What are the tuition and fees?
Please refer to the Student Financial Services General Information for tuition, expenses and payment plans. Student with hours: 1 to 7 hours $615.00 per hour; 7.5 to 11.5 hours $740.00 per hour; 12 to 16 hours $11,300.00 (full time student); overload > 16 hours $570.00 per hour.

When will I receive a bill and when will monthly reminders be sent?
Bills are mailed in mid-July for the Fall Semester or when the student registers. Bills are mailed to the student's home address unless the student requests a change in writing. Monthly reminders are mailed with changes in charges or any adjustments.

When does the initial payment to the school need to be made?
If you register after July 4, the payment is due August 29, 2008. The payment date for registrations before July 4 will be the Friday before classes start (August 22, 2008).

When are the payment plans due?
Monthly Installment Payment Plan payments are due the first business day of each month. Deferred Payment Plan payments are due at four week intervals following the start of the academic term. The specific dates for each payment will be specified on the monthly reminders.

What happens when the payments are late?
There is a late payment fee of $25.00.

Do I have to apply every year to be on the Monthly Installment Payment Plan (MIPP)?
Yes. Once the current year's balance is paid, an application for enrollment next year will be mailed to the student's permanent address.

When is Financial Assistance applied?
Generally, Financial Assistance and loans for the semester are included on the registration bill. The exception is College Work Study. Students must be registered for at least 12 credit hours to access their financial assistance and/or loans.

How does a student drop/add/change a class?
To add/drop/change a class, the student must use the online Webster registration system. This is entirely the student's responsibility. Please refer to instructions in the Schedule of Classes.

How late can a student drop a class(es) and still receive financial adjustments?
To drop an individual class, a student must remain in school and the drop MUST be done before the end of the second full week of classes. Students must drop the class by Friday, September 12, 2008 to avoid financial penalty.

How does a student process a complete withdrawal?
A full-time student must contact Student Support Services (309-677-3658). A part-time student, with less than 9 hours, can use the Webster online system.

Can students cash checks?
Yes. Checks are limited to $150.00 per day and no two party checks are accepted unless the second party is the parent of the student. However, if three checks are returned by the bank as nonpayable, suspension of check cashing privileges will be imposed.

When will payments for Spring Semester be due?
The bills for Spring Semester are mailed in December. These bills are mailed to the student's permanent home address and are usually due the third week in January.

Does Bradley offer accident and health insurance?
It is possible to purchase this type of coverage online direct from the provider. Coverage begins 8-15-08 and continues through 8-15-09. Two plans are offered: basic and enriched plans.

Does Bradley offer personal property insurance?
A brochure regarding this insurance will be mailed in July.

Can a student bring his/her vehicle to Bradley University?
If your student lives in the residence halls and has permission to park his/her vehicle on campus, they MUST park in the parking deck or behind the SAC apartments. The annual cost of parking on campus is a non-refundable $50.00. Students must purchase this sticker at the Parking Decal/Ticket Window in Swords Hall. Once the student has purchased the decal, they will need their Bradley QuickCard coded by Controller's staff to gain access to the parking deck. Currently, Freshman students are not permitted to park on-campus.

How does a student open a QuickCash account?
Students must sign the new account forms in the Controller's Office / I.D. Office and make a minimum initial deposit of $10.00 to activate a QuickCash account.

Can a student get cash off a QuickCash account?
No. The account can only be used for the purchase of goods and services.

Can I charge a credit card to make a deposit on my QuickCash account?
Yes, as long as the account has been opened and all paperwork is signed.

Will I receive a statement of account activity on my QuickCash account?
Yes. Monthly statements are mailed to the permanent address of the student once classes are in session.

What tax incentives are available to help reduce educational costs?
The Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits provide up to $1,500 in tax credits for qualified educational expenses. Interest paid on educational loans may be deductible. Click here to access a very comprehensive site describing parent and student federal tax benefits for college expenses.