Application Fee
The application or readmission fee is nonrefundable.
Fees
| Name | Description | Amount |
| Application Fee | For students entering any degree program. | $50 |
| Re-admission Fee | For students who have been inactive for more than 12 months or who are entering another degree program. | $40 |
| Course Credit Review Fee | For students requesting the awarding of academic credit for a prior educational experience. | $150 |
| Graduation Processing Fee | Charged to all students before graduation. | $100 |
| Transcript Fee | Charged for official copies of transcripts. Note: Fee waived for the first transcript request. | $5 |
| Late Fee | Payments should be received no later than 15 days after the initial due date. However, if you anticipate being late, contact our office and we will attempt to work with you | $50 |
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
When a student cancels enrollment within five (5) calendar days of signing the Enrollment Agreement, all tuition monies paid will be refunded. Thereafter, the refund schedule below is in effect.
Note: Instructional weeks begin on Tuesdays and end on Mondays
| Amount of Coursework Completed | Tuition Refund |
| Drop/Add Period (through the end of the first week of classes) | 100% of tuition |
| Through the end of the second week of classes | 80% of tuition |
| Through the end of the third week of classes | 60% of tuition |
| Through the end of the fourth week of classes | 40% of tuition |
| Through the end of the fifth week of classes | 20% of tuition |
| After the end of the fifth week of classes | 0% of tuition |
Sample Refund Calculation
Refund calculations are based on a course by course basis. Refunds are determined based on actual charges to student, less any applicable reductions or institutional scholarships.
| Tuition Charged | Week of Withdrawal | Refundable Percentage of Tuition | Amount of Tuition Sarasota University Retains | Amount of Tuition Refunded to Student |
| $900 | 1 | 100% | $0 | $900 |
| $900 | 2 | 80% | $180 | $720 |
| $900 | 3 | 60% | $360 | $540 |
| $900 | 4 | 40% | $540 | $360 |
| $900 | 5 | 20% | $720 | $180 |
| $900 | After week 5 | 0% | $900 | $0 |
Textbook Costs
Although many of the instructional materials are available electronically at no cost to the student, 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
Tuition for 2024 is $300 per credit hour ($900 per 3 credit course).
The University has the right to increase the cost of tuition, fees, and course materials. This increase may occur the first week of September each year. Any student who has paid all of their Program Charges, in full, prior to the start of their Program will not be subject to any increases provided they are on track to complete their Program of Study within 150% the normal time for a full-time student to complete all course requirements.
Withdrawal
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.
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