of withdrawal, will be required to reapply for financial assistance.  Students who had scholarship support at the time that they were administratively withdrawn from the University and who request re-enrollment within two terms will be entitled to request reactivation of their scholarship. The term of withdrawal from the University will count as one of the two terms. Students who are administratively withdrawn from the University more than once will be required to reapply for financial assistance when they return to the Institution. Cancellation of Enrollment Students have the right to cancel their enrollment agreement at any time and in any manner and are not charged any Examination Processing Fees during the first seven days of enrollment or prior to the first day of classes. Notice of cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement or continue his or her attendance at the University. The notice of cancellation is effective five days after the time the University receives notification of the cancellation. During this time, the student may notify the University that he or she no longer wishes to cancel his or her enrollment. Loans Students who obtain a loan from individuals or organizations outside of the University of the People to help pay for these fees are solely responsible for repaying the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund. Where refunds are provided, students receiving federal student financial aid funds are entitled to a refund of the money not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. Note that University of the People does not participate in any Federal Loan Programs. The following information applies only to students who are residents of California. California Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosure Statement Students must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following apply:

1. You are a student who is a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans. 2. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer, unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1. You are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program. 2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party. The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents or are enrolled in residency programs attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:  The school closed before the course of instruction was completed.  The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.  The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.  There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau.  An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, phone number: (916) 431-6959, toll free: (888) 370-7589, fax number: (916) 263-1897

Payment of STRF to UoPeople Although UoPeople is tuition-free, the fee is calculated based on “institutional charges” and thus applies to Examination Processing Fees. Note that the first Examination Processing Fee for students residing in California remains $100. A portion of that $100 will be counted toward the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and is not refundable.


University Catalog Chapter 03

CHAPTER 3: PROCESSING FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Processing Fees The University of the People is a tuition-free, non-profit institution, meaning students are not charged for their educational instruction, course materials or annual enrollment. It is dedicated to opening access to higher education worldwide and strives to see that no qualified student is denied the opportunity to study at UoPeople for financial reasons. As a non-profit academic institution, UoPeople has worked hard to control expenses and has succeeded in reducing much of the cost of a higher education. In order to remain sustainable, it does charge small fees for application and examination processing and reserves the right to change the cost of the Application Processing Fee or the Examination Processing Fee. All fees remain the responsibility of the student. The University accepts no responsibility for credit card, bank, money transfer, check or other fees or charges incurred by the student in paying his or her fees to the University. Application Processing Fee7  Applicants to the University are required to pay a non-refundable Application Processing Fee of $50.  The Application Processing Fee is subject to change as of September 1 and will apply to applications that are in process.  University Grants for the Application Processing Fee may be available to applicants based upon their country of residence. This list can be found at https://applicants.uopeople.edu/pdf/enrollmentagreement.pdf  The Application Processing Fee must be submitted by the applicant along with his or her application for enrollment.

Applicants unable to pay the Application Processing Fee must contact the Payments Office to explain why they cannot pay the Application Processing Fee. UoPeople may request clarification and 'proof of circumstance' regarding the inability to pay this fee. Proof of circumstance may include:  A signed and notarized declaration testifying to the applicant's inability to pay the requested fee. This declaration must be signed by either the applicant and/or a local authority figure designated by UoPeople.  Standardized form signed by the applicant  Financial statements  Other documentation required by UoPeople In certain circumstances, UoPeople may be able to award an applicant an additional grant to further reduce their Application Processing Fee. Examination Processing Fees  All applicants who began their application to University of the People on or after August 27, 2012 are required to pay Examination Processing Fees.  All applicants and students applying for Academic Renewal, including students who began their application to University of the People before August 27, 2012, are required to pay Examination Processing Fees.  Students in the University are required to pay an Examination Processing Fee of $100 for every end-of-course exam.  The Examination Processing Fees will apply to both Degree Seeking Students and to Non-degree Special Students in the Division for Continuing Education. Total Estimated Fees Total estimated fees for a degree program of study, taking into account University Grants to help with the Application Processing Fee, are listed below. The University reserves the right to charge optional or special fees, upon reasonable notice to students, in future terms. There are no optional or special fees at present.

Note: The above estimated fees are based on the successful (one-time) completion of all courses. Students who are required to repeat courses will incur an additional Examination Processing Fee for each additional course taken. The University reserves the right to change the cost of the Application Processing Fee and the Examination Processing Fee. The amount of the Examination Processing Fee will be reviewed annually, and any change to the fee amount will be effective as of September 1. Students will be notified of the change in fees no later than June 1st. Degree program refers to the undergraduate program of study that the student has elected to pursue and to which they have been admitted. It does not include ENGL 0101 English Composition 1 nor MATH 0101 Developmental Algebra which apply to Non-degree Special Students only. Non-degree Special Students are required to pay a $100 Examination Processing Fee for every course that they take as a Non-degree Special Student. Payments  Payments methods for any of the fees include online payment using a PayPal account or as a guest for payments via credit card, and offline payments such as Western Union, Money Gram, or cashier's check. All questions regarding payment options should be directed to payments@uopeople.edu.  Students pay for their Examination Processing Fees when the drop/withdrawal period is over. All outstanding balances for Examination Processing Fees must be paid by the end of the term.  If a student takes the final exam and the Examination Processing Fee is not paid by the end of term, a financial hold will be placed on the student's file. In this event, the student will not be permitted to register for or to continue taking courses until all outstanding payments are made and the hold is removed.

Students may be on a financial hold for up to three terms; by the start of the fourth term if any outstanding payment is still due, the student will be administratively withdrawn from UoPeople. A student may request re-enrollment or reinstatement to the University, or apply for Academic Renewal, only once any overdue payments are made in full.  Students are encouraged to plan, anticipate, and budget for all Examination Processing Fee payments to avoid interruption of their academic schedule. Students unable to pay the Examination Processing Fees may be required to put their studies on hold while they secure additional funding. In this case, students should apply for a leave of absence (LOA) from the University.  Students may review outstanding balances and payments due to the University inside the Student Portal. All clarifications, questions, and assistance to arrange payments should be directed to the Payments Office at payments@uopeople.edu. Refunds Students have the right to withdraw from a course of instruction at any time. Students who drop or withdraw from a course within the required deadline are not required to pay the Examination Processing Fee. The Application Processing Fee and the Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee paid by residents of California are nonrefundable. The Examination Processing Fee is only refundable in instances where the student has not taken the exam. The University will not refund Examination Processing Fees paid for exams that have been taken. If a student has not taken an exam for which the student paid an Examination Processing Fee, the student will be awarded a refund upon request, provided this request is made in writing to payments@uopeople.edu within thirty (30) days of the end of the Exam period. Financial Assistance and Scholarships UoPeople offers a number of options to help those in need of financial assistance. Students and admitted applicants who anticipate needing financial assistance with Examination Processing Fees are directed to the Scholarship Office and may apply for a full or partial Scholarship once admitted to UoPeople as a student, or at a later date during their studies. Scholarships for Examination Processing Fees are not automatically awarded. Note that during the 2014-15 academic year, it is anticipated that the scholarship application process may change. Under the new process, applicants wishing to apply for scholarship support would submit all required documentation as part of the online application process to UoPeople. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the scholarships that are available. Note that the availability and conditions of the scholarships may be subject to change and other scholarships may become available throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to check the UoPeople website for updates on scholarship opportunities. Further information about these opportunities can be found at http://uopeople.edu/groups/dedicated_scholarships. Scholarships There are two types of Scholarships available at UoPeople; students are eligible to apply for one scholarship at a time. Non-degree Special Students are not eligible for scholarship support unless otherwise notified by the University. 1\\. Dedicated Scholarships: scholarships funded by donors and UoPeople partners: o Fondation Hoffmann Scholarship Fund o Gabriel & Marci Hawawini Scholarship Fund o Hewlett-Packard Women Scholarship: available to female UoPeople Degree Seeking Students. o Intel Haiti Women Fund: available to female students currently residing in Haiti. o Kruger Myanmar Scholarship Program 2015: available to UoPeople Degree Seeking Students born or living in Myanmar. o Microsoft 4Afrika Scholarship: available to UoPeople Degree Seeking Students born or living in Africa between the ages of 18-34 who do not already hold a degree from a post-secondary institution. o Western Union Scholarship Fund: available to UoPeople students living in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Romania, Russia, and Turkey. 2\\. UoPeople Scholarship: scholarships funded by UoPeople. Students who accept any of the Scholarship options outlined above should refer to the particular terms and conditions pertaining to their scholarship for further information. Preference in awarding financial assistance may be granted to students pursuing an Associate's Degree at UoPeople. Notes about Scholarships  Students are expected to maintain good academic standing with a minimum 2.00 to retain their scholarship support. Students whose CGPA falls below a 2.00 and are placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Probation Continued will be allowed to retain their scholarship support.  Scholarships will be revoked for students who are suspended from UoPeople, but will be held and made available if they return to Good Standing within two terms of being reinstated to UoPeople.

Students dismissed from UoPeople forfeit all previously awarded scholarship funds. Those who return to the University at a later date, by requesting reinstatement or applying for academic renewal, and who require financial assistance, will be required to reapply for financial assistance.  Scholarship support previously awarded to students who have voluntarily withdrawn from UoPeople will be held and made available to these students if they request to re-enroll within two terms. The term of withdrawal from the University will count as one of the two terms. Those who request to re-enroll after two terms, including the term of withdrawal, will be required to reapply for financial assistance.  Students who had scholarship support at the time that they were administratively withdrawn from the University and who request re-enrollment within two terms will be entitled to request reactivation of their scholarship. The term of withdrawal from the University will count as one of the two terms. Students who are administratively withdrawn from the University more than once will be required to reapply for financial assistance when they return to the Institution. Cancellation of Enrollment Students have the right to cancel their enrollment agreement at any time and in any manner and are not charged any Examination Processing Fees during the first seven days of enrollment or prior to the first day of classes. Notice of cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement or continue his or her attendance at the University. The notice of cancellation is effective five days after the time the University receives notification of the cancellation. During this time, the student may notify the University that he or she no longer wishes to cancel his or her enrollment. Loans Students who obtain a loan from individuals or organizations outside of the University of the People to help pay for these fees are solely responsible for repaying the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund. Where refunds are provided, students receiving federal student financial aid funds are entitled to a refund of the money not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. Note that University of the People does not participate in any Federal Loan Programs. The following information applies only to students who are residents of California. California Student Tuition Recovery Fund Disclosure Statement Students must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following apply:

1\\. You are a student who is a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program and prepay all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans. 2\\. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government program or other payer, unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following applies: 1\\. You are not a California resident or are not enrolled in a residency program. 2\\. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party. The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by students in educational programs who are California residents or are enrolled in residency programs attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:  The school closed before the course of instruction was completed.  The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.  The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.  There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau.  An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, phone number: (916) 431-6959, toll free: (888) 370-7589, fax number: (916) 263-1897

Payment of STRF to UoPeople Although UoPeople is tuition-free, the fee is calculated based on “institutional charges” and thus applies to Examination Processing Fees. Note that the first Examination Processing Fee for students residing in California remains $100. A portion of that $100 will be counted toward the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and is not refundable.