STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Finances
Expenses
The estimated cost of a two-semester year of study at Purdue (West Lafayette Campus) for 2006-2007, for an average single student who is an Indiana resident will be:
Tuition/Fees $7,096
Room & Board $7,140
Books $990
Travel $270
Personal Expenses $1,650
Total $17,146
Your budget can vary depending on your state of residence and the type of housing and academic program you select. Rates and refund schedules are subject to change without published notice. Students who are not Indiana residents are charged an additional tuition fee per semester with an expected tuition/fees total of $21,266 per year. Non-resident travel expenses also are likely to be higher. Students enrolled in some engineering, management, and aviation programs may also be charged additional general service and tuition fees.
University fees include those for general service, student activity, recreation facilities, health, and technology. They cover most ambulatory care at the Student Health Center and admission at a reduced rate to athletic events and the Convocations series. Miscellaneous personal expenses include items such as clothing, telephone, newspapers and magazines, laundry, entertainment, etc.
Students may apply for a BoilerExpress debit account, accessible through the student's Purdue ID card. It can be used to purchase food and school supplies at residence hall minimarts or grills. BoilerExpress is also accepted at residence hall laundry and vending locations, as well as most Memorial Union dining areas and at the candy/magazine counters in Stewart Center.
Bills and Payment
Bursar's Office (HOVDE)
(765) 494-7570
www.purdue.edu/bursar
askbursar@purdue.edu
The Bursar's Office is located in Hovde Hall. The office provides financial information related to student accounts such as invoicing and payments for tuition, fees, and housing, as well as the disbursement of financial aid funds. Students are encouraged to access their billing information and set up a billing address for bursar bills through their SSINFO account. Tuition invoices are mailed in mid-July for the fall semester, mid-November for the spring semester and mid-April for the summer session. Semester registration payments must be received by the due date on the invoice to avoid cancellation of classes. Payments can be made by personal check, cashier's check, money order, or an electronic online payment option using Purdue-pay within SSINFO. Students should confirm their semester registration online when there is no balance due. If fees are assessed after the first week of classes, a $200 late registration fee may be added. We do not accept credit card payments.
Refunds
Registered students who find it necessary to cancel their registration prior to the first day of classes will receive a 100 percent refund of all tuition and fees. International students considering withdrawal from the university should contact the Office of International Students & Scholars (ISS) about non-immigrant status, as withdrawing will affect their legal stay in the United States.
Non-Title IV Aid
Students who withdraw during the first six weeks of a semester, with the recommendation of the registrar, will receive a partial refund of the general service fee and tuition. More specifically, the percentage of refund is determined as follows:
Fall or Spring Semester
- Withdrawal during the first or second week, 80 percent refund.
- Withdrawal during the third or fourth week, 60 percent refund.
- Withdrawal during the fifth or sixth week, 40 percent refund.
No portion of the health, student activity, recreation facilities, academic building facilities, or technology fee will be refunded once classes begin.
Title IV Aid
Once classes begin, refunds are prorated based on the date of official withdrawal from class(es). Refunds are based on a diminishing scale through 60 percent of the semester. Refunds are calculated on all fees and tuition.
Summer Modules
Refunds for summer modules are proportionate on the same basis as semester refunds. Contact the Bursar's Office for more information about refund calculations.
Financial Aid
(765) 494-5050
www.purdue.edu/DFA
Financial planning is a vital part of getting a college education, and the Purdue University Division of Financial Aid (DFA) can help you at any time during your student's Purdue career. About three fourths of all Purdue students receive some form of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, loans, and job opportunities. Most aid is based on financial need.
Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually by March 1. The FAFSA is available from local high school counselors, the DFA, or on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA enables students to apply for aid from federal sources, your state, and Purdue University.
Financial aid is determined annually, so students must reapply on or after January 1, but before March 1, each year. Eligibility depends on need and availability of funds. International students are not eligible for U.S. government-funded financial aid. For inter-national student scholarship information, visit www.eduPASS.org/finaid.
Parents interested in visiting campus to discuss matters such as types of aid and application procedures can meet with financial aid counselors in Schleman Hall Room 305 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday. Phone counseling is available at (765) 494-0998 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Computer access to aid status is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by accessing www.SSINFO.purdue.edu. For more parent tips visit: www.purdue.edu/dfa/fast/parents.htm.
Student Employment
The Division of Financial Aid (DFA) administers the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program as part of the financial aid package. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Students who do not receive FWS may still be eligible for jobs on or around campus. International students should contact the Office of International Students & Scholars about employment options for their particular visa status. The Student Employment Services area in DFA maintains a centralized listing of current on and off-campus, part-time job listings on the Student Services Information (SSINFO) online system under "Student Life."
University Residences, the libraries, laboratories, and the Purdue Memorial Union are some of the campus entities that offer many student jobs. Time blocks, a means of scheduling classes to allow for employment, can be arranged through the student's academic advisor. Cooperative education programs, while not technically financial aid, are those in which students alternate semesters of study on campus with semesters of employment and are good ways to help finance an education and gain work experience. Co-op programs are not available in all areas of study; students should contact their academic advisors for more information.
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