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MHA & MPH Tuition and Fee Information
Accounting Department
Accounts Receivable
515.271.1473 or 800.240.2767 ext. 1473
Fax: 515-271-7173
Amanda.Poppens@dmu.edu
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Photo identification is required for service.
Table of Contents
Please note: The tuition amounts listed on this website do not include books, microscopes or other necessary supplies. These must be purchased separately by each student. Any tuition/fees, policies and procedures listed on this website are subject to change.
Photo ID's are required for service
Tuition and Fee Schedule
*2008-2009 tuition and fees are effective September 8, 2008
| Tuition | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| MHA/MPH | (9/4/07 - 8/31/08) | (9/8/08 - 8-16-09) |
| MHA/MPH Tuition | $420/hour | $435/hour |
| MHA/MPH Audit Charge | $210/hour | $217.50/hour |
Academic Fees
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| MHA/MPH Application Fee | $45 | $45 |
| Technology Fee: MHA/MPH - (Each Trimester) | $75 | $75 |
| Change of Registration Fee (MHA/MPH) | $25 | $50 |
| Repeated Course (MHA, MPH) | Actual Course Tuition | Actual Course Tuition |
Miscellaneous Fees
Requests processed upon receipt of payment
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Fax Fee | $10 | $10 |
| Overnight Mail | $20 | $20 |
| Parking Registration (1 time only per vehicle) | $40 | $60 |
| Replacement Diploma | $50 | $50 |
| Transcript Fee (students: first 10 free, alumni: first 20 free) | $5 | $5 |
Other Fees
| Fee | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Charge | 1.5%/Month (18% APR) |
1.5%/Month (18% APR) |
| Library Fines: Reserved (After six weeks-replacement cost + fines) Books & journals (After six weeks-replacement cost + fines) |
$.50/Hr. $1/Day |
$.50/Hr. $1/Day |
| Parking fine per violation: with valid sticker |
$25 |
$25 |
| Parking Fine-Late Payment Fee | $10 | $10 |
| Return Check (NSF fee) | $20 | $20 |
Payment of Tuition & Fees
Tuition, fees and policies for the University's education programs are subject to change.
Tuition, fees and other balances reflected as University accounts receivable are to be paid in the Accounting Office, which is located on the 4th floor of the Academic Center, Room 417. Please make payments payable to Des Moines University (DMU). If mailing payments, please send to: Attn: Accounting, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4198.
Accepted forms of payments are: cash, check (personal, loan, scholarship, certified, and money order), Electronic Funds Transfers of loan disbursements from participating lenders/services, and credit card.
DMU accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit card payments. Credit card payment is only accepted on the portion of tuition not covered by financial aid (including loan funds &/or scholarships), and will only be processed once the student has received the tuition billing notification. To make a credit card payment, please visit the Accounting office, call 515-271-1530 or 800-240-2767 extension 1530, or submit the secure online form located on the student portal or the online payment page.
Note: All payments received in the Accounting Office after 2:00 p.m. CST will be posted to the account on the next business day.
Invoicing, Financial Aid and Payments
- Accounting will invoice for all courses and technology fee for the trimester, 2 weeks prior to the trimester
- Students are required to register 2 weeks prior to the trimester per registration policy
- Accounting will adjust student accounts and invoice as necessary 2 weeks after the trimester begins
- Students may drop a course per registration and course withdrawal policies (withdraw policy available in the programs student handbook)
Financial Aid
Financial Aid will be distributed to the student’s tuition account on the first day of the first course registered for the trimester for that student. Distribution will cover entire trimester
Employer Reimbursement
- Student will submit a signed employer reimbursement agreement to accounting 2 weeks prior to the trimester
- Employer is responsible for paying University within 30 days of the end of the trimester
- If employer does not pay by due date, student will be invoiced for the entire amount due for the trimester
- Student is responsible to provide the required information to their employer for tuition and fee reimbursement
Private Pay
All tuition and fees for the trimester are due by the 1st day of the trimester
Finance charges accrue at a rate of 1.5 percent per month (18 percent APR) on account balances existing after the due dates stated above. Students having delinquent accounts will not be permitted the following privileges: registration, admission to classes, transcripts and a diploma or certificate.
Changing Registration
MHA and MPH students have the option to change their registration from credit to audit or from audit to credit (does not apply to online courses). Students must notify the instructor of their intentions by the end of the second week of the trimester. A Change of Registration fee, plus the appropriate tuition, will be assessed.
Return of Funds (Refund) Policy
If you withdraw from DMU, are granted a leave of absence for more than 180 days, are suspended or dismissed, Federal regulations require the University to calculate a possible return of Title IV funds to your bank, lender or Title IV program. Title IV includes Stafford, Unsubsidized Stafford, Grad PLUS, and Perkins loans. Dropping all courses in a trimester may require a possible return of Title IV funds.
MHA/MPH collects tuition and fees by trimester (payment period). Refunds are based on the effective date of your separation from DMU.
Institutional charges are tuition, repeated course fee and technology fee. Fines and miscellaneous service fees are not included in a return of funds calculation.
A return of funds is sent directly to your bank or lender or to the appropriate Title IV program in the order noted below. Money you borrowed for living expenses must be repaid to your bank or lender according to the terms of your promissory note.
Distribution of Returned Funds (subject to change)
Per current federal policy, we will distribute refunds of financial aid as follows:
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan
- Federal Stafford loan
- Federal Perkins loan
- Federal Grad PLUS
- State, private or University aid
- The Student if funds remain after paying the above.
Loan Disbursement Refund Information
The direct deposit form is available on the student portal on the Financial Aid and Accounting page.
Governed by federal regulations, student loan disbursements will be applied to student tuition accounts within three working days after DMU receives Electronic Funds Transfers from lenders or after DMU receives endorsed lender checks from students.
Enrollment in direct deposit is mandatory for those students receiving financial aid. Students are responsible for maintaining current addresses with the Registrar's office. The Registrar's Office may be contacted at 515-271-1461 or 1-800-240-2767 ext. 1461 or via email at RegistrarOffice@dmu.edu.
Please direct questions regarding loan disbursement refund procedures to Accounts Receivable Office at 515-271-1473 or 1-800-240-2767 ext. 1473.
Trimester Dates
MHA/MPH
- Fall 08 Trimester - September 8 2008 - December 21, 2008
- Winter 09 Trimester - January 5, 2009 - April 26, 2009
- Summer 09 Trimester - May 4, 2009 - August 16, 2009
