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Cost & Financial Aid
Costs
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is paid by the student to their home college, for all courses
taken at the Institute. Tuition is equal to the rate charged by the home
college, or $1400 per course, whichever is higher. Where this minimum
tuition rate creates a financial hardship for the student, Au Sable will
work with the home college to attempt to negotiate a financial aid solution
to assist the student (see Financial Aid). An Application Fee of US$25
must be paid on-line or submitted with the application form to enroll.
Application fees are not applied to tuition, nor is it refundable, unless the school rejects the applicant before enrollment. A Tuition Deposit of US$250 for each session enrolled
must be paid on acceptance in order to reserve space in class. Tuition
deposits are applied to the student’s account. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days of enrolling and all refunds shall be returned within thirty days. After three business days have elapsed, however, the policy note below under Refunds shall apply. Room and board will be charged through the home college at the
rate of US$225 per week for all North American sites. Room and Board and
travel for international programs varies by site. Students from other
than a Participating College may arrange payment through one of the Participating
Colleges or directly to the Institute. Contact the Institute’s Registrar’s
office for assistance. The Au Sable office may be closed on federal holidays.
Other Expenses
Students should plan on expenses of about US$150-160 per course for textbooks
and supplies. Travel to the session site in North America, or to the designated
international departure point for International sessions, is over and
above published rates and will be at the student’s own expense.
Refunds
Once three business days have elapsed, application fees and tuition deposits are non-refundable unless the applicant is rejected. Withdrawals
or drops after the start of class will be refunded as follows: After one
day (i.e. 10%) of class time, 50% tuition will be refunded; after two
days (20%), 25% tuition will be refunded. Following the second day of
class, no refunds will be allowed. Scholarship and grant amounts will
be adjusted on a prorated basis for drops and withdrawals. Withdrawals
for health reasons will be handled on a case by case basis.
Financial Aid
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Sable Fellows and Fellowships
The Institute recognizes certain students having exceptional abilities,
interests, and leadership potential in environmental stewardship by designating
such students “Au Sable Fellows.” Au Sable Fellows are granted fellowships
that normally provide an award equivalent to 50% of tuition charges for
courses taken in Summer Sessions. Additional support may be available
in cases of need (see Grants-in Aid). Au Sable Fellows must enroll in
two courses per summer session. Fellowships are not granted in amounts
that exceed costs for tuition and room and board. Students are nominated
by their Official Faculty Representative for Au Sable Fellow designation
according to the following criteria:
a. Superior academic ability, exceptional interest in environmental
studies, and good potential for leadership in environmental stewardship.
b. Completion of at least a two-semester sequence in a natural science
or two courses in the natural sciences before the summer of enrollment,
or high school Advanced Placement (AP).
c. Reflection of the biblical principles of love, service and stewardship
in their daily life.
The nominated student fills out an application
form, and submits it to their Representative. The Representative writes
a letter of support that affirms the student’s qualifications and interest
in environmental studies and submits this letter and application to the
Institute by January 15. Fellowship awards will be announced by January
31. Fellowship applications will continue to be accepted, with deadlines
of February 15, March 15, and April 15, if Fellowship Funds are still
available. In each case, new Fellowship awards will be announced at the
end of the month. Students who qualify for receipt of this fellowship
but who elect not to receive the fellowship funds will nevertheless be
designated “Au Sable Fellows.”
Medical and Health Pre-Professionals Fellowship
An award equivalent to 50% of tuition charges for courses taken in a summer
session is available to a student enrolled in a pre-medical or allied
health profession at a participating college. Academic criteria for this
award are the same as an Au Sable Fellowship. The Representative writes
a letter of support that affirms the student’s qualifications and vocational
intent in the health sciences and interest in environmental studies.
Missionary Earthkeeping Fellowship
These fellowships are awarded to qualified students who have a strong
vocational commitment to a career in missions and missionary earthkeeping.
This fellowship adopts an ecological perspective in accord with the missions
work of William Carey, Toyohiko Kagawa, and Luther Copeland, bringing
good news to all creation in the spirit of Mark 16:15. This award normally
provides 50% of tuition and room & board support for Summer Sessions. For May Term, the Award will cover full tuition only. The award is not available for January Term. Students must apply to their Official Representative
who selects and nominates the one or two students in consultation with
the student’s faculty missions advisor or other missions faculty member.
Required credentials include a vocational statement that confirms a dedication
to a career in missions, an academic transcript, a resume, and letters
of recommendation from a missions professional, academic advisor, and
Official Representative. Deadlines are the same as the Leadership Fellowship.
Au Sable Presidential Scholars.
High school seniors with Advanced Placement (AP) in three courses, and
who will have enrolled in a Participating College in the upcoming fall
semester may enroll in the Institute for US$1000 per summer session and
attend the Institute between their high school graduation and their first
semester in college. At least one of their AP courses must be in the natural
sciences.
Au Sable Honors Scholarship
These are in the amount of US$350 for the May Session and US$500 for the
Summer Sessions and are awarded to returning Au Sable students who have
excellent potential for successful completion of a certification program
and excellent potential for developing leadership in Christian environmental
stewardship. Receipt of the Au Sable Honors Scholarship does not diminish
the opportunity for students to receive other forms of financial assistance
for which they might be eligible.
Institute Grants-in-Aid
Grants-in-aid, normally in the amount of US$600 each, are available to
qualifying students enrolled in two courses at Au Sable during Summer
Session I and/or Summer Session II. The criteria are the same as those
for the Au Sable Fellowships with the following exceptions:
a. Financial need must be demonstrated.
b. The student must have good to excellent academic ability.
A student may apply for a grant through their Au Sable Official Representative
using an application form. The request
for a Grant-in-Aid should accompany the student’s application and course
enrollment form. Awards will be made on the basis of demonstrated financial
need, available funds and date of application.
Calvin B. DeWitt Leadership Fellowship
Participating Colleges may nominate one student for a Leadership Fellowship
each year. Au Sable will normally select one or two students to receive
this award. Leadership Fellows must be nominated by their home institution,
and will receive an award equivalent to all tuition and fees, the cost
of books (but no other supplies) and a monetary award.
Nominees must show high potential for leadership in Christian environmental
stewardship. This fellowship is granted only to students who are nominated
by their home institution. A case statement prepared by the college in
behalf of the nominee must accompany the nomination by the college. The
case statement should include:
a. A statement from the college describing the student’s financial
need and giving evidence of the student’s leadership potential, including
personal growth in recent years;
b. A personal statement (500-600 words) by the student reflecting on
experiences which demonstrate past leadership, interest in and commitment
to Christian environmental stewardship;
c. Personal belief and future goals and aspirations;
d. Three letters of recommendation;
e. Current copies of all college transcripts, and
f. A resume listing education, service involvement, leadership positions
and community, church, and co-curricular activities.
This fellowship is granted to students who enroll in either summer session.
Nominations, including case statement, must be filed with the Institute
Registrar by the home institution on or before January 15. Awards
are announced by February 15.
Grant Support for Indian Nationals
Support is available for 6 or more Indian nationals annually for attending
Au Sable - India. This support normally covers most or all costs, including
travel. Student familiar with Heber Au Sable Institute in Tamil Nadu,
India, may apply directly to Heber Au Sable Institute.
Earthkeeping Mission Training Grants
Many churches are willing to give an Earthkeeping Mission Training (EMT)
grant to student members of their congregations who participate in Au
Sable Institute programs. These grants, in the amount of US$500 - $1500
each, are initiated by the student by their submission of a copy of this
Official Bulletin to the pastor, council, or church board with a request
for their consideration. Students who receive EMT grants normally report
on their work upon return to their home church. Persons selected for EMT
grants by the home churches generally are those who have a deep interest
in earthkeeping and have vocations or vocational aspirations that include
the application of their Christian faith to the care and keeping of Creation.
Churches may request recipients of their EMT grants to use some of their
time with Au Sable to consult with Au Sable faculty and staff in behalf
of their church environmental stewardship program and gather stewardship
materials for use by the sponsoring church, at no charge.
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