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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 . . . . . . . . .  $1650 (some classes have additional fees for supplies or field trips)


Other Fees

Additional supplies or field trips:

TBA

 

Lab Fees:

Introduction to Chemistry       
(Items broken during 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 2-3 weeks prior to arrival of these additional supplies.  Course packs will be handed out on the first day of class and the fee collected by the preceptor at that time.

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 spend $120-$150.

Students are 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 residence hall where students may purchase soda, bottled water, juice, snacks and Joseph Baldwin Academy memorabilia such as Memory Books, DVD's, t-shirts, lanyards, and water bottles. 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

NOTE:  Due to average lower air fare and decreased interest in the St. Louis Airport, we will only provide transportation from the Kansas City Airport (MCI) on the Saturday beginning and ending each session. A $75.00 round-trip ($35.00 one-way) shuttle fee will be charged for transportation to and from the airport at Kansas City. Because of the long commute between the airport and Kirksville, all flights must arrive and depart between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Transportation will not be provided for flights arriving or departing at other times.

Student Shuttle service (Kansas City only)
One way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .$35.00
Round trip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00

Students who live near the Kansas City 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 the week prior to your arrival. Just indicate "shuttle only" on your travel card.

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Scholarships

Some students selected for the Joseph Baldwin Academy will be awarded partial scholarships ranging from $250 to $450.  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 in 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, PTO/PTA, etc.

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

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Terms of Payment

Session I

*Students attending Session I need to pay ½ of their tuition fee and mail all registration cards, including air travel, and the medical form by April 29, 2013.

*Students attending Session I must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before May 31, 2013.


Session II

*Students attending Session II need to send ½ of their tuition fees, all registration cards, including air travel, and the medical form by April 29, 2013.

*Students attending Session II must then pay their remaining tuition fees in full on or before June 28, 2013.

Payment Options

v     Checks or money orders should be made payable to The Joseph Baldwin Academy and be sent to: 
                  Truman State University
                  Joseph Baldwin Academy
                  100 E Normal, Baldwin Hall 110
                  Kirksville MO 63501

Please write the student’s name and what session they are attending on your check or money order.
 
 

Debit, Credit Card, or Electronic Check

We also accept MasterCard, American Express and Discover.  Unfortunately, due to limitations imposed by VISA, we are no longer able to accept VISA.  If you choose to pay via credit card, the payments should be made online.  We are also no longer able to take debit or credit card information over the phone. 

There is a 2.75% convenience fee charged by TouchNet Information Systems, a secure third-party transaction vendor, when you pay with a credit card.  For instructions on making online credit card payments, see the instruction sheet included in your students acceptance packet or contact our office at 660/785-5406.

How to make an online payment:

Step 1: Login to TruView to set up your password. http://its.truman.edu/videos/view.asp?video=Login_Truview

Step 2: Setup/Change your username and password. http://its.truman.edu/videos/view.asp?video=Estab_Password

Step 3: Give parent permission to access your student account for payments. http://its.truman.edu/videos/view.asp?video=Add_Auth_User

Step 4: Make a payment as an authorized user. http://its.truman.edu/videos/view.asp?video=Parent_Payment

 

Payment FAQ's

Debit/Credit Card payment information FAQ: http://businessoffice.truman.edu/studentaccts/crcard/Convenience%20Fee_Q%20A%20for%20Website.asp

How to videos for payments: http://its.truman.edu/videos/

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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

  1. Tuition payments will be refunded in full for students who withdraw before the May 31 deadline for Session I and the June 28 deadline for Session II.

Tuition Payments-After the Session begins

  1. Tuition payments will be refunded on a pro-rated basis after the Session begins but only for medical or family emergencies.

  2. Tuition payments will NOT be refunded for students going home due to homesickness or other personal activities.

  3. No refunds will be given to students who are dismissed from the Academy for academic or disciplinary reasons or for those who withdraw after the May 31 deadline for Session I or June 28 deadline for Session II.  Students who leave the Academy early for anything other than a serious medical condition or family emergency will not receive a refund.

     

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