Financial
Page updated April 3, 2009.
Tuition
2009-2010 Academic Year
(Summer, 2009; Fall, 2009; and Spring, 2010)
Full-Time Studies
A student who takes either 3 or 4 courses in a semester is considered full-time. Fees for full-time students are complete; additional tuition is not required for Penn courses unless travel is required. These additional travel fees will be described prior to course registration.
| CUs | University Tuition | School General Fee | Program Fee | Total |
| 4 | $18,332 | $1,037 | $2,200 | $21,569 |
| 3 | $13,749 | $1,037 | $1,650 | $16,436 |
Part-Time Studies
A student who takes either 1 or 2 courses in a semester is considered part-time. Tuition and fees for part-time students are invoiced for each course during an individual semester. A part-time student who takes a travel course will pay the same additional travel fees as a full-time student. All additional travel fees are identified prior to course registration.
| CUs | University Tuition | School General Fee or Interim Course Fee |
Program Fee | Total |
| 2 | $9,166 | $520 | $1,100 | $10,786 |
| 1 | $4,583 | $260 | $550 | $5,393 |
| 0 | 0 | $688 | 0 | $688 |
Fee Definitions
University Tuition - This is required for all candidates registered in a graduate course at the University. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are valued at 1 course unit (CU) and meet for at least 36 contact hours.
School General Fee - The general fee is paid by all students in the School of Arts and Sciences. It constitutes a partial contribution to the support of such essential facilities as a large library system, museums and institutes, and special laboratories. A general fee is charged for each course in which a student enrolls.
Interim Course Fee - If a part-time student does not register for a course during a semester but wishes to use the Penn resources, including but not limited to the on-line libraries, an Interim Course Fee is charged. If the student does not request use of Penn resources, the Interim Course Fee will not be charged. This Interim Course Fee applies to a student who is carrying a grade of Incomplete and to a student working on a capstone/thesis but not registered for a course.
Program Fee - The Program Fee is required for each course other than an independent study course. The Program Fee covers the cost of all assigned books, materials, and other academic obligations within a course. It also entitles a student to attend the dinner and lunch lecture series, and the social network and community services provided by the Program. If you receive tuition assistance from an employer or sponsor, you are encouraged to contact the tuition benefits representative to determine the degree to which the Program Fee is covered. The fee is NOT covered as part of the benefits for employees of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dropping a Course
Regardless of the reason, all participants who drop a course fewer than 24 hours before its first meeting (taking into account our office hours) will be charged a $50.00 Drop Fee to cover the costs of non-returnable course materials and other administrative costs. The $50.00 drop charge will apply whether or not another course is added.
Participants must return all other course books to the office immediately upon dropping the class.
If the seminar is dropped before it meets for the third time, no charges other than the $50.00 drop fee will be incurred.
If a seminar is dropped after the third meeting, the University charges a pro-rated amount of the tuition, whether or not a course is added. Contact the Program Office for more information.
Return to TopFinancial Hold
Students who owe the University money after the semester in which it is due run the risk of being put on Financial Hold. This means that the University will not permit a student to register for a course. Late fees are assessed on all outstanding debts to the University. It is possible to negotiate a payment plan with Student Financial Services, so students should always explore this action rather than letting a debt accumulate fees and prevent continuation in the Program.
Return to TopOrganizational Dynamics Grants
The Program offers a limited number of financial grants to participants who do not receive tuition reimbursement from their employers. These grants are awarded on the basis of comparative financial need. Total family income is one element of this comparison, but only in conjunction with other financial obligations such as dependent children, etc. Since financial status can change, grants are made for one semester at a time. Grants may be used only to pay for courses within the Organizational Dynamics degree programs.
Program Grants are available only to degree candidates in Organizational Dynamics, for the Fall and Spring terms only. The deadline for Organizational Dynamics Grant Applications, including all supporting documents, for the Fall semester is August 10 and for the Spring semester is December 10. Access the online application form by logging in to the website and clicking on "Forms and Documents."
Loans and Grants
The Penn Monthly Budget Plan is available through Student Financial Services. Call 215-898-1988 or e-mail to Budgetplan@ssfs.upenn.edu for information.
Government sponsored (Stafford) loans are limited to part-time graduate students (students taking at least two courses per semester). Interested participants should call Student Financial Services at 215-898-1988 for detailed information.
Information about other loan programs can also be secured from Student Financial Services.
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