We have derived an estimate of average costs for attending Stark State College. Please remember that the items included are averages; they do not represent the exact cost each student would incur.

Anticipated cost for nine months of full-time education at Stark State:

• Tuition and Fees $3,302 (based upon average credit hours for 2007-2008)
• Books and Supplies $1,000
• Transportation $3,146
• Personal Expenses $4,090
• Living Costs $2,560 – $8,494
  

Payment of Fees | Pell/Unspecified | Federal Stafford | Withdrawal/Non-attendance
Bursar/Business Office | Revisions and Cancellations | Student Installment Plan

PAYMENT OF FEES WITH FINANCIAL AID
The method for payment of fees varies with each type of aid program. Your award notification lists your financial aid eligibility by semesters based on full-time enrollment. The amount of aid typically available to you each semester is the amount listed. Your aid will be adjusted downward for enrollments less than full-time (12 credit hours).

Pell, FSEOG, OIG, OCOG, and unspecified outside funds are first applied to the student's tuition and fees. Any remaining awarded funds will be disbursed to the student in a refund check. Please note: Refund checks will be processed and sent to students in as timely a manner as possible. Most students can expect to receive their refund checks before classes begin.

Federal Stafford Student Loan funds are disbursed in the same manner as grant refunds. They are applied first to tuition and fees and then the remainder is mailed to the student. However, federal guidelines require that first-year, first-time borrowers must have their disbursements delayed for thirty days. There will be no cash advances given prior to the actual receipt of funds from the lender. But for students whose funds are required to be delayed, a Bookstore voucher may be available the week prior to the start of the semester by contacting the Business Office. One-semester loans are required to be paid in two disbursements. The first half of your loan will disburse approximately one week prior to the start of classes. The second half will disburse no sooner than the halfway point of the semester.

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FINANCIAL AID ISSUES IN CASES OF WITHDRAWAL OR NON-ATTENDANCE
Please understand that you MUST maintain attendance in your scheduled classes to remain eligible for your financial aid funds. Students who fail to maintain attendance in classes, withdraw, or are dismissed before 60% of the term has passed will have all or a portion of their federal aid eligibility rescinded. This will likely result in monies needing to be repaid to Stark State College and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

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BURSAR/BUSINESS OFFICE
The Financial Aid Office works closely with the Bursar's Office (located in the Business Office - 3rd floor of Student Services Center) to coordinate student billing and balances due. Refunds and disbursements are handled by the Bursar's Office based on the student's enrollment.

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REVISIONS AND CANCELLATIONS
The college reserves the right to review, revise or cancel financial award at any time due to:

1. Changes in your financial, residential or academic status
2. Your failure to comply with the policies, procedures or laws pertaining to these programs
3. The availability of federal, state and institutional funds for each program
4. Changes in college policy. The college is not obligated to satisfy the total financial need of a student.

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STARK STATE COLLEGE STUDENT INSTALLMENT PLAN
The plan is printed on the "Student Schedule/Receipt" each semester. This program offers students the option of paying their tuition in installments. A fee of $15 is assessed; however, no interest is charged. Brochures with further details are available at the Admissions Office.
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