STUDENT FEES AND EXPENSES
2007 - 2008

• FINANCIAL AID

Knoxville College has worked to hold down educational expenses while maintaining the quality of education. Through the work requirements of the Work Program and student specific financial assistance programs, the College offers the advantage of a high-quality education to all qualified students who are willing to pay a portion of their expenses and who are also willing to work to offset the balance of their tuition and fees.

The costs of attending Knoxville College for 2007-2008 per semester are as follows:

Knoxville College reserves the right to adjust charges as necessary to meet costs.

Debt-free Policy

Knoxville College is committed to providing a quality education without the accumulation of student debt. Through participation in the Knoxville College Work Program and other College Grants, students can graduate from the College debt-free. Specific details of the policy are described below.

Commuting students and other students permitted to live off campus pay tuition and general fees and any special fees (see below) related to their course enrollments. To reserve their room, resident students are required to pay a non-refundable $50 room reservation fee, a $25 key deposit, and a $100 residence hall damage fee.

Charges to students are based on campus residence. Adjustments to these charges are made for commuter students, married students, special students, or students enrolling for additional study. Students who begin a term as residents but who move off campus during the term are charged room and board for the entire term. By making the initial payment of $50, the student and his/her parent or guardians acknowledge these terms and signify acceptance of these obligations.

No promise or contract that differs from these terms shall bind the College unless it has been approved by the President of Knoxville College. The College reserves the right to increase or reduce fees each year according to changing fiscal conditions.

Full payment of tuition and other fee charges entitles the student to a non-transferable identification card admitting him or her to all regular athletic events, artist series, drama productions, and musical recitals and concerts, and allows use of the library, student center, and other facilities.*This subsidy is provided only if the student successfully completes the Work Study Program for the term.

**Meals for commuter students that eat on campus will be $600.00 per semester.

Special Fees. Some courses which require extensive use of equipment and materials or which require the employment of special faculty for individualized instruction may carry additional fee assessments. Additional fees may also be charged for special circumstances such as late registration, student teaching, duplicate ID cards, etc.

These fees will be assessed at registration or when due. Special fees include but are not limited to, the following:

***Room/Key/Damage Deposit of $175.00 must be paid prior to, or during, registration. This is a one-time payment, payable the first semester of enrollment.

Knoxville College reserves the right to adjust tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges at any time.

NOTE: Commuter students will be charged $600.00 at registration for the Meal Plan. If you do not intend to eat any meals on campus, you should notify the Business Office at that time.

Withdrawal from the College and Pro-Rata Refund Policy. A student who leaves the College (except for temporary absences with permission) must have an exit interview and secure a withdrawal permit from the Registrar. The permit must then be signed by the officers listed on the form and returned to the Registrar. Failure to follow this procedure may result in the loss of the right to honorable dismissal, permission to reenter the College and any refund otherwise due. See " Academic Regulations " section below for details. After a withdrawal permit has been filed and approved, the following refund schedule is enforced:

The Refund Schedule for the Alternative Programs will be as follows:

*Administrative cost is 5% of expenses, up to $100

Additional Policies. If a student's account becomes delinquent, the student may be subject to suspension from the College until the bill is paid in full. No diploma or transcript will be granted to a student until all bills are paid in full.

All students occupying rooms on campus are expected to take their meals in the dining hall. Special arrangements can be made for students with special dietary needs. Charges for room and board do not include Christmas and Spring recess holidays. Fees and room and board charges for summer sessions will be announced.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial assistance at Knoxville College is provided from institutional grants, scholarships, and from the Work Program.

Eligibility Requirements. To qualify for financial aid, students with need must fulfill the following requirements:

• Have a high school diploma or GED;
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program of study;
• Be enrolled at least half time;
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
• Make satisfactory academic progress;
• Have a valid Social Security number;
• Sign a Statement of Updated Information;
• Register with selective service (males from age 18 through 25);
• Submit a copy of the student’s U.S. Income Tax return;
• Submit a copy of the parents’ tax return;
• Submit a copy of the spouse’s tax return, if married and the spouse filed a separate return;
• Submit a Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) from the college(s) previously attended. A financial aid request will not be processed until the transcript is received;
• Submit official statements of benefits received from the Social Security Administration, Veterans’ Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, or other agencies.

Types of Financial Aid. Students may be eligible for the following assistance programs:

• Knoxville College Work Program;
• Knoxville College (KC) Grant;
• Presidential Scholarship;
• Merit Scholarship.

All students are required to participate in the Work Program. Eligibility for other continuing Financial Aid is directly related to the student’s academic progress. The student’s academic progress is determined once a year at the end of the spring semester. If the student enrolls during the spring semester, s/he will have her/his academic progress measured at the end of two (2) consecutive semesters of study. In addition, a student must achieve a cumulative grade point average in accordance with Knoxville College academic standards for semester hours completed.

Financial Aid Probation and Suspension. If a student fails to meet the minimum academic progress requirements, that student will be placed on financial aid probation for the next succeeding year of enrollment. If the minimum requirements are still not met, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension and will not be eligible for future financial aid until the minimum cumulative requirements of the policy are attained.

Appeal and Reinstatement. A suspended student may be eligible to receive financial aid if the Academic Dean will confirm in writing that the student is in good standing and progressing academically. An appeal to explain mitigating circumstances can be submitted in writing to the Academic Dean and the student has a right to request a hearing before the Committee on Academic Appeals.

Student Academic Performance. Student academic performance is based upon the following:

In order to be in good standing with the College, a student must maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average and credit hours requirement listed above. Any student who fails to meet the minimum requirement will be placed on academic probation.

Students will receive additional assistance and counseling during their probationary period. Students failing to remove themselves from academic probation within one semester may be suspended; barring unusual circum- stances, students will be allowed a maximum of two consecutive semesters on academic probation. All such unusual circumstances will be documented in students' records.