BA: ASL-English Interpretation - Tuition/Costs and Financial Aid
As a national distance-learning program, a differential tuition fee has been established. This means all ASLEI students pay the same tuition whether they live across the street or across the country. This fee is reviewed annually by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For the 2011-2012 academic year, the tuition is $340 per credit hour. For planning purposes, tuition costs are projected to increase by 9% annually for the next few years.
Instructional materials will vary by course, but will average approximately $150 per course over the life of the program.
Summer Expenses
- In addition to the tuition and course required materials, summer expenses include travel, room and board and any other personal costs .
- .On-campus Residence Halls with 2-bedroom shared suites (private bedroom, shared bath, living area and communial kitchen area) allow for cost-sharing with peers in the program and are made available during the summer sessions at the approximate cost of $50.00 per person/per night. Similar to a hotel holding a block of rooms for a specific conference, the Residence Hall units will be available for ASLEI students.
- There are certain advantages to being with classmates and working together toward a common goal. Students may choose not to stay on campus, but are on their own to secure living arrangements for the month.
Financial Aid Information
Students who cannot pay for tuition alone are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid. Students must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA priority filing date for each academic year (which begins each August) is March 1. Late submissions of the FAFSA are still accepted but may not be considered for the maximum amount of aid.
Bachelor’s students require enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits per academic term for financial aid eligibility. Full time enrollment is based on 12 credits.
To apply for federal financial aid assistance
Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Extended Studies degree seeking students may contact Nancy Gray in Financial Aid for more specific help at (970) 351-2502 or visit UNC Financial Aid website.
Students can also find information in the Guide to Federal Student Aid at studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
UNC-DO IT Center OSEP Scholarship: Educational Interpreting Emphasis
The University of Northern Colorado - DO IT Center
is the recipient of a 2010-2014 grant award from the
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
The University of Northern Colorado, Distance Opportunities for Interpreter Training Center, was awarded a 4-year grant (2010-2014) from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to establish the Professional Educational Interpreter Project (#H325K100234A).
This grant-funded project will sponsor 28 students who are prepared to:
- Begins with 300-level courses
- Select educational interpreting as their emphasis area
- Provide a 4-year service obligation in exchange for the OSEP sponsorship
Through a competitive process, up to 28 students will be selected for a $20,000 for a scholarship, summer housing waiver, and the expense of a national exam upon graduation.
Application for the OSEP sponsorship is included in the ASLEI Applicaiton Packet.
If the student does not complete the bachelor's degree within the two years of sponsorship, or does not provide four years of service to an IDEA-eligible student, he or she must repay all the OSEP monies expended on his or her education. For more information on the service obligation/pay-back requirements, read the following federal guidelines carefully.
