School of Continuing Education Financial Information

Tuition2024-20252023-2024
Tuition Per Credit$438.00$424.00
Tuition Per 3 Credit Course$1,314.00$1,272.00
Audit per Credit**$219.00$212.00
Audit per 3 Credit Course **$657.00$636.00

**Some courses taken for audit require full tuition; consult the course descriptions for complete details.

Fees2024-20252023-2024
Computer Laboratory Fees (per course)​$110.00​$110.00
​Studio Art/Science Laboratory Fees (per course)​$120​.00​$120​.00
Critic Teacher Fee​$500.00​$500.00
​Distance Learning Fee​$0.00​$0.00
​​Application Fee for degree & Certificate Admission​$55.00​$55.00
​Graduation Fee*​$250.00​$250.00
Credential Review Consortium Fee$160.00-
​Late Registration Fee​$150.00​$150.00

*Pa​ya​ble with submission of Intent to Graduate form

Financial Policies

  • All tuition is due at the time of registration.
  • If you are receiving financial aid, registration is contingent upon having completed a FAFSA form prior to registration.
  • All third party authorizations (including employee letters) must be submitted to the Bursar’s Office, Harkins Hall, Room 400 within 48 hours of online registration. If registering in person, a copy of the letter must be submitted at time of registration.
  • Providence College tuition remission authorizations must be completed with Human Resources prior to registration.
  • Any student receiving Providence College tuition remission must pay all lab fees and distance learning fees at time of registration.
  • Failure to comply with the above policies will result in being dropped for non-payment.
  • Any student re-registered for classes from which they have been dropped for non-payment, will be charged a $150.00​ re-registration fee.
  • Students should be aware that in the unlikely event that they fail to meet their financial obligation, a delinquency report may be filed to a credit bureau and the account may be sent to a collection agency.  Once an account is sent to a collection agency, the student is responsible for all past due tuition and fees as well as collection costs, which may include penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and court costs.

Refunds of Overpayments

  • A student may request a refund for a credit balance by completing a Refund Form.

  • Refunds for the current semester may be requested once a student’s aid has been disbursed to their account and a credit balance exists.  Please note that most financial aid is not posted until after the course schedule adjustment period in order to confirm a student’s full-time status and eligibility for financial aid.

  • Please check your account on Cyberfriar before requesting your refund to confirm your aid has been disbursed.

  • Once a refund is requested, checks will be available approximately two weeks from the receipt of the request.

  • Please note requested refund amounts based on financial aid are subject to adjustment based on review & approval by the Office of Financial Aid​​​​​.

Policies

Late Registration Policy​​

Students registering for courses after classes have met twice will be charged a $150 late fee.

Refund Policy

Tuition and fees are refundable according to the following schedule. Other fees are nonrefundable.  Please note that if you receive financial aid, you must continue to be enrolled in at least six credits.  You must consult with the Office of Financial Aid before withdrawing from a class, or you may lose your aid.

Semester Classes:

  • Withdrawal before the 1st class meets 100%
  • Withdrawal before the 2nd class meets 75%
  • Withdrawal before the 3rd class meets 50%
  • No refund after the 3rd class meets

Distance Learning Classes – Semester or Summer Session (10 Weeks):

  • Withdrawal before the 1st week 100%
  • Withdrawal within the 1st week 75%
  • Withdrawal within the 2nd week 50%
  • No refund for withdrawal after the 2nd week​

Winter Intersession (4 weeks) & Summer Sessions (5 Weeks):

  • Withdrawal before the 1st day of the session 100%
  • Withdrawal before the end of the 1st week of the session 75%
  • Withdrawal on or before Monday of the 2nd week of the session 50%
  • No refund after Monday of the 2nd week of the session

1 Week Intersession Classes:

  • Withdrawal before the class begins 100%
  • Withdrawal before the 2nd class meets 75%
  • No refund after the 2nd class meets

Office of the Bursar


Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
During the Summer, Providence College offices close at 12:00 p.m. on Fridays.

1 Cunningham Square
     Providence RI, 02918
Student Accounts 401.865.2284
bursar@providence.edu