# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S163
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SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES 163

‘back tuition from students who discontinue their
the students are leaving the institution for reasons
ontrol. Under this system upwards of 250 students
waived during the past year (1951—52). The reasons
Hawal from school include disciplinary, changed plans,

emic failure, dissatisfied, health, unknown. Back
assessed in 50 cases. The total amount of tuition as-
gollected) was $12,000.

‘be assumed that these fifty students are representa-
ength of time they attended the colleges involved, it
that tuition losses (in tuition waived ) for this one year

$68,000. This assumes that little or no back tuition is
en:in the cases where it is assessed. Such an assumption
valid, since of the $12,000 assessed in 1951—52,* $820
collected, and no institution reports collecting any

during the course of the past year from students who
susly reported and assessed in some previous year.

, therefore, that even with the best efforts to de-
the,capacities and the professional intent of students, Synod
ith considerable annual losses.
been difficult in the past, and will undoubtedly continue
‘to collect from students who discontinue their studies
ta sum of back tuition as prescribed by present policy.
the cases the feeling which has developed between the
the school is less than cordial. Some may feel a sense
ntment, while others feel almost open hostility, partic-
ieademic or disciplinary reasons are involved in the

be borne in mind, therefore, that much of the tuition
ed against such students is not actually collected.
t,,in addition to the rather considerable loss of in-
od, is poor relations with the individuals involved
general constituency, as well as a sense of frustration
on on the part of the institution.
roblem has reached such significant proportions,
ar Higher Education
ds.that tuition be collected from all students who
ar-colleges and seminaries; and the Board.

ends, further, that the accumulation of tuition, upon
at the option of the graduate, be refunded in full or
Bevance payment of pension premiums, after acceptance

a

installation in office; and the Board

“year for which data are available.