The Adler School of Professional Psychology

Administrative Withdrawal

Once enrolled, students are expected to maintain satisfactory progress and register each term until completing the program in which they have been admitted. Students, who fail to register for each consecutive term until completion of their degree program, will be administratively withdrawn from the School unless they have obtained an approved leave of absence.

Students may be administratively withdrawn as a result of failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress, failure to adhere to School policy and procedures, or failure to maintain standards of professional conduct. In such cases, students are referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee for review.

Administrative Withdrawal will be noted on the transcripts of students who have been administratively withdrawn. Students who have been administratively withdrawn and wish to be re-considered for matriculation must submit a new application for admission no sooner than one year after their dismissal and, if admitted, must follow the regulations and program requirements in effect at the time of the new admission. Students readmitted to the School may be eligible to receive up to 24 credits for coursework completed either at the Adler School or another institution. Students who wish to appeal the decision of Administrative Withdrawal can follow the procedures of the Grievance and Appeal Policy posted online at www.adler.edu.

In the event a student is administratively withdrawn from the School, the Office of Financial Aid is required by Federal Law to recalculate a student’s eligibility for financial aid awards. A calculation is used to determine the amount of “earned” and “unearned” aid based on the effective date of the administrative withdrawal. If a student completes 60% or less of credits taken during a term, the Office of Financial Aid determines the amount of “earned” aid based on the proportion of credits successfully completed within the term. If a student successfully completes more than 60% of the credits taken in a term, s/he is considered to have earned 100% of the awards disbursed for the term. “Unearned” awards must be returned to the lenders. The School and the student share the responsibility of returning “unearned” awards. The student is responsible for repaying the School for any balances owed as a result of the return of financial aid money.

Withdrawal in Good Standing

Students may withdraw from the Adler School in good standing by completing the “Student Withdrawal Form” and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office. To withdraw in good standing, students must be in good academic standing at the time of withdrawal, have completed all requirements for courses and clinical work for which they are registered, have made full payment of all outstanding tuition and fees, and may not be subject to pending disciplinary, ethical, or academic inquiries. Withdrawal in good standing is noted on the transcript.

Former students, who wish to return to the School after withdrawing in good standing, must submit a new application for admission and, if admitted, must follow the regulations and program requirements in effect at the time of the new admission. Students readmitted to the School may be eligible to receive up to 24 credits for coursework completed either at the Adler School or another institution.

Satisfactory Progress

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to maintain good academic standing. To maintain satisfactory progress, students must first remain consistently registered until completion of all degree requirements. Students who fail to maintain active matriculation (i.e. register each term) will be administratively withdrawn from the School, and Administrative Withdrawal will be indicated on the transcript.

Students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if they are taking a course load that ensures steady movement toward degree completion within the maximum time limits for degree completion, and if they are meeting all academic and clinical standards. All students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to be in good academic standing, to participate in practica and internship (doctoral students), to receive financial aid, and to graduate. In addition, students must successfully complete (“B” grade or better) 70% of attempted coursework in each term they are enrolled in order to be eligible for federal student financial aid.

Masters students should complete a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours every twelve months and must satisfactorily complete all of the requirements for graduation within five years of the date of first registration following admission to the program. For degree programs with more than 60 total credits, students may need to take up to 14 credits every twelve months in order to complete their degree requirements within five years.

Doctoral students should complete at least eighteen (18) credit hours every twelve months and must satisfactorily complete all requirements for graduation within seven years of the date of first registration following admission to the program. Students enrolled in dissertation or internship, are considered to be maintaining minimum credit requirements for satisfactory academic progress. These requirements constitute the minimum enrollment necessary to be considered in good academic standing. Students who fail to maintain good academic standing are referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee for review. The Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee may require remediation activities or may render decisions resulting in dismissal of students who are not maintaining satisfactory progress in their degree program.

Professional Communication Skills

Excellent communication skills are a necessity for today’s psychologists and counselors-in-training and foundational to their professional success. In order to ensure that Adler School students will be ready to become tomorrow’s leaders, written and oral communications are evaluated throughout students’ educational and training experiences, from admission to graduation.

The Adler School of Professional Psychology offers all students opportunities to develop their communication skills through academic coursework as well as through workshops and support services. The School conducts workshops, individual consultations, and other events on academic and professional communications and students who wish to improve their skills in these areas are encouraged to participate in these opportunities.

Students whose communication skills need further development, as determined by faculty or other community members, may be required by the school to fulfill an academic development plan. Such a plan may require satisfactory and timely completion of prescribed developmental activities. Students who do not successfully complete their academic development plan in a timely manner may be referred for review to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee. Students may appeal the academic development plan requirement by meeting with their faculty advisor and submitting the “Professional Communications Petition to Appeal” form, together with any relevant supporting documentation, to their Department Chair.

Student Conduct and Comprehensive Evaluation

The School requires that students demonstrate the highest standards of academic, personal, and professional conduct. The determination of students’ performance is not limited to grades or grade point average, but includes all factors involved in students’ academic and clinical progress and professional development (e.g. cognitive, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, technical and ethical). Upon entry into the program, all Adler School students are provided with a statement regarding the ethical and moral responsibility of the Adler School to ensure that all students’ conduct meets expected professional and ethical standards at all times. This statement is derived from the recommended policy language for the comprehensive evaluation of student-trainee competence in professional psychology programs developed by the Council of Chairs of Training Councils. Such comprehensive evaluation of student-trainees is necessary to protect the public and the profession.

All students are required to sign a document indicating that they have received and reviewed this statement. This signed document is retained in the student file to indicate his/her acceptance of the comprehensive evaluation policies employed by the School. In light of this policy, in addition to assigning a grade, instructors also may submit a written evaluation of students’ performance in any or all of the above areas of development and functioning, including strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for any additional work that may be needed.

Performance in courses, practica, internship, and qualifying examinations assess a broad range of areas of competency, endorsed by professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology, expected of students as they progress toward their degrees. To ensure that consistent and structured evaluation of students’ performance in these areas of competency occurs throughout their education and training, the Adler School has developed the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Program. This program is designed to provide multiple measures of students’ performance in the areas of cognitive, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, technical and ethical functioning. The conduct and performance of students in all aspects of their education and training may be used to assess their academic and clinical suitability. Performance in individual classes may not be predictive of performance in clinical training situations or on qualifying examinations. Professional and ethical conduct is required in interactions with faculty, administrators, other students, clinical supervisors and staff members.

Students are expected to fulfill academic and clinical requirements in an ethical and honest manner. This expectation includes proper acknowledgment and appropriate use of the ideas and written works of others, submission of one’s own work to fulfill course requirements, and honesty during the completion of in-class and take-home examinations. Failure to comply with the highest standards of academic integrity and conduct, including plagiarism or receiving improper assistance, will result in disciplinary action, and may lead to dismissal from the School.

A student may be subject to disciplinary action or immediate dismissal from the School, when excessive course withdrawals or class absences interfere with fulfillment of course requirements, when the student’s behavior has been disruptive or is detrimental to the learning environment, when the student’s physical health or emotional stability interferes with course work or clinical training, or when the student’s conduct has been judged to be in violation of professional or ethical standards.

Students are expected to refrain from engaging in clinical activities, which are unethical or unlawful, those for which they are not qualified, or those for which they lack the required credentials. Students shall not maintain a private practice nor engage in rendering psychological services on either a fee or not-for-fee basis unless they are legally and professionally qualified to do so. The phrase “psychological services” is broadly defined to include psychometrics, psychotherapy, counseling, guidance, hypnosis, research, or other related activities.

Students engaged in activities which are unlawful or unethical or for which they are not qualified or lack appropriate clinical supervision are subject to dismissal from the School.

Professional psychologists and counselors have a duty of care to the public and to society. This duty makes the assessment of students’ clinical competency and suitability of particular importance. The School reserves the right to take disciplinary action or dismiss a student at any time when a student’s academic or clinical performance, ethical standards, attendance, financial delinquency, emotional stability, or personal conduct is significantly detrimental to the educational goals and purposes of the institution. Students who fail to meet academic or clinical requirements or who violate standards of professional, academic, or personal conduct may be referred for review by the Training Committee or Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committees or face immediate dismissal.

Students with questions as to whether a particular course of action meets the School’s expectations for student conduct may receive guidance from their faculty advisor, Director of Training and Community Service or the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

Qualifying Examinations

In addition to satisfying course work, practica and other program requirements, masters programs require qualifying exams which may differ by program. Please consult the requirements for each program. Doctoral students must also pass qualifying examinations. Qualifying examinations are important capstone tasks, integrated throughout the doctoral curriculum, and providing students with the opportunity to integrate course material and practical training, reflect upon the educational and training experiences and apply their learning to clinical and social issues. In addition, the exams enable faculty to evaluate students’ progress toward expected learning outcomes for the doctoral program.

The Community Service Capstone Paper requires students to integrate experiences acquired during their Community Service Practicum (a requirement of the doctoral program) with theories and research covered during first year courses. Students are required to conduct a critical review of relevant empirical and theoretical literature in psychology on an issue related to a community or social problem encountered at their practicum site. The topic of the capstone paper must be approved by the student’s faculty advisor. The goal of the project is to assess the student’s ability to conceptualize a community problem, integrate information from courses and the independent literature review and develop a plan and method of intervention to alleviate that problem. Students are expected to register for this requirement upon completion of one-year full time matriculation or the completion of 51 credit hours, whichever comes first. The Community Service Practicum and related seminar must also be completed prior to engaging in the capstone task. Further information on the capstone examination is provided in the Community Service Capstone Paper - Handbook.

In addition to the Community Service Capstone Paper, students in the doctoral program are required to complete two additional qualifying examinations. The Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Examination, Assessment portion (DCQE: Assessment), is typically taken in the second year of the doctoral curriculum, and evaluates the student’s ability to select, administer, interpret and report clinical data. In addition, students are required to provide a clinical conceptualization, including diagnosis, strengths and weaknesses and a plan for treatment for a client seen as part of the Assessment clinical practicum.

The Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Examination, Intervention portion (DCQE: Intervention) is typically completed in the third year of the doctoral program. Similar in structure and style to the DCQE: Assessment, this portion of the qualifying examination requires students to develop two comprehensive case conceptualizations, one based on Adlerian theory, the other founded on a theoretical approach selected by the student. The conceptual model is designed to incorporate diagnosis, treatment planning and evaluation of the course of treatment, with work samples from a treatment session presented.

Students enrolled in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, who are concurrently completing a Master of Arts degree, are required to successfully complete the Masters Clinical Qualifying Examination (MCQE). The MCQE consists of papers addressing issues of diversity and case conceptualization. It must be submitted within 30 days of the submission of a passing grade for the Doctoral Clinical Qualifying Examination: Assessment (DCQE: Assessment). Please consult with the relevant department chair (Counseling, Art Therapy, Police and Forensics, Marriage and Family) to determine submission deadlines and other requirements for the MCQE.

Successful completion of the doctoral qualifying examinations is required before students are authorized to begin the pre-doctoral internship. Failure of any portion of the examination will require re-registration for the examination in question in the subsequent term, and the grade of “NC” (No Credit) will appear on the transcript. Failing any portion of the examination twice will result in immediate referral to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC) and the student will face possible dismissal from the program for failure to progress.

Masters Level Licensure/Registration

Graduates of the Master of Arts programs in Counseling, Counseling/Organizational Psychology, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Art Therapy are qualified to sit for the licensing examination for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) in the State of Illinois. With additional post-graduate, supervised clinical experience, graduates of the M.A. programs are eligible to sit for the licensing examination for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in the State of Illinois. However, students are advised that licensure requirements in some states may require them to take additional coursework beyond those currently required by the Adler School. M.A. students should consult state boards and licensure requirements in other jurisdictions and plan their curriculum accordingly. Students may have the opportunity, depending on their program, to apply voluntarily for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential and to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the same exam used for licensed professional counselor, before their graduation.

Graduates of the M.A. Counselling program at the Vancouver Campus are eligible for membership registration with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (www.bccounsellors.org) and/or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (www.ccpa-accp.ca). For other specialized licensure/certification requirements, students should consult the appropriate degree section of the catalog.

Students are advised that licensure requirements are subject to change based on new legislation, and students are encouraged to regularly consult with licensing boards and agencies about current requirements. Students, who intend to practice in locations other than the State of Illinois or the province of British Columbia, are also encouraged to consult with the appropriate agency or board relevant to local licensure requirements.

Doctoral Level Licensure/Registration

Psychologists and Masters level professionals who offer direct services to the public must be licensed or certified by the state or province in which they practice. Because licensure requirements vary from state to state and province to province, students should plan ahead to ensure they will be able to meet all requirements of a particular state or province. Licensure at the doctoral level typically requires completion of a period of postdoctoral supervised experience and successful completion of the Psychology Licensure Examination as well as satisfaction of other requirements of individual states or provinces. Licensure at the Masters level typically requires completion of post-Masters supervised experience and successful completion of Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Examinations as well as satisfaction of other requirements required by individual states or provinces.

Grading System

Traditional letter grades are given for most courses offered. A limited number of courses are evaluated on a pass/no pass basis. The grading system is as follows:

Chicago Campus

Grade Description Grade Point

A Excellent 4.0

A- 3.75

B+ 3.5

B Satisfactory 3.0

B- 2.75

C Marginal 2.0

D Unsatisfactory 1.0

F Failure 0.0

CR Credit 0.0

NC No Credit 0.0

I Incomplete N/A

IP In Progress N/A

NP No Progress N/A

AU Audit / No Credit N/A

W Withdrawal N/A

TR Transfer N/A

In Progress

A temporary grade of “IP” (In Progress) is given to students who are engaged in practicum, internship, field experiences, independent study, thesis, dissertation, or courses in which completion of work may typically be expected to exceed the end of the term. The “IP” will be removed from the transcript when the final grade has been posted.

No Progress

A grade of “NC” (No Credit) is given to students enrolled in Master’s Thesis, Dissertation Proposal or Dissertation, whose work does not indicate that they are making required progress on completion of their Thesis, Dissertation Proposal, or Dissertation. Any student receiving three consecutive grades of NC will be referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC) for review. The “NC” will be removed from the transcript when the final grade for Master’s Thesis, Doctoral Dissertation Proposal, or Doctoral Dissertation has been posted.

Incomplete

An “I” (Incomplete) grade will be granted only in exceptional situations when requirements for a course cannot be completed in the normal time allowed. An Incomplete grade is allowed only with the written consent of the instructor and indicates that the student has presented a satisfactory reason for receiving an Incomplete grade. Students must request an Incomplete grade prior to the due date of the final requirement of the class in question.

For an Incomplete grade to be granted, students must file a completed Incomplete Agreement form with the Registrar that has been approved and signed by the instructor. The form states specifically what the student must do to satisfy the course requirements, including the instructor’s grading criteria and the agreed-upon completion date. The maximum time limit for finishing incomplete work is the end of the following term.

Notation of an “I” grade remains on the transcript alongside the final grade following completion of the requirement. Receipt of one or more “I” grades may preclude students from enrolling in subsequent terms; may render the student ineligible for federal student aid; and may result in the student being referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC).

If the course work is not successfully completed within the time limit established by the instructor (less than one term, or within one term following the course), the grade “Incomplete” will be changed automatically to an “F” (Fail). Students who receive an “F” will be referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC) for evaluation. Students who do not meet with the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee when requested to do so may face immediate dismissal from their program and Adler School.

Credit/No Credit

A grade of “CR” (Credit) is assigned upon satisfactory completion of undergraduate prerequisite classes, professional development seminar, practicum seminars, practicum/internship requirements, the qualifying examinations, Master’s Thesis, and the Doctoral Dissertation. A grade of “NC” (No Credit) is assigned upon unsatisfactory performance in practicum or a course offered on a pass/no pass basis. Grades of “CR” are not used in calculating the grade point average; however, grades of “NC” are used in calculating the grade point average and are considered failing grades for the purposes of student assessment.

Audit

Students registered to audit a course will receive, upon successful completion of the course, a designation of “AU” on their transcripts which signifies neither credit nor a grade. Once an audited course is completed, it cannot be changed to credit at a later time.

Grade Corrections

Once a grade has been recorded on the student transcript, additional work cannot be submitted to change the grade. To change an incorrectly recorded grade, students must notify the instructor. The instructor will work with the Office of the Registrar to review and correct any errors.

Students may file a grade appeal by following the procedures of the Grade Appeal Policy, which is posted online at http://www.adler.edu.

Only grades of “C” or lower can be appealed, and these may be appealed only if a grading standard was not set or not followed by the instructor.

In addition, if a student is appealing a grade for a course that is a prerequisite for a subsequent class he or she cannot register for or attend subsequent classes until the grade for the prerequisite has been resolved.

Grade changes or alterations to student records are not permitted after a degree has been officially posted to the academic record.

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Grade Description Grade Point

A+ 4.25

A Excellent 4.0

A- 3.75

B+ 3.5

B Satisfactory 3.0

B- 2.75

C Marginal 2.0

D Unsatisfactory 1.0

F Failure 0.0

CR Credit 0.0

NC No Credit 0.0

I Incomplete N/A

IP In Progress N/A

NP No Progress N/A

AU Audit / No Credit N/A

W Withdrawal N/A

TR Transfer N/A

Academic Standards

Students whose overall grade point average falls below a “B” (3.0), or who have received two grades of “C” or “I”, or a single grade of “NC”, “D”, or “F,” are not in good academic standing and will be referred to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee (SCEC) for review. Students who do not meet with the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee when requested to do so may face immediate dismissal from the School. In the case of a referral to the Student Comprehensive Evaluation Committee, the Committee will conduct a review of the student’s records which may include a meeting with the student and make recommendations regarding the student’s standing. Such recommendations may include, but are not limited to, a remediation plan or dismissal from the School.

Only two grades of “C” and no grades of “D”, “F”, or “NC” may be counted toward completion of degree requirements. A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be repeated to remediate deficient grades and, thus, qualify for graduation. Both the original course grade and the repeated course grade will be calculated in the overall GPA, and both will appear on the transcript.

Students, who receive more than any combination of six (6) credit hours of “C” or who receive a single grade of “NC”, “D”, “F” in any course or program requirement, are subject to immediate dismissal.

Leave of Absence

Students may take a Leave of Absence due to illness or other extenuating circumstances by completing a Leave of Absence form including required signatures and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office. A Leave of Absence may be granted for up to three terms (one calendar year). If a student has accepted a practicum or internship prior to requesting a leave, or is completing a practicum/internship at the time of the request, the student must contact the Director of Training and Community Service prior to submission of the form to their faculty advisor. The Leave of Absence will be noted on the student’s transcript for each approved term until the student returns to school. Time approved for a Leave of Absence does not impact the maximum time allowed for degree completion.

In order for a financial aid recipient to be approved for an LOA, the student must follow the Adler School’s LOA policy as outlined in the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Handbook. Because federal regulations state that LOA is only to be granted for a specific set of circumstances, any leave identified as ineligible per Title IV regulations may not be approved by the Director of Financial Aid and must be reported to the National Student Loan Data System as a Withdrawal. Students are required to speak with the Office of Financial Aid before requesting a Leave of Absence (LOA) in order to receive full explanation of the procedure and the results of the LOA.

Students, who do not return from a Leave of Absence by the agreed upon term, will be administratively withdrawn from the School. In order to be readmitted, administratively withdrawn students must submit a new application for admission no sooner than one year after the date upon which they were dismissed and, if admitted, must follow the program requirements in effect at the time of the new admission.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – Chicago Campus

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records and affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records.

Students have the following rights:

to inspect and review educational records by requesting it in writing to the Registrar’s Office,

to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading (Students should submit a written statement to the Registrar’s Office which will be placed in their academic file. Applicants who are not admitted to the School or who do not matriculate following admission have no right of access to their submitted educational records.),

to have some control over the disclosure of information from their education records.

Student education records will not be disclosed to anyone outside of those individuals within the Adler School educational community to whom the Act allows access, without the student’s written consent, except in the case that the request qualifies within one of the legal exceptions. To release your information to a third party, please fill out a FERPA – PIPA release form online at www.adler.edu.

Directory information pertaining to students or graduates may be released to the public at the discretion of the School. Students or graduates, who prefer that their directory information be kept private, can do so by informing the Registrar’s Office in writing.

Students, who believe their privacy has been violated, have the right to file a written grievance to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – Vancouver Campus

The British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) sets out the rules for how private sectors and not-for-profit organizations, such as the Adler School of Professional Psychology, may collect, use, or disclose information about its students.

Adler School of Professional Psychology collects relevant personal information about its students and has processes in place to protect the privacy of these records. Student records will not be disclosed to a third party unless the student has given written consent or the request qualifies as a legal exception. To release your information to a third party, students must complete and submit the FERPA – PIPA document release form online at www.adler.edu.

Students have access to their academic file through the Registrar’s Office. Students who wish to see the contents of their academic file should submit written request to the Registrar’s Office. The Registrar’s Office can take up to 30 days to respond to the student request. Students can submit correspondence to be filed in their academic file to the Registrar’s Office.

Students, who believe that their privacy rights have been violated, have the right to file a written complaint to the School Commissioner. The designated School commissioner is the Vancouver Campus Dean. The commissioner can conduct an investigation and will respond to the complaint in writing. For questions about confidentiality of records and privacy of students, please contact the Dean of the Vancouver Campus at 604-482-5510. If the concern is not resolved with the School Commissioner, students can contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia at [e-mail].

Students with Disabilities

It is the policy of the Adler School of Professional Psychology to offer reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the BC Human Rights Code. If a student with a disability wishes to receive accommodations in order to participate in the courses, programs or activities offered by the School, the student may request accommodations by contacting the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. The use of these services is voluntary and confidential. Students must request accommodation prior to the implementation of needed accommodation. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.

Any student with an appropriately documented disability, including psychological, medical, physical, visual, hearing, and learning disabilities (including ADHD/ADD), is eligible for reasonable accommodations. The Associate Vice President of Student Affairs will work directly with the student to develop a reasonable accommodation plan. Faculty should direct all students with inquiries or concerns regarding disabilities or accommodations to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs. The Associate Vice President of Student Affairs will work with any faculty regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Students seeking accommodations on the Vancouver campus should contact the Director of Admissions and Student Services.

Tuition and Fees

Chicago Campus

2012-2013 Tuition and Fees Schedule

Admissions Fees and Deposits

Admissions Application Fee $50

Deposit (non-refundable) – MA programs $300

Deposit (non-refundable) – Psy.D. program $500

Deferment Fee $500

Tuition

Tuition – Standard MA Credit Hour $1,040

Tuition – Standard Psy.D. Credit Hour $1,160

Tuition – Dissertation Credit Hour $1,160

Tuition – Full-time Internship (per term) $1,160

Tuition – Half-time Internship (per term) $580

Tuition – CPD-MAP Rate w/Deferred Billing* $1,250

Tuition – Audit MA Credit Hour $520

Tuition – Audit Psy.D. Credit Hour $580

Course Fees

Fee – MA Prerequisite $1,560

Fee – Psy.D. Prerequisite $1,740

Fee – MA Professional Development Seminar $1,040

Fee – Psy.D. Professional Development Seminar $1,160

Fee – Doctoral Dissertation Preparation Seminar $200

Fee – Doctoral Dissertation Proposal $1,160

Fee – Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Continued $1,160

Fee – Doctoral Dissertation Continuation $2,320

Fee – Community Service Capstone Paper $1,160

Fee – M.A. Qualifying Exam $1,040

Fee – Psy.D. Qualifying Exam $1,160

Fee – Dissertation Defense $430

Lab/Testing Material Fees

Fee – PCO 569 $30

Fee – MAO 584 $189.50

Fee – PSY 627 $350

Fee – PSY 628 $300

Fee – PSY 683 $305

Fee – CEN 720 $225

Registration-based Fees

Fee – Student Services $245

Fee – Professional Liability Insurance (per term) $65

Fee – Professional Liability Insurance for

Community Service Practicum (per term) $35

Degree Completion Fees

Fee – Graduation (per degree) $160

Fee – Continuing Ed Certificate Processing $35

Fee – Replacement Diploma $45

Other Fees

Fee – Writing Boot Camp $100

Fee – Course Drop $55

Fee – Late Registration $340

Fee – Returned Check (per occurrence) $55

Fee – Official Transcript $10

Fee – Transfer Credit Evaluation (per course) $170

Fee – Late Payment Fee 2% of balance

*To be eligible for Deferred Billing rate, you must be both (1) enrolled in the Masters of Police Psychology program; and (2) be a member of an Illinois Police Department. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts at [e-mail] for more information.

Payment Information

Online tuition payments are accepted through WebAdvisor. Students may pay tuition and fees by e-check or MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Payments made through WebAdvisor will be assessed a convenience fee: 2.5% of the payment amount for credit card payments, and $3.00 for e-check payments.

Payment may also be remitted by paper check or money order on campus at the Office of Student Accounts. Checks are to be made payable to The Adler School of Professional Psychology. Unless otherwise indicated, tuition and fees are listed in U.S. dollars, and remittance must be made in U.S. dollars.

Tuition and fees are due and payable in full two weeks prior to the start of the term. Payments made to the School are first applied against any previously existing balance, then to current charges.

Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time due regardless of pending employer or third-party reimbursement, unless other financial arrangements have been made. Students approved for financial aid funds are exempt for the amount of aid anticipated, until those funds are disbursed.

Students whose financial accounts are delinquent are not in good standing and are not eligible to register for subsequent terms, begin a practicum or internship, obtain transcripts, or graduate until all outstanding balances are paid in full. The School retains the right to administratively withdraw students whose accounts are past due, and to charge all associated fees. It is the policy of Adler School to submit delinquent accounts to external collection agencies.

Tuition Refund Policy

Students who have officially withdrawn from the School or specific courses may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 14 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal form (via Registrar’s Office) or from the date the course is dropped (via WebAdvisor). Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student. Mandatory fees, which include but are not limited to the Student Services Fee, are not refundable once the term has begun. Only tuition charges will be refunded based on the following schedule:

Fall & Spring Terms – On Campus and Online Classes

End of 7th calendar day of the term (11:59 PM) 100%

End of 14th calendar day of the term (11:59 PM) 50%

Third week through the end of term 0%

Summer Term – On Campus and Online Classes

End of 7th calendar day of the term (11:59 PM) 100%

End of 14th calendar day of the term (11:59 PM) 50%

Third week through the end of term 0%

Students who formally withdraw from the Adler School will be refunded in accordance to the school’s refund policy based on the official withdrawal date processed by the Registrar’s Office.

Students who are approved for a leave of absence and are currently registered for coursework will be refunded in accordance to the school’s refund policy based on the official drop date processed by the Registrar’s Office.

Students who are administratively withdrawn from the School are subject to the School’s tuition refund policy. In addition, those students who participate in financial aid programs are subject to the return of Title IV funds as mandated by the Federal Government. Please see the Financial Aid section of the catalog for more information.

Vancouver Campus

2012-2013 Tuition and Fee Schedule

Admissions Fees and Deposits (in Canadian Dollars)

Admissions Application Fee $50

Deposit (non-refundable) – M.A. programs

(will be applied to first semesters tuition) $300

Deferral Fee $500

Tuition

Tuition (per credit hour) $760

Tuition – Audit (per credit hour) $380

Registration-Based Fees

Fee – Student Activity/Library Fee (per term) $175

Fee – Late Registration Fee (per occurrence) $50

Fee – Course Add Fee (per occurrence) $50

Fee –Pre-Practicum Skills Lab $300

Fee –Research program Fee $500

Fee – MA Thesis Continuation $760

Fee – MA Qualifying Exam $850

Miscellaneous Fees

Fee – Course Drop Fee: See Tuition Refund Policy – Vancouver for details

Fee – Returned Cheque (per occurrence) $25

Payment Information - Vancouver

Tuition and fees are due and payable during the week of registration. Vancouver students may pay tuition and fees by cheque or money order made payable to the Adler School of Professional Psychology. The School also accepts Interact Direct payment.

Students are responsible for all tuition and fees at the time due regardless of pending employer or third-party reimbursement, unless other financial arrangements have been made. Students approved for financial aid funds are exempt for the amount of aid anticipated, until those funds are disbursed.

Students, whose financial accounts are delinquent, are not in good standing and are not eligible to register for subsequent terms, begin a practicum or internship, obtain transcripts, or graduate until all outstanding balances are paid in full. The School retains the right to administratively withdraw students whose accounts are past due, and to charge all associated fees. It is the policy of Adler School to submit delinquent accounts to external collection agencies.

Vancouver students who opt for a deferred payment plan at the time of registration are responsible for paying their tuition and fees over a 3-time payment plan. The first installment is due at the time of registration. Subsequent payments are listed on the registration form published each term. The deferred payment plan is an additional $15/credit hour.

Tuition Refund Policy

Students who have officially withdrawn from the School or specific courses may be entitled to a tuition refund to be paid within 14 business days of receipt of the official withdrawal or drop form. Refunds will be based upon the total charge incurred rather than the amount paid by the student.

The percentage of tuition refunded, excluding the nonrefundable tuition deposit and all other fees, is determined in accordance with the following schedule:

1) Refunds before the program of study begins:

a) 100% tuition refund excluding the nonrefundable tuition deposit and all other fees, including a
$50 drop fee.

2) Refunds after the program of study starts:

a) If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution, or a student is dismissed, within 10% of the
program of study’s duration, the institution may retain 30% of the total fees due under the contract.

b) If written notice of withdrawal is received by the institution, or a student is dismissed, within 30% of the

program of study’s duration, the institution may retain 50% of the total fees due under the contract.

c) If a student withdraws or is dismissed after 30% of the program of study’s duration, no refund is required.

To initiate a refund, written notice must be provided:

(a) By a student to the institution when the student withdraws; or

(b) By the institution to the student where the institution dismisses a student.

Refund entitlement is calculated on the total fees due under the contract, less the applicable non-refundable application or registration fee. Where total fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date and a student may be required to make up for monies due under the contract.

Financial Aid - Chicago Campus

The Adler School of Professional Psychology offers student financial assistance to eligible students via the U.S. Department of Education - Title IV Federal Assistance Program. A variety of financial tools are available to students while enrolled at the Adler School. These financial tools include the following options:

Scholarships

Direct Stafford Loans

Direct Graduate PLUS Loans

Alternative Loans (Available to U.S. Citizens and International Students)

Federal Work Study

Veterans Benefits

Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program

DOD/MOU Military Active Duty Benefits

In order to be awarded financial assistance through the Office of Financial Aid, a student must complete a financial aid file and must meet all eligibility requirements. Students begin the financial aid process by completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Department of Education at www.FAFSA.ed.gov using our school code, G20681.

Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements

Students wishing to receive financial aid at the Adler School must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be actively enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the Adler School.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress: completion of at least 70% of all attempted coursework and a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.

Psy.D. students receiving federal financial aid are eligible for a maximum of 10 years of federal financial assistance from the initial date of registration. All qualified Master students receiving federal financial aid are eligible for a maximum of 5 years of federal financial assistance from the initial date of registration. All qualified Certificate students receiving federal financial aid are eligible for a maximum of 2 years of federal financial assistance. Students who reach the maximum enrollment limit for receiving federal financial aid would need to file an appeal. Maintain at least half-time enrollment as defined by your academic program:

- M.A. and Certificate candidates: at least 4 credit hours per academic term

- Psy.D. candidates: at least 5 credit hours per academic term

- OR - enrollment in any of the following: Practicum, Practicum Continuation, Internship

(part-time or full-time), Dissertation Proposal, Dissertation, Dissertation Continuation

In addition to the above, students who wish to receive federal financial aid must also:

Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

Be in good standing on all previously awarded federal funding.

Types of Financial Aid

We understand financing your graduate education is very important. As you are aware, graduate students are not eligible for federal and or state grants. The following types of aid are available at the Adler School.

Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans

It is important to note that most students are eligible for Unsubsidized Stafford (Stafford) Loans regardless of credit history. Stafford Loans are eligible for consolidation, in-school deferment and six month grace period.

Repayment of federal loans does not begin until a student graduates, withdraws from school, or ceases to maintain at least half-time enrollment. Students are informed of Direct Stafford Loan awards in their Financial Aid Award Notice email. If students require additional aid, they can apply for either a Direct Graduate PLUS Loan or Alternative (Private) Loan.

Direct Stafford Loans for the 2012-13 academic year have a fixed interest rate of 6.8% with a 1% origination fee. Interest begins to accrue on unsubsidized loans immediately upon disbursement.

Graduate PLUS Loans

Students may apply for the Grad PLUS loan to assist with supplemental funds. The Grad PLUS loans have a fixed interest rate of 7.9 percent and 4 percent origination fee. It has many of the same benefits as the Unsubsidized Stafford Loans such as eligible for consolidation, in-school deferment, and discharge upon the death or disability of the borrower. The Grad PLUS is a credit-based loan.

Direct Graduate PLUS Loans require credit approval. Direct Graduate PLUS Loans disbursed during the 2012-2013 academic year have a fixed interest rate of 7.9%, with a 4% origination fee. Direct Graduate PLUS Loans go immediately into repayment after the last term in which a student is enrolled at least half-time, unless the student applies for a deferment or forbearance to take effect upon graduation.

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans are private loans that cannot be consolidated with Direct Loans. Alternative Loans are not federal loans and are therefore available to international students and borrowers without a FAFSA. Interest rates on Alternative Loans are not fixed and can vary by lender and by borrower’s credit rating.

Alternative loans require credit approval; and can require an additional endorser. International students may qualify for Alternative Loans if they have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Federal Work Study Program

The Federal Work Study Program provides meaningful work experience for eligible students who demonstrate financial need. While earning money to help pay educational expenses, students are encouraged to find work related to their course of study or interest as well as community service work.

Students who have filed a FAFSA, demonstrate financial need, and have room in their financial aid budget are eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study Program. Eligible students may apply for federal work study positions that are posted on the School’s intranet campus community.

Scholarships

Adler School Scholarships

The Adler School is committed to enrolling a diverse and outstanding student body. As such, we offer scholarships for both incoming and current students ranging up to $10,000. Adler School applicants and full-time students are eligible to apply for institutional scholarships. Descriptions of each scholarship and application information can be found on both the Adler School website and the School’s online learning community portal called Moodle.

Other Scholarships

The Office of Financial Aid provides information regarding opportunities for external scholarships through the Adler School’s online campus community.

For more information, please see the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Handbook, available on the school’s website or through the Office of Financial Aid.

Veterans’ Benefits

Students eligible for U.S. Veterans’ benefits are encouraged to consult with the Office of Financial Aid regarding opportunities for Veterans educational benefits. Funds are processed according to Title 38, Sections 1651 and 1701, of the State Approval Agency for Veterans Education.

Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program)

The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees. The Adler School is a proud participant of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Yellow Ribbon Program through which the School is able to fund additional tuition expenses that exceed those covered by the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Funds are available to eligible students on a first-come, first served basis. Students are notified by the VA if they are eligible for this funding. Eligibility requirements are set by VA and are as follows:

Student is a veteran who served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001 of at least 36 months;

Student is a veteran who was honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and they served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;

Student is a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.

For more details about this program, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. To view the information online, visit http://www.gibill.va.gov, click on “Post-9/11 GI Bill and Other Programs” at the bottom of the page and then click “The Yellow Ribbon Program” on the right.

Changes to Federal Loans for 2012-2013

Federal Changes to Student Loans for Graduate and Professional Students

Effective for loans made for periods of enrollment beginning on or after July 1, 2012, graduate and professional students are eligible to receive Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans to fulfill their eligibility. After this date, federal Subsidized Stafford loans will no longer be made available to graduate students. This change by the Department of Education restricted students enrolled in graduate education across the United States from accessing subsidized student loans beyond July 1, 2012. Adler School students who are eligible for federal student loans will be able to access Unsubsidized Stafford Loans to fulfill their eligibility. The annual loan limit for graduate and professional students remains $20,500 for M.A. students and $37,165 for Psy.D. students.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is used to define successful completion of coursework to maintain eligibility for student federal financial aid. The U.S. Department of Education’s federal regulations require the Adler School of Professional Psychology to establish, publish, and apply standards to monitor student progress toward completion of a certificate or degree program. If a student fails to meet these standards, they will be placed on a financial aid warning and/or suspension.

There are three parts to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy:

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  Grade Point Average (Overall)(GPA)
  
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  Cumulative (Overall) Progress
  
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  Timely Degree Completion
  

Students need to comply with all requirements to remain eligible for federal financial aid, as detailed below: