In addition to these specific requirements, the admissions committee will give preference to students with strong undergraduate backgrounds. Maximum preparation in the biological and social sciences is recom mended. Students desiring admission for the fall semester should com plete their applications by February 15th. FINANCES Since no facilities are available on campus for room and board, it is impossible to give an accurate estimate of the total cost of study at the Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology. Finances expended for room and board vary greatly with the individual need. Students can find local housing in a large range of prices. Other specified fees are listed below: Tuition $800.00 Application Fee (not refundable) 15.00 Late Registration 5.00 General Fees (Includes Registration, Library, Accident and Medical Insurance) 40.00 Estimated Tuition and Fees per Semester, excluding Application Fee $840.00 Financial Assistance There are a limited number of scholarships, assistantships and low interest loans available to entering students. These range from remission of tuition to a maximum of $2400 annually, plus remission of tuition. The assistantships require approximately 20 hours of work weekly. The first two years of graduate study are typically the most difficult finan cially. After that time, most students are either receiving financial assist ance or have secured part-time employment of a psychological nature in one of the many mental health facilities nearby. Students in need of financial aid should make requests for this along with their application for admission. Payment of Bills All bills are to be paid by the announced due date to the bursar for each term unless other satisfactory arrangements have been made before hand with the Administrative Vice President. Refunds A student who withdraws after registration without the advice and consent of the Registrar, or who is suspended, receives no refund of tuition. Upon the recommendation of the Academic Qualifications Committee students withdrawing for a justifiable cause may be granted refund of tuition on the following graduate scale: Period of Attendance Percent of Refund 1-2 weeks 80 percent 3-5 weeks 60 percent 6-8 weeks 40 percent Beyond 8 weeks 0 percent 19
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