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How much financial aid will I receive?

Most financial aid is based on individual economic circumstances. We determine these by analyzing the financial information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

We compute the difference between the total cost of your education and the amount (based on the federally required calculation) that you and your family are expected to contribute. Once this is calculated, we can determine the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible.

How do I know if I am eligible for financial aid?

1. We estimate the cost of your education. Your costs are broken down into direct and indirect costs.

Examples of direct costs include:
Tuition
Fees
Some school supplies

Indirect costs include:
Food
Transportation to and from school
Personal expenses and supplies

Housing expenses can be considered direct or indirect costs, depending on your living arrangements. The Housing Services Office can provide you with information on school-sponsored housing, as well as independent apartments.

We consider both direct and indirect costs when helping you budget adequate financial support during your enrollment at the school. Standard budget figures (available for review in the Student Financial Services Department) are used to estimate indirect costs, based on where you will live when you attend the school.

2. We add up all of your available resources for educational costs.

These resources include:
Family financial resources
Scholarships
Federal grants and loans for which you are eligible
State grants and loans for which you are eligible
Private loans
Veterans Administration (VA) benefits
Work programs

3. We subtract all of the available resources from the total estimated cost of your education.

The difference in direct costs is the amount that can be covered through the student financial planning process.

When should I apply for financial aid?

As soon as you enroll at the school, you should apply for financial aid. To be considered for financial aid, you only have to apply for it. After you are in school, annual deadline dates will be posted.

When will I receive my financial aid?

Your Student Financial Plan provides you with a schedule for aid payments from each aid program you use. These payments are usually made in equal installments for each term in each academic year. Once you complete the Federal Stafford and FPLUS Loan applications, and authorize transfer of funds electronically, your student account is automatically credited with your loan proceeds. Other aid may be paid by a check co-payable to you or your Parent(s) and to the school. You must endorse these checks and submit them to the school.*

Sotheby’s Institute of Art offers a range of scholarships and financial aid/bursaries across all of its Postgraduate Master’s programmes.

Scholarship applicants can receive up to a maximum of 50% of the tuition fees for all London Master’s Degree programmes based on academic merit. Please note the scholarship terms and conditions below.

Financial aid/bursary applicants can receive up to a maximum of 25% of the tuition fees for all London postgraduate programmes (MA degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas). Please note financial aid/bursary awards are not based on academic merit but awarded on the basis of financial need.

You may apply for either financial aid/bursary or a scholarship, or both, by completing the relevant sections on our application form. Financial aid applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. If you are applying for a scholarship you will need to submit a completed essay in addition to your completed application form chosen from the list below and send to us by 30 April 2009. Your essay can be forwarded to us after you complete and submit your application form to arrive no later than 30 April 2009.

Financial aid/bursary applications are accepted up to 30 June, 2009 for entry onto all postgraduate programmes starting in September, 2009. Scholarship applications are accepted up to 30 April, 2009.

Please note that Sotheby’s Institute of Art receives a very high volume of applications each year and is therefore regrettably unable to provide detailed feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
For further information on scholarships, financial aid and bursaries, and for entry onto all postgraduate programmes in London, please contact Venetia Hill-Perkins, email: v.hill-perkins@sothebysinstitute.com.

Scholarships Terms and Conditions

1) The Sotheby’s Institute of Art Limited (the ‘Institute’) Scholarships are open to applicants who have applied for an Institute postgraduate (MA) course.

2) The deadline, 30 April 2009, is final. We will not, under any circumstances, accept applications after this date.

3) Applicants for a scholarship should submit a completed course application form and choose and complete one of the following essays. Please note that scholarship applicants must choose and submit the essay that relates to the MA subject that they have applied for:

MA Contemporary Art (please choose one)
Discuss the significance of the human body as a motif in the work of a contemporary artist of your choice.

Discuss the work of a contemporary artist who is, in your opinion, over- or under-rated in today’s art world. Explain the reasons for your reassessment of his or her work.

MA East Asian Art
Discuss the importance of court painting in one East Asian culture.

MA Art Business
`The cultural and financial value of contemporary art owes more to the art market than to the public museum.’ Discuss.

MA Contemporary Design
With reference to designers/objects of your choice, discuss the extent to which the ideals developed by the Modernists of the 1920s are still valid for design today.

MA Photography
Is photography accepted today as an art form?

MA Fine & Decorative Art
Is Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa an important painting?

4) A 1500-2000 word essay (chosen from one of the titles listed, above) which is typed double spaced in 11 point text.

5) A covering letter which states clearly why you are applying for a scholarship, or financial award. You must also state which award (scholarship or financial award) you are applying for in addition to the MA programme you have been offered a place on (please note that PG Diploma applicants are not eligible for this scheme).

6) The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 April 2009. If they haven’t already done so, scholarship applicants should ensure that they submit an MA programme application, as soon as possible. Please note that scholarship applicants must be in receipt of an MA offer in order to be eligible for the scholarship scheme. Scholarship applications can be sent at a later date, as long as they are received by the 30 April 2009 deadline.

Applications will be assessed by the Institute’s Scholarship Committee which shall have sole and absolute discretion in assessing Essays and making Awards, and whose decisions will be final and binding without obligation for explanation or justification.

The providers of an Award will not be liable for any loss howsoever incurred in connection with the supply of the Award.

Information provided in an application for an Award will remain confidential, with the exception that the Institute retains the right to publicise the event of an Award to a successful applicant, including the successful applicant’s identity and Essay, should the Institute so wish.

We recommend that the student review our established financial plans shown below. If there are any questions, please call toll free at 1-800-993-0066 or to send your request on-line : click here

Fees
Application fee $50.00
AIU E-Platform Service $250.00
Undergraduate Credit $150.00
Graduate Credit $250.00
Other Fees Open

Refund Policy

(a) Enrolled Students may request a full refund within 3 days of Enrollment. A full refund will also be given in the event, that the school discontinues a course, during the period of time within which a Student could have reasonably completed it.

(b) An Enrolled Student may request withdrawal in writing after the initial three day period, but before beginning studies and prior to the sixteenth day post-enrollment. Such student shall receive a refund of all monies paid, less the Enrollment Fee and 10% of the total Tuition Fee.

(c) No refunds are available on/or after the sixteenth day post-enrollment.

Tuition Fee ScheduleUndergraduate Plan 1 Plan 2
Payment in Full 18 Monthly Payments
Bachelor Program $4,800.00* $300.00**

Graduate Plan 1 Plan 2
Payment in Full 17 Monthly Payments
Masters Program $5,250.00* $350.00**
Doctoral Program $5,750.00* $390.00**

* Payment due on or before the fifteenth day after Enrollment.
**Payments due on or before the fifth day of each month.

Please note that Tuition Fees are not TIME or CREDIT HOUR sensitive. The Tuition Fees are Degree Level sensitive only. Tuition Fees remain constant regardless of the number of courses taken, or the length of time consumed completing the required course of study.

The enrollment and graduation fees are not included in the tuition fee schedule.

The tuition fee schedule is an estimate which depends upon the number of credits needed to complete each program as determined by the Admissions Committee.

Tuition Fees: $1,511.65 per term in Levels 01 and 02 and $1,455.67 per term in Levels 03 and 04.

Information Technology Fee: $50.00 per term. *

Incidental Fees: $50.00 per Level.

Mobile Computing Fee: $150.00 per term.**

Program Material Fee: $900.00 per term.***

Student Activity/Sports Fee: $150.50 per term.

Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.

Health Service Fee: $10.00 per term.

Health Plan Fee: $123.08 paid once annually. ****

A $35.00 graduation fee is payable in the final term.

A $25.00 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.

International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $4,200.00 per term.

* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information please visit our web site at algonquincollege.com/its/services/it_fee.htm

** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop program.
*** The Program Material Fee covers the cost of specialized equipment and supplies. It is tax deductible and only partially covered by OSAP.

**** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students’ Association with documentation supporting the request. This request will have to be made annually.

Books and supplies cost approximately $2,500 in the first year and $1,900 in the second year. In the first year students need a digital SLR camera and a MacIntosh laptop computer.

At Ringling College of Art and Design, we realize your college education represents a significant investment in your future and a fulfillment of your dreams.

Although the primary responsibility for financing a college education lies with you as a student and your family, the Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping make your Ringling College education as affordable as possible. We are here to help you navigate through the many financial aid options available if you qualify.

You should know that more than 70% of our students receive some form of financial aid each year.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. You can be confident in knowing the Office of Financial Aid will treat you with personal service taking into consideration your individual needs. Each student who applies for financial aid receives a financial aid “package,” incorporating one or more forms of assistance.

Most financial aid at Ringling College is awarded to you based on demonstrated financial need, which is the difference between the cost of attending Ringling College [tuition, fees, supplies, etc.], and what you and your family are able to contribute. Demonstrated financial need for federal funding is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] with the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition and Fees (Estimated for 2008 Academic Year*)
Undergraduate
Students Graduate
Students Research
Students
Entrance
Examination fee ¥17,000 ¥30,000 ¥9,800
Admission fee
(one-off) ¥282,000 ¥282,000 ¥84,600
Tuition ¥535,800/per year
(¥267,900/per semester) ¥535,800/per year
(¥267,900/per semester) ¥356,400/per year
(¥178,200/per semester)

* In case the entrance fee and tuition shall be amended at the time of entrance and during enrollment, the new entrance fee and tuition shall be applied.

Limited scholarships are available. Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbu-Kagakusho) scholarships are available for students from overseas. In addition, there are numerous foundations offering various forms of financial assistance. Information regarding Japanese government scholarships is available from the Japanese embassy in your country of residence.

Also, there is little chance of obtaining a scholarship from the university. Therefore, all applicants are encouraged to submit sound financial plans and to obtain necessary financial support prior to submitting applications. The university is able to exercise a fee waiver in limited cases.

Tuition fees 2009/10 year will be:

UK and EU students:
£3,225 for a full-time undergraduate degree – some courses are less – this is shown on individual course details
HND’s are £2050
foundation years are £1795

To help you cover the cost you can take out a ‘fee loan’ to pay your fees which are paid directly to the university by the Student Loan company. Some students can get a maintenance loan (student loan) to help with their living costs (up to £4,625 max).

You only repay both loans when you finish your course and are earning £15,000 or more.

If you don’t have an income this high you may be able to defer your repayments until you can afford them.

Tuition Fees: $1,889.57 per term in Levels 01 and 02, $1,819.58 per term in Levels 03 and 04, and $1,752.19 per term in Levels 05 and 06.

Incidental Fees: $50.00 in Level 01 and 02.

Information Technology Fee: $50.00 per term. *

Student Activity/Sports Fee: $150.50 per term.

Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.

Health Service Fee: $10.00 per term.

Health Plan Fee: $123.08 paid once annually. **

A $35.00 graduation fee is payable in the final term.

A $25.00 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.

International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $4,200.00 per term.

Money is at the heart of the matter for most students, so managing your budget is vital. Fees for UK and EU full-time undergrauates on degree, HND and Foundation courses are £3,145 for the 2008/2009 academic year. Click here for further information regarding tuition fees.

Fees for international (non-EU) students are different. For details of our international tuition fees, click here.

Work placements are around £1,000 a year. We’ll use some of the additional income received from tuition fees to improve student support and facilities.
Student Loans for Fees

Eligible students won’t have to pay fees before studying. You’ll repay them after you have left university and earning more than £15,000 a year. The government will write off all student loan balances left unpaid 25 years after they have left their course. There is an age restriction on eligibility, currently 50 at the start of the course.
Postgraduate Student Fees

Postgraduate taught and research fees set out are the price of each stage of the awards, and guaranteed for that stage only, provided there is no break in study.

Students starting a new full-time course after successfully completing a designated course with us within the last year will receive a 10% discount on fees. Students taking a new course after a one year break in study will receive a 5% discount. Fees are normally payable in advance and subject to increase each year.
Part-time Students

Part-time students will only be charged fees for the volume of study in any one academic year. Modules are priced at £300 to £400 a module, and once you’ve decided how many to take in a year you’ll only be asked to pay for these.

Financial help is available from your Local Education Authority (LEA) or the university, including a non-repayable grant for fees to help with course costs. There is also a non-repayable course grant to help met the cost of books, travel and course expenditure. Both are available to students from lower income households who are studying the equivalent of at least 50% or a full-time course. You need to apply to your LEA and application forms can be downloaded from www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/formsandguides.
General Information

Professional courses are not eligible for LEA funding, nor are most postgraduate courses except PGCEs. If you’re eligible, the LEA will calculate the amount you will need to contribute towards fees.
Other Charges

Some courses incur additional costs for materials, special facilities or field trips. Details can be found in scheme handbooks, course guides or information leaflets available during registration. Students taking modules with additional charges will be required to pay for them. To find out how much our courses are, visit our courses pages.
Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme

If you have credit for prior learning, you may be quoted a reduction in fees. It’s important you have written confirmation of these before you register, so we can calculate the correct amount you need to pay.
Liability and debt

Even if you are sponsored, you’re responsible for any outstanding fees or amounts at all times. No student with an outstanding debt can go to the next stage of study, receive an award, be considered for further qualifications, or be given a reference from the university.
Changes in circumstances

If you wish to break your programme of study, you’ll need to inform your course leader and Academic Registry (Student Records), so we can try and arrange to maintain your student status.

Cost of course
£3,225pa
Payable
You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of your fees. This tuition fee loan does not have to be re-paid until you are earning £15,000pa. However, if you wish to pay your fees as you study, it’s possible to pay each year in full on enrolment or in three instalments.
Maintenance loans available?
Maintenance loans up to £3,673 if living at parental home, up to £4,745 if living elsewhere.
Grants available?
Maintenance grants up to £2,906.
Supplementary grants may be available for people with children or a disability.
Bursaries available?
Edge Hill bursary of £500 if your family earns less than £25,000pa.
Fees for siblings of those studying at Edge Hill and paying the variable fee reduced by £1,000.
£200 Learning Support bursary.
£750 bursary for care leavers
Four £1,000 bursaries for disadvantaged students available through the Helena Kennedy Foundation.
Tuition Fees

Tuition fees at Edge Hill University will be £3,225pa for full time BA/BSc students but the institution is offering the following financial support packages:
No compulsory up-front contribution to fees for any students.
You can take out a loan (available through the Student Loans Company) to cover tuition fees, paying the money back through the tax system after you graduate. Repayments won’t start until you are earning £15,000pa. Alternatively, if you wish to pay your fees as you study, it’s possible to pay each year in full on enrolment or in three instalments.
Parents are not expected to contribute towards tuition fees.

Tuition fees for nursing, midwifery and operating department practice students are currently paid for by the Department of Health. Please refer to www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk for up to date information on the payment of tuition fees.
Maintenance Loan

This means-tested loan is to help with living expenses. The amount you’re entitled to depends on your family income and whether you’ll be living at home. If you’re living at home, the maximum you’re entitled to is £3,673 for programmes starting in September 2009. If you’re living away from home, the maximum amount is £4,745. You’ll be able to get 75% of the maximum amount that applies to you whatever your household income.

As with tuition fee loans, you pay the money back through the tax system after you graduate. Repayments won’t start until you’re earning £15000pa.
Maintenance Grants

Maintenance grants up to £2,906 are available.
Bursaries

Edge Hill is offering extra funding for full-time undergraduate students through financial support including bursaries.

Students with a family income of less than £25,000 will be entitled to an Edge Hill bursary of £500.

All students on programmes carrying the full £3,225pa tuition fee will also be eligible for a £200 Learning Support bursary, loaded onto your Unicard at enrolment, irrespective of other bursary eligibility. This can be used for buying course texts through Edge Hill University, purchasing photcopying credits and paying for meals around the campus.

If you have a brother or sister studying at Edge Hill University on a course that charges the full tuition fee, your tuition fees and those of your sibling will be reduced by £1,000 per annum.

Care leavers on any full-time undergraduate programme are eligible for an additional bursary of £750pa. The University is also sponsoring four £1,000 bursaries for disadvantaged students through the Helena Kennedy Foundation. If you’ve suffered hardship, illness or challenging circumstances, for example extreme financial difficulty, bereavement, bullying, coping with dyslexia or a disability, you may be eligible for this award. Applications for Helena Kennedy Foundation bursaries can be made from January 2009. For more information on the Helena Kennedy Foundation, visit www.hkf.org.uk.

Please note, the above fees, loans and bursaries information applies to home students only. For students deferring entry to Edge Hill University, the bursaries and fees applicable are those which prevail in the year of entry and not the time of an offer or acceptance of a place.
Nursing, Midwifery and ODP Students

Operating Department Practice, BSc Nursing and BSc Midwifery students may be entitlted to receive an NHS-funded, means-tested bursary. DipHE Nursing students may be entitled to receive a non-means-tested bursary.

To receive this support, you need to meet UK residency regulations, including ‘Settled Status’ and any other statutory requirements that become necessary. The bursary is usually paid on a monthly basis by the Student Grants Unit.
BA (Hons) Social Work Students

Eligible students on our accredited BA (Hons) Social Work degree are entitled to bursaries which can be used to pay fees and other expenses. These bursaries are non-income assessed, in other words the amount you receive does not depend on an assessment of your family income. The bursary does not normally need to be repaid.

Please note, this information is provided for guidance only and applicants must confirm bursary arrangements directly with the awarding body.
EU Students

EU students on full-time BA/BSc/LLB courses pay the same tuition fees as home students and are eligible for tuition fee loans and Edge Hill bursarie.
Overseas Students

See our guide to Fees and Finance for International Students for further information.