Payment Plans and Financial Aid

In recognition ofthe fact that many adult students must carefully plan their finances to manage a household budget, Continuing Studies offers two convenient payment plans. Both plans are an alternative to paying fees in full by the first day of each term. If you choose to use one of these plans, please make arrangements before the beginning of the quarter. MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are accepted. 1. Three-Part Payment Plan You may divide your tuition into three payments. At least one third of your tuition will be due by the first day of class. The remaining balance will be payable in two payments due one month apart. There is a $25 quarterly handling charge for this payment option. 2. Deferred Payment Plan

If you qualify for your company's tuition reimbursement program, this plan will allow you to defer most of your tuition until the end of the quarter. There is a $35 quarterly service charge for this payment option.

To help you meet the costs of a college education, you may wish to apply for financial aid. Assistance paying for college expenses may be available to you through loans, grants, and/or work-study opportunities. Because the availability of certain forms of financial aid is limited, prospective students are encouraged to make application as early as possible by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College's Institutional Aid Form. Both forms may be picked up in either the Office of Continuing Studies or the College's Financial Aid Office. Ifyou have any questions regarding the application process or the availability and awarding of financial aid, do not hesitate to contact the Office of Continuing Studies. Also see the Financial Assistance Section of this catalog.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students who fail to make satisfactory academic progress are subject to the loss of federal financial aid. Complete requirements are outlined on pages 292 and 293. Satisfactory academic progress is defined as achieving earned credit hours in at least two-thirds of all credit hours attempted and maintaining the appropriate cumulative grade point average. Courses in which IP's, NR's and W's are received are considered attempted credit hours. Students who fall below the defined standard for satisfactory academic progress will be warned in writing. Students who receive a warning will have to be in compliance with the defined standard within two quarters or federallyfunded financial aid will be forfeited. Warnings are issued as a courtesy; students must assume full responsibility for monitoring their own satisfactory academic progress. The College reserves the right to refuse registration to students who are failing to make satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees.

Transfer Student Scholarships

Transfer students interested in academic scholarships should ~efer to the Bridge Scholarships listed in the financial assistance section of this catalog.

General Information Advising

Through advising sessions, the Office ofContinuing Studies offers adult students an enhanced educational experience. Advisors are available in the Office of Continuing Studies and the academic departments to explain Otterbein's programs and to assist students with scheduling classes. Through these sessions, students receive a comprehensive range ofservices beyond scheduling and obtain answers to questions regarding the rotation of classes, transfer credit, financial assistance, and details regarding the campus. Meeting with an advisor provides students the opportunity to develop an educational plan that will meet and/or exceed their personal and professional goals.

Final Examinations

A final examination schedule for daytime classes is printed on the class schedule. Finals for evening classes are given at the scheduled class time which falls during the designated days for finals. Weekend College class finals will be given during the last class session of the term.

Continuing Studies Dean's List

Students who excel academically during a particular school year are recognized annually on the Continuing Studies Dean's List which is announced in June. Guidelines for the Dean's List are: 1. Students must complete a minimum of 20 quarter hours during the regular school year (Autumn, Winter, Spring Quarters). 2. Students must have A's or B's for all hours attempted. 3. Students must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.6.

Full-time versus Part-time Status

You may attend Otterbein as a part-time or full-time student. Full-time students may take 12-18 hours of academic credit per quarter. Tuition for full-time students is figured from a base rate per quarter. All full-time students have access to the College's peripheral services. These services include use of the Clements Recreation Center, free tickets to theatre, athletic and artist series events, use of the Health Service, and participation in student activities, intramural and athletics.

Part-time students may take up to 11 hours of academic credit per quarter. As a part-time student, you will pay a reduced tuition rate per quarter hour. Your total part-time tuition is figured by multiplying the number of quarter hours you are taking times the current part-time tuition rate. This reduced rate is made possible because a number of peripheral services are not available without charge to part-time students. Students should contact the Student Affair's Office (614) 823-1250 to verify the services available when attending Otterbein part-time.

Residence Requirements

Refer to p. 23 in the section entitled The Academic Program.

Earning a Second Bachelor's Degree

Refer to p. 304 in the section entitled Registration.

Credit for Prior Learning/By Examination

Refer to p. 304 in the section entitled Registration.

Auditing Courses

Refer top. 301 in the section entitled Registration.

Interruption in Attendance

Refer to p. 24 in the section entitled The Academic Program.

Adding/Dropping Classes

Refer to p. 302 in the section entitled Registration.

Withdrawal

Refer to p. 302 in the section entitled Registration.

Refund Schedule

Refer to p. 312 in the section entitled Tuition and Financial Assistance.