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Students who receive federal, state or institutional aid must make continued progress toward completing their degree in order to remain aid-eligible. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed after each semester using the following minimum requirements in these three areas:
- Minimum Grade Point Average: Students must meet the minimum GPA requirements (both semester and cumulative):
- Undergraduate Students: 2.0
- Graduate Student: 3.0
- Completion Rate: Students must successfully complete at least a minimum percentage of all credit hours attempted.This percentage includes all PNCA credit hours (including repeated coursework) and transfer credit hours, regardless of whether or not financial aid was received. Grades of F, W and I are not considered to be adequate grades for completion.
- Undergraduate Students: 67%
- Graduate Student: 67%
- Maximum Credit Hours: Students are expected to complete their degree pursuits within a maximum timeframe (including transfer credits and PNCA attempted hours). Students may not receive financial assistance beyond the following:
- Undergraduate Students: 180 semester credit hours
- Graduate Students: 90 semester credit hours
Students who meet SAP minimum requirements remain in good standing with financial aid. Students who fail to meet SAP minimum requirements are placed on financial aid warning and are given one additional semester of funding, during which they must make up for their deficiencies. Each student placed on SAP warning will be notified via e-mail of their warning status,and of the steps necessary to ensure continued eligibility for financial aid.
If a student does not make up their SAP deficiency within one semester of being placed on financial aid warning, he or she will be disqualified from receiving further financial aid through PNCA. Students who have mitigating circumstances may petition the director of Financial Aid for a review of their particular situation. If an SAP petition is approved, the student will be placed on financial aid probation for one additional semester and/or until the terms of the probation are met by the student. Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes is distinct and separate from a student’s academic standing with the College.
WITHDRAWING FROM PNCA
Official Withdrawal and Financial Aid
When a student withdraws from the college before the official withdrawal date, they are subject to a tuition and institutional scholarships refunded based on the schedule below. The term “refund” in this instance refers to unearned charges or credits being reversed from a student account.
Refunds are calculated on the following schedule for students who have officially withdrawn from PNCA:
| Official withdrawal before the first week of classes: | 100% of tuition refunded |
| Official withdrawal during: first week of classes | 100% of tuition refunded |
| Second week of classes | 100% of tuition refunded |
| Third week of classes | 70% of tuition refunded |
| Fourth week of classes | 60% of tuition refunded |
| Fifth week of classes | 50% of tuition refunded |
| Sixth week of classes | 40% of tuition refunded |
| Seventh week of classes | 30% of tuition refunded |
| Eighth week of classes | 20% of tuition refunded |
In addition, PNCA may be required to return all or part of your federal financial aid as part of a Return to Title IV calculation. A review of your federal aid will be performed within 30 days of your withdrawal to determine any adjustments required by law. You will be notified of these changes in writing.
Unearned “F” grades (awarded if you cease attendance in one or all of your classes but do not officially withdraw) are treated as “W” grades for purposes of federal financial aid review and adjustment. For more detailed information regarding the Federal Return To Title IV (federal aid) calculation, please contact PNCA’s Financial Aid Office.
Please visit the Tuition and Fees page for your appropriate program of study for the official PNCA tuition refund policy.
Please check in with the Registration Office to initiate an official withdrawal from the college. Don’t forget to contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions about how a withdrawal from the college may affect your scholarships, grants, and loans.
Registration Office
registrar@willamette.edu
503.821.8903
pnca tuition
MFA in Visual Studies (60 credits)
MFA in Collaborative Design (60 credits)
MFA in Print Media (60 credits)
| Tuition (2021-2022) | $41,441 per year/$20,720.50 per semester (Cost before scholarships are applied) |
| Student Activity fee | $200 per year/$100 per semester |
| Technology fee | $700 per year/$350 per semester |
| Health Insurance * | $3,247 per year / $1,623.50 per semester (waived with existing health insurance) Health Ins. Waiver |
MFA in Applied Craft + Design (60 credits)
| Tuition (2021-2022) | $41,441 per year/$20,720.50 per semester (Cost before scholarships are applied) |
| Student Activity fee | $200 per year/$100 per semester |
| Technology fee | $700 per year/$350 per semester |
| Health Insurance * | $1,375 per semester (waived if you document existing health insurance) Health Ins. Waiver |
MA in Critical Studies (45 credits)
| Tuition (2021-2022) | $32,195 per year / $16,097.50 per semester (Cost before scholarships are applied) |
| Student Activity fee | $200 per year/$100 per semester |
| Technology fee | $700 per year/$350 per semester |
| Health Insurance * | $3,247 per year/1,623.50 per semester (waived with existing health insurance coverage) Health Ins. Waiver |
MA in Design Systems
Program costs published below apply to MA students enrolling in the Design Systems programs.
Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing (60 credits)
Low-Residency MFA in Visual Studies (60 credits)
Program costs published below apply to MFA students enrolling in the Low-Residency programs.
Not included in costs above:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Books & Supplies
Dual MFA/MA in Critical Studies
| Tuition (2021-2022) | $35,352 per year / $17,676 per semester (Cost before scholarship) |
| Student Activity fee | $200 per year/$100 per semester |
| Technology fee | $700 per year/ $350 per semester |
| Health Insurance * | $3,247 per year/1,623.50 per semester (waived with existing health insurance coverage) Health Ins. Waiver |
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