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Full-Time Undergraduate (12-17 credits):
Some students are hesitant to consider attending a private college, thinking the cost is beyond their reach. That's not the case.
At Carthage College, more than 90% of all full-time students receive financial assistance. The average financial aid package
(grants, scholarships, loans, and work opportunity) covers a substantial amount of the cost of full-time enrollment.
Carthage's no-need scholarship program enables even
students from families with higher incomes to be eligible for financial assistance.
The Carthage Office of Student Financial Planning is your resource for making a higher education possible. Our goals are to provide you
with information about sources of funding, assist students in completing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide counsel when you have questions or are experiencing unusual circumstances.
Remember: Applying early for both admission and financial aid maximizes your opportunity to receive financial aid.
Full Year Charges 2008-2009:
| Tuition |
$26,500 |
| Room and Board |
$7,500 |
| Estimated Book Expenses |
$1,200 |
Single Term Charges (includes January Term) 2008-2009
| Tuition |
$14,000 |
| Room and Board |
$4,000 |
| Estimated Book Expenses |
$600 |
Part-Time Undergraduate (6-11 credits) 2007-2008:
Maintaining an enrollment status of 6 credits(half-time status)or more per semester does entitle you to qualify for financial aid. In order
for the Carthage Office of Student Financial Planning to generate a financial aid award, you must provide a copy of registration and must file
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Both items must be provided to
the Carthage Office of Student Financial Planning prior to the student receiving an award.
NOTE: You must be enrolled as "degree-seeking" to qualify for financial assistance.
| Day Tuition |
$360/credit hour |
| Evening Tuition |
$235/credit hour |
| Estimated Book Expenses |
$125/class |
Graduate Student 2007-2008:
Students who have already received their first bachelors degree no longer qualify for federal or state grant programs. However, if enrolled at
full-time status in a graduate program here at Carthage College, you are eligible to receive Carthage scholarships or grants to help defray tuition
costs. In addition, both full-time and part-time students are eligible to file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to take advantage of the Federal Stafford Loan Program.
| Full-Time Full Year |
$25,000 |
| Part-Time Tuition |
$360/credit hour |
ACE Students 2007-2008:
Full or part-time undergraduate students in the ACE program are eligible to file the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for federal, state and Federal Stafford Loan programs.
| Full-Time Single Term (15-17 credits) |
$11,620 |
| Part-Time Tuition (1-14 credit hours) |
$325/credit hour |
Payment Options
Note: You and your family may choose one or any combination of the below listed payment options to suit individual needs and budget.
Option 1: Pay the deferred amount, by cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover)in full, prior to July 1,
and a credit equal to 2 percent of the deferred amount will be credited to your account.
Option 2: A two payment option is available with one half the deferred amount due by August 15 and the balance payable January 15.
Credit card payments are allowed with this option (Visa, Mastercard or Discover).
Option 3: The deferred amount can be divided into eleven equal payments which will be due on the first of each month from July through
the following May. A service fee equal to one percent of the deferred amount, or a minimum of $50.00 is charged. No credit card payments are accepted with this
option.
Option 4: After July 1, a nine-month payment plan is available with the first payment due by August 15 or at the time of check-in for the
Fall Term. A service fee equal to one percent of the deferred amount, or a minimum of $50.00 is charged. No credit card payments are accepted with this option.
Option 5: PLUS (Parent Loan to Undergraduate Students) enables parents with good credit histories to borrow for dependent
undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half time. The annual maximum for a PLUS is the difference between the cost of attendance and the
total financial aid received. Although the interest rate fluctuates, annually it is capped at 9 percent. More information...
Option 6: Alternative Loans are available to students providing they meet the specified requirements. Each of these loans have
different eligibility requirements. More information...
Option 7: Federal Work Study or Campus Employment is a great way for students to assist in contributing towards educational
expenses. Students who qualify for Federal Work Study will have this reflected in their financial aid award. Students who do not qualify for the Federal
Work Study program may participate in our Campus Employment program. Each program pays a minimum wage of $5.90 per hour and allows students
to work 8 to 10 hours per week. Earnings are subject to both state and federal income taxes. Since wages are actually earned, these are not considered
a direct award of financial aid to a student's account. Students choosing to apply wages to their account may do so. Simply contact the Business
Office to set up a student employment monthly payment plan: 262-551-6200.
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