Tuition

Tuition for all students is calculated on a cost per unit. Tuition is subject to change upon attainment of regional accreditation.

Tuition for the 2009 – 2010 academic year

• $465 per unit
• $240 per unit tuition to audit a course (requires special approval)
• $1,600 tuition for enrollment in master’s project (3 quarters/9 months)
• $500 tuition additional per quarter if master’s project is not completed during initial period
• $1,500 tuition per quarter for doctoral post-coursework

Please note: Students must maintain continuous enrollment and accordingly pay tuition until they earn a degree. Those who need to take a leave of absence from school are required to follow the leave of absence policies. SBGI will consider those who take an unofficial leave to be withdrawn from school; such students will need to reapply to seek readmission should they want to complete their degree at the Institute.

Fees (See explanations below)

Description of Fees

Application Fee
The non-refundable application fee must accompany the completed application to help defray the cost of processing.

Registration Fee
The one-time registration fee is payable at the time students sign their initial enrollment agreement. Should a student officially withdraw from SBGI prior to completing the first quarter of study, $100 of this fee will be refunded.

Late Registration Fee
Students who do not submit a completed Registration form to the Registrar at least 15 days prior to the beginning of each quarter’s first class meeting need to pay a $30-per-course late registration fee.

Course Add/Drop Fee
Students who elect to change their schedule after the start of the term may do so by completing a Course Add/Drop Form. The fee is assessed for each form submitted. Multiple changes may be submitted on one form.

Late Tuition Payment Fee
A late processing fee is assessed when a monthly or quarterly tuition payment is received more than five days after the due date.

Incomplete Grade
Students who cannot complete course assignments by the due date specified in the syllabus and who receive written approval from the course instructor to obtain a grade of incomplete will be charged a $30 processing fee for each course in which an incomplete grade is granted.

Leave of Absence Fee
This is a fee assessed if a student needs to leave the program for a quarter or more during an academic year and wishes to return without reapplying.

Change of Program Fee
This fee is assessed should a student request and receive approval to matriculate in a program other than the one for which they are enrolled.

Deferred Enrollment Fee
This fee is assessed to potential students who are accepted for enrollment and elect to delay their start date. Enrollment may be deferred to the next academic year. After a one-year deferment, the student must reapply.

Dissertation Committee Member Change Fee
Students who opt to replace a dissertation committee member will be charged a fee of $750 for each committee member that they change.

Degree Conferral Fee
A Graduation Fee is assessed to all degree seeking students upon completion of their program of study and prior to the receipt of their diploma.

Transcript Fee
To protect the privacy of the student, transcripts are available upon written request by the student and with payment of the transcript fee.

Returned Check Fee
This fee is assessed when a check or other form of payment is returned without proper payment.

Replacement Student ID Fee
This fee is assessed when students request a replacement of their student ID.

Books and Materials
Students are responsible for books and materials for each class, the cost of which will vary depending on the instructor’s specific requirements. An estimated cost for books and materials is $400 per quarter.

Room, Board and Transportation
Costs for room, board and transportation are in addition to tuition and are at the discretion of the student. The Institute does not maintain dormitory or apartment buildings for student use. Hotel rooms may be shared to reduce the expense. Students commute to classes and make their arrangements separate from the Institute. Costs vary depending on needs and personal choice.

Personal Therapy
Students are responsible for additional expenses incurred through the personal therapy requirement of the program. Cost will vary depending upon location and fee structure of the therapist. Fees are paid directly to the therapist.

Dissertation Binding
The student is responsible for the cost of copying, binding, and postage for all dissertation copies.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Three-Day Full Refund Period: California State Administrative Code Section 18809 (a) (4) states that if the enrollee cancels within three (3) working days after registering, provided no classes have been attended or lessons completed, all paid tuition monies will be refunded, minus a cancellation fee of $100. If a student wishes to withdraw from the program, SBGI must be notified in writing. Cancellation may not be done by phone, e-mail, or by not coming to class.

A student who elects to withdraw from the program is entitled to a refund of tuition after the written cancellation notice is received. Refunds are made according to the following schedule as set forth for post-secondary schools by the California State Department of Education:
to 10% of the course, 90% refund of paid tuition
to 25% of the course, 75% refund of paid tuition
to 33 1/3% of the course, 66 2/3% refund of paid tuition
to 50% of the course, 50% refund of paid tuition
to 60% of the course, 40% refund of paid tuition
greater than 60% of the course, no tuition refund
The effective date for determining a refund is the date the Registrar receives written notification of cancellation. Refunds will be paid within 30 days of receipt of notification of cancellation.

Santa Barbara Graduate Institute reserves the right to change tuition and fees without prior notice.