Financial Affairs

The services of the University physician are available only in the Student Health Center.

Information about a student accident and sickness insurance policy is available at healthcenter.richmond.edu/services/index.html.

Notes

• Regardless of the University school in which a course is taken, the student pays the tuition and fees of the school to which he or she has been admitted and which is considered the school of record. Any special fee associated with a particular course, such as a laboratory fee, is charged based on registration in the course.
• The University reserves the right to increase the fees listed herein and the charges for room and board if conditions should make such changes necessary or advisable. The changes will be announced as far in advance as feasible.
• The University is not liable for student's personal property. Students or parents should verify that their homeowner's insurance will cover their personal property on campus.
• Fees and charges will increase for the 2009-10 school year and will be announced as soon as possible.

Payments

Inquiries concerning payments should be directed to the Office of the Bursar, phone (804) 289-8147, or toll free (866) 241-8893, or e-mail bursar@richmond.edu.

Fees are billed and are payable in advance by the semester. The fall semester payment is due by the first Monday in August, and the spring semester payment is due by the first Monday in December. To avoid incurring a late-payment fee and delays in housing, registration, and other areas, individuals are urged to pay fees when due. Satisfactory financial arrangements for room and board must be made before occupancy.

No credit is given for a term's work nor a degree conferred until all charges have been satisfactorily settled. Failure to make satisfactory financial arrangements can result in delay of graduation, denial of registration privileges, removal from classes, and/or the withholding of transcripts. If the University deems it necessary to engage the services of a collection agency or attorney to collect or to settle any dispute in connection with an unpaid balance on a student account, the student will be liable for all collection agency and/or attorney's fees, reasonable expenses and costs incurred. Accounts referred to a collection agency are reported to a credit bureau(s).

Students will receive a monthly e-mail notification to their UR e-mail address with the subject line 'University of Richmond Student Account Bill' with a link to QuikPAY. The student's University of Richmond ID number is used for authentication. Students can also access their account through BannerWeb. Upon login, students can view their bill, set up and store bank account or credit card information, set up authorized payers, pay the bill electronically, and print paper copies.

People other than the student may have the ability to view the bill as an authorized payer. Each billing cycle, both the student and the authorized payers will receive an e-mail notifying them that the e-bill has been sent. Students and authorized payers receive a link in the e-mail that takes them directly to the QuikPAY login page. Authorized payers may also access the page at https://quikpayasp.com/richmond/studenttuitionaccount/authorized.do.

e-Payment is an optional feature. Checking and savings account information from a bank within the United States can be entered at the QuikPAY Web site and payments will be transferred electronically to the University of Richmond. You will have the option to have the site retain your bank account information or you may enter it each time you make an e-payment.

Authorized payers will only be able to view their own payment and bank information. Each authorized payer is assigned a separate PIN number for added security and privacy.

Paying electronically is the preferred bill payment method, but it is optional. You may send a payment by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office in Sarah Brunet Hall. To send a check or money order through the mail to our payment processing center, please print a copy of the PDF bill, detach the bottom portion of the statement and mail with the payment (payable to the University of Richmond with your UR ID number printed clearly on the check) to:

University of Richmond

P.O. Box 791356

Baltimore, MD 21279-1356

The University of Richmond accepts MasterCard, Discover, and American Express via QuikPAY. Visa is not currently accepted. A vendor fee of 2.75% (of the amount charged) will be charged to your account for this service. Electronic checks also are accepted at this site.

Deferred Payments

In recognition of the substantial interest in deferred payments, the University has arranged to make available the services of Tuition Pay. This firm offers one of several sound alternatives for financing a student's education. Information is mailed to students in April. For more information, call (800) 635-0120 or visit tuitionpay.com/urich.

Students are urged to complete whatever arrangements they choose early, so that their accounts with the University may be settled in a timely manner.

Deposits

Upon acceptance for admission to the University of Richmond, a $250 General Fee deposit is required. This advance payment will be credited on the first semester account of the student and is not refundable if the student fails to matriculate.

Late Payment Fee

A late payment fee will be assessed on any unpaid balance. Students who fail to make satisfactory arrangements for their semester fees by the close of business on the first day of the term will be charged a late payment fee of up to $70.

Late Registration Fee

A late registration fee of $60 will be charged to any student who fails to complete registration for any semester by the close of business on the day before the first day of the term.

University of Richmond Refund Policy

General Fee, Room and Board Refund

Students are matriculated by semester. If a student withdraws from classes or is dropped from the University for whatever cause, a refund of fees for a fall or spring semester shall be made in accordance with the University's refund policy, based on the following schedule. This schedule is adapted for summer terms.

Students who withdraw from the University and who are receiving any financial assistance may be required to return such assistance per Public Law 668.22 and institutional policy. The University of Richmond complies with all federal regulations governing recipients of federal Title IV funds. Information regarding financial aid refund policies is available in the Financial Aid Office.

Any special fee associated with a particular course is non-refundable after the first day of class.

Appeals Process

The University of Richmond has an appeals process for students and parents who believe individual circumstances warrant exceptions from published policy. All appeals must be in writing and directed to:

Annemarie Weitzel, Bursar

Box R

University of Richmond, Virginia 23173

or bursar@richmond.edu

Tuition Refund Plan

A medical withdrawal insurance plan is available through A.W.G. Dewar Inc., (617) 774-1555, or collegerefund.com.

Room and Board

Rooms in the law residence hall are available to single students upon application to the dean of admissions of the law school, accompanied by check payable to University of Richmond in the amount of $250. Returning students must apply for a room on or before the preceding May 1; new students must apply for a room upon acceptance by the school. Preference is given to entering students not from the area.

The deposit will be a credit toward other fees if written notice releasing the room is received by July 1. If a student occupies the room, the $250 room deposit will be credited to his or her account. The rooms are furnished. Each student provides his or her own pillow, bed linens, towels, and blankets. The charge for room covers medical care by the University Student Health Center but does not cover the cost of medicines, expenses at a hospital or the services of any additional physician or nurse. Law students living off-campus are not required to participate in a meal plan. However, if you would like to participate in a meal plan, please contact One Card Services, Room 330 of the Tyler Haynes Commons, for assistance. Students living in the law residence halls are required to purchase a Spider Extreme, Spider Deluxe, Spider Premium, or Spider Flex meal plan.

Meals under all meal plans are served during the days and times stated in the calendar for the undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and the undergraduate school of the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business. The ID/meal card is nontransferable. For more information, see dining.richmond.edu/mealplans.

Financial Aid

The University of Richmond offers law students various forms of financial assistance from state, federal, and institutional sources. Financial aid recipients must be enrolled or unconditionally accepted for enrollment at Richmond on at least a half-time basis in a degree program at the University. Grants and scholarships may be awarded on the basis of need and/or merit to entering full-time students. Students who receive them for their first year may receive them in subsequent years as well. It is unlikely that students who do not receive grants or scholarships during their first year will receive them for the second or third year.

Need/Merit Scholarships

Need and merit scholarships are awarded by the law school to students on the basis of character, leadership, scholastic attainment, and capacity for law study. The John Marshall Scholars Program was established in 1998 as a result of a generous bequest by Joseph Dickerson, a member of the Class of 1932. Scholarships of $10,000 each are awarded to a number of incoming students each year. In addition, other scholarship aid is awarded. The scholarship is renewed automatically each year provided the recipient ranks in the top third of his or her class. John Marshall Scholars are chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of Virginia Supreme Court justices and prominent alumni and are invited to participate, beginning in their second year, in a specially designed seminar during the course of the academic year. Contact the law school admissions office for more information.

FAFSA

Students applying for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled on at least a half-time basis, and making satisfactory academic progress. The deadline is February 25 for prospective students and May 15 for returning students. The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.ed.gov. For more specific information regarding these programs, visit financialaid.richmond.edu/law or contact the financial aid office at (804) 289-8438 or at finaid@richmond.edu.

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant

The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG), funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, provides assistance to full-time law students who are bona fide Virginia residents and who are attending a private college or university in Virginia. Final approval for the grant is made by the State Council of Higher Education. VTAG applications must be received by the Financial Aid Office by the July 31 deadline date. Application information is provided to prospective students by the law school admissions office and also is available from the financial aid office and at financialaid.richmond.edu/forms.

Loans

Loans are available to assist students with meeting their educational expenses. Federal Direct Loans are available to students who complete the FAFSA and the Federal Direct Loan application. There are also private, alternative loans available. Visit financialaid.richmond.edu/law/loans or contact the financial aid office for more information.

Student Employment

Student employment opportunities are available on campus. Earnings will depend on the wage rate and the number of hours worked. Typically, first year students are discouraged from working. The American Bar Association prohibits law students from working more than 20 hours per week while attending classes. For more information, contact the Student Employment Office at (804) 289-8737 or visit studentjobs.richmond.edu.

Veterans Benefits

Students eligible to receive educational benefits under Veterans Readjustments Acts, or other laws for veterans, active service persons, children, spouses of deceased, or disabled veterans, must submit applications to the Veterans Administration (VA) prior to registration at Richmond. Certificates of eligibility received from the VA must be presented to the Veterans Administration Coordinator in the Office of the University Registrar.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To maintain eligibility for consideration for financial aid, students must be making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. Law students must meet the following minimum standards:

Law students are not eligible for financial aid after six semesters of enrollment (including enrollment at schools other than the University of Richmond).

The effect of incomplete coursework, withdrawals, and course repetitions impacts SAP in the following ways:

• Incomplete coursework is not included in GPA or in number of credits earned but is counted as attempted credit.
• Courses from which a student withdraws are not included in GPA or in number of credits earned but are counted as attempted credit.
• Repeated courses are counted only one time as earned credits. However, credits for each course taken, including all repeated courses, are counted as attempted credit. Both grades will be calculated in the cumulative grade point average.

Return of Financial Aid when a Student Withdraws

A student who withdraws during a semester may be entitled to a refund of certain charges as outlined in the refund policy (see Financial Affairs section of this catalog). Withdrawal may also affect a student's financial aid eligibility for the semester as outlined in the federal Return of Title IV Program Funds Policy and the Return of Non-Title IV Program Funds Policy.

Return of Title IV Program Funds Policy

The 1998 amendments to the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 and subsequent regulations issued by the Department of Education (43 CFR 668.22) establish a policy for the return of Title IV grant and loan funds for a student who withdraws. Title IV grant and loan funds include the following programs: Federal Direct Loans, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National SMART Grant, LEAP funds, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal Stafford Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans.

The amount of Title IV funds the student earns, up to the withdrawal date, is based on a daily proration determined by dividing the total number of calendar days completed by the total number of calendar days in the semester (excluding breaks of five or more consecutive days). Adjustments must only be done up to and including the 60 percent point in time for the semester. After the 60 percent point in time, the student is considered to have earned all of the Title IV funds awarded for that semester.

Unearned Title IV funds must be returned to the Title IV programs. If the amount earned is greater than the amount that has been disbursed, the difference is treated as a late disbursement to the student. Unearned funds, up to the amount of total institutional charges (tuition, room, and board) multiplied by the unearned percentage of funds, are returned to the Title IV programs by the University of Richmond. The student must return any portion of unearned funds not returned by the school. For grants, regulations limit the amount a student must repay to the amount by which the original overpayment amount exceeds 50 percent of the total grant funds received by the student. Title IV loan funds that must be returned by the student are repaid per the loan terms. Unearned Title IV funds are returned to the Title IV programs in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans, Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Pell Grants for which a return of funds is required, Academic Competitiveness Grants for which a return of funds is required, National SMART Grants for which a return of funds is required, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants for which a return of funds is required.

Return of Non-Title IV Program Funds Policy

Non-Title IV financial aid will be adjusted for a withdrawing student based upon the University's refund policy. Adjustments will be made through the sixth week of classes. The amount to be returned to the non-Title IV financial aid program is the same percentage that will be refunded to the student for tuition and room charges. After the sixth week, the student is considered to have earned all of the non-Title IV aid. Non-Title IV financial aid funds are returned in the following order: institutional grants/scholarships, non-federal loans, agency scholarships.

Students who are receiving financial aid and who are planning to withdraw from the University during a semester are strongly encouraged to meet with a financial aid advisor to review the impact that their withdrawal will have on their institutional charges and on their financial aid for the semester.

Scholarships

The University of Richmond is proud of the generous support it has and continues to receive from its donors in support of our financial aid program. Scholarships awarded by the University of Richmond include:

The E. Ballard Baker Scholarship

Established by alumni and friends in memory of Judge E. Ballard Baker, an alumnus of Richmond College and the law school, who was a widely respected jurist and the first chief judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia.

The Marilyn L. Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1999 by Timothy L. Barnes, a member of the Class of 1978, and Jefferson T. Barnes, a member of the Class of 1987, in memory of their mother.

Elio J. Nannini/M. Ray Doubles Scholarship

Established in 1999 by Elio J. Nannini, a member of the Class of 1940, in honor of his alma mater and in memory of Dean Doubles.

The Law School Class of 1972 Scholarship

Established by the members of the Class of 1972.

The Mary Russell and James H. Barnett Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Alumni and friends of Mary Russell and James H. Barnett Jr. have funded this scholarship in their memory. Mr. Barnett was a distinguished teacher and scholar who served the law school for nearly half a century.

The W. Richard Broaddus Jr. Scholarship

Established as a result of a generous bequest by W. Richard Broaddus Jr., a member of the Class of 1921.

The Thomas P. Bryan Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Established by the Windsor Foundation in memory of Thomas P. Bryan Jr., one of its trustees, and a member of the Class of 1947.

The Cantor and Cantor Scholarship

Endowed by the Richmond firm of Cantor and Cantor.

The Fred A. Crowder Memorial Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Fred A. Crowder and daughters. Mr. Crowder was a member of the Class of 1949.

The William S. Cudlipp Jr. Scholarship

Established in 1996 by William S. Cudlipp Jr., a 1931 graduate of the law school and a member of its adjunct faculty for many years.

The John N. Dalton Memorial Scholarship

Established by the University's Board of Trustees in memory of their former colleague, John N. Dalton, who served as the governor of Virginia.

The Carle E. Davis Scholarship

Established by his friends in honor of Carle E. Davis, a long-time member of the law school faculty, secretary of the University Board of Trustees, alumnus, and prominent attorney.

The M. Ray Doubles Scholarship

Established in honor of M. Ray Doubles, former dean and faculty member of the University of Richmond School of Law, who faithfully served the law school as an able administrator and prominent scholar and spent many years as a respected jurist.

The Thomas A. Edmonds Scholarship

Established by members of the Alumni Association and others in honor of Thomas A. Edmonds, a former dean of the law school.

The William Meade Fletcher and James W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship

Established by James W. Fletcher in memory of his father, William Meade Fletcher, author of the highly respected treatise on corporate law, Cyclopedia of the Law of Private Corporations.

The Barry N. Frank Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Honey H. Frank in honor of her son Barry, a member of the Class of 1977.

The Warren B. "Chip" French III Scholarship

Established by the Student Bar Association in memory of Warren B. "Chip" French III, a member of the Class of 1981.

Melineze V. Godbee Scholarship

Established in 1987 by the estate of Melineze V. Godbee for the purpose of providing text books for an incoming student.

The Ralph M. Goldstein Law Scholarship

Established in 1995 by Ralph M. Goldstein, a 1964 graduate of the law school and his son, Irving B. (Chip) Goldstein, a 1994 graduate of the law school, both of whom practice law in Newport News, Va.

The Virgil R. Goode and Mildred E. Goode Scholarship

Established in 1993 through the estate of Mildred E. Goode for students demonstrating financial need.

Hancock Family Scholarship

Established in 2000 by members of the Hancock family in appreciation for the educational opportunities given to members of the family during their student days at the University of Richmond.

The Edward W. Hudgins Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1976 by Edward M. Hudgins in memory of his father, an alumnus of the law school and a trustee of the University of Richmond, who was chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1947 to 1958.

The Jeffries Scholarship

Marshall Jeffries House (L'84) established this scholarship in honor of his late maternal grandparents,

The Nina R. Kestin Scholarship

Established by her family, colleagues, and friends in memory of Nina R. "Ricki" Kestin, a respected member of the law school faculty from 1976 to 1989.

The Harry L. Lantz Scholarship

Established by Harry L. Lantz, a member of the Class of 1943.

The Law School Class of 1958 Scholarship

Established by members of the Class of 1958.

The Genworth Financial Company Scholarship

Established in 1972, this scholarship is provided through the benevolence of the then Life Insurance Company of Virginia.

The Mary Corling McCrea Scholarship

Established by the McCrea Foundation in memory of its benefactor, Mary Corling McCrea.

The McGuireWoods Scholarship

An annual scholarship award made possible through an endowment given by the Richmond law firm of McGuireWoods LLP.

The William T. Muse Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of William T. Muse, a distinguished member of the law faculty and dean for 24 years.

The Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Established to assist worthy students to obtain their legal education.

The Thomas P. Parsley Memorial Scholarship

Established by his wife in memory of Thomas P. Parsley, a member of the Class of 1929.

The E.R. Patterson Scholarship

Established by E.R. Patterson, founder and former president of Richmond Tire & Rubber Co.

The Carl R. Pigeon Scholarship

Established in 1997 by Mrs. Gail Pigeon in memory of her husband, Carl, a 1965 graduate of the law school and a former attorney in Hopewell, Va.

The Theodora A. Randolph Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Randolph to assist worthy students in the pursuit of their legal education.

Richmond Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Scholarship

Established in 1984 to provide financial assistance for pursuit of a law degree at the T.C. Williams School of Law.

The James D. Rowe Memorial Scholarship

Established by his friends in memory of James D. Rowe, a member of the Class of 1955.

The Charles E. Schelin Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Charles E. Schelin in memory of her husband, a member of the Class of 1972.

The J. Westwood Smithers Memorial Scholarship

Established by his family and friends in memory of J. Westwood Smithers, a long-time member of the law school faculty.

The Harold F. Snead Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Harold F. Snead, the former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia and a member of the Class of 1929.

The Beecher E. Stallard Scholarship

Established to honor Beecher E. Stallard, a 1931 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Eugene K. Street Scholarship

Established in 1993 by members of the Class of 1968 in memory of their classmate Eugene K. Street.

The Sturgill & Sturgill Scholarship

Endowed by the firm of Sturgill & Sturgill in Norton, Va. to assist students from southwest Virginia.

Jean Morris Tarpley Scholarship

Established by the Class of 1957 and added to throughout the years by many of her admirers, in honor of Jean Morris Tarpley, the law school's former director of admissions.

The Elizabeth N. Tompkins Memorial Scholarship

Established by Westhampton College alumnae in memory of Elizabeth N. Tompkins, to be awarded to an entering law student who is a graduate of Westhampton College.

The W. Marshall Tuck Scholarship

Established by Peggy Tuck Marr and her children in honor of her husband, and their father, W. Marshall Tuck, a member of the Class of 1967.

The Varoutsos Scholarship

Established in 2002 by the Hon. George (R'70, L'73) and Sandra Varoutsos to be given to a deserving student who attended both the University of Richmond for undergraduate work and law school.

The Virginia Circuit Court Judges Scholarship

Established by alumni of the law school who serve as Circuit Court judges.

The Virginia District Court Judges Scholarship

Established by the law school's alumni who are Virginia District Court judges.

The Willard I. Walker Scholarship

Established by students, alumni, and friends in memory of Judge Willard I. Walker, a prominent member of the Richmond bench and an instructor of trial advocacy at the law school.

The Archie O. Wells Scholarship

Established in 2000 by Marjorie Wells in memory of her husband, Archie Wells, a respected Richmond area attorney and a member of the Class of 1950.

The A.D. Williams Law Scholarship

Awarded to entering or returning students of unusual ability.

Annually Funded Scholarships

Scholarship awards are made from funds annually provided by the following law firms, corporations, groups, and individuals: Robert N. Baldwin, Richmond, Va.; Raymond A. Gill, Woodbridge, NJ; Gillespie Hart, Tazewell, Va.; Hirschler Fleischer, Richmond, Va.; Hunton & Williams, Richmond, Va.; Gadija Isaacs, Alicante, Spain; Law School Association, Richmond, Va.; Michael Marchower, Richmond, Va.; Marks & Harrison, Richmond, Va.; McCaul, Martin, Evans & Cook, Mechanicsville, Va.; F. Byron Parker Sr., Richmond, Va.; Parker, Pollard & Brown, Richmond, Va.; Schettine & Nguyen Firm, Richmond, Va.; Virginia Circuit Court Judges; Ebb H. Williams III (Class of 1964), Martinsville, Va.

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