Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Full-time or Part-time Graduate Students

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 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.

Payment of Fees

Rockford University students are billed each semester in advance. The billing for the fall semester will normally be prepared and mailed July 1 and is due August 1. The billing for the spring semester will normally be prepared December 1 and is due January 1. Students’ registrations are not complete until their accounts have been paid or payment has been fully arranged. A number of payment plans including a monthly payment option, employer tuition assistance, loans, MasterCard, VISA or Discover are available through consultation with the SAS office.

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

For those students who are personally responsible for paying a portion of their Rockford University costs, the following option is available:

Rockford University offers an inhouse payment plan that allows students/families to pay their balance in monthly installments during the semester. There are no interest charges; however, a $50 per semester setup fee and the first full payment must accompany a signed contract. Monthly installments can be paid by VISA, MasterCard or Discover cards or by cash or personal check.

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 or Tuition Deferment form to the SAS office each semester prior to the first class period of the semester.  Forms are available at www.rockford.edu under Admission/Financial Aid and Scholarships/Financial Aid Forms.

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. 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, 2023 will be made on this basis:
Through Aug 30, 2023  100% of tuition
After Aug 30, 2023  No refund

Tuition refunds for spring, 2024 will be made on this basis:
Through Jan 23, 2024  100% of tuition
After Jan 23, 2024  No refund

Refund policies for summer, 2024 are as follows:
If you withdraw before 3rd class date 100% refund 
If you withdraw on or after 3rd class date No refund

Appropriate refunds will be made by check within 45 days of receipt of a request for refund. Refunds of 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 Student Administrative Services office. Special instructional fees will not be refunded unless students withdraw before the first day of class. No refund will be made of the tuition deposit or the $100 registration fee.

Cash advances will not be distributed until a student’s account reflects a credit balance (all financial aid has been applied). 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 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 Director of Student Administrative Services.