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Resource Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships
Purpose and Structure
Robert D. Clark Honors College students enjoy many of the advantages of attending
a private liberal arts college such as small, seminar-style classes and close
advising by resident faculty while paying the same tuition as other University
of Oregon students. In order to defray a portion of the costs associated with
running Clark Honors College, a resource fee was established in 1997. Below is
the Resource Fee Schedule for students entering CHC beginning Fall 2009. The fee
schedule for incoming students is determined each July by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education.
| Year of Entry |
1st Year (terms 1-3) |
2nd Year (terms 4-6) |
3rd Year and beyond (terms 7+) |
| 2009-2010 |
$1000/term |
$400/term |
$250/term |
Billing
The Clark Honors College Resource Fee will appear on each student's
University of Oregon Student
Billing Account, and is payable each term that the student is pursuing a
degree from Clark Honors College, except Summer terms. A separate credit will
appear on the accounts of students who are awarded Resource Fee
Scholarships.
Scholarships
Clark Honors College is aware that the Resource Fee will be a financial
hardship for some students and their families. Therefore, Clark Honors College
awards a number of need-based Resource Fee Scholarships that may cover all or
part of the Resource Fee. All applicants who complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are
considered. No separate application is required. Students
are notified that they are awarded a Clark Honors College Resource Fee
Scholarship in late May. Students must fulfill financial aid requirements in
order to receive this scholarship. Students are advised to contact the Financial Aid office about
amending their financial aid package if there are any changes to their status,
such as dropping from full-time to part-time status. Scholarships will not be
extended if a student continues at Clark Honors College beyond four years.
Students whose scholarships are rescinded for any reason are responsible for
paying the Resource Fees.
Waivers and Refunds
The Robert D. Clark Honors College Resource Fee may be waived during the
term(s) the student has retracted their acceptance, temporarily withdrawn, or
permanently withdrawn (see "Ò"Retraction and Withdrawals"Ó" below). The Resource
Fee will not be waived if Clark Honors College students are on campus, but not
enrolled in Clark Honors College courses. If it is determined that the fee
should be waived, and it has already been charged to the student's UO Student
Billing Account, the fee will be refunded by crediting the student's
account. Resource Fee Scholarships will be waived during any term(s) that the
fee is waived.
Retractions and Withdrawals
Retraction pertains to a student who has accepted an offer of admission,
but chooses not to attend Clark Honors College. Withdrawal pertains to a
student who has attended Clark Honors College for one or more terms.
Notification to the University of Oregon only does not constitute a valid
retraction or a permanent or temporary withdrawal from Clark Honors College Ñ
you must contact the Clark Honors College directly.
Retraction
Clark Honors College schedules classes and contracts with professors based
on the number of students who accept offers of admission. It is important that
students who choose not to come to Clark Honors College notify the
administration in a timely manner. A student who has accepted a Clark Honors
College offer of admission through the Admission
Response (PDF, 38k) form, but chooses not to attend, must retract his or her
admission acceptance. Retractions must be submitted in writing and received by
the Clark Honors College 30 days prior to the first day of classes for the
term stated in the offer of admission. Students must also notify the
University of Oregon (UO). Students who have not registered for classes should
notify the UO Office of
Admissions. Students who are registered for classes must notify the
UO Office of Academic
Advising.
Permanent Withdrawal
A student may permanently withdraw if they have no intention of continuing
their education at Clark Honors College. Students considering permanent
withdrawal must make an appointment with the Associate Director before making a final
decision. If the student then decides to withdraw, he or she must submit a
Withdrawal Questionnaire and a Permanent Withdrawal Form (available through
the Associate Director) to the Clark Honors College Office. The student must
also notify the UO Office of
Academic Advising. The permanent withdrawal process must be completed no
later than the last day to register for the term or the Resource Fee for that
term will not be waived. The Clark Honors College Resource Fee will not be
refunded for any terms preceding withdrawal from Clark Honors College.
Temporary Withdrawal
A student may temporarily withdraw in order to participate in an overseas
study program, or because of medical, financial, or other reasons. Students
who wish to temporarily withdraw should submit a Temporary
Withdrawal Form (PDF, 74k) to the Clark Honors College Office and notify the Clark
Honors College Office upon their return. The temporary withdrawal processes
must be completed no later than the last day to register for the term or the
Resource Fee for that term will not be waived.
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