Q. How much does it cost to attend Shaw University?
A. Refer to Fees

Q. Are students required to pay the full cost `before’ they register?
A. All students are advised to apply for financial assistance early enough to have awarded amounts deducted from the total cost at the time of registration.
Students are required to pay one-half of the cost not covered by financial aid at the time of registration. The remaining balance must be paid within thirty days of registration.

Q. What type of payment options are available to students who do not qualify for financial aid?
A. Students who do not qualify for financial aid are offered the following options:
Option 1: Pay one-half of the total semester cost due at the time of registration and receive a thirty-day deferment for the remaining balance.
Option 2: Apply for a monthly installment plan through AMS (Academic Management System).
AMS operates on a ten-month payment schedule with the first payment due the month of June. Students who wait until August to sign up with AMS will be required to bring current any payments due for the period.

Q. What is AMS?
A. AMS is a financial management company who in agreement with Shaw University will arrange for a students remaining balance owed to be paid in monthly installments through their agency for a small enrollment fee.
Student payments are mailed directly to AMS who in turn will send the payments to Shaw for credit to the students account.

Q. How much does it cost to sign up with AMS and how can they be contacted?
A. The enrollment fee for AMS is $50.00 (fifty dollars) per applicant. The number for AMS is 1-800-635-0120.

Q. How often will I receive a statement of my account from the University?
A. Student statements are mailed to their home address at least three times per semester.Statements of a student’s account may be generated and issued at any time during The semester per the students request.

Q. Whom should a student contact to inquire about a statement or payments?
A. Always feel free to contact the Bursar’s Office.

Q. Does the University accept credit card payments?
A. Yes, the University accepts MasterCard and Visa.

Q. How much should be set aside for the purchase of books?
A. The estimated cost for books per semester is $350.00.

Q. What are the options for purchasing books?
A. Books must be paid for at the time of purchase. Students who are eligible for financial assistance to cover the cost of books may be issued a book voucher to purchase books.

Q. What is a book voucher?
A. A book voucher is a type of payment document issued to those students who have enough financial aid awarded to cover the cost of books. Book vouchers are issued for the amount of aid remaining after cost deductions are calculated.
Each students account will only be charged for the amount of monies that are used for the purchase of books and other necessary supplies.

Q. If for some reason a student has to leave school, will there still be a charge?
A. If a student leaves `during’ the withdrawal period and submit an `Official withdrawal form’, a percentage of the original amounts will be charged. Students who fail to submit an official withdrawal form, will be charged the full amount due. Students who leave after the withdrawal period, will be charged the full amount due. Students who withdraw from the University as a result of `Suspension or Dismissal will be charged the full amount due.