ESL- English as A Second Language
Refund Policy
Semester programs: 75% through the end of the second week; 50% through the end of the third week. No refund after the third week. Short-term programs: An early departure fee of 25% will be deducted from the weeks missed.
Method of Payment
Bank draft, money order in U.S. funds. You may also send funds by wire transfer, but be aware that wire transfers may take up to 2 weeks. Please write the student’s name on the transfer and wire it from your bank to ours at the address below:
Wells Fargo Bank, Minnesota, NA
ABA Number 121000248
Account Number 0980024520
Address: San Francisco, CA
Swift Code: WFBIU6S
ELB-English Language Bridging and Undergraduate
As an international student studying in the U.S you must have health insurance. It is mandatory for all international students to be covered by a health insurance policy in the U.S. Medical insurance will not cover dental expenses or any preventative medical care. If you choose to purchase our medical insurance, the Health Services at SMUMN - Winona Campus will assist you in your purchase of medical insurance upon arrival to campus. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers two options :
1. You can purchase your own health insurance policy. If you purchase your own, make sure to bring the contract or a hard copy of the policy with you to the U.S. Click here for more information.
2. You can purchase our international student health insurance policy and once you arrive on campus, we will explain the policy and how the procedures work in a case a student needs any type of care.
Confirmation Deposit
Accepted international students are required to submit a $300.00 confirmation deposit. Upon acceptance to Saint Mary's University, you will need to submit a confirmation deposit in the amount of U$ 300.00 to the university. The deposit is credit towards the student's first semester tuition. If the students fails to obtain a F-1 student visa from the U.S. Embassy, the university will refund the deposit upon receipt of the original INS Form I-20 issued to the student. The university will deduct an administrative processing fee of U$ 100.00 from the confirmation deposit prior to the refund. Any unpaid balance for tuition, books, student related fees, and room and board fees are to be paid in full at the start of each semester or special program.
Banking and Transferring Funds
For your convenience, the university offers personal banking services from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Commercial banks are located approximately three miles from campus. You may wire transfer money to Saint Mary’s University in advance of your arrival.
Wire Transfer Instructions
1. Transfer money to:
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N.A.
ABA#: 121000248
Saint Mary’s University – Account #: 0980024520
Swift Code: WFBIU6S
2. Notify Saint Mary’s the date of the wire transfer, the amount and your name.
10-Payment Plan
Starting in the fall 2008 semester, international ESL, ELB and undergraduate students now have the option to make monthly payments for their tuition and fees. This payment plan is known as the 10-Payment Plan. Here are the highlights of this plan:
1. You must enroll in this plan by completing the Student Payment Agreement. This is available at the International Students Office or the Business Office.
2. Annual fees for the 2008-2009 academic year are divided into 10 payments.
3. Each payment is due by the 5th of each month.
4. The first payment is due on July 5th with the final scheduled payment due on April 5th.
5. Any additional fees such as special course fees, health insurance, etc., will increase the payment due the month following their appearance on the statement.
6. Finance charges of 1% each month (12% annual) will be charged on any portion of the account which becomes past-due.
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