FISCAL POLICIES
Student accounts are payable in cash at registration or in advance. When necessary, arrangements for payments must be made in writing at least 30 days before registration to be considered.
All payments applicable to a student account should be made or sent directly to the Business Office of the college, P.O. Box 10, Terrell, Texas 75160, in the form of cash, money order or cashier’s check only. The total of a student’s balance may be paid before registration. Receipts will be issued for all payments. The Business Office cannot assume responsibility for cash sent through the mail unless by registered letter.
FEES
APPLICATION FEE
Students desiring consideration for admission are urged to make application as far as possible in advance of the opening date of the semester. An application fee of $20 must be paid at the time of application for admittance.
This is a fee required of all students and is not refundable.
SPECIAL FEES
Activity fee per semester ............. $158.00
This fee includes annual conferences and other School activities.
Building use fee ......................... $158.00
Insurance fee ............................. $170.00
Change of course fee ................. $2.00
This fee is charged each time a student makes a change in his or her previously approved class schedule. This fee must be paid in cash.
Special examination fee .............. $ 10.00
This fee is charged for placement tests taken during the scheduled examination periods.
Late testing fee .......................... $ 15.00
Late registration fee ................... $ 50.00 Each day (After first)............... $ 5.00
Graduation fee ........................... $ 100.00 This fee is an estimate, and is NOT covered by Financial Aid
Transcript, after the first one, each ........ $ 5.00
Fax Copy .................................. $ 3.00
Application fee .......................... $ 20.00
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FEES
Students who participate in special activities such as Chorus and Cheerleading must pay for the current cost of the uniform in cash before the order is placed. The cost may not be covered by financial aid or added to the student’s account.
CHALLENGE COURSES
Students who make application to challenge a course by examination must pay a $50 examination fee. Upon passing, pay full by-the-hour tuition for the course.
PAYMENT PLANS
Plan I-A: Cash at Registration
This is the best form of payment because it eliminates all interest and service charges. Students should be prepared to make payment for tuition, room, board, and fees on the day of registration or before. The total cost is approximately $1000.00 and should be paid by cash, cashier's check or money order. (cash app and paypal available)
In need-based situations, arrangements must be requested in writing from the Business Office.
Under this plan, a 1% service charge will be assessed on the unpaid balance monthly and a $10.00 penalty by the 15th of the fourth month of each semester.
Plan I-B: Cash at Registration (Payment Plan)
Registration Deposit $500.00
This plan is in place to assist those who may be unable to obtain a loan, grant or may have trouble paying the cost of tuition upon the date of registration. The total cost is approximately $1500.00 per semester.
• February 15th -$300.00
• March 15th - $300.00
• April 15th -$300.00
Plan II: Grant & Loan
Various grants and loans are available for payment of student expenses. The balance of the account not covered by financial aid must be paid using Plan I.
REFUNDS
The effective date for calculation of a refund shall be the date the student:
1. Officially withdraws for personal or medical reasons, or
2. has been suspended, or
3. has been dismissed, or
4. changes his/her enrollment status, or
5. unofficially leaves the campus (the last date the student attended class will be the withdrawal date).
A student receives a refund of tuition and fees according to the following schedule:
1. 100% of both tuition and fees (except application and housing fee), if the student is enrolled not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the first official day of college classes as listed in the academic calendar
2. 80% prior to the end of the first three weeks of classes
3. 40% during the fourth or fifth week of classes
4. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED after the fifth week of classes
RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS
As an institution participating in Title IV programs, DLA is required to return unearned tuition, fees, room and board, and other charges to students attending the institution for the first time who have received a grant, loan, or Federal College Work Study or whose parents have received a loan on their behalf under the PLUS program.
The return is required if the student does not register for, withdraws from, or otherwise fails to complete the period of enrollment for which the financial assistance was intended. No return is required if the student withdraws after 60 percent of the period of enrollment for which the charges were assessed has passed.
In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, all or part of any refund due to a DLA School of Ministry student receiving financial aid must be returned to the source programs.
The following priority will be used for distribution of refund proceeds:
1. Direct Unsubsidized Loan
2. Direct Subsidized Loan
3. Direct PLUS
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Federal SEOG
6. Scholarships, Grants, Sponsors
7. Student
NOTE: Under the new Federal Regulations a student who withdraws, and subsequently is overpaid in Title IV funds, may owe a refund to the institution and/or Federal Government. Any such student will be notified within forty-five (45) days of the determined withdrawal.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The section on refunds is applicable only when full costs are paid at registration. Therefore, computation of refund will be based on actual cost (billed charges) and any amount paid in excess will be refunded to the student or funding agency based on stipulated regulations but any balance due based on computation is still due and payable at time of withdrawal.
DELINQUENCY POLICY
Delinquency in payment of any amount due from a student or former student to the college, or under any loan program administered by the college, will result in denial of registration, exclusion from classes, withholding of grades, transcripts, degrees and/or certificates.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Debit or credit balances of less than one dollar will be written off. Exception: (Persons sending stamped self-addressed envelopes will be sent any credit balance as requested.)
The following is an estimated per semester cost (intended only as a guide):
COST ESTIMATE FOR ONE SEMESTER
(Per Semester)
Tuition (12-19 hrs.) $514.00
1-11 hours (per hour) $100.00 per hour
Above 19 hours, $150.00 per hour
Activity Fee $158.00
Bldg. Use Fee $158.00
Insurance Fee $170.00
Total tuition: $1000.00