Administration

Annapolis, Business Office

Frequently Asked Questions 2011 -2012
Undergraduates

What are the Tuition, Room, and Board fees for 2011-2012?

  • Tuition: $43,256 (Per Semester: $21,628 )
  • Room: $5,054 (Per Semester: $2,527 )
  • Board:
           21 meals per week $5,280 (Per Semester: $2,640)
           14 meals per week $4,810 (Per Semester: $2,405)
           5 meals per week $1,390 (Per Semester: $695)
  • Activity fee: $400 (Per Semester: $200)
  • Health Insurance*: $500
  • Major Medical Expenses**: $620
  • Graduation Fee: $100
  • Caution Fee (refundable): $200

*Mandatory for International Students. Automatically billed for Domestic Students, but refundable if waiver is submitted.
**Mandatory for International Students, but optional For Domestic Students.

A typical student budget would include about $630 for books, $400 for personal expenses, and transportation according to the distance of the student's home from campus.

When are payments due?
Fall Semester payment is due in full by August 1, 2011.
Spring Semester payment is due in full by December 1, 2011.

It is important that payments are received in a timely manner. Please plan ahead to meet the payment deadlines. Payments can be made with cash, check, or money order payable to St. John’s College. Credit card payments are available through Tuition Management Systems one time Gateway payment option (see below).

Where do I send my payment?
Payments should be mailed to:
St. John’s College
P.O Box 64761
Baltimore, MD  21264-4761
Please include the student’s name and ID number on the memo line of the check.

What is Tuition Management Systems (TMS)?
TMS is an interest free monthly payment plan. This service is also available for one time credit card payment. TMS charges a processing fee for their services.

Please contact TMS directly for further information at 1-800-356-8329 or online at www.afford.com/sjca

Whom do I contact with my Financial Aid questions?   
Please contact the Financial Aid office regarding any questions about financial aid. They can be reached at 410-626-2502 or via email at financialaid@sjca.edu

What is a Caution Fee?
All incoming freshmen, re-admitted students, and Santa Fe transfer students are charged a $200 caution fee.  This fee will remain intact for as long as the student is enrolled at St. John’s.  It will be returned to the student after he or she has left the College.  It is similar to a security deposit against damages and/or fines.

What are the student Health Insurance requirements?
All students, undergraduate and graduate, are required to have health insurance while attending St. John’s College. All students are automatically charged for the insurance once a year. 

International students are required to have both basic and major medical insurance provided through Bollinger Insurance.  International students cannot waive Bollinger insurance.

The cost for Bollinger health insurance for 2011–2012 (period of coverage 8/21/11-8/21/12) is as follows:
                        Basic coverage: $500                        Major Medical: $620

This charge will be waived provided that you have completed and returned the health insurance waiver card to the Health Center by August 1. 

Complete and mail or fax (410-626-2889) the health insurance waiver form to:

St. John’s College
Health Center
P.O. Box 2800
Annapolis, MD  21404-2800

Please contact Allison Achenback at 410-626-2555 with any questions about student health insurance.   Download a health insurance waiver form.

For more information about student health insurance please contact Bollinger Insurance directly at 1-800-526-1379 or online at www.BollingerColleges.com/sjcannap

How do I make a change to my Meal Plan?   
Freshmen are required to participate in the 21 meal plan and are automatically charged accordingly. Upperclassmen living on campus are required to participate in either the 21or 14 meal plan.  Meal plans are chosen during room selection and indicated on the housing contract. Upperclassmen have 5 days to change their meal plans once the semester starts.  Please contact the Assistant Dean’s office at 410-626-2512 or email Frances Van Ness at vanness.frances@sjca.edu if you want to change your meal plan.  Meal plan changes will not be allowed after 4:30pm, Monday, August 29, 2011.

How do I change my Address?
Please contact the Office of the Registrar at 410-626-2509 or registrar@sjca.edu for any address changes.

Whom do I contact regarding Housing?
Questions about on-campus housing should be directed to Taylor Waters, Director of Student Services, at 410-626-2512 or email taylor.waters@sjca.edu

What is the SJC 1Card?
The SJA 1Card is issued to all members of the college community and is the official identification card of St. John’s College.  The SJC 1Card is required for students to access essential campus services and facilities, including the campus meal plan, laundry, class manuals, bookstore, library and print privileges, as well as access to the Iglehart Gym and other campus buildings and dorms.  For additional information on the SJC 1Card please visit www.stjohnscollege1card.com or contact customer service at 866-568-5121, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.