Paying for College
Invest in Yourself and Advance Your Career
A degree from Houghton College can increase your career lifetime earning potential. The U.S. Census Bureau's statistics for 2009 states:
- On average a bachelor's degree earned $16,000 annually more than those with some college but no degree and $21,900 annually more than those with a high school diploma
- The typical bachelor's degree recipient can expect to earn about 66% more during a 40-year working life than the typical high school graduate earns over the same period.
Pay for College
Houghton offers a wide range of options to finance your college education. We've put together some helpful information about costs, deadlines and links to the federal FAFSA website. These materials will guide you as you explore your options. We believe you’ll find the Houghton experience well worth the time it will take to explore your options..
Costs
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Academic Year 2012-2013 (Cohorts Started Between June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013) Program Costs |
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|---|---|
| Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit (credited toward tuition) | $100.00 |
| Tuition (per term - total of 3 terms for the program) | $7,620 |
| Books & Materials included in tuition | $0.00 |
| Parking, conveniently located at all sites | $0.00 |
| Computer Lab Access | $0.00 |
| Click Here for Potential Fees as Needed | |
Financial Aid
Students in P.A.C.E. are considered full-time and may therefore be eligible for New York State TAP, Federal PELL grants and Federal Direct Loans. Veterans may contact the financial aid office to see if they are eligible for veterans' benefits (Houghton is a Yellow Ribbon school for those who are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill). Click HERE for a description of the various types of Financial Aid. See a number of links to financial aid sites by clicking HERE. For information on applying for aid click HERE.
Payment Plans
P.A.C.E. students have many options for payment including online with a checking account or savings account, employer sponsored tuition assistance, New York State TAP, Federal PELL grants, Federal Direct Loans, VA grants, etc.
Students are billed at the beginning of each term. Payment deferment can be arranged for only special circumstances approved by Student Financial Services. Students will receive periodic statements showing account activity for the preceding period and their current balance. The statement also includes any charges for additional courses taken, experiential learning credits, etc.
To reduce students' expenses, P.A.C.E. has purchased the texts and materials needed for each course. Tuition covers textbook use, supplemental readings, and the computer lab. Student syllabi and course materials are on the internet for downloading directly to personal computers. Students may purchase new textbooks for their personal libraries. Additional course materials are conveniently available on class nights. P.A.C.E. students do not have to arrange their schedules around bookstore hours.
"Option" Courses are similar to P.A.C.E. courses in that they consist of five 4-hour classes. They are typically offered on Saturday mornings or online so they are accessible to all students regardless of the night they attend regular class. They are available to all P.A.C.E. students and may be used to complete degree requirements. Students can take four of these courses at no additional tuition charge. For the fifth course and beyond the charge is $195/credit hour. All Option Courses are subject to a registration fee for each course taken.
