2012-2013 Health Care Management Tuition and Withdrawal Policy

Tuition for the class entering July, 2012 is $67,500 for the entire 42.5 credit program. One quarter of the tuition will be charged in May 2012, December 2013, May 2013, and December 2013. A registration fee of $125.00 will be charged for each quarter of the billing cycle.

Bill Date/Due Date	Bill Date/Due Date	Bill Date/Due Date	Bill Date/Due Date
5-2012/5-31-2012	12-2012/1-14-2013	5-2013/5-31-2013	12-2013/1-15-2014
Tuition: $16,875	Tuition: $16,875	Tuition: $16,875	Tuition: $16,875
Registration Fee: $125	Registration Fee: $125	Registration Fee: $125	Registration Fee: $125

Tuition for the returning class (entered July, 2011) is $64,500 for the entire 42.5 credit program. One quarter of the tuition will be charged in June 2012, and December 2012. A registration fee of $125.00 will be charged for each quarter of the billing cycle.

Bill Date/Due Date	Bill Date/Due Date
6-2012/6-15-2012	12-2012/1-14-2013
Tuition: $16,125	Tuition: $16,125
Registration Fee: $125	Registration Fee: $125

NOTE: Due dates for bills are approximates, please pay careful attention to the due date that is printed on your billing statement.

Other Fees: Course materials and library fines are other fees that may appear on a student’s bill. It is recommended that a student review the bill carefully each month to ensure accuracy in billing.

Payment of Bill: Billing options for students are outlined as follows:

1. Students must either pay the bill in full by the due date listed, or arrange for one of the following options. Note: those who wish to pay the entire program of tuition of $64,500.00 may do so; the overpayment will carry as a credit to your account.
2. Students may enroll in the monthly payment plan to pay the bill in monthly installments. To enroll, please contact the Student Receivables Office in Cambridge at 617-495-2739.
3. Students may have a sponsor pay the bill. This option requires submission of a sponsored billing form completed by a third party indicating payment will be made in full. Students should provide their sponsor with a copy of the Sponsored Billing Form.
4. Students may have loans credited to their bill to cover the tuition and fees (application and approval required through the HSPH Office of Student Financial Services).

WITHDRAWAL 2012-2013
Students wishing to withdraw from the degree program must submit a letter to the Registrar stating the effective date of withdrawal. Withdrawals will be effective the date the letter is officially received, or a later date, if specified by the student in writing. Withdrawals may not be retroactive. Tuition refunds for withdrawals of degree candidates in the MHCM degree program follow the schedule below (note that this schedule differs from the one posted in the Student Handbook).

Schedule for the May bill: 

Before July 9, 2012	100% tuition refunded – $500 non-refundable deposit
End of day, July 9, 2012	90% tuition refunded
End of day, July 11, 2012	75% tuition refunded
End of day, July 13, 2012	50% tuition refunded
End of day, July 18, 2012	25% tuition refunded
July 19, 2012 or later:	0% tuition refunded

  

Schedule for the December bill:

Before September 21, 2012	100% tuition refunded – $500 non-refundable deposit
End of day, Sept. 21, 2012	90% tuition refunded
End of day, Sept. 24, 2012	75% tuition refunded
End of day, Nov. 6, 2012	50% tuition refunded
End of day, Jan. 5, 2013	25% tuition refunded
Jan. 6, 2013 or later:	0% tuition refunded

 

The Office of Student Financial Services can be reached by phone at  617- 432-1867 or via e-mail at osfs@hsph.harvard.edu.