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Tuition, fees and other charges constitute only part of the actual costs of a student's education. The University is supported chiefly by the Living Church of God, which underwrites most of the educational operating expenses and the original cost of the physical plant and equipment. Additional financial support is received by individual and corporate contribution (see Giving to LU).

The tuition and fee rates below are those in effect as of September 1, 2009, and are subject to change without prior notice. The University reserves the right to assess revised tuition as it may determine. The University will publicize any such changes when and if they occur.

Tuition is charged for each of the fall (autumn) and spring semesters on a flat fee basis for a registration of 15-18 semester hours and on a semester hour basis for a registration of less than 15 hours or for each additional hour above 18 hours. Noncredit course tuition is assessed according to their load value given in parentheses after actual hours. During the summer session, tuition is assessed on a per semester hour basis. The same rates apply to credit and audit hours as follows:

        Flat fee basis (15-18 semester hours) $1,350 through June 30, 2011

        Each semester hour up to a total registration of 15 semester hours $90 through June 30, 2011

        Each semester hour above a total registration of 18 semester hours $90 through June 30, 2011

        Each semester hour up to a total registration of 8 semester hours $70 through June 30, 2010 ($90 beginning July 1, 2010)

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

People who are 65 or older or who will become 65 years old during the calendar year are eligible to audit one Open Learning Program course per semester and/or summer term without a tuition charge provided that there is space available in the course, for-credit students enrolling constitute the minimum number required, they pay any special course fees, they meet published course pre-requisites, and they are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and other class materials and supplies.

Fees

The following fees are assessed when applicable. Audit students pay the same fees as students who enroll for credit. These fees are subject to change without prior notice. The University reserves the right to assess new fees or increase or decrease existing fees as it may determine. The University will publicize any such changes when and if they occur.

Alumni Association Membership Fee

Annual Individual Membership ...........................................$25
Annual Married Couple Membership ................................$35

Application Fee $50 for fall semester 2010 admission

Applicants to the University as matriculated students, that is applicants seeking a certificate, diploma or degree, are required to submit an application fee with their Application for Admission. No fee is required for application for readmission or reapplication within three years or for applicants seeking special student status (non-matriculated student status). There is no application fee for dual enrollment students even though they seek a certificate.

Graduation Fee $25 through June 30, 2010 ($75 beginning July 1, 2010)

Graduation fees are payable during the semester the student expects to graduate. Candidates for graduation should contact the Registrar to obtain an Application for Graduation and the current fee schedule.

Late Registration Fee $15

Registration is not complete until tuition and other amounts have been paid in full. All students who complete registration for classes after the close of the regular registration period are assessed a late registration fee.

Registration Change Fee

During the first week of the semester N/C

During the second week ....................................................$  5

After the second week .......................................................$10

Assessed for every change of registration issued at the request of the student after completion of registration. There is no charge for changes made for the convenience of the University.

Retest Fee $35

Assessed for missing a scheduled Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress (MAPP) test date without approval of the Registrar.

Returned Check Collection Fee $25

If a check is returned from the bank unpaid for any reason, the student will be assessed a collection fee of $25 for each check returned. The student must pay the full amount of the returned check plus the $25 collection fee immediately in cash, cashier's check or money order. In the event of nonpayment of a returned check, one or more of the following actions may be taken: revocation of check-writing privileges, a bar against readmission of the student, withholding the student's grades and/or official transcripts, withholding a degree to which the student otherwise would be entitled, all other penalties and actions authorized by law.

Student Activity Fee (per semester) $75

A mandatory fee assessed each Charlotte onsite matriculated student each semester for student welfare and activity funds including the operating expenses of the Associated Student Body. No fee shall be assessed during the summer session.

Student Health Insurance (per semester) $125

Living University requires onsite students enrolled in (9) nine or more semester credit hours to have health insurance coverage while enrolled at LU. The Living University Student Health Insurance Plan, underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company, is designed to provide coverage in the event of an Injury or Sickness. If a student is covered under another major medical plan, that student can opt to waive out of the university supported plan if proof of comparable coverage is furnished. Students that do not elect to waive the mandatory plan will be automatically enrolled and the premium charge will be added to the student's university account.

Transcript Fee $5

A student is entitled to one free transcript of his or her permanent academic record each time the record is amended by work completed at this institution and provided all financial obligations to the University are fulfilled. A $5 fee is assessed for each additional transcript after the free transcript have been received. A fee of $0.10 per copy per page is charged for copies of other educational records. See Transcripts.