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Questions concerning your student account should be directed to the Student Accounts Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2253 (menu option 4).
Questions concerning your financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2315 (menu option 2).
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Student Responsibility
The student is responsible for ensuring all Clarion University charges are paid or covered with financial aid by the beginning of each semester. Students with delinquent accounts will not be permitted to register for courses, and academic records (transcripts and diplomas) will be withheld until all charges have been paid.
Students must be registered for six or more credits each semester before any federal or state financial aid (Stafford loans, PHEAA, PELL, TEACH, AACG, and SMART grants) can be posted to the student account.
Student Account Information
Students can review fully detailed billing and payment information by signing on to Clarion University MyClarion. (See also our MyClarion Student Account Quick Reference Guide). Questions concerning this information should be directed to the Student Accounts Receivable Office at 800-672-7171, or 814-393-2253 (menu option 4).
A student must know their Clarion ID number in order to discuss their account with the Student Accounts Receivable staff. Students can get their Clarion ID by logging into MyClarion. (See also the Registrar's Clarion ID Step-by-Step Summary).
Student account information can not be discussed with anyone other than the student unless the student completes and signs a Release of Information form designating to whom the information can be released. Release of Information forms can be found on the Registrar's Office Web page under the Release of Information tab. The form should be completed, signed, and sent to the Registrar's Office.
Student Billing Information
Clarion University provides electronic billing to all enrolled students via the MyClarion online student information system. Initial fall and spring semester invoices are provided to students approximately 30 days prior to the start of the semester. Initial Winter Intersession and Summer session 1, 2 and 3 invoices are provided to students approximately 10 days prior to the start of these sessions. The university sends postcard notification of initial semester or session billing to the student's home address. Students are notified via their Clarion University MyClarion email when an invoice has been posted to their account. Instructions for viewing and printing invoices can be found on the student MyClarion documentation page. The university does not mail invoices to enrolled students. Students should print and provide invoices to other parties as needed from their MyClarion account.
Tuition
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) Board of Governors has set tuition rates for the 14 state system schools. The Clarion University Council of Trustees will meet July 21, 2011, to set the fees for programs and services the university offers students, at which time students will know the full cost for the 2011-12 academic year. At that time, complete tuition and fee information will be provided on the Tuition and Fees Schedules. Tuition is set by the Board of Governors and is subject to change at any time by the board. Tuition rates are provided on the Tuition and Fees Schedules.
Fees
Tuition-related fees are established by the PASSHE Board of Governors and Clarion University fees are set by the Clarion University Council of Trustees. Fees are used to support student activities and the operation of university facilities. All fees appearing on the student account are payable whether or not the student plans to use these services or facilities related to those fees. Fee rates are provided on the Tuition and Fees Schedules.
Semester Fees Charged to All Students
The tuition-related Technology Fee is charged each semester to each student in order: (1) to acquire, install and maintain up-to-date and emerging technologies for the purpose of enhancing student-learning outcomes; (2) to provide equitable access to technology resources and; (3) to ensure , ultimately, that state system graduates are competitive in the technology-sophisticated workplace.
The Instructional Support Fee is charged each semester to each student in order to upgrade instructional equipment, improve library holdings and for other instructional purposes.
Semester Fee Charged to Clarion and Virtual Campus Students
A Student Fee is charged each semester to all Clarion and Virtual Campus students to cover the cost of a broad array of career, counseling, tutoring and technical student services and programs that are integral to student success.
Semester Fees Charged to Clarion Campus Students
(A student is considered a Clarion Campus student if they are taking one or more credits with a class location of Clarion Campus. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses, they are considered a Clarion Campus student when more than 50% of the credits taken are Clarion Campus credits.)
A Student Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the Gemmell Student Complex.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students. This fee is administered by the Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre and recreational activities.
A Recreation Center Fee is charged each semester to Clarion Campus students to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the Student Recreation Center.
Semester Fees Charged to Venango Campus Students
(A student is considered a Venango Campus student if they are taking 1 or more credits with a class location of Venango Campus. If a student is taking credits at both the Clarion and Venango campuses they are considered a Venango Campus student when 50% or more of the credits taken are Venango Campus credits. )
A Student Support Fee is charged each semester to Venango Campus students to cover the cost of student support services provided at Venango Campus.
A Student Activity Fee is charged each semester to Venango Campus students. This fee is administered by the Clarion Student Association which is a student organization approved by the Council of Trustees. The activity fee covers the cost of athletic, social, musical, theatre and recreational activities.
One-Time Fees and Other Charges
A Transitions Fee is charged to all new incoming Clarion Campus first-time-in-college (FTIC) students, transfer students and second year students at the start of their third semester at Clarion University. This fee helps cover the cost of Orientation, Discovery Weekend just prior to the beginning of each semester, Exploration co-curricular activities during the freshman year and Focus activities during the sophomore year.
A one-time Records Fee is charged to all students during their first semester. This fee entitles the student to free transcripts for life and covers the cost of commencement and printing of diplomas.
Clarion Campus students may obtain Parking Permits from the Public Safety Department to park their motor vehicles on university property. Venango Campus students may obtain a permit at the Frame Administration Building. Permits are valid from September 1 to August 31 each academic year. New permits are issued at the beginning of each fall semester.
Late Payment Fees and Financial Registration Holds
Late payment fees are assessed to invoice amounts that are not paid by the invoice due date equal to, or greater than, $100. Following are the late fees charged based on the unpaid invoice amount:
Unpaid Invoice Amount Late Fee
$100 - $999.99 $10
$1000 - $1999.99 $20
$2000 - $3999.99 $40
$4000+ $50
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Maximum Late Fee per Semester = $150
Financial Registration Holds are posted to students with delinquent accounts of $250 or more. An account is considered delinquent if invoice charges are not paid by the invoice due date. Students will not be permitted to register for courses, and academic records (transcripts and diplomas) will be withheld until the financial registration hold is released.
Fee Waivers for Students Assigned to Internship, Student Teaching, or Similar Program
Students assigned to an internship, student teaching, or similar program outside a 50-mile radius of the Clarion Campus are exempt from the Student Center and Recreation Center fees and are only required to pay one-half of the Student Activity fee. The student must notify the Student Accounts Receivable office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2253 (menu option 4), of their exempt status to receive appropriate reduction of their fees.
Payment Options
Payments by check can be mailed to Clarion University with a copy of the invoice stub found at the bottom of each invoice listed in your MyClarion account inquiry/charges due. Students can pay online with VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express on their Clarion University MyClarion account. (See also the MyClarion Payment Quick Reference Guide).
Parents and guests can make credit or debit card payments by calling the Student Accounts Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2253 (menu option 4). Payments can also be made at the Clarion University Cashiers Office in B-16 Carrier Hall.
Clarion students are also offered payment plan options by Tuition Management Systems that allow you to divide tuition and other expenses not covered by financial aid into smaller monthly payments. Information for the Clarion University payment plan can be found on the Web at www.afford.com/clarion, or by calling 800-722-4867.
Employer-Reimbursed Tuition/Fees
If your employer will reimburse your tuition and fees to you after the semester ends and you wish to defer payment until then, the employer should furnish the Student Accounts Receivable Office with a letter stating which fees or dollar amount will be reimbursed. Tuition and fees not covered by the employee reimbursement program must be paid before this deferred payment arrangement will be accepted by the university. There is a $25 fee per term for this deferred payment arrangement.
University Refund of Tuition & Fees for Class Withdrawal
A. Refund Policy
1. Required advance deposits credited toward tuition, the tuition related technology fee, Clarion University mandatory student fees and housing shall be non-refundable. Other amounts paid and credited toward the tuition, the tuition related technology fee and Clarion University mandatory student fees shall be refundable in full for students who withdraw prior to the first class day.
2. Students who complete a full withdrawal and students who reduce their credit load during the drop period so as to qualify for billing as part-time students will be eligible for a 100% refund of tuition, the tuition related technology fee and Clarion University mandatory student fees for the reduction of the credit hour load. A student who completes a full withdrawal during the drop period will receive a 100 percent refund of housing.
3. Students who reduce their credit hour load after the end of the drop period so as to qualify for billing as part-time students shall not be eligible for a refund of the amount paid which exceeds the part-time rate. After the drop period, refunds for the tuition and Clarion University mandatory student fees shall be made only for full semester withdrawal. There will be no refund of the tuition related technology fee after the end of the drop period.
4. Students who complete a full semester withdrawal after the drop period will receive a refund for tuition and Clarion University mandatory student fees and housing based on the following schedule. There will be no refund for the tuition related technology fee after the end of the drop period. There will be no refund for tuition and Clarion University mandatory student fees after week five (25 class days in a typical semester):
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Refund Period |
Refund |
Duration |
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0 - 8.50% |
100% |
Through "Drop Period" |
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8.51 - 12.50% |
80% |
Through Week 2 (10 class days) |
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12.51 - 19.44% |
60% |
Through Week 3 (15 class days) |
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19.45 - 26.39% |
50% |
Through Week 4 (20 class days) |
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26.40 - 33.33% |
40% |
Through Week 5 (25 class days) |
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>33.33% |
0% |
After Week 5 (25 class days) |
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5. Full-time students who are concurrently enrolled in both the regular session and late-starting sessions or classes will be treated as regular session students for the purposes of this policy. If the student drops a late-starting course after the drop period and prior to the beginning of the course refunds will be issued according to the provisions of items 3 and 4 above.
6. Full refund of tuition, the tuition related technology fee and Clarion University mandatory student fees shall be granted to students of State System universities who are military reservists or members of the National Guard and are ordered to active military service by the President of the United States or the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Refunds for meals will be based on usage and determined by the Housing Office. All meal refund decisions made by the Housing Office are final.
8. Refunds for Medical Withdrawals – The Vice President for Finance and Administration or his designee has the authority to issue up to a full refund for tuition and Clarion University mandatory student fees for medical reasons. A student must request a refund for medical reasons by contacting the Student Accounts Office and providing a medical excuse signed by a medical doctor stating that the student can not complete the semester for medical reasons. The amount of the refund will be determined at the time of the request. Medical withdrawal refunds will not be granted for requests that are received by the Student Account Office more than 90 days after the end of the semester for which the medical withdrawal is being requested.
Important Information About Academic Progress and Financial Aid
Federal and state financial aid guidelines require students to make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree to retain eligibility for aid in subsequent years. Clarion University's federal SAP policy requires students to successfully complete at least 67% of the credits they have attempted over the course of their career at Clarion and to remain in good academic standing. For graduate students, good academic standing is defined as a QPA of at least 3.00.
Pennsylvania state grant guidelines require students to earn at least 12 credits for each semester of PA state grant aid that they receive. Part-time students who are PHEAA grant recipients must earn at least 6 credits for each semester of state grant aid received.
Clarion University's complete SAP policy can be accessed at www.clarion.edu/104683.doc.
Federal Title IV Financial Aid Regulations
If a recipient of Title IV funds (Pell grant, SEOG grant, or Stafford loan) withdraws from school after the start of the semester, a portion of the Title IV funds may have to be returned. Title IV funds are awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of the Title IV funds that the student was originally scheduled to receive.
If a student withdraws before completing 60 percent of the semester, the percentage of Title IV funds earned is equal to the percentage of the semester completed. The university is required to return the unearned portion.
If a student withdraws after completing 60 percent of the semester, the percentage of Title IV funds earned is 100 percent.
NOTE: The university refund policy for tuition and fees is very different from the Federal Title IV regulations for returning financial aid. For example: If a student withdraws after the end of the university refund period, the student will be charged for 100 percent of his/her tuition and fees. Because the student withdrew before completing 60 percent of the semester, the university is required to return a portion of his/her Title IV funds.
In most cases, the student will owe the university for the Title IV funds returned. If not repaid to the university, the student will not be able to return in future semesters or receive transcripts.
Questions should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2315 (menu option 2).
Perkins Loans
Those who have been awarded a Perkins Loan must sign a promissory note at B-16 Carrier Hall or contact the Perkins Loan Office at 814-393-2381 to make other suitable arrangements by the close of registration at the end of the drop/add period. Questions should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2315 (menu option 2).
Direct and PLUS Loans
Loan funds may be credited to a registered student's account up to, but not prior to, ten days before the start of a semester. Loans that have been certified but not received by the university will show as "anticipated aid" on the student invoice. Loan proceeds can be used only for the term for which they were awarded. When loans have caused overpayment to their account, students may receive refunds for the overpayments.
Students must ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed for loan disbursement. The student is responsible for following up until the loan funds are received by the University. Failure to follow up could result in an unpaid account. Questions should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at 800-672-7171 or 814-393-2315 (menu option 2).
It is the policy of Clarion University of Pennsylvania that there shall be equal opportunity in all of its educational programs, services, and benefits, and there shall be no discrimination with regard to a student's or prospective student's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation/ affection, veteran status or any other factors that are protected under local, state, and federal laws. Direct equal opportunity inquiries to Assistant to the President for Social Equity, 207 Carrier Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232, 814-393-2109.
