Application Fee
The application or readmission fee is nonrefundable.
Fees
| Application Fee: For students entering any degree program. | $100.00 |
| Readmission Fee: For students who have been inactive for more than 12 months or who are entering another degree program. | $50.00 |
| Course Credit Review Fee: For students requesting the awarding of academic credit for a prior educational experience. | $200.00 |
| Graduation Processing Fee: Charged to all students before graduation | $150.00 |
| Professional Fee: Charged to all students for registration with the accrediting body. | $450.00 |
Financial Aid
Sarasota University does not participate in any national, state or local financial aid programs for students, including Title IV loans. However, students may obtain financial support from outside lenders or other agencies. In addition, students may contact the Director of Student Services (866-582-8448) to discuss their concerns regarding financial assistance. Obtaining financial support is the sole responsibility of the student as Sarasota University neither endorses nor recommends any particular means of obtaining financial aid.
Financial Obligations
Students are expected to be responsible consumers and prepared to meet, in a timely fashion, the financial obligations associated with attending the University. Degrees are granted and transcripts are released only after all financial obligations to the University have been met. Please note that delinquent financial accounts may result in suspension of the student’s access to courses.
Refund Policy
Students may cancel their course work at any time in any manner (email preferred). Students who cancel within five (5) business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement will receive a full refund of all monies paid. Students who cancel enrollment after five (5) business days will be refunded only tuition according to the table below. Refunds are made on a course by course basis. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the date that the University determines that the student has withdrawn.
Tuition will be refunded as outlined below. Instructional weeks begin on Tuesday and end the following Monday.
| Amount of Course work Completed | Tuition Refund |
| Drop/Add Period (through end of the first week of classes) | 100% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the second week of classes | 80% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the third week of classes | 60% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the fourth week of classes | 40% of the tuition |
| Through the end of the fifth week of classes | 20% of the tuition |
| After the fifth week of classes | 0% of the tuition |
Sample Refund Calculation
Refunds are determined based on actual charges to the student, less any applicable discounts or scholarships. Example below of the bachelor’s degree refund amount.
| Tuition Charged per Course | Week of Withdrawal | Refundable Percentage of Tuition | Amount of Tuition University Retains | Amount of Tuition Refunded to the Student |
| $ 963 | 1 | 100 % | $ 0 | $ 963 |
| $ 963 | 2 | 80 % | $ 180 | $ 770.40 |
| $ 963 | 3 | 60 % | $ 360 | $ 577.80 |
| $ 963 | 4 | 40 % | $ 540 | $ 385.20 |
| $ 963 | 5 | 20 % | $ 720 | $ 192.60 |
| $ 963 | After Week 5 | 0 % | $ 900 | $ 0 |
Textbook Costs
The cost of textbooks is not covered in course tuition. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and any other instructional materials for each course.
Estimated textbook cost for Master of Arts in Montessori Leadership: $800
Estimated textbook cost for Master of Arts in Montessori Education: $500
Tuition
Sarasota University’s Bachelor’s of Montessori Education program (Bachelor’s Completion Program) has a cost per credit hour of $321.
Sarasota University Master’s Degree Program has a cost per credit hour of $428.
Sarasota University’s Doctor of Education in Montessori Education (EdD) and Doctor Completion Program (EdD) have a cost per credit hour of $578.
Withdrawal From the University
If a student determines that a leave of absence is insufficient time to accommodate a change in circumstances, withdrawal from the University may be requested by the student by emailing registration@sarasotauniversity.edu . Withdrawal from the University is initiated after a conference with the student’s academic advisor and the completion of a Withdrawal from the University form. The form for withdrawal requires the advisor’s signature. The student may initiate a return to the University by contacting Student Services. Depending on the length of absence, adjustments may be made to the student’s Program of Study.