ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 p. 128 Payment of Tuition and Fee (6/15/2022) Replace the first paragraph in its entirety: Financing your education is one of the most critical components to understand as you embark on your higher education experience. There may be several options available to you in order to finance your education, including scholarships, grants, tuition reimbursement, federal, state, and private student loans, as well as direct payments from you. For additional information regarding funding your education options, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition. Once a student has had their financial aid eligibility determined, a student payment will be scheduled for any balance not covered by financial aid resources. Student payments are due in full prior to or on the first day the term begins. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a financial plan in place prior to beginning classes. This includes completing and providing all the required information to Financial Aid prior to starting classes. If a student has not submitted all requested financial aid eligibility documentation by the beginning of the fifth week of the quarter, a student payment will be scheduled for the full balance due immediately and must be paid by visiting the Pay Online section of the Student Portal at portal.rasmussen.edu. The University does not accept cash but does accept checks mailed to the Business Office and electronic payments including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks. All electronic payments must be made through the link in the Pay Online section of the Student Portal. Failure to pay all outstanding charges (tuition, fees, and other institutional charges) by the due date(s) or in full prior to the term end date may result in collection attempts and the inability to continue courses and withdrawal from the University. As you approach graduation, please ensure your account balance is paid in full prior to graduating, or you will not receive your official transcript and diploma except when required by any applicable law. To view your student account balance information, visit the Account Center section of the Student Portal at portal.rasmussen.edu. p. 128-130, Background Checks Policy (3/17/2022, 4/28/2022, 6/15/2022) Delete this entire section and replace with the following: Replace all instances of “Blaine” and “Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove” with “Hennepin/Anoka” (6/30/2022): For some programs, Rasmussen University requires students and potential students to pass background checks for admission or program changes/program transfers. Additional background checks may be required during program enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement. Note that “passing” a criminal background check for the purpose of program acceptance or practicum or clinical placement is determined by Rasmussen University, in its sole discretion. The background check is designed to alert students and potential students to issues that may impair their ability to complete clinical, externship, or practicum activities or to obtain employment upon graduation. The background check is also designed to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary student loan debt. The inclusion of a program on any of the following lists is intended to apply to all credential levels and specializations within the program unless specified otherwise. Programs listed here may not be available in each state or at every campus. See program pages in this catalog or program listings on rasmussen.edu for program availability. At all campuses, the following programs require a general background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor for acceptance into the program. An additional general background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. • Criminal Justice • Doctor of Nursing Practice • Doctor of Physical Therapy • Early Childhood Education • Health and Wellness • Health Information Management • Health Information Technician • Healthcare Associate’s • Healthcare Certificate • Healthcare Management • Health Sciences Associate’s • Nursing Assistant (all except specialization) • Human Services • Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate • Master of Healthcare Administration • Master of Public Health • Master of Science in Nursing • Medical Billing and Coding • Paralegal • Pharmacy Technician Certificate • Post-Graduate Certificate - Nursing At all Illinois, Kansas, and Wisconsin campuses, the following programs require a general background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor for admission. An additional general background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 28 / 57
