Make a Payment Tuition Policy Standard Duration of Degree Programs Admissions Fee Standard Tuition Charges International Student Fee Non-Degree Track Course Tuition Registration Fee Transfer Credit Allowance and Minimum Tuition Tuition Installment Plans Accounting Services Charge and Late Fees Bursar Suspension for Nonpayment Re-Examination Fees Special Services Fees Tuition Refund Policy Non-refundable Fees Financial Assistance Search for Outside Scholarships Akamai Scholarship TUITION POLICY Akamai University is a non-profit tax-exempt educational institution and as such we have established the fairest rates possible to provide access for students from across the international community. Our tuition is assessed as a one-time fee, due in advance, but payable over time in installments, according to the progress of the student. We do not assess tuition on a semester or annual basis, but by the program only in a one time assessment. Tuition reduction allowances may be permitted when students have completed subjects at recognized outside institutions and successfully transfer these elements into their Akamai program. The application fee, the graduation fee and other incidental fees and charges are not included in the student tuition. Return to Top STANDARD DURATION OF DEGREE PROGRAMS Associate's Program (two year program) Bachelor's Program (final two years) Bachelor's Program (four year program) Master's Program Doctoral Program The University has established required minimum enrollment periods at each degree level. The minimum degree period indicates the number of years of full time course enrollment required for graduation. At each degree level, full time status is equivalent to six credits minimum(except during the final examination and research stage of the program). A liberal standard degree period has been established at each degree level, identifying the number of calendar years allowed for completion of the degree before continuation fees are assessed. Furthermore, a lenient maximum degree period indicates the total number of years allowed for completion of the degree. Associate's Programs (60 credits required) As a minimum degree requirement, Associate's students must maintain enrollment at Akamai University for at least one calendar year. Most students can complete their program within two years. After two years, a small continuation fee is assessed each calendar quarter. Up to three years is allowed to finish all requirements for the degree. Bachelor's Program Option #1 (60 credits program beyond Associate's) As a minimum degree requirement, Bachelor's students enrolling for the final two years of their Bachelor's degree must maintain enrollment at Akamai University for at least one calendar year. Most students can complete their finishing degree program within two years. After two years, a small continuation fee is assessed each calendar quarter. Up to three years is allowed to finish all requirements for the two year finishing degree. Bachelor's Program Option #2 (120 credit program) Bachelor's students completing the entire 120-credit program, not first completing the Associate's degree, must maintain enrollment at Akamai University for a minimum of two calendar years. Most students complete their program within four years. After four years, a small continuation fee is assessed each calendar quarter. Up to six years is allowed to finish all requirements for the full 120-credit Bachelor's degree. Master's Programs(40 credits required beyond Bachelor's) As a minimum degree requirement, Master's students must maintain enrollment at Akamai University for at least one calendar year. Most students can complete their program within two years. After two years, a small continuation fee is assessed each calendar quarter. Up to four years is allowed to finish all requirements for the degree. Doctoral Programs (54 credits required beyond Master's) As a minimum degree requirement, Doctoral students must maintain Akamai University enrollment for at least one and one-half calendar years. Most doctoral students can complete their program within three years from the date of initial registration. After three years, a small continuation fee is assessed each calendar quarter. A maximum period of six years is allowed to finish all requirements for the degree. Return to Top ADMISSIONS FEE All students must submit a $50 admissions fee together with their application for admissions. The nonrefundable fee is not credited toward the total tuition. Return to Top STANDARD STUDENT TUITION The Standard Program Tuition for students is outlined below. The tuition stated is full tuition for the program, not by semester or quarter. Tuition is due in advance, but payable through monthly or quarterly installments with reasonable down payment (Registration Fee). The following tuition fees apply to all new applicants, as of 1 August 2008. Degree Level Standard Tuition Associate's Program (60 credit program) $ 9000 Bachelor's Program (final 60 credits) $ 9000 Bachelor's Program (120 credit program) $ 18000 Master's Program (40 credit program) $ 6000 Doctoral Program (52 credit program) $ 7800 NOTE: Tuition for diplomas, certificates and other non-degree programs is determined on a program-by-program basis at the rate of $150 per semester credit. Each program has a set credit expectation that is stated in writing for the applicant before formal registration may be allowed. Return to Top INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEE All students residing outside the United States of America are assessed an international student fee of $200 in addition to the standard tuition, payable at the time of registration. Return to Top NON-DEGREE TRACK COURSE TUITION Students enrolling in non-degree programs or individual courses pay course tuition at the rate of $150 per semester credit. These tuition charges are payable in advance at the time of course enrollment. Return to Top REGISTRATION FEE At the time of formal registration, all certificate and degree students pay a registration fee, as a "down payment" toward their total tuition. The international student fee is added to the registration fee for international students. The registration fee is part of the tuition and is deducted from the total tuition due. The Registration Fee required at each degree level is as follows: Degree Level Registration Fee Associate's Program $ 3000 Associate's Program International $ 3200 Bachelor's Program $ 3000 Bachelor's Program International $ 3200 Master's Program Domestic $ 1200 Master's Program International $ 1400 Doctoral Program Domestic $ 1500 Doctoral Program International $ 1700 Return to Top TRANSFER CREDIT ALLOWANCE AND MINIMUM TUITION Akamai students may propose the transfer of appropriate coursework completed at recognized outside institutions. Immediately following formal registration, each new student's primary faculty advisor will conduct a careful review of college transcripts and make recommendation for acceptance of eligible transfer credits. Under guidance from nationally recognized accreditors in the United States of America, Akamai transfer credit guidelines have been established. Akamai permits a one hundred dollar ($100) tuition reduction for each approved transfer credit (calculated in semester credits) up to the maximum allowance at each degree level. Degree Level Minimum Tuition Associate's Program $ 3000 Bachelor's Program (final two years) $ 3000 Bachelor's Program (four year program) $ 6000 Master's Program $ 3000 Doctoral Program $ 4000 Return to Top TUITION INSTALLMENT PLANS Plan A: Balance Paid in Monthly Installments Plan B: Balance Paid in Quarterly Installments Plan C: Balance Paid by Special Arrangement Once the transfer credit allowances have been approved, the adjusted tuition will be determined and a revised tuition agreement issued. The balance of the remaining tuition may be paid by any of the following payment plans: Plan A: Monthly Installments Monthly installments begin the month following registration and extend for eleven payments beyond the down payment (registration fee). Plan B: Quarterly Installments Quarterly installments begin the second month following registration and extend for following number of quarters applicable for each degree level: two years Degree Level Number Quarterly Payments Associate's Program 4 Bachelor's Program 4 Master's Program 4 Doctoral Program 6 Plan C: Special Arrangements Under unusual circumstances, a qualified student may be allowed to pay the balance of her or his tuition in full up front or over an extended payment period. Payment in full is allowed when a student's employer or another agency is making payment on behalf of the student. Special extended arrangements are usually only offered to a student experiencing financial, medical or extreme family difficulties and under conditions when the student's educational program would be unavoidably interrupted. A student allowed to pay tuition over an extended period is nevertheless expected to faithfully maintain the installment agreement. Return to Top ACCOUNTING SERVICE CHARGES AND LATE FEES Acounting Service Charges Late Fees Accounting Service Charges An accounting service fee of $25 is added to each installment. Accounting service fees are not refundable under the University's tuition refund policies. Late Fees Students who expect to face difficulties in meeting payment arrangements should communicate with the University headquarters with ample time before the payments are due. Students should understand that tuition payments submitted according to installment arrangements are due by the last business day of the month in which the installment is scheduled. A payment received after the tenth day of the month following the month in which it is due is considered late. Late payments will be subject to a late fee of $20.00 per month per installment. BURSAR SUSPENSION FOR NONPAYMENT Tuition payments more than 60 days delinquent may result in the Bursar suspension of the student’s program, until such time as the student brings the account current. Should this occur, the outstanding balance and interest of 1% per month from the time of suspension is due and payable in full before re-enrollment can take place. Return to Top RE-EXAMINATION FEES Under special circumstances, students are assessed re-examination fees related to the comprehensive examinations required within their degree programs. Bachelor's Comprehensive Re-Examination Fee Master's Comprehensive Re-Examination Fee Oral Review of Thesis Re-Examination Fee Doctoral Comprehensive Re-Examination Fee Oral Review of Dissertation Re-Examination Fee Bachelor's Re-Examination Fee A fee of $300 is payable with the Bachelor's student's written Petition for Re-Examination for the Final Examination. Please note that the $300 fee is only charged for reassessment of students who have failed the final examination and have chosen to petition for reassessment. Reassessment fees should be submitted with the written Petition for Re-examination. Master's Comprehensive Re-Examination Fee A fee of $300 is payable with the Master's student's written Petition for Comprehensive Re-Examination. Please note that the $300 fee is only charged for reassessment of students who have failed a comprehensive examination and choose to petition for reassessment. Reassessment fees should be submitted with the written Petition for Re-examination. Oral Review of Thesis Re-Examination Fee A fee of $300 is payable with the Masters student's written Petition for Oral Review of Thesis Re-Examination. Please note that the $300 fee is only charged for reassessment of students who have failed the oral review of thesis examination and choose to petition for reassessment. Reassessment fees should be submitted with the written Petition for Re-examination. Return to Fees Menu Doctoral Comprehensive Re-Examination Fee A fee of $500 is payable with the Doctoral student's written Petition for Comprehensive Re-Examination. Please note that the $500 fee is only charged for reassessment of students who have failed the Comprehensive Examination and choose to petition for reassessment. Reassessment fees should be submitted with the written Petition for Re-examination. Oral Review of Dissertation Re-Examination Fee A fee of $500 is payable with the Doctoral student's written Petition for Oral Review of Dissertation Re-Examination. Please note that the $500 fee is only charged for reassessment of students who have failed the Oral Review of Dissertation and choose to petition for reassessment. Reassessment fees should be submitted with the written Petition for Re-examination. Return to Top SPECIAL PROGRAM FEES Certain fees, costs and program charges apply only on a case-by-case basis. Installment arrangements may be negotiated beforehand. Fees are subject to change. Residential Seminar Fees Cost of Learning Materials and Outside Activities Fee for Change of Primary Faculty Advisor Fee for Change in Field of Study or Degree Designation Program Continuation Fees Re-admittance Fee upon Return from Leave of Absence and Suspension Bindery Fees Transcript Fees Fee for Attestation of Official Transcript Courier Fee for Shipment of Official University Documents Graduation Fees Residential Seminar Fees Students who enroll for Akamai programs that include residential seminar support programs will have fees added to their tuition. Payments may be requested as an added element of the tuition or as a separate fee payable at the time of residential seminar activity. In any case, these added fees shall be reasonable, and shall be clarified beforehand. Cost of Learning Materials and Outside Activities Students are responsible for the costs of texts and other learning materials, as well as the costs of travel, communications, computer hardware and software, other equipment and school materials associated with their programs. Certain courses may have optional outside fee-based activities (entrance fees, travel, lodging and meals) conducted by outside organizations. Students electing to pursue outside fee-based activities are responsible to pay these fees directly to the activity provider. Such fees are payable in addition to the Akamai University tuition and fees. Fee for Change of Primary Faculty Advisor A fee of $200 is assessed for students petitioning for a change in primary faculty advisor to cover the costs related to formalizing the change and contract fees with the new advisor. Separate fees are charged for changing the degree designation or degree field after registration. Return to Special Fees Menu Fee for Change in Field of Study or Degree Designation A fee of $100 is assessed for students petitioning for a change in their field of study or degree designation after registration. This fee is payable with the petition to change field or degree designation (or both). An additional fee is charged if the student must also change primary mentor in connection with the change in field or degree designation. Continuation Fees The initial tuition covers a standard period allowed for completion of the degree program. Students wishing to continue their programs of study beyond the standard period must submit a "letter of petition for continuation." Continuation is extended on a quarter-by-quarter basis and approved students are assessed continuation fees at the rate of $250 per quarter, payable in advance of continuation. Return to Special Fees Menu Re-admittance Fee upon Return from Leave of Absence and Suspension Students are assessed a $100 re-enrollment fee upon returning from leave of absence or suspension. The fee is payable together with the letter of petition for re-enrollment. Students should also be aware that upon re-entry the prevailing tuition and fee rates would apply. Return to Special Fees Menu Bindery Fees The University requires that students provide at their own expense one professionally bound copy of the thesis or dissertation manuscript for maintenance in the University's archival library. This archival copy is to be bound according to the strict guidelines provided by the University. Costs vary from location to location. Review the University's bindery policies. Transcript Fees Upon completion of their programs, students are issued their diploma and an official copy of their final transcript. The costs of these documents are part of the student's tuition. For additional copies of the transcript (including interim transcripts issued before program completion) students are assessed a $5 transcript fee per copy, payable in advance with the written request. Official transcripts may be withheld pending receipt of payment or suitable arrangements in cases where students have delinquent tuition or fees. Return to Special Fees Menu Fee for Attestation of Official Transcript A special fee of $200 is assessed for attestation of the official transcript and is payable upon submission of the letter of request for attestation. Students should include full legal name, date of graduation, together with instructions and contact information in their letter of request. The fee covers the cost of assessed levies, shipping and communication costs and administrative handling. Attestation includes notarization of President's signature, attestation by Circuit Court Clerk, Lt. Governor of State of Hawaii and United States Secretary of State. Upon request, the University will also attempt further attestation by the consulate or embassy of the graduate's home country, although results at that level cannot be guaranteed. Courier Fee for Shipment of Official University Documents The University sends the student diploma certificate via United States Postal Service Domestic and Global Priority Mail as a standard service at no cost to the student. Other requested materials and standard communications are dispatched by airmail. Should it be determined necessary due to the residential location of the student, that the diploma must be dispatched by international mail courier service, this will be done at cost to the student, fees payable in advance of shipment. Should students request special handling for any materials or formal communications sent from the University, such services shall will provide at cost to the student, fees payable in advance. Other requested shipments, such as transcripts of record or letters of degree verification, requested to be sent other than by airmail, shall be dispatched at cost to the student, fees payable in advance. Graduation Fees Graduation fees vary depending upon the activities the graduate chooses to attend. There is no fee assessed for attendance at the actual commencement exercises. However, there may be certain optional fee-based social gatherings related to the graduation activities, which include the graduates and their special guests. Graduates cover these optional fees, including the fees for their guests, and the costs of travel, lodging and meals. Return to Special Fees Menu Return to Top TUITION REFUND POLICY Students discontinuing their University registration may receive a full refund of all tuition and fees paid (with the exception of any nonrefundable fees) if their written request to dropout is received before the actual start of any instructional activities or before payments are issued or incurred on behalf of the student. Requests may be sent by fax or email to meet the deadline but afterward should also be sent by post and signed in ink by the student. A partial reimbursement of tuition and fees will be paid if the student's written notification of withdrawing from the University is received within four weeks following formal registration. The refund will be reduced by the total amount paid, accrued or incurred to contract with faculty related to the degree program and any other funds disbursed on behalf of the student. The student will be provided a clear itemization of all reductions to the refund. Courses officially dropped within this four-week period will not be included on the official transcript. Students that discontinue their programs after the initial four-week period but before the end of 13 weeks from their initial date of registration may receive a 50% refund of all tuition and fees paid (with the exception of the nonrefundable application fee). The 50% refund will be reduced by the total amount paid to contract with faculty related to the degree program and any other funds disbursed on behalf of the student. Courses officially dropped before the end of the 13th week period show on the transcript as "Withdrawal". Students that discontinue their University registration beyond the end of 13 weeks from their initial date of registration will receive no refund of tuition and fees paid. Courses officially dropped after the 13th week will show on the transcript as "Incomplete" and will be governed by the rules related to that designation. Petitions are accepted for review relative to special circumstances and should a petition be granted the final grade would show as "Withdrawal". The official date of student registration is that date the University receives and finalizes the processing of the University registration materials including the first installment of tuition. This is the date indicated in the permanent records as the date registration was finalized and it is that date upon which the tuition refund period is based. The date showing on the receipt for the registration fee is the official date of registration. NON-REFUNDABLE FEES Admission application fees, attestation fees, and accounting service fees are not refundable under the University's tuition refund policies. We are also not able to refund faculty fees paid on behalf of students that are enrolled in programs and courses, after the faculty has begun serving the student. Refunds will be calculated after deduction of these non-refundable fees. Return to Top FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Akamai University has established an equitable tuition policy and has set tuition and fees that are among the lowest in higher education. Due to our reduced tuition, and in lieu of direct financial awards, the University has established a very liberal system of tuition financing to enable qualified students an affordable timeline for payment of tuition. The Tuition Financing Program includes: Automatic approval when a student is admitted to the University Manageable monthly or quarterly installment agreements Financing extending over a 12-24 month period (depending upon the standard length of the degree program) No credit approval required No interest charges added to student balances Accounting service charges set very low for each installment ($25) Installments payable electronically by credit card, debit card, or online check, at the University's Online Payment Center. Payments or authorizations may be made by post, fax or email, as appropriate. 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