Oct 15, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Business Regulations and Tuition


University Business Regulations

Crete Campus Business Regulations & Tuition

Lincoln and Online Business Regulations & Tuition

Open Learning Academy (OLA) Business Regulations & Tuition

University Business Regulations

Business Office

Located on the lower level of the Padour Walker Administration Building, the Business Office serves as the center of the university’s business and accounting functions.

Business Policies

Students are not eligible to attend classes until registration has been approved by the Registrar and the Business Office. Registration may be refused to any student whose previous term account is not paid in full. No refund of charges will be made to any student suspended or dismissed from the university. Registration before census day may be canceled for any student who is delinquent in their payments.

Financial wellness and financial literacy are fostered through partnerships between students and Doane support offices. A student who has a balance after census day will be required to attend a financial literacy session or may be limited from participating in sports, rehearsals, or other student organization activities until the financial literacy session is attended.

An official diploma is not issued to a student who has failed to pay off any indebtedness to Doane University.

A student is held responsible for damage to university property, and is either billed for the cost thereof, or the amount is deducted from the room deposit.

Refunds

If a student who initially commits to Doane elects not to enroll at Doane, a complete refund is made of the money paid up to that time. No interest will be credited to this refund.  

Registration constitutes a financial contractual agreement between Doane University and the enrollee. If a student withdraws from the university prior to the official start of a term, all tuition and fees are refunded. After the term begins, a student who withdraws is refunded a portion of tuition and fees for all classes in which the student enrolled on or after census day. (Census day is listed on the university calendar as the last day for registration.) The amount of the refund and the manner in which it is calculated depends upon the student’s status at Doane University.

Tuition and fee refunds are generally based on the last documented date of attendance or the official withdrawal date. For a student who does not officially withdraw, the refund is generally based on the last date of class attendance, as determined by the university. Refund percentages are listed below for each school location.

Refunds are not made for a student dropping an overload, credits or classes, or a student dropping from full-time to part-time status after census day. A student adding credits after census day which result in an overload, is billed for these credits.

Student Tax Information (1098-T)

The University will generate online 1098-T statements by January 31st each year. 

IRS regulations do not require generation of 1098-T forms for non-degree seeking or non resident alien status students.


Crete Campus Business Regulations & Tuition

Tuition

Full-time students per term (includes fees):

  Fall Term  $20,992.50

  Spring Term    $20,992.50

    TOTAL  $41,985.50

Basic Room and Board

  Fall Term  $5,989.00

  Spring Term  $5,989.00

    TOTAL  $11,978.00

    TOTAL Tuition, Room and Board   $53,963.00

Tuition and fees for full-time students include fees for library services, accident insurance, academic and student computing, student publications, Student Congress, Student Center activities, admission to university activities such as athletics, music and drama events, health program, intramurals, and other programs and activities as the university deems advisable.

Part-time students per credit hour (fewer than 12 credits hours):  $1,351

Credit overload per credit hour (more than 18 credit hours per semester):   $676

Part-time student fees per semester:

  1-2 credit hours  $284

  3-5 credit hours  $322

  6-8 credit hours  $568

  9-11 credit hours  $645

Room and Board Requirements

All students living in campus housing are required to be on a meal plan. The university will attempt to meet special dietary needs when documented by a physician’s order. Each student on campus is given the default Platinum meal plan (19 dining hall meals per week + $50 per sem.). A 5-meal-a-week plan is available to students who live off-campus. (Meal plan options and prices are subject to change.) Students wishing to change their meal plan must do so before census day of the current term. (Census day is listed on the university calendar as the last day for registration.)

A room and key deposit of $100 is withheld from the student’s admission deposit. Private rooms (subject to availability) are extra. Room deposits are returned to the student upon graduation or moving off campus.

Miscellaneous Fees

These fees may include

  • professional education course fees,
  • science lab fees,
  • studio art course fees,
  • applied music fees, and
  • other fees including graduation fees, assessment fees, residence hall fees, and travel related fees are not listed, but may be applicable.

Student Bills

After the billing date for each semester, which occurs approximately the week of July 15th for Fall semester and week of December 15th for Spring semester, student bills, for registered students, are available 24/7 online through Self Service at doane.edu/self-service. Automatic email notifications are sent to the student and authorized parties when a new bill is generated.  Questions regarding the billing process or payments to the student account should be directed to student accounts personnel in the Business Office at 402.826.8250.

Timetable (Crete Students):  

  • Prior to the first day of class: Complete the Financial Aid Checklist.  
  • First day of class: Payment is due in full and/or payment arrangements are due.  
  • Census Day: (2 weeks after the start of classes) Last day to drop for 100% refund of tuition and fees.  
  • Late fees and Business Holds Applied: (6 weeks after the start of class) unless the student account is paid in full or a payment plan is arranged (loan certified, automatic payment plan, VA benefits approved, etc.).  
  • Status Communication: occurs the day after late fees and business holds are applied.  Student accounts will notify students via Doane email and copied to applicable staff. Students are required to meet with someone in Financial Aid (upper level Padour Walker Building), Student Accounts (lower level Padour Walker Building), or the Academic Success Center/TRIO (Communications Building Crete) for a financial literacy session.  
  • All student financial information is protected by FERPA guidelines. 

Crete students who need help with their semester payment options can reach out at any time during the semester to the following offices for a one-on-one meeting:
Student Accounts
Located in Padour Walker (Crete Campus)
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
studentaccounts@doane.edu
402-826-8250

  • Payment assistance
  • Payment plans
  • Real time balance information

Financial Aid
Located in Padour Walker (Crete Campus)
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
faoffice@doane.edu
402-826-8260

  • FAFSA questions
  • Loan assistance
  • Scholarship information
  • Student employment

Academic Success Center/ TRIO
Located in Communications Building (Crete Campus)
M - F 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
academicsuccess@doane.edu
402-826-8329

  • Financial literacy support
  • Budget building
  • TRIO grant aid assistance
  • Scholarship searches

Approved Payment Plans include:

  • Payment in Full 
    • ​One-time payment for the remaining amount of semester/term balance
  • Formal Payment Plan
  • Student Loan
    • ​Federal Direct Stafford loans can be applied directly to a student’s account
  • Private or Parent PLUS Loan
    • ​Proof of preapproval required for PLUS or private loans

All charges are due and payable the first day of class each semester. If full payment or payment arrangements have not been made, the student account will be subject to late fees and to registration holds.

Automatic deferments will be granted to students who have been awarded financial aid or have certified military benefits to cover the entire balance of the current semester/term. However, if these benefits do not cover the balance 100%, the student is responsible for the difference by the first day of classes.

Payment & Payment Options

Payments can be made by check, in person or mailed to the Crete campus.  Payments via E-checks & Debit/Credit Cards or are accepted online.  Doane accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover for settlement of accounts with a 2.85% convenience fee. 

International Payments:  Doane University partners with Convera Global Pay & Flywire to streamline the international payment process. These partnerships allow for secure payment from any country and any bank, typically in home currency.  Payments can be tracked from start to finish. In addition, with Convera Global Pay, you can set up a monthly payment plan, to simplify the process.

Installment plans:  Nelnet’s monthly payment plan is a low-cost plan that allows for budgeting tuition and education expenses. Short-term monthly payment plans are available through Nelnet Campus Commerce with E-check, credit or debit card.  Doane accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover for settlement of accounts with a 2.85% convenience fee. Nelnet Campus Commerce charges a $30 non-refundable enrollment fee for this service

More information is available at https://web.doane.edu/offices-services/financial-aid/student-account-services

Refund Percentage - Crete campus

Sixteen week semester

  0 days - census day:  100%

  day following census - 21 days:  50%

  22 - 28 days:  25%

  29 - 35 days:  10%

Room charges are not refundable after the first 10 days of class (census day). Refunds are not made for occasional absences from the dining room. Absences extending beyond one week due to illness or other recognized circumstances may receive consideration for an adjustment when approved by the Vice President for Finance and Administration. In case of withdrawal from the university, the costs for board are pro-rated according to the withdrawal policy in effect at that time.

Tuition, room, board and other fees will not be refunded for students suspended or dismissed for academic or conduct reasons.

Direct deposit for student refunds

Doane encourages all students to enroll in direct deposit for their student account refunds. Students can enroll in direct deposit through their Self Service at doane.edu/self-service. Direct deposit allows for faster deposit of your refunds without the hassle of picking up and depositing a paper check. 


Lincoln and Online Business Regulations & Tuition

Tuition

  Tuition per credit, ground  $330.00

  Application fee  $20.00

  Program fee, degree-seeking  $65.00

  Student fee per credit hour  $30.00

  Portfolio credit  $160.00

  Graduation Fee  $45.00

Unless noted below, all University business regulations apply to Lincoln and Online campuses.

Student Bills

After registration, student bills are available 24/7 online through Self Service at doane.edu/self-service. Balance reminder notifications are sent to the student and authorized parties via email if a balance remains after the due date. Questions regarding the billing process or payments to the student account should be directed to student accounts personnel in the Business Office at 402.826.8250.

Timetable (Lincoln/ Online/ Additional Sites):

  • Prior to the first day of class: Complete the Financial Aid Checklist.  
  • First day of class: Payment is due in full and/or payment arrangements are due.  
  • Census Day: (1 week after the start of classes)- Last day to drop for 100% refund of tuition and fees.  
  • Late fees and Business Holds Applied: (4 weeks after the start of class) unless the student account is paid in full or a payment plan is arranged (loan certified, automatic payment plan, VA benefits approved, etc.).  
  • Status Communication occurs the day after late fees and business holds are applied.  Student accounts will notify students via Doane email and copied to applicable staff. Students are required to meet with someone in Financial Aid (Fred Brown Building) , or the Academic Success Center (Fred Brown Building).  

All student financial information is protected by FERPA guidelines.  

Lincoln/ Online/ Additional Site students who need help with their semester payment options can reach out at any time during the semester to the following offices for a one-on-one meeting:

Student Accounts
Located in Padour Walker (Crete Campus)
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
studentaccounts@doane.edu
402-826-8250

  • Payment assistance
  • Payment plans
  • Real time balance information

Financial Aid
Located the Fred Brown Building (Lincoln Campus) or Padour Walker (Crete Campus)
M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
faoffice@doane.edu
402-826-8260

  • FAFSA questions
  • Loan assistance
  • Scholarship information
  • Student employment

Academic Success Center

Located in the Fred Brown Center (Lincoln Campus)
In person or virtual appointments
M - TH 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
academicsuccess@doane.edu
402-826-8329

  • Financial literacy support
  • Budget building
  • TRIO grant aid assistance
  • Scholarship searches

Approved Payment Plans include one of the following options:

  • Payment in Full 
    • ​One-time payment for the remaining amount of semester/term balance
  • Formal Payment Plan
  • Student Loan
    • ​Federal Direct Stafford loans can be applied directly to a student’s account
  • Private or Parent PLUS Loan
    • ​Proof of preapproval required for PLUS or private loans

All charges are due and payable the first day of class each term/semester. If full payment or payment arrangements have not been made, the student account will be subject to late fees and to registration holds.

Automatic deferments will be granted to students who have been awarded financial aid or have certified military benefits to cover the entire balance of the current semester/term. However, if these benefits do not cover the balance 100%, the student is responsible for the difference by the first day of classes.

Payment & Payment Options

Payments can be made by check in person at the Crete & Lincoln campuses or by mail to the Crete campus.  Payments via E-checks & Debit/Credit Cards or are accepted online.  Doane accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover for settlement of accounts with a 2.85% convenience fee. 

International Payments:  Doane University partners with Convera Global Pay & Flywire to streamline the international payment process. These partnerships allow secure payment from any country and any bank, typically in home currency. Payments can be tracked from start to finish. In addition, with Convera Global Pay, you can set up a monthly payment plan, to simplify the process.

Installment plans:  Nelnet’s monthly payment plan is a low-cost plan that allows for budgeting tuition and education expenses. Short-term monthly payment plans are available through Nelnet Campus Commerce with E-check, credit or debit card.  Doane accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover for settlement of accounts with a 2.85% convenience fee. Nelnet Campus Commerce charges a $30 non-refundable enrollment fee for this service. 

More information is available at https://web.doane.edu/offices-services/financial-aid/student-account-services

Employer Reimbursement:  Students who wish to defer their payment in full until receiving their employer reimbursement may enroll in a deferred payment plan through Nelnet Campus Commerce. Nelnet charges a non-refundable $15 fee to defer payment in full 60 days after posting of grades. This plan is only available to Lincoln and Online undergraduates. Proof of employer reimbursement may be requested. This deferment option does not include students enrolled on the Crete campus or in the Open Learning Academy. Doane University has direct billing agreements with some area businesses. A complete list of these businesses is located at https://web.doane.edu/offices-services/financial-aid-office/student-accounts/employer-reimbursement-benefits. These students are not required to enroll in a deferred plan.

Refund Percentage - Lincoln and Online campuses

Eight week term

  0 days - census day:  100%

  day following census - 15 days:  40%

  day 16 and after:  0%

One week Flex

  1 day:  100%

  2 days:  40%

  after 2nd meeting:  0%

Tuition and other fees will not be refunded for students suspended or dismissed for academic or conduct reasons.

Direct deposit for student refunds

Doane encourages all students to enroll in direct deposit for their student account refunds. Students can enroll in direct deposit through their Self Service atdoane.edu/self-service. Direct deposit allows for faster deposit of your refunds without the hassle of picking up and depositing a paper check. 


Open Learning Academy Business Regulations & Tuition

Tuition

All charges are due at time of enrollment. In addition to E-check payments, Doane accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for settlement of accounts with a 2.75% convenience fee. Credit/Debit card convenience fees are non-refundable.

Tuition per credit hour, online Open Learning Academy

  Tier 1  $436.00

  Tier 2  $390.00

  Tier 3  $344.00

Additional costs associated with certain courses for textbooks, materials, laboratory fees, testing fees and computer access charges.

A transcript is not issued to a student who has failed to pay off any indebtedness to Doane University.

Refund Percentage - Open Learning Academy

Eight week term

0 days - Census day:  100% Tuition only refund (credit/debit card convenience fees are non-refundable)

day following Census - 15 days:  40% Tuition only refund (credit/debit card convenience fees are non-refundable)

day 16 and after:  0%

Tuition and other fees will not be refunded for students suspended or dismissed for academic or conduct reasons.

Student Tax Information

IRS regulations do not require generation of 1098-T forms for non-degree seeking or non-resident alien status students.