2018-2019 UG Catalog

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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
States with regulations in place expect that institutions
already be in compliance with their regulations before serving
any students in their state.
On October 29, 2015, the State of Texas was approved by
the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to join the
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) under the
administration of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board. In late Fall 2015, HSU was able to start the application
process to join the SARA agreement for the State of Texas
and is a current member of the SARA agreement in the State
of Texas.
Hardin-Simmons University lists all states on our website that
are part of the SARA agreement affording HSU permission to
enroll students from these states in online coursework. We
are working closely with non-SARA participating states to
receive authorization.
What This Means
Before accepting enrollments from students residing in a non-
SARA state, HSU must be in compliance with the distance
learning regulations of the states in which students reside
while enrolled. Some states require universities to seek
approval before enrolling their residents, and the approval
processes can be expensive and time intensive.
What Hardin-Simmons University Is Doing
HSU continues to work to obtain authorization from other non-
SARA states. However, due to authorization and review
processes associated with some states, we may be limited in
our ability to accept some distance learning course
enrollments. Please visit our website at
or contact the Provost Office, (325)
670- 1210 to inquire about the current status of your state with
regard to this USDOE state authorization requirement.
Depending on the status of your state of residence regarding
the requirement, HSU may notify you that you are not eligible
to register for HSU distance education courses. In this case,
Hardin-Simmons University will provide assistance in finding
alternatives.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
COST OF ATTENDANCE
The basic costs for a college education at Hardin-Simmons
University, as at all colleges, have necessarily increased with
living costs. The University maintains these charges at the
lowest figure consistent with satisfactory service and sound
education. One factor of importance is that the social, cultural,
and recreational opportunities at HSU are available at little or
no extra cost and enable those students who must be cautious
in their spending to participate fully without embarrassment.
Payment of Accounts
Registration is not complete until tuition, fees, room and meals
are paid in full and/or satisfactory financial arrangements have
been approved by the Business Office, which is located in the
Student Financial Services area on the 2nd floor of Sandefer
Memorial Building.
Students who complete their financial arrangements by the
designated time and submit the Terms of Agreement prior to
registration will be automatically finalized. This status signifies
that the student has satisfied the requirements of the
Business Office. All registrants must follow through with the
financial commitments made at registration to pay all charges
in full before advance registration for the following semester.
Student transcripts will not be released for students who
fail to meet this requirement.
HSU Payment Deadlines
Students must complete payment by 4:00 p.m. on the
scheduled dates (see HSU university calendar) or the date of
registration if after first payment deadline.
For the FALL and/or SPRING semesters only, there are two
payment options:
Option (1)—payment in full of any portion not covered by
approved financial aid. See the HSU university calendar.
Option (2)—enroll in the HSU PAYMENT PLAN, which is a
four-payment plan through CASHNet of any portion not
covered by financial aid. A $75.00 enrollment fee will be
charged to enroll in this plan. A 2.75% fee will be charged for
any credit card payments. A late payment fee of $75.00 will
be charged if payments under the four-payment plan are
received 5 days or more after the payment due date.
A service fee of 1.5% per month (18% annual rate) is charged
on any amount still owed after October for the fall semester
and after March for the spring semester, regardless of the
payment plan or option that you select.
The Business Office accepts American Express, MasterCard,
Visa, and Discover online through CASHNet. CASHNet will
charge a 2.75% fee for any credit card payments.
For the MAY TERM, SUMMER I, and SUMMER II semesters,
payment in full of any portion not covered by approved
financial aid must be made by the scheduled date (see HSU
university calendar) or the date of registration if after first
payment deadline.
For May Term, Summer I, and Summer II, a service fee of
1.5% per month (18% annual rate) is charged on any amount
owed for one month or more, regardless of the payment option
that you select.
Although HSU would prefer not to use such remedies, HSU
has the right to impose, but is not limited to, the following
measures on delinquent student accounts. HSU has the right
to deny or cancel registration, withhold the provision of
services, grade reports, transcripts, diplomas, and/or
graduation. HSU maintains the right to restrict access to the
learning management system (Canvas) at any point during
the semester if the student account is past due within the term
payment plan. Please be aware that it will take 24-72 hours
before access is restored after the student has paid in full or
paid the correct percentage at that time during the semester.
If past due amounts relate to housing, HSU has the right to
enforce eviction. Please refer to the University’s past due
procedures.
TUITION AND FEES
Because economic conditions fluctuate, the University
reserves the right to change tuition, fees, room, and meals
and other charges at the beginning of any semester.
The tuition year is June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019.
Tuition for FALL and SPRING semesters
General undergraduate tuition
Block undergraduate tuition rate per semester
(12-17 hours/semester)....................................13,645.00
Block tuition does not cover hours exceeding 17 in a
semester, or apply to nursing, international studies,
intercollegiate courses, graduate courses taken as an
undergraduate student, or to any program with special
tuition rates.
Students who pay the block tuition rate in both the Fall and
Spring semesters, while taking less than 34 hours during