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Cost of Study

This UMDNJ Student Financial Aid website has been developed for students and graduates from the eight schools within the UMDNJ system. For information on Financial Aid, including campus locations, application procedures and other resources, please click here: http://www.umdnj.edu/studentfinancialaid/app_process/stu_budgets.htm

Tuition and fees are payable in full each semester at the time of registration unless a student selects to use the installment plan (see below). All registrations must be coordinated through the Registrar’s Office.

In order to maintain graduate status for each semester at the University, each student must be considered:

1. Full-time (nine or more credits);
2. Part-time (three to six credits); or
3. On leave.

Tuition fee:
$470 per credit for in-state students.
$690 per credit for out-of state students.

Administration fee:
$130 per semester.

Seat deposit:
$100.00 non-refundable seat deposit (upon receipt of acceptance letter) to the campus the student will be attending, which is applied to the first tuition bill when the student registers.

Late registration fee:
$50 per each registration deadline not met. Late registration is held during the first two weeks of classes. Newly admitted students are expected to register on-site on fixed dates that will be announced in advance. Continuing students may register by mail or in person. (A registration package will automatically be sent to all current students each semester.)

Technology fee:
Per Semester/Per Credit.

Other costs and fees:
Books - approximately $100 per three-credit course.
Parking - $42.80 for UMDNJ; $64.20 for Rutgers University.
Graduation - $80.

Late payments:
$50 per month beyond any tuition/fee payment not received within 30 days of the due date for the semester.

Installment plan:
$20 per semester if student selects this plan. Students may arrange with the cashier at their campus to follow an installment plan. The schedule is:

• Payment of all fees plus one-half of tuition before or on the due date specified on the invoice; and
• Payment of one-quarter of the tuition 30 days after due date and one-quarter 60 days after the due date.

Refund policy:
All refunds for approved withdrawals follow the refund schedule established by the UMDNJ – School of Public Health. The refund dates throughout the “Withdrawal” period and the corresponding amount of refund are published in the course schedule that is distributed each semester prior to registration. Refunds for withdrawals from courses and from the School follow the refund schedule as listed in the course schedule.

Leave of absence fees:
Students who are not planning to register for one or more semesters and do not plan to withdraw from the School must petition for an official “Notification of Absence” with the campus office during the registration period that the leave of absence will become effective. This policy applies to students enrolled in a dual degree program with another UMDNJ School or another university who, because of the requirements of the dual degree program, are not registering at the UMDNJ – School of Public Health for one or more semesters. A student’s petition for a Leave must be approved by the campus associate dean. Unless the student administrative fee is paid, a non-refundable fee of $50 per semester is required to maintain status — exceptions are made for students enrolled in dual degree programs. Students extending a Leave beyond one semester must petition for the subsequent official leave and pay an additional $50 fee. The total leave cannot exceed two consecutive semesters. The time period granted for a notification of absence is excluded from the overall time requirement to complete the degree program.

Maintaining matriculation fee:
A maintaining matriculation student is a matriculated student who is approved to complete unfinished work required for courses from previous semesters, but is not involved in an academic enhancement outside their usual curriculum. Such a student is not taking any new courses but will be registered in a course entitled “Maintaining Matriculation.”

To register for maintaining matriculation a student should contact the registrar with approval of their advisor. This registration requires the payment of a $35 fee, plus the administrative fee, for each semester this type of registration is used. Examples of students eligible for maintaining matriculation status:

• Student who is working on incomplete grade(s) from prior term.
• Student who is continuing thesis research after completing 24 prior thesis research credits.
• Student who is awaiting graduation due to missing a graduation date.
• Student who has returned for a certificate having completed all required courses for the certificate.

Financial aid:
The UMDNJ – SPH realizes that many students need financial aid to help them complete their education. Financial aid is any grant, scholarship, loan or paid employment offered for the express purpose of helping a student meet educationally-related expenses. Such aid is usually provided by or through federal and state agencies, foundations, corporations and/or the University. Financial aid is awarded based on financial “need,” which is the difference between the cost of attending school and the student’s ability to contribute to his or her education, as determined on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once a student has matriculated, financial aid funding is also contingent on the student making satisfactory academic progress.

The UMDNJ office of student financial aid provides counseling and financial aid funding for students enrolled in the UMDNJ – SPH. A student who is enrolled FOR AT LEAST FIVE CREDITS in a semester in the UMDNJ – SPH is eligible to apply for financial aid. Students who are “conditionally” accepted to take courses in the UMDNJ – SPH prior to formal admission may be eligible to receive a reduced amount of aid. The primary resource for students in the UMDNJ – SPH is from the Federal Stafford Loan Program. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be completed BEFORE any financial aid can be awarded. It is recommended that students complete the application on the Web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

If you have any questions about applying for financial aid at UMDNJ, please contact the financial aid office at the campus to which you have applied.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICES
Newark Campus 973-972-4376
Piscataway/New Brunswick Campus 732-235-4689
Stratford/Camden Campus 856-566-6008

Public health traineeships:
For the last several years, the UMDNJ – School of Public Health has had limited federal support from the Health Resources and Services Administration to cover the tuition costs for a few students planning to declare their concentration in federally-recognized work force “shortage” areas, (namely, Epidemiology and Environmental and Occupational Health). These traineeships cover the cost of up to six credits in each of two semester, starting with the semester of matriculation. Approximately $16,000 is available to the School annually. Entering matriculated students will automatically be considered for these traineeships. Inquires may be directed to your campus administrator.

Student health insurance policy:
It is University policy that each student enrolled in a program at the University on a full-time basis (9 credits or more) must have adequate health and accident insurance coverage. All full-time students will be automatically billed for health insurance, and will be mailed an information packet. The students will be asked to choose the University’s insurance plan or may waive participation if they have current health and accident insurance that meets minimum requirements set by the University. Information about waiver forms is available at campus offices or by logging on to http://www.universityhealthplans.com. Non-matriculated and part-time students are welcome to purchase insurance. The University’s health provider is Aetna Life Insurance Company. Students interested in purchasing health insurance should contact one of the campus offices. The plan does offer coverage for one’s spouse and children at an additional cost. In addition, UMDNJ has long-term disability and dental insurance for full-time students.