FEES AND EXPENSES
The financial and physical functions of the College are administered by the office of the Vice President for Business Affairs. Failure to fulfill financial obligations will result in denial of registration privileges, transcripts, readmission privileges, and certification of degrees. Delinquent student accounts may be forwarded to a collection agency in compliance with Board of Regents policies and procedures. Students whose accounts are forwarded to a collection agency will be responsible for paying any collection fees incurred.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are established by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Current fee schedules will be available on the web at www.gdn.edu under Campus Departments, Business Office.
Refund Schedule
A student who officially withdraws from the College after registration is entitled to a refund of matriculation and tuition fees as follows:
- Tuition and Mandatory Fees
FORMAL WITHDRAWAL
The refund amount for students withdrawing from the institution shall be based on a pro rata percentage determined by dividing the number of calendar days in the semester that the student completed by the total calendar days in the semester.
The total calendar days in a semester includes weekends, but excludes scheduled breaks of five or more days and days that a student was on an approved leave of absence. The unearned portion shall be refunded up to the point in time that the amount earned equals 60%.
Students that withdraw from the institution when the calculated percentage of completion is greater than 60%, are not entitled to a refund of any portion of institutional charges.
A refund of all semester non-resident fees, matriculation fees, and other mandatory fees shall be made in the event of the death of a student at any time during the academic semester (BOR Minutes, 1979-80, p. 61; 1986-87, pp. 24-25).
Refunds for reduction of hours will be granted only for courses dropped during the drop-add period. - Elective Fees
Students that move out of the residence halls before the end of their contracted terms are not eligible for room refunds. However, meal plan refunds will be prorated from the date of check out.
Meal plan changes to a lower rate must be requested prior to the start of each semester to be eligible for a partial refund. - Financial Aid Refunds
Financial Aid recipients who withdraw are subject to federal and state refund policies. See the Financial Aid area of this catalog for policies and an example.
Financial Obligations Owed to the College
Payment of tuition, fees, room, and board may not be deferred. All fees are due and payable upon registration.
Students who are delinquent in payment because of a non-sufficient funds check to Gordon College must bring cash, credit card, or a cashier’s check to the Business Office immediately to satisfy their outstanding financial obligation. Failure to do so may result in removal from school, holds on grades or transcripts, denial of permission to register for future semesters, collection agency involvement and possibly further disciplinary actions. In addition, personal checks will no longer be acceptable forms of payment for students who have presented a non-sufficient funds check to Gordon College. Students whose accounts are forwarded to a collection agency will be responsible for paying any collection fees incurred.
General Financial Information
Gordon College reserves the right to alter fees and/or the schedule of refunds at the end of any semester without prior notice.
Fees are payable upon registration and payment is a required part of the College's registration process. Personal checks must be written for the exact amount due the College. Checks should be payable to Gordon College.
Bookstore Information
Academic materials and supplies may be purchased at the Gordon College Bookstore. The Gordon College Bookstore is located on the lower level of the Student Center. In addition to textbooks and course materials, a selection of reference titles, study aids, and a variety of Gordon College imprinted products, including Gordon T-shirts, bumper stickers, hats, license plates and other gift items are available. Normal business hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. However, the store has extended hours at the beginning of each semester. Please check our website for these dates and times.
Gordon College Bookstore products may be purchased online. There is no need to stand in line; make your purchases from our e-store and have them shipped directly to your home address. Visit our e-store at: .
Textbook Refund Policy
To receive a full refund:
- You must present a valid cash register receipt.
- Books must be in absolutely new condition - no writing, highlighting, earmarks, pages removed, etc. Anything less than this will be refunded at used book price.
- Refunds are given for the current semester only. Refunds for Fall and Spring Semesters are allowed up to 10 business days from the start of the semester. Refunds for Summer Semester are allowed up to 5 business days from the start of the semester.
- Absolutely no refunds without a Gordon College Bookstore receipt!
Book Buy-Back
The bookstore holds a textbook buy-back at the end of every semester, during the week of finals. Specific hours will be posted on campus and on our website. The Bookstore buys books based on choices made by the professors for all courses. If the book is being used for an upcoming semester and the Bookstore has not met its quantity limit, we will purchase the book for approximately half of the original purchase price, whether it was purchased new or used. All materials contained in the book at original purchase must accompany the book at buyback (CD, inserts, etc.). A textbook wholesale company is also used to purchase books from students.
Motor Vehicle Registration
All motor vehicles, including motorcycles, which are to be parked on campus must be registered with the Gordon College Department of Public Safety. Parking permits are required and may be obtained through Public Safety prior to completion of registration. Parking permits must be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the rear window of the vehicle. Gordon College students are allowed to park in designated on-campus parking areas only. Vehicles parked off-campus or on private property shall be subject to ticketing and/or towing costs. Current regulations governing the operation of vehicles on campus are available on the web at www.gdn.edu under Campus Departments, Public Safety.
Visitor parking spaces are for use of campus visitors only. Unauthorized use of the spaces will subject the vehicle to ticketing and/or towing. Students are never considered visitors. Students driving a replacement vehicle can obtain a temporary permit from Public Safety. Permits are issued for up to two weeks and are free of charge.