Joseph Baldwin Academy - Truman State University

Tuition

Includes tuition, an air conditioned room, meals, a one day trip to a nearby water park, JBA t-shirt and other materials.
Each session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1275

Additional Fees

Field trip (overnight):

Shakespeare Lives! $ 95.00

Additional supplies:

An "Animated" Course $ 50.00

The Horse $ 50.00

Drawing: A Springboard to the Visual Arts $120.00

Computers in Art and Design $ 60.00

Lab fees

Missouri Mammals: Natural History, Ecology and Behavior $50.00

Exploring Ecology: An Experience in the Field $50.00

(Any item broken during the class will be the responsibility of the student to pay the replacement costs.)

Cost not included in Tuition

Books, course packs and supplies are not included in the tuition. Books average about $60.00 per class and are sold on check-in day. In some cases there may also be course packs prepared by the instructor or supplies needed for class and labs. If items are needed, you will be notified by your instructor about 1-2 weeks prior to arrival of these additional supplies.

Medical Services are not included in the tuition and are the responsibility of the parent or guardian signing the Medical Form. Students are required to pay any co-pay for medical services or prescriptions at the time of service.

Any other expenses that are not covered by the tuition, room and meals are the responsibility of the parent or guardian signing the application such as money for laundry, snacks, swimming, housing group activities and staff appreciation day activities. While spending varies from student to student each year, most students spent $120-$150.

Students are also taken to Wal-Mart twice while at the Academy so that they may purchase any miscellaneous items they may need. The Joseph Baldwin Academy also provides a “Hall Store” available in the dorm where students may purchase soda, bottled water, juice, snacks and Joseph Baldwin Academy memorabilia such as Memory Books, DVD's, t-shirts, water bottles or Frisbees. The sale of these items helps fund the scholarships for students in the future.
Students are encouraged to discuss budgeting of money with their parents before coming to the Academy.

Student Services

Student Shuttle service (Kansas City or St Louis airports)
One way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .$25.00
Round trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00

Students who live near the Kansas City or St Louis area are also welcome to use the shuttle service at the same cost listed above. Someone from JBA will notify you of a time to meet us at the airport to get on the shuttle. Just indicate "shuttle only" on your travel card.

Scholarships

Some students selected for the Joseph Baldwin Academy will be awarded partial scholarships ranging from $150 to $350. The number of scholarships is limited and will be awarded on the basis of financial need. Missouri applicants for financial aid will also be considered for one special $500 scholarship, The Joseph Baldwin Academy Opportunity Scholarship, made possible by a Missouri donor who each year seeks to help an extraordinary student with great potential for future growth and leadership attend the Academy.

Only students requesting financial aid should complete the request for financial aid section on the application. Students needing financial assistance are also encouraged to seek aid from service and business organizations in their local community such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc.

Scholarships are funded through the purchase of "Study Buddies", the Joseph Baldwin Academy DVD, memory book, t-shirts and hall store items sold at the residence hall during each session of the Academy.

Terms of Payment

Session I

*Students attending Session I need to send ½ of their tuition fees, all registration cards and the medical form by April 25, 2008.

*Students attending Session I must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before May 30, 2008.

Session II

*Students attending Session II need to send ½ of their tuition fees, all registration cards and the medical form by April 25, 2008.

*Students attending Session II must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before June 27, 2008.

Payment Methods

Check or Money Order

Make checks payable to the Joseph Baldwin Academy
write the student’s name and what session they are attending on your check
mail to:
                  Truman State University
                  Joseph Baldwin Academy
                  100 E Normal, McClain Hall 203
                  Kirksville MO 63501

Debit or Credit Card

We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover. If paying by credit card, please mail or call us your card information, including the following:

Students name, social security number, course name and session attending
Payment amount
Type of credit card
Credit card number
Expiration date
Cardholder’s name
Daytime telephone number
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Refund Policies

To withdraw your student from the Academy for any reason prior to the arrival date, you must notify the Assistant to the Dean, Jana Morton at 660/785-5406. To withdraw your student after their arrival on campus, you must notify the Dean or the Director of the Academy. Refunds take approximately 7-10 business days to process from the time of withdrawal and are issued in the same method of payment used for your initial payment.

Tuition Payments-Before the Session begins

Tuition payments will be refunded in full for students who withdraw before the May 30 deadline for Session I and the June 27 deadline for Session II.

Tuition Payments-After the Session begins

Tuition payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis after the Session begins but only for medical or family emergencies.
Tuition payments will NOT be refunded for students going home due to homesickness.
No refunds will be given to students who are dismissed from the Academy for academic or disciplinary reasons.
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	How are Students Nominated? Eligibility How to Apply Course Assignments Waiting Lists Attending Both Sessions Student Evaluations Frequently Asked Questions What Courses will be Offered at JBA? What Class should I take? Session I Course Descriptions Session II Course Descriptions Overview Co-Curricular Activities Daily Schedule Expectations for Student Conduct Virtual Tour of Campus Living On Campus Family Visits Administration Pro-Staff Preceptor Faculty Tuition and Other Costs Scholarships Payment Refund Policies Arrival Departure Travel Instructions Accommodations in Kirksville
	Tuition & Scholarships Tuition Includes tuition, an air conditioned room, meals, a one day trip to a nearby water park, JBA t-shirt and other materials. Each session . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1275 Additional Fees Field trip (overnight): Shakespeare Lives! $ 95.00 Additional supplies: An "Animated" Course $ 50.00 The Horse $ 50.00 Drawing: A Springboard to the Visual Arts $120.00 Computers in Art and Design $ 60.00 Lab fees Missouri Mammals: Natural History, Ecology and Behavior $50.00 Exploring Ecology: An Experience in the Field $50.00 (Any item broken during the class will be the responsibility of the student to pay the replacement costs.) Cost not included in Tuition Books, course packs and supplies are not included in the tuition. Books average about $60.00 per class and are sold on check-in day. In some cases there may also be course packs prepared by the instructor or supplies needed for class and labs. If items are needed, you will be notified by your instructor about 1-2 weeks prior to arrival of these additional supplies. Medical Services are not included in the tuition and are the responsibility of the parent or guardian signing the Medical Form. Students are required to pay any co-pay for medical services or prescriptions at the time of service. Any other expenses that are not covered by the tuition, room and meals are the responsibility of the parent or guardian signing the application such as money for laundry, snacks, swimming, housing group activities and staff appreciation day activities. While spending varies from student to student each year, most students spent $120-$150. Students are also taken to Wal-Mart twice while at the Academy so that they may purchase any miscellaneous items they may need. The Joseph Baldwin Academy also provides a “Hall Store” available in the dorm where students may purchase soda, bottled water, juice, snacks and Joseph Baldwin Academy memorabilia such as Memory Books, DVD's, t-shirts, water bottles or Frisbees. The sale of these items helps fund the scholarships for students in the future. Students are encouraged to discuss budgeting of money with their parents before coming to the Academy. Student Services Student Shuttle service (Kansas City or St Louis airports) One way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .$25.00 Round trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Students who live near the Kansas City or St Louis area are also welcome to use the shuttle service at the same cost listed above. Someone from JBA will notify you of a time to meet us at the airport to get on the shuttle. Just indicate "shuttle only" on your travel card. back to top Scholarships Some students selected for the Joseph Baldwin Academy will be awarded partial scholarships ranging from $150 to $350. The number of scholarships is limited and will be awarded on the basis of financial need. Missouri applicants for financial aid will also be considered for one special $500 scholarship, The Joseph Baldwin Academy Opportunity Scholarship, made possible by a Missouri donor who each year seeks to help an extraordinary student with great potential for future growth and leadership attend the Academy. Only students requesting financial aid should complete the request for financial aid section on the application. Students needing financial assistance are also encouraged to seek aid from service and business organizations in their local community such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc. Scholarships are funded through the purchase of "Study Buddies", the Joseph Baldwin Academy DVD, memory book, t-shirts and hall store items sold at the residence hall during each session of the Academy. back to top Terms of Payment Session I Students attending Session I need to send ½ of their tuition fees, all registration cards and the medical form by April 25, 2008.* Students attending Session I must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before* May 30, 2008. Session II Students attending Session II need to send ½ of their tuition fees, all registration cards and the medical form by April 25, 2008.* Students attending Session II must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before June 27, 2008. Payment Methods Check or Money Order Make checks payable to the Joseph Baldwin Academy write the student’s name and what session they are attending on your check mail to: Truman State University Joseph Baldwin Academy 100 E Normal, McClain Hall 203 Kirksville MO 63501 Debit or Credit Card We accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover. If paying by credit card, please mail or call us your card information, including the following: Students name, social security number, course name and session attending Payment amount Type of credit card Credit card number Expiration date Cardholder’s name Daytime telephone number back to top Refund Policies To withdraw your student from the Academy for any reason prior to the arrival date, you must notify the Assistant to the Dean, Jana Morton at 660/785-5406. To withdraw your student after their arrival on campus, you must notify the Dean or the Director of the Academy. Refunds take approximately 7-10 business days to process from the time of withdrawal and are issued in the same method of payment used for your initial payment. Tuition Payments-Before the Session begins* Tuition payments will be refunded in full for students who withdraw before the May 30 deadline for Session I and the June 27 deadline for Session II. Tuition Payments-After the Session begins Tuition payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis after the Session begins but only for medical or family emergencies. Tuition payments will NOT be refunded for students going home due to homesickness. No refunds will be given to students who are dismissed from the Academy for academic or disciplinary reasons. back to top

Tuition & Scholarships