Courses available through Independent Learning (IL) are not funded by the state legislature and the program is completely self-sustaining. Tuition for these courses is separate from and will be in addition to other programs you may enroll in at WWU. Fees are subject to change as the result of action by Western’s Board of Trustees or the Washington State Legislature.
- There are two different tuition rates – one for each type of learning.
- Tuition is due at the time of registration.
- Textbooks, workbooks or supplemental materials required for some courses are not included in tuition charges.
- Reduced tuition programs such as state employee tuition waivers do not apply to these courses.
Guided Correspondence Courses
(Print-based learning)
Tuition
$100 per credit Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
Registration Fee
$25 nonrefundable fee each time registration occurs
Refunds
No refund
will be made after 30 days from the date of registration. The
$25 registration fee is nonrefundable.
If assignments
have been submitted there will be service fees withheld.
Extensions
Initial registration fees cover a period of nine months from the
month of registration. A $50 fee enables the
student to receive a three month
extension of time. Only one extension is allowed.
Course Transfers
$25 transfer fee.
A transfer
from one correspondence course to another is allowed within 30 days from the
original registration date. Tuition for the original course applies to the
new course. If assignments have been submitted, a variable service fee will
be deducted. If the new course carries fewer credits than the original, the
transfer fees will be deducted from your refund. If the new course carries
the same or more credits, you will be billed for the difference.
Textbooks and Supplemental Materials
Cost of textbooks,
articles and supplemental materials vary widely from course to course. The
course syllabus lists the required reading and materials with a cost
estimate.
Online Courses
(Interactive Internet learning)
Tuition
$142 per credit Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
Refunds
Online courses follow the schedule of WWU’s quarter. To receive a 100% refund, requests must be received at the IL office in writing within the first five days of the quarter. To receive a 50% refund, requests must be made in writing to the office with 30 days from the first day of the quarter.
Textbooks and Supplemental Materials
Cost of textbooks, articles and supplemental materials vary widely from course to course. Students receive an e-mail with textbook information at the time of registration.