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2006-2007

The costs of education at Barnard are met by tuition, income from endowment, current gifts from alumnae and other friends of the College, and grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. The College makes every effort to limit charges to students, but must reserve the right to set tuition and fees at the level necessary for the maintenance of a high quality of instruction.

Tuition | Study Abroad | Morningside Housing | Meal Plans | Other Fees | Payment of Charges and Fees

TUITION: September 2006 through May 2007

Tuition: Full-time program
(12+ points):

$31,714 per year ($15,857 per semester)
Tuition: Part-time program
(up to 11 1/2 points):

$1,060 per point
Tuition for Resumed Education: available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies
Comprehensive Fee: $1,364 per year ($682 per semester)
(Includes Student Health Service Charges, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.)

STUDY ABROAD

After you file with the Dean of Studies, your tuition & fees for one term abroad will be $16,155 payable to Barnard.  All other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) are paid directly to the institution abroad at their own rate.  

Payment of your Barnard charges is due by August 1, 2006 for the fall term & by December 1, 2006 for the spring term. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require your Barnard invoice to be resolved a month earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until your BC bill has been resolved.

MORNINGSIDE HOUSING

Single occupancy $7,894 per year ($3,947 per semester)
Multiple occupancy $6,900 per year ($3,450 per semester)

MEAL PLANS

To enroll in or change your plan, see Meal Plan Forms.

Board charges: Required of all those residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls).

Standard Plans:   Full Year Per Term
       
* Unlimited meals per term + 100 Points $4,492 $2,246
* 225 meals per term + 200 Points $4,276 $2,138
* 150 meals per term + 425 Points $4,276 $2,138
125 meals per term + 450 Points $3,900 $1,950
50 meals per term + 300 Points $1,350 $  675
50 meals per term + No points $  850 $  425

* First-year students in Barnard housing are required to choose one of these plans.

Meal Plan Points are included with both Standard and Kosher meal plans.  These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard.  You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks for guests and friends.  Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring.   However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.

A $50.00 fee will be assessed for a drop or change of meal plan once classes begin (except first semester students). A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the second Friday of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period.

Kosher Plans:   Full Year Per Term
       
* Unlimited meals per term + 100 Points $5,068 $2,534
* 225 meals per term + 200 Points $4,854 $2,427
* 150 meals per term + 425 Points $4,854 $2,427
125 meals per term + 450 Points $4,478 $2,239
50 meals per term + 300 Points $1,600 $  800
50 meals per term + No points $1,100 $  550

*First-year students in Barnard housing are required to choose one of these plans.

A $50.00 fee will be assessed for a drop or change of meal plan once classes begin (except first semester students).  A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the second Friday of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period.

OTHER FEES

(where applicable)

Readmission fee $  100
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $   25
per semester elsewhere $  600
per year elsewhere $1,000
Physical education: part-time students (per course) $1,060
Orientation fee (all first-year and transfers):
Autumn $  300
Spring $  120
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $  198
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  100
Course & Laboratory fees (per course):
Biological Sciences Lab $   50
Biochemistry Lab (CHEM BC 3355) $   45
Chemistry Lab - General  $   28
Chemistry Lab - Other $   35
Dance in NYC (DNCE BC 2570) $  125
Environmental Science Lab $   30
Modern American Drama & Performance (ENTH BC 3139)  $   60
NY Theatre (THTR BC 2002) $  130
Physics Lab $   25
Psychology Lab $   30
Spanish Language Theater (SPAN BC 3004 s7) $   75
Theatre & Society (THTR BC 2005) $   65
Visual Scenography (THTR BC 4001) $   35
Housing Cancellation after May 15, 2006 $1,000
Meal Plan change during the first two weeks of the semester (except first semester students); no changes thereafter $   50
Late Payment Fee progressive fee that starts at this amount $   75
Returned check fee per item $   20
Study Leave fee: per semester $  600
per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution
(except CU summer session)

$  100

 

PAYMENT OF CHARGES AND FEES

All charges and fees (unless otherwise noted) are billed on a semester basis. The autumn term payment is due August 1, 2006. The spring term payment is due December 1, 2006. Payments received after these dates are subject to progressive late fees which start at $75. There is no grace period. Registration for either semester will not be complete until all College costs have been paid. In addition, failure to complete registration and program filing on time imposes progressive late fees. Occupancy of an assigned dormitory room will not be permitted until charges have been paid in full as required. Students admitted after August 1 or December 1, respectively, must pay the balance due by the first day of registration.

Financial aid grants and any loans (minus loan origination fees imposed by your lender) may be deducted from the semester charges before computation of the balance due is made.

Privileges of the College, including issuing of transcripts and diplomas and administration of examinations are not available to any student who is delinquent in the payment of her College bills. When bills are not paid in full by their due date or satisfactory arrangements for their payments have not been made with the Bursar, the student will not be allowed to register and may be required to withdraw from the College.

Delinquent accounts are referred to credit bureaus and a collection agency. In addition to any outstanding tuition, fees, room and board, students are responsible for the costs of collection including interest, penalties, collection agency fees, court costs, and attorney fees. All charges and fees are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Checks or money orders in payment of tuition and fees must be made in U.S. funds at a U.S. bank payable to Barnard College and should be for the exact amount of the payment due. A fee will be assessed for checks returned unpaid.

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