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FAQs: Tuition, Fees, and Deadlines
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• Does SMU have a tuition payment plan?
• What methods of payment are acceptable to take
care of my bill?
• What major credit cards may I use?
• When is my payment due?
• What are the costs for tuition, general student
fees, on-campus housing, meal plans, and optional fees?
• Are there any other school-related costs that
will be included in my bill?
• What are the application deadlines? When will
I be notified of my decision?
• When is my admission deposit due?
• How much is the admission deposit, and what
does it cover?
• When do I need to have my health form filled
out?
• Can my $60 application fee be waived?
Does SMU have a tuition payment plan?
SMU offers a monthly payment plan through Academic Management Services.
This plan does not involve a loan, there are no interest charges, and
Tuition Protection Coverage is available. Enrollment begins in June. For
details, please contact AMS directly at 1-800-635-0120.
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What methods of payment are acceptable to take care of my bill?
You may pay your bill with cash, personal check, cashier's check, money
order, traveler's check, and major credit cards (Visa or MasterCard).
You may telephone or e-mail your credit card information, or you may wire
your payment.
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What major credit cards may I use?
SMU accepts VISA and MasterCard.
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When is my payment due?
Payment for tuition, general student fees, on-campus room and board, and
any optional fees is due before the beginning of each term. These dates
are printed in the Schedule of Classes published by the Registrar's Office
as well as the Financial Information Bulletin published by the Division
of Enrollment Services-Student Financial Services mailed to each student
before the fall term. You also may call Enrollment Services at 214-768-3417
for information.
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What are the costs for tuition, general student fees, on-campus housing,
meal plans, and optional fees?
The estimated 2008-2009 tuition and fees are $29,430, and the average room
and board is estimated to be $10,125. A detailed listing of tuition costs and fees is posted
on the SMU Bursar Web site, www.smu.edu/bursar.
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Are there any other school-related costs that will be included in my bill?
Optional costs may be: parking ($200); yearbook ($54.99); and course fees
(varied).
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What are the application deadlines? When will I be notified of my decision?
Early Action Applicants (nonbinding)
Application deadline: postmarked November 1
Notification date: December 31
Deposit deadline: May 1
Regular Decision/Priorty Merit Scholarship Applicants
Application deadline: postmarked January 15
Notification date: March 31
Deposit deadline: May 1
Spring Decision Applicants (on a space-available basis only)
Application deadline: postmarked March 15
Notification date: Rolling
Deposit deadline: May 1
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When is my admission deposit due?
May 1 is SMU's and the national deposit deadline.
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How much is the admission deposit, and what does it cover?
$550, which includes:
$200 applied to your actual tuition charge
$100 housing deposit
$250 matriculation fee
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When do I need to have my health form filled out?
The yellow health record papers must be returned to SMU by the time you
register for classes.
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Can my $60 application fee be waived?
An individual decision will be made on the part of the admission counselor
in extreme cases, if need is demonstrated. Students should have their
high school counselor write a request on school letterhead or provide
some sort of documentation that a need exists.
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