auditting ballet worth $1360?

calmom
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:40:19 +0000

My point is simply that it is not standard practice everywhere. My daughter’s college (private) charges a per-unit rate for part-time enrollment (up to 11 points) – then a flat full-time tuition fee for 12+ units. There are extra charges of $40-$150 for some types of courses - (language lab, art supplies, etc.) – but basically a kid who is taking 22 units would pay the same as one who was taking 12.

I attended a UC campus as an undergrad, and my son attended a CSU – and as far as I can tell the policy is similar – students who have enough hours to be considered “full time” pay a flat rate, not a per-unit rate.

So my only point is that policies differ. It is something parents should look at and may be more or less of a concern depending on a a student’s major – for example, if a student is likely to opt for a double major, then it may be a much bigger concern than for a student who simply plans to major in a subject without intensive requirements.