Financial Aid Information
Get the help you need to finance your education with University of the Rockies' Financial Services Department. Learn about all of the financial options that are available for you.
- Financial Aid Information
- Tuition and Fees
- Oral Comp Fee
- Assessment Materials Fee
- Practicum Fees
- Tuition Payment Policy
- General Financial Aid Eligibility
- General Financial Aid Process
- Financial Aid Forms
- Application Deadlines and Renewal of Aid
- Enrollment for Financial Aid Purposes
- Verification
- Financial Aid Disbursements
- Federal Loans
- Stafford Subsidized
- Stafford Unsubsidized
- Graduate PLUS Loan
- Alternative Loans
- Lenders
- Veterans Benefits
- Scholarships
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Entrance and Exit Counseling
- Return of Title IV Funds
- Tax Statements and Credits
- Non-Degree Seeking Student
Tuition and Fees
| Master Degree Tuition (per credit hour) | $665.00 |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Degree Tuition (per credit hour) | $700.00 |
| Continuous Enrollment Fee | 1 credit hour |
| Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Tuition Deposit | $500.00 |
| California Psychological Inventory (CPI) | $75.00 |
| Pre-Requisite Tutorials Tuition (per each one) | $220.00 |
| Pre-Requisite Tutorials Test Out (per each one) | $110.00 |
| Credit Card Service Fee (Tuition & Fees) | 2% (of charge) |
| Interest on Unpaid Balances | 12% APR |
| Late Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Registration Change Fee (per change) | $25.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $500.00 |
| Transcripts | $5.00 |
| 1st ten (10) Internship Application Transcripts | No Charge |
| Dissertation Binding | Students are responsible for their own dissertation binding. A bound copy is required for graduation. |
Oral/Comp Fee
| Comp Essay (1st time for students starting after January 2005) | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Comp Essay (Retake for all students) | $100.00 |
| Comp Multiple Choice (1st time for students starting after January 2005) | $100.00 |
| Comp Multiple Choice (Retake for all students) | $100.00 |
| Oral (1st Time and Retake) | $100.00 |
Assessment/Materials Fee
| 6100 - Assessment II (Intelligence) | $100.00 |
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| 7100 - Assessment III (Objective Personalities) | $50.00 |
| 8100 - Assessment IV (Projective) | $50.00 |
| 8110 - Assessment V (Neuropsych) | $50.00 |
| 8120 - Assessment VI (Lifestyle and Career Development) | $50.00 |
| 8140 - Assessment VII (Child and Adolescent) | $50.00 |
| 8150 - Assessment VIII (Trauma) | $50.00 |
| 8160 - Assessment IX (Forensic) | $50.00 |
Practicum Fees (charged when first enrolled in course)
| 6960 - Clinical Practicum II | $100.00 |
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| 7960 - Clinical Practicum III | $100.00 |
| 7970 - Clinical Practicum IV | $100.00 |
| Graduate Student Association Fee (per term) | $10.00 |
Tuition Payment Policy
Click here to view the current Tuition Payment Policy.
General Financial Aid Eligibility
To be elibigle for most types of financial aid, you must:
- be accepted into a degree program
- demonstrate financial need, as shown by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- be enrolled at least half-time in coursework that will count towards your degree each term
- maintain satisfactory academic progress (see policy)
General Financial Aid Process
You will need to do the following to apply for Financial Aid:
- Obtain a pin number at www.pin.ed.gov and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Make sure to include University of the Rockies school code: G35453.
- Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling
- Review and sign the award letter
- Complete any additional paperwork required by the financial aid office
Financial Aid Forms
- Download information about the financial aid process
- Financial Aid Disbursement Request Form
- Doctorate Degree Tuition Breakdown
- Master’s Degree Tuition Breakdown
- Financial Aid Application
Application Deadlines and Renewal of Aid
The application priority deadline for financial aid is June 1st. Applications will be accepted after this date but may not receive priority. Financial Aid is not automatically renewed every year: you must re-apply by filing the FAFSA and other paperwork as necessary. The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is good for 10 years unless you change schools or lenders.
Enrollment for Financial Aid Purposes
For purposes of Financial Aid, you are considered to be a full time student when you take at least six (6) credit hours per term until you reach Dissertation and Pre-Doctoral Internship. At that point, you are considered full time up to the first two years of Pre-Doctoral Internship and up to one year of enrollment in Dissertation.
While enrolled in Dissertation, you must contact your Dissertation chair prior to the start of each term and provide the chair with a Dissertation progress report. You may be enrolled in Dissertation up to one year. If you do not complete your dissertation during that period, and are not enrolled in any other course or internship, you will pay a continuous enrollment fee to remain in the program but will not be eligible to receive financial aid.
Verification
You may be randomly selected for verification. The central processing system randomly selects approximately 30% of the students at University of the Rockies for verification throughout the year. If selected for verification you must submit a verification worksheet and a signed copy of the applicable year's tax returns to the financial aid office within 30 days of notification. A copy of the verification worksheet can be obtained from the financial aid office. Failure to comply with this Federal requirement may result in loss of eligibility for financial aid during that award year.
Financial Aid Disbursements
Loan payments are split into five equal disbursements and are delivered to the school from the disbursing agent, either by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or paper check. The funds are then posted to your account during the first week of every term. You are responsible for any balance that financial aid does not cover and must adhere to the tuition payment policy.
Federal Loans
Stafford Subsidized (Interest Rate is 6.8%):
This loan is need based. The government pays the interest while the student is in school and during the student's 6-month grace period. The student is held responsible for the paying the interest after that.
Stafford Unsubsidized (Interest Rate is 6.8%):
This loan is non-need based. The student is held responsible for paying the interest on this loan starting from the time of the first disbursement.
Graduate PLUS Loan (Interest Rate is 8.5%):
This loan is non-need based. The student is held responsible for paying the interest on this loan starting from the time of the first disbursement. The approval for this loan is established through a credit check. If denied, a student may still apply using a co-signer.
Alternative Loans:
Alternative Loan applications are available through the financial aid office. This loan is non-need based. The approval for this loan is established through a credit check and the interest rate is tiered based on the credit score of the borrower. If denied, a student may apply using a co-signer. Please see the financial aid office to apply.
Lenders
Click here to view information about a particular lender or to start the loan application process. Please note that the normal loan processing time with these lenders is 3-5 business days. If you wish to pursue other lenders, please be advised that the processing time may be longer.
Veterans' Benefits
University of the Rockies is approved by the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Scholarships
Use the list below as a starting point to seek scholarships. This list only includes a few of the main search sites, there are many more out there. Please be wary of sites that ask you to pay for scholarship information and/or applications. You should never have to pay for scholarship information or applications. Scholarship searches are available at:
Please see the 2008 University of the Rockies Catalog and Student Handbook for additional information on scholarships awarded directly from University of the Rockies
Rights and Responsibilities
You may receive a copy of the Borrower Rights and Responsibilities from the Financial Aid Office.
Entrance and Exit Counseling
If you receive financial aid, including Grad PLUS Loans, you must receive Entrance Counseling before aid is disbursed. You must also go through Exit Counseling within 30 days of separation from the school. The entrance and exit counseling is available on http://mapping-your-future.org/. You may contact the financial aid office to receive individual repayment or account information.
Return of Title IV Funds
Should you drop from the program, the Financial Aid Office will perform Return of Title IV Funds. This process ensures that the school keeps the amount of financial aid earned by you and returns any unearned funds back to the lender. This process may result in you owing the school for tuition and fees.
Tax Statements/Credits
You will receive your 1098-T statements no later than January 31st as required by law. This statement may be used to claim Education Credits, such as The Hope Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit. The statement is mailed to the address on file; it is your responsibility to ensure the address is correct. If you do not receive your 1098-T statement please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Non-Degree Seeking Student
If you are admitted as a non-degree seeking student, you do not qualify for financial aid. For more information about financial aid contact Jami Fleming, Financial Aid Director.
