Financial information

Tuition and fees

Full-time Undergraduate Students

Full-time enrollment includes 12 - 18 semester hours of credit or audit course work (day, evening, or combination thereof) during standard fall or spring semesters. Note: A student enrolling in more than 18 credits in a standard fall or spring semester will be charged $815 tuition for each credit beyond 18 in addition to the regular full-time tuition.

*Tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year are subject to change.

**Tuition for non-standard interim terms/sessions is charged independently from standard fall, spring or summer terms.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 is required when a student accepts admission to Rockford University.

Student Health Insurance Costs

All full-time and/or residential students, students in the nursing program and students participating in intercollegiate athletics are required to have health insurance.  Rockford University participates in a “mandatory with waiver” system. Students will be charged the health insurance fee, and the fee waived when proof of insurance is received.  Insurance waivers are done electronically at www.sas-mn.com. Contact the Lang Center for further information at 815-226-4083.

Insurance costs and procedures for the 2020-2021 academic year are subject to change. Complete information can be found on our website or the insurance carrier at www.sas-mn.com.

For questions concerning International Health Insurance requirements, contact the Lang Center or the Office of International Students and Scholars Services, 815-394-5112.

Room and Board

Residence hall room fees for students attending the full 2020-2021 academic year:

Residence hall board (University meal plan) fees for students attending the full 2019-2020 academic year:

All resident students must sign up for one of the meal plans. All first-year students must sign up for the 19-meal plan. The 19 and 15 meal plan options are based on the number of breakfasts, lunches or dinners a student is entitled to in a seven-day period.  The 175 block plan is based on 175 meals available during a complete semester. All unused meals and plan points are forfeited at the end of each semester.

Part-time Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Part-time students are those enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours, including tutorials or independent study (see Miscellaneous Fees below) and courses audited.

Aid for Part-Time Students

The part-time student grant provides $150 per credit hour up to $900 per semester to part-time students in good academic standing, and who meet the following criteria:

•    The part-time grant voucher must be completed every semester and is due to Student Administrative Services within 10 days of the start of each semester (the voucher can be obtained by contacting SAS) or visiting the financial aid page of the Rockford University website.

•    Payment in full or an approved payment plan must be received along with the voucher.  Limited payment arrangements are available for Summer term due to the length of the term.  Contact SAS to inquire about payment plans for Summer term.

•    The part-time grants do not apply to students in the Adult Accelerated programs, MAT or M Ed programs or other programs with a discounted tuition rate.

Undergraduate students who are receiving any form of financial assistance, including, but not limited to grant, scholarship, discounted tuition, loans and tuition remission or employer reimbursement, are not eligible.

Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Programs (BSMS)

Tuition for adult accelerated undergraduate programs is cohort based.   The tuition rate for courses in an accelerated program for new cohorts beginning in Fall 2020 is $450 per credit hour.

Other fees

Special Instruction Fees

These special instructional fees are charged in addition to the appropriate tuition and are non-refundable unless the student withdraws prior to the first day of class (except for private music lessons).

Note:  Fees for independent study, tutorials, private music lessons and student teaching supervision are charged where applicable in addition to the appropriate tuition.

Miscellaneous Fees

These non-refundable miscellaneous fees are applicable to all students in the appropriate categories:

Audit Fees

Permission to audit a course will not be granted if auditors would displace students who are taking the course for credit. The following fee schedule applies:

Note:  Students must pay all applicable registration and course (studio, laboratory, etc.) fees.

Late Registration

Students are expected to register at the times and places announced by the registrar. Registration is not considered complete until students’ accounts show all charges have been paid or arrangements for payment have been made.

Students who have not paid or not made satisfactory arrangements for payment may be dropped from classes by the SAS office and the student will remain responsible for any amount outstanding. Students may appeal any outstanding balance to the Assistant Vice President for Student Administrative Services (SAS). Students who register after the scheduled registration period may be required to pay a $100 fee for the registration process.

Payment of Fees

Rockford University students are billed each semester in advance. The billing for the fall semester will be prepared and mailed July 1 and will be due August 1. The billing for the spring semester will be prepared December 1 and is due January 1. Students’ registrations are not complete until their accounts have been paid in full or arrangements for payment in full have been approved by SAS.  It is the responsibility of each student to drop courses prior to the end of the drop/add period.  Any registrations remaining past the add/drop period will not be considered for a tuition refund.  A number of payment options are available, including an interest-free monthly payment option arranged for each semester, employer tuition assistance, loans, MasterCard, VISA or Discover, through consultation with the SAS office.  It is the responsibility of all Rockford University students to maintain current contact information including name, permanent mailing address and telephone number with the SAS office.  Credit/Debit card payments can be processed online through the student’s self-service account

Checks should be made payable to Rockford University and addressed to the address below:

Office of Student Administrative Services

Rockford University

5050 E. State St.

Rockford, IL 61108-2393

Financial clearance is required for class attendance and residency at Rockford University, and participation in Rockford University activities. No grades, diploma, certificate or transcript will be granted to students who have indebtedness to Rockford University.

Time Payment Plans

Rockford University attempts to provide for all students financial aid packages sufficient to meet their entire financial need. However, for those students who remain personally responsible for paying a portion of their Rockford University costs, the following option is available:

•    Rockford University offers an interest-free payment plan that allows students/families to pay their out-of-pocket balance in installments over the course of a semester. There is a $50 per semester enrollment fee which must accompany the first full payment when making arrangements for a payment plan.  Monthly installments can be paid by VISA, MasterCard or Discover cards online through the student’s self-service account or by phone in SAS.  You may also mail a personal check or pay in person at the SAS Office.

Monthly payments that fall 10 days past due may be assessed a late fee of 1.5 percent. Account balances after the due date that are not covered by scheduled loan disbursements, employer tuition assistance or veterans benefits may be assessed a late fee of 1.5 percent of the balance until paid in full.

Employee/Employer Reimbursement

Students who are receiving employer assistance are required to submit an Employer Reimbursement Authorization Form prior to the first class period of each  semester.

Students who are receiving employer assistance and also want to have their tuition payment deferred until the end of the semester are required to submit the Tuition Deferment Form prior to the first class period of each semester. Ultimately, Students are responsible for full payment of accounts.

Refund Policies

Students can receive full refunds of prepaid tuition, fees, and room-and-board costs (less the non-refundable deposit and registration fee) if they present written notice of withdrawal at the SAS office before the last drop date. Refer to academic calendars available online at http://www.rockford.edu/academics/resources/schedules/. Students who withdraw after classes begin receive refunds based on the following schedule.

Important:  Students receiving financial aid should confer with the SAS office to determine how their financial aid will be affected before they change their status. Students who withdraw from all classes after the last day to withdraw with a refund will be subject to removal of Title IV aid based on results from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition refunds for fall, 2020 will be made on this basis:

Tuition refunds for spring, 2021 will be made on this basis:

Refund policies for summer, 2021 are as follows:

Appropriate refunds will be made by check within 45 days of receipt of a request for refund.

Board (meal) and room charges will not be refunded after the last date to drop. No refunds will be made for temporary absence during the regular school year. For information concerning board and room refund policies, contact the SAS office.

Special instructional fees will not be refunded unless students withdraw before the first day of class. No refund will be made of the deposits or the $50 registration fee.

Refunds will not be distributed until a student’s account reflects a credit balance (all financial aid has been fully disbursed). Subsequent to the add/drop period, students having a credit remaining will have the option of leaving the credit on account or receiving a check for the total credit. A “Request for Refund” form must be completed and turned in at the SAS office.

The University reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is not satisfactory in any area of University life (under procedures stated in the Rockford University Student Handbook). No refund of tuition, room, board or fees is made in such cases.

Students may appeal any refund policy decision to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Director of Student Administrative Services.