Cornerstone Institute Registration Fee 2024-2025

Cornerstone Institute Registration Fee 2024-2025

Registration

Registration occurs annually on campus or online before the commencement of lectures for that academic year.

Late Registration

Students may register late at the Registrar’s office during the first week of lectures. A service charge is added to the student’s account for late registration. Students who cannot register during this time may petition the Registrar’s office for permission to register in the second week. Under no circumstances may students register after the close of the third week.

Module Changes

After registration has been completed, modules may be added or withdrawn with the approval of the Registrar’s

office. No module may be added after the second week of the semester.

See ‘Refund of Fees’ on page 63 for the financial implications of cancelling modules.

A final year student who is granted an extension by the faculty for the Senior Project Paper / Fieldwork / Business Plan / Practical will be charged a continuation fee per semester until the module is completed.

Orientation

Orientation occurs during the first three weeks of the academic year for all new students. Students register during this time and are informed in matters of academic and general policies. The computer skills of students are tested, and they attend the Academic Skills Development class. In addition, orientation serves as an opportunity to meet the faculty, staff and fellow students.

Withdrawal

Students who withdraw from a programme before its completion need to complete and sign a “Programme Withdrawal Form” obtained from the Registrar’s office. The student must ensure that arrangements are made to settle any accounts.

Non-refundable Initial Payment of R 5000 payable at registration
Programme	Max credits per year	Cost per Credit
Higher Certificate in Community Counselling (minimum 1 year)	122	R250.00
Higher Certificate in Community Development (minimum 1 year)	120	R250.00
Higher Certificate in Business Leadership (minimum 1 year)	120	R250.00
Higher Certificate in Christian Ministry (minimum 1 year)	120	R250.00
*Note: Any degree modules taken in the higher certificates are charged at degree rates.
Bachelor of Theology in Community Leadership (minimum 3 years)	128	R450.00
Bachelor of Arts (minimum 3 years)	128	R450.00
Bachelor of Commerce (minimum 3 years)	128	R450.00
Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Intermediate	135	R375.00

Phase Teaching (minimum 1 year with recommendation to complete over 2 years)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (minimum 1 year with recommendation to complete over 2 years)	136	R375.00
*Note: PGCE additional undergirding modules are charged at Bachelor of Arts rate.
BA Honours in Community Development (minimum1 year)	130	R455.00
BA Honours in Psychology (minimum 1 year)	130	R455.00
BPsych Equivalent: Course Work (12 months)	140	R555.00
BPsych Equivalent: Practicum and Supervision (6 months)		R14000.00
2020 Additional Registration Costs
Application Fee	All new students	R300.00
Student Card	1st Years/Replace ment	R100.00
Technology Fee	All students annually	R500.00
Student Services Fee	All students annually	R900.00

Payment Plan Fee	All students annually	R2000.00
Other Costs
Late Registration Fee	On given day	R500.00
Withdrawal / Cancellation Fee	Any time during year
Computer Skills Module Fee	Any time during year	R200.00
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Fee and Credit Accumulation Transfer (CAT) Fee	Per module	25% of module cost
Reprint of Transcripts, SACE letters, etc.	Per document	R150.00
Reprint of Certificates	Per document	R200.00
Registered Mail for documents	Per document	R50.00
Continuation Fees: Undergraduate (Senior Project Paper / Fieldwork) PGCE (Teaching Practicals) Honours (Research Projects)	Per annum payment	R1500.00 R600.00 R2000.00
Dean’s Assessment (graduating students only)	Per module	R600.00
Re-evaluation Assessment (payable prior to the assessment)	Per module in advance	R350.00

The above fee structure applies to students from African Countries.

Financial aid is available for students from Africa (SADC Countries).

See https://cornerstone.ac.za/finance/financial-aid- application/ or contact the Admissions Office admissions@cornerstone.ac.za

GENERAL

• The annual fee is determined by the number of modules the student registers for the academic year (January– November). Each module is assigned a specific credit value which also determines the time needed to do this module. Please plan accordingly.
• Each student (including July intake) is required to register in January each year and pay the initial payment.
• Students who register in July are registered for the second semester of the academic year (July– November).
• Students studying for non-credit purposes (AUDIT) pay half of the tuition fee applicable.
• Tuition fee rate is double for International students (excludes students from African Countries).

• Campus-based students who require a study visa to study at Cornerstone must pay 60% of the tuition fee in advance before a visa letter will be issued (this includes students from African Countries).

• Financial aid applications for new students close at the end of January.
• Financial aid applications for returning students close at the end of October.

• (https://cornerstone.ac.za/finance/financial-aid- application/)

  PAYMENT OF FEES

• Students are responsible for the full payment of all fees and expenses according to their annual statement.
• R2000.00 annual payment plan fee will not be applicable with payment of the compulsory non- refundable initial payment made at registration, and the balance of tuition fees paid by the end of February (January Intake).
• R1000.00 Annual payment plan fee will not be applicable with payment of the non-refundable initial payment made at registration and the balance of tuition fees paid by the end of July (July intake).
• If a student is being sponsored, it is the student’s responsibility to contact sponsors to ensure payments are met.
• Students must always use their student number as a reference for all correspondence with the financial office.
• Statements are sent via email. Copies can be obtained directly from the finance office. Students must ensure that they check their statements. Enquiries can be made at the financial office – bursar@cornerstone.ac.za
• Receipts are only issued for cash payments.
• When making EFT payments, students should email proof of payment to bursar@cornerstone.ac.za
• Promotional discounts may be offered from time to time. Conditions apply.
• By the end of the first semester, half of the students’ total outstanding fees for the year must be settled in order for a grade report to be issued.

  PAYMENT PLAN

• For the January intake, an Initial Payment of R5000.00 is payable before or at registration. The balance of the fees will be divided into a 10-month payment plan, from February – November.
• For the July intake, an Initial Payment of R5000.00 is payable by the end of June. The balance of the fees will be divided into a 5-month payment plan, from July– November.
• The Initial Payment is applied to the tuition fee.

  REFUND OF FEES

• The R5000 initial payment is non-refundable.

• All administration fees due at registration will not be refunded.

• Cancellation AFTER the first 10 (ten) working days at the start of a semester: only tuition fees in advance (less non-refundable costs and withdrawal fee) of the student’s current semester will be refunded.
• Non-compliance with withdrawal/cancellation procedure will result in no refunds.

  NON-PAYMENT OF FEES

  Student fee accounts in arrears of more than 30 days will be put on financial suspension, resulting in the following consequences:

• The student may not attend class.
• Access to course material on the student portal will be withheld.
• Examination results and/or qualifications will be withheld.
• Should a student’s first semester fees not be settled by the end of the first semester, the second semester modules will be cancelled, and an automatic fee suspension will be applied.
• Registration for the following year is not permitted unless the student’s account is settled in full.
• Failure to meet the agreed payment plan will result in the outstanding fees being handed over for collection with costs.
  

  Banking Details

  ACCOUNT NAME: CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE

  BANK: NEDBANK

  BRANCH NUMBER: 198 765 (universal code)

  ACCOUNT NUMBER: 107 503 0269

  INTERNATIONAL: Swift No: NEDSZAJJ INTERNATIONAL IBAN No: NEDSZAJJXXX REFERENCE: STUDENT NUMBER

  STUDENT INITIAL, NAME AND SURNAME

GENERAL

• The annual fee is determined by the number of modules the student registers for the academic year (January – November). Each module is assigned a specific credit value which also determines the time needed to do this module.  Please plan accordingly.
• Each student (including July intake) is required to register in January each year and pay the initial payment.
• Students who register in July are registered for the second semester of the academic year (July-November).
• Students studying for non-credit purposes (AUDIT) pay half of the tuition fee applicable.
• Tuition fee rate is double for International students. (Excludes African Countries).
• Campus-based students who require a study visa to study at Cornerstone must pay 60% of the tuition fee in advance before a visa letter will be issued. (This includes African Countries).
• Financial aid applications for new students close at the end of January.
• Financial aid applications for returning students close at the end of October

(https://cornerstone.ac.za/finance/financial-aid-application/ )

PAYMENT OF FEES

• Students are responsible for the full payment of all fees and expenses according to their annual statement.
• R2000.00 Annual payment plan fee will not be applicable with payment of the non-refundable initial payment made at registration and the balance of tuition fees by the end of February.
• R1000.00 deducted from the annual payment plan fee with payment of the non-refundable initial payment made at registration and balance of tuition fees by end of March.
• R1000.00 Annual payment plan fee will not be applicable with payment of the non-refundable initial payment made at registration and the balance of tuition fees paid by the end of July. (July intake)
• If a student is being sponsored, it is the student’s responsibility to contact sponsors to ensure payments are met.
• Students must always use their student number as a reference for ALL correspondence with the financial office.
• Students must ensure that they check their statements. Statements will be considered correct if no written communication is received within 30 days of date of statement. Enquiries can be made at the financial office at bursar@cornerstone.ac.za
• Receipts are only issued for cash payments.
• When making EFT payments, students should email proof of payment to bursar@cornerstone.ac.za
• Statements are sent via email. Copies can be obtained directly from the finance office.
• Promotional discounts may be offered from time to time. Conditions apply.
• By the end of the first semester, half of the students’ total outstanding fees for the year must be settled in order for a grade report to be issued.

 

PAYMENT PLAN

• For the January intake, an Initial Payment of R5000.00 is payable before or at registration. The balance of the fees will be divided into a 10 month payment plan, from February – November.
• For the July intake, an Initial Payment of R5000.00 is payable by the end of June. The balance of the fees will be divided into a 5 month payment plan, from July – November.
• The Initial Payment is applied to the tuition fee.

 REFUND OF FEES

• The R5000 initial payment is non-refundable.
• All administration fees due at registration will not be refunded.
• Cancellation AFTER the first 10 (ten) working days at the start of a semester: only tuition fees in advance (less non-refundable costs and withdrawal fee) of the student’s current semester will be refunded.
• Non-compliance with withdrawal/cancellation procedure will result in no refunds.

 NON-PAYMENT OF FEES

Students who are more than 30 days outstanding will be put on financial suspension, resulting in the following consequences:

• The student may not attend class.
• Access to course material on the student portal will be withheld.
• Examination results and/or qualifications will be withheld.
• Should a student’s first semester fees not be settled by the end of the first semester, the second semester modules will be cancelled and an automatic fee suspension will be applied
• Registration for the following year is not permitted unless the student’s account is settled in full.
• Failure to meet agreed payment plan will result in the outstanding fees being handed over for collection with costs.

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NEDBANK: CORNERSTONE INSTITUTE | A/C 1075030269 | BRANCH CODE: 198 765 | REF: STUDENT NUMBER