<p>Does anyone know of any colleges that have no cap/limit on how many credits you can take? In other words, a college that charges one flat tuition fee per semester.</p>
<p>bump......</p>
<p>Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla. charges per semester. As far as I know, there's no cap.</p>
<p>thanks, exactly what i was looking for. I'm curious if there is any school by New York that has the same policy.</p>
<p>Many if not most schools charge the same for students taking 12-18 credits/units.</p>
<p>I agree with above post. All schools D looked at last year were per semester charges, not per credit hour or class. They were all private schools, though ... that might make a difference.</p>
<p>I think colleges charge per semester. I used to take 21-23 units. I was in a hurry to graduate so I know they did not charge me.</p>
<p>well most school do charge per semester, but they usually have a limit as to how many credits you can take before they add additional charges. For example, my school currently charges a certain fee for the semester and you have to take at least 12 credits, but no more than 18. If you take more than 18, the school will begin to charge you separately for each additional credit. </p>
<p>I'm looking for a school that doesn't have those additional charges. In other words, a school that allows you to take as many credits as you want per semester, with only one flat tuition fee.</p>
<p>Just curious-- how many classes are you trying to take? Schools will look at what they consider a "full load". Trying to take something like 7-8 classes might be seen as unrealistic in terms of the amount of work involved. Plus, they have to cover costs for their faculty, and the cost of filling a seat in a class. So if you take up more than thay allot, it may be reasonable to expect to be reimbursed for that. I think most private schools charge by semester, not by credit hour. I am not certain of this, but I think so.</p>
<p>Not necessarily an answer to your question, but an FYI: </p>
<p>What jym refers to are called overload charges. Certain majors with extensive credit requirements such as music performance and some of the science disiplines, dual major and double degree programs often allow the max number of credits (or even slightly beyond) per semester before overload charges begin to apply.</p>
<p>Hi violadad!
Thanks for the terminology. Didn't know they had a name for it. I guess I should charge myself-- I am always on overload! :D</p>
<p>Some are cgharging for each unit over 18 and some schools 17 now, to keep students there longer. Another way is the raising of grad req., say up from 120 to 128/132. Remember, it's all about the $$$.</p>
<p>good insight charlie. It seems strange too considering that colleges/universities are supposedly not-for-profit organizations</p>
<p>you'll find most schools only charge per credit if you are below 12 credits. Most of the time if you get permission from the dean, you can take as many as you want for the same price. This may not be the case at less financially well off colleges, however.</p>
<p>Just a note...since everyone is saying that "most" schools charge on a semester basis.</p>
<p>This may be true at the majority of private schools, but no school I've ever dealt with has done this (whether just as an applicant or as a student). As a state school product (and proud of it), even my public medical school gives us a per credit hour breakdown even though it's a flat fee and we can't take fewer or more credit hours than prescribed.</p>
<p>I don't claim to know everything of course, I'm well aware of my limited experience.</p>
<p>I think the lesson from this from this thread is that there are many schools that do both, and you should explore each school individually. Further, in my personal opinion, you shouldn't let this be a deciding factor on where you go to school. If you love a school, go there and don't worry about it, because deep down this isn't going to affect your education or experience at the school.</p>
<p>Yes, bigredmed- I believe thats what people said. My private undergrad charged by semester (as does my s's) but my Bug State U public grad school charged per credit hour.</p>
<p>you can take extra credits at UVa (at least I did, as an OOS student, in the college, don't know about engineering or med school or what have you) for no extra fee.</p>