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Cost Sheet: Below
Morningside College has laid out an annual cost outline for
a new first-time full-time freshman or a new transfer student
beginning 8/1/05. Costs will change each year.
These costs may be broken down further by downloading information
from our college catalog.
| Annual Costs (Fall &
Spring Semesters) 2005-2006 |
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| Actual Tuition Cost: |
$17,170.00 |
| General Fee (includes activity and
technology fees):
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910.00 |
| Room: |
2,940.00 |
| Board (meal Plan): |
2,684.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit: |
100.00 |
| Estimated Book Cost: |
800.00 |
| Parking: |
25.00 |
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| *Total Cost: |
$24.529.00 |
*These costs are based
on the student being full time and living on campus for nine
months.
99% of Morningside
College students receive financial aid. Visit our scholarship
page for details of our grants and scholarships.
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The Internet is a great
source for scholarship searching. It takes time and effort,
but the right scholarship is out there for you. We suggest
the following:
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(contact
us with a question)
- Never pay for a scholarship search
- Contact a financial aid office for advice on scholarships
and for assistance in completing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Check with your guidance office for available scholarships
- Check with your local Chamber of Commerce for scholarships
- Check with your church for scholarships.
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Need-based assistance is based on what your family
can afford. This is first determined by completing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Complete this form online after your taxes have been completed
each year. Request your information be sent to Morningside
College (Federal School Code Number 001879). To view an estimator
of your family's need level go to www.finaid.org/calculators.
Many Morningside College students qualify for the
following need-based grants.
Iowa Tuition Grant
Up to $3,900 per
year.
1. Iowa Resident.
2. Filed the FAFSA prior to July 1st.
3. Expected Family Contribution is equal to or less
than $10,500.
Federal Pell
Grant
Up to $4,050 per
year.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. File the FAFSA.
2. Expected
Family Contribution is equal to or less than $3,850.
Morningside Grant
Award amount varies depending on financial need and other
financial aid
Nomination Criteria: File the FAFSA.
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Courses are available
to Morningside College students under a special agreement
with the University of South Dakota Department of Military
Science, Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Currently classes are
held in the late afternoon at the USD Vermillion, SD, campus.
Enrollment must be approved, in advance, by the USD ROTC Professor
of Military Science who can be contacted at (605) 677-5284
or slarsen@usd.edu or www.usd.edu/msc
The first two years of Military Science courses (MSL 101,
102, 201, 202), called the Basic courses, are open to all
students and no military service obligation is incurred. The
junior and senior years of Military Science courses (MSL 301,
302, 401, 402), called the Advanced courses, have as a prerequisite
to enrollment one of the following: 1) completion of all Basic
courses; 2) attendance at a four week Leaders' Training Course
at Fort Knox, KY, (for which pay is received as well as four
credit hours); 3) if currently in the Army National Guard
or Army Reserve and have completed both Basic Training and
Advanced Individual Training; 4) prior active duty military
service with completion of Basic Training and Advanced Individual
Training. Advanced course participants may incur an active,
Reserve or National Guard service obligation. There are many
options. Interested students should discuss obligations and
career plans thoroughly with the Professor of Military Science
prior to enrollment. There are also many financial aid options
available with ROTC for all students. All courses are tuition
free.
See the current Morningside College catalog for updated information
and courses.
See also: University
of South Dakota Military Science (ROTC) webpage for more
information: http://www.usd.edu/msc
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Morningside College has established
an annual scholarship program for members of the Siouxland
Chamber. The college will offer a $500 renewable scholarship
to the employee, spouse, or dependent child of any member
of the Siouxland Chamber who begins first-time, fulltime
enrollment at Morningside College in the spring or fall of
2006.
The application is no longer available. The deadline was
March 1, 2006.
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Most students use
loans to help fund their college education. Morningside students
are no different. Our most popular loan programs are:
This federally funded loan is based upon demonstrated financial
need.
Federal Perkins Loans must be repaid. Repayment and interest,
at the rate of 5%, begins 9 months after the student graduates
or drops below half-time enrollment.
The maximum amount that may be borrowed through a Federal
Perkins Loan is $4,000 per year.
This federally funded loan is based on demonstrated financial
need.
Application for a Federal Stafford Loan is made through a
commercial lender. First time Stafford Loan borrowers will
receive applications of preferred lenders from the Office
of Student Financial Planning.
Stafford Loans must be repaid. Repayment begins 6 months after
enrollment is less than half-time. The interest rate is variable,
but not to exceed 8.25% (as of 7-1-04 the interest rate was
2.77%).
The maximum amount that may be borrowed each year is as follows:
$2,625 for a freshman student, $3,500 for a sophomore student,
$5,500 each year for the remaining years, up to a total of
$23,000 for undergraduate studies.
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Your endorsement counts at Morningside College. Alumni referrals
are one of our best sources of locating bright, talented high
school students. The deserving student(s) you refer will receive
the added benefit of a $500 grant that is renewable for up
to four years.
Simply provide the name and address of any individual you
think would benefit from our educational experience. We will
send the appropriate publications and admission materials.
You may recommend as many students as you wish. If you would
prefer a hard copy of the form, or if you have any questions
regarding the Morningside College Alumni Endorsement Grant
program, please contact us at 1-800-831-0806, ext. 5111 or
request a form from mscadm@morningside.edu.
The application is no longer available. The
deadline was March 1, 2006.
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The Morningside College Office of Financial Planning is YOUR
resource for college financial planning assistance. We are a
service center for students and parents.
Karen Gagnon, Director of Student Financial Planning
gagnon@morningside.edu
1-800-831-0806 x5272
Michelle Robinson, Assistant Director of Student Financial
Planning
robinson@morningside.edu
1-800-831-0806 x 5425
Sue Stevens, Work Study, Student Financial Planning Coordinator
stevenss@morningside.edu
1-800-831-0806 x 5205
Bonnie Crary, Administrative Assistant, Student Financial Planning
1-800-831-0806 x 5159
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