<p>Given that Tulane is the largest private empoyer in NOLA, it seems like a good idea to do whatever it takes to help keep it afloat. If that means temporary help from the gov't, which will have a large indirect effect on the working people of NOLA, then I'm all for it.</p>
<p>you might not be getting a "tulane" education, but you will be getting tulane credits and a tulane degree, which is really what the 40,000/yr is all about, so in a way, its not so far off to be charging tulane tuition.</p>
<p>many schools charge full tuition for semesters abroad, even when the program is much cheaper than the tuition of the home school, because you are still gtting a degree from the home school.</p>
<p>I called Tulane yesterday. It was impossible to get through on the toll free number, but I got through immediately on the other one (713 888-5008) and spoke to a very nice young man whose regular job was in the financial aid office. He said there had been "hundreds" of calls from parents of students now enrolled at state universities who were unhappy about the tuition policy (forcing parents to pay Tulane tuition for state university education) and that this was one of the top issues under consideration by the administration. I asked him to pass on my request that they reconsider this misguided policy as I would have no choice but to withdraw my daughter if they did not. I also asked to make a formal request that they roll the tuition I have already paid over to the spring semester. He tried to make Tulane's case for the announced policy, (they probably have a script) but was not obnoxious about it and really heard me out. He did say that if students withdrew for the fall semester they would be allowed to apply for readmission for the spring, but could not give any specifics. Nor could he explain what kind of policy would be used to evaluate transfer credits under that scenario. If there are parents out there with similar concerns, I urge you to make them known to Tulane as soon as possible, as there is not much time left for them to reconsider before the Sept. 27 withdrawal deadline.</p>
<p>I tried both numbers that had a recording that tells me to call during normal phone hours (which I was calling.) Guess they didn't want to hear from me. I would have rather been put on hold for an hour than to get a message that is incorrect.</p>
<p>Pokey318- I also have been getting the same message. And I was also calling during the suggested calling hours.
My D went ahead and sent in her withdrawal today. She is thinking she wants to stay at least the year at her new school. She isn't one who handles change well and the uncertainty and the stress of moving again didn't appeal to her.
I would have waited and tried some more to find out some answers to our questions. Will they pro-rate the tuition and refund a portion for those attending quarter schools? And were they planning on counting quarter courses and completing a required course. ex freshman english or would they require a retake. But she feels strongly that she isn't going to go back till at least next fall and she is willing to take the risk and reapply.
Of her Tulane classmates at her new school it is evenly split whether they will return in the spring.</p>
<p>You must be determined (and lucky). I got through on my third attempt.</p>
<p>We got through on the FIRST try...only rang a couple of times...the guy I spoke with was VERY helpful with questions we had. I called the 713 number, not the toll free, so maybe that's a difference in the connection.</p>
<p>He spent nearly 10 minutes talking with me. He even took my phone number because he was planning to pass along some messages and wanted people to be able to get back to me, if needed.</p>
<p>We spoke about academic issues, tuition questions, credits, and even football games. The Tulane v SMU game is next week in Dallas. The Tulane Alumni Assn in Dallas is hosting a big blowout and inviting current students as their guests to the dinner AND game. It's a great way for the kids to feel their connection to Tulane!</p>
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September 19, 2005 - 4 p.m. </p>
<p>New Withdrawal Deadline Announced </p>
<p>In recognition of the fact that some parents and students are still exploring options for the Fall '05 and Spring 06 semesters, Tulane University has extended its withdrawal deadline until November 1. </p>
<p>The university is keenly aware that some of its students realized a substantial financial hardship as a result of this unprecedented natural disaster. To assist those students and their families in the recovery process, the university will also extend the payment deadline for any fall tuition owed the university until May 1, 2006. Our hope is that by providing the opportunity to defer the fall tuition obligation without a finance charge, all of our students will be able to continue their educational program in January without interruption when the university resumes classes in New Orleans. </p>
<p>Finally, later this week Tulane will issue a statement regarding the spring semester. This statement will describe opportunities for students to continue their studies at Tulane University in the Spring of 2006.
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<p>fUpdate from <a href="http://www.tulane.edu/tuition.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.tulane.edu/tuition.html</a></p>