Addendum Updates

July Addendum

Graduate Tuition Rate:

The Board of Trustees of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has approved the 2022-2023 graduate tuition rate of $830 per credit hour and a $500 program fee per semester.  This is a 3.75 percent increase from the previous year and the first increase in graduate tuition in 10 years. This increase takes effect in August 2022. 

Alternative Work Study/Fieldwork for Masters Degree Program:

Nontraditional CPT Track information was removed as this option is no longer available to students.

Nontraditional CPT Track

In certain circumstances, the DSO can authorize CPT prior to the program start date. To be eligible for this nontraditional CPT track, students must submit all required enrollment documents, the prior degree must be conferred if applicable, pay the semester tuition in full prior to the requested CPT start date, and must commit to remaining enrolled in a full course of study at Harrisburg University for a minimum of one full semester. Once you have engaged in the nontraditional CPT track, no refund can be given.  

Admissions - International Students:

The below English proficiency requirement was updated.

• completed an undergraduate college degree program from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education

The below English proficiency requirement was added.

• completed a full-time semester of graduate studies from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education with a 3.0 or higher GPA

November Addendum

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Recipients: 

• Language updated to reflect statement that the Financial Aid SAP policy is as strict, or stricter, than the University SAP policy. 
• Language updated to define student enrollment status and how it applies to SAP. 
• Establishment of a policy on how incomplete grades are handled for SAP. 

Federal Student Financial Aid Program Refund Calculation (R2T4):

• Language updated to demonstrate how University will manage funds when a financial aid recalculation results in a credit balance for the student. 
• Establishment of a Post-Withdrawal Disbursement policy as it relates to federal financial aid.