Schedule & Explanation of Fees
| Fee | Per Credit 1-11 Credits | Banded 12-18 Credits | Additional Per Credit Beyond 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee | 9.72 | 116.64 | - |
| Student Center Facility Fee | 16.15 | 193.80 | - |
| Athletic Fee (not charged for summer session) | 4.40 | 52.80 | - |
| Health Services Fee | 5.07 | 60.84 | - |
| Technology Fee | 14.00 | 217.00 | 14.00 |
| Maintenance Fee (On-Campus) | 5.30 | 79.50 | 5.30 |
| Maintenance Fee (Off-Campus) | 2.50 | 37.50 | 2.50 |
| Students United Fee | 0.80 | 12.00 | 0.80 |
| Total Per Credit (On-Campus) | 55.44 | ||
| Total Per Credit (Off-Campus) | 52.64 | ||
| Total Banded 12-18 Credits (On-Campus) | 732.58 | ||
| Total Banded 12-18 Credits (Off-Campus) | 690.58 | ||
| Total Per Additional Credit After 18 (On-Campus) | 20.10 | ||
| Total Per Additional Credit After 18 (Off-Campus) | 17.30 |
| Fee | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrad Application Fee | 20.00 | |
| Graduate Application Fee | 30.00 | |
| Replacement ID | 25.00 | |
| Late Fee | 50.00 | per semester |
| Non Sufficient Funds Charge | 30.00 | per returned check |
| Athletic Training Fee (for all student athletes) | 40.00 | for all student athletes |
| Residence Hall Association Fee | 12.00 | for students living in residence halls |
| Living and Learning Community Fee | 25.00 | for students residing in a Living and Learning Community |
| Orientation/New Student Full Time | 135.00 | assessed first term |
| Orientation/New Student Part Time | 70.00 | assessed first term |
| Transcript Fee | 9.00 | per official transcript |
| Degree Processing Fee | 25.00 | assessed prior to Graduation |
| Nursing Insurance Fee | 6.00 | Per semester for all nursing students |
| Credit for Prior Learning Rates | 75.00 | |
| Credit by Exam | 25.00 |
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE
The Student Activity Fee is assessed to all students attending classes on campus and most students attending online. The rate is determined by the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) and the Student Senate, and approved by the University President. The Members of SAFAC are dedicated to distributing student activity fees in a fair and unbiased fashion to enhance co-curricular life. SAFAC defines co-curricular life to be all aspects of programming which include the arts, literature, lectures, intramural sports and development of social and leadership skills among the students of SMSU.
STUDENT CENTER FACILITY FEE
The Student Center Facility Fee is assessed to all students attending classes on campus and most students attending online. The rate is determined by University Administration, forwarded to the Student Senate for review and recommendation, and approved by the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Board of Directors. Funds are used to finance the construction, maintenance, and daily operation of the student center building.
ATHLETIC FEE
The Athletic Fee is assessed to all students attending classes on campus and most students attending online. It is not assessed during the summer session. This fee is used to fund a portion of athletic programs. Students receive free admission to all regular season athletic contests.
HEALTH SERVICES FEE
The Health Services Fee is assessed to all students attending classes on campus and most students attending online. The rates are determined by a committee, approved by the Student Senate with final approval by the University President. The fee is used to fund the Health Center on campus. The Health Center is available to all students.
DEGREE PROCESSING FEE
The Degree Processing Fee is assessed to all students prior to their graduation. This charge is used to cover degree processing fees.
TECHNOLOGY FEE
The Technology Fee is assessed to all students attending class for credit. The rates are determined by the technology fee committee, approved by the Student Senate, with final approval by the University President. Funds are used to support the campus technology infrastructure and academic computing needs.
MAINTENANCE FEE
The Maintenance Fee is assessed to all students attending class for credit. This fee is used to support the safety and security of our students through such things as lighting, maintenance of sidewalks, parking lots and roads, Clery compliance reporting and the emergency notification system.
STUDENTS UNITED FEE
The Students United Fee is assessed to all students attending class for credit. The Students United Association and the Minnesota State Board determine the rates. The Students United Association represents the students' interest in system-wide policies regarding tuition, financial aid and academics. Representatives of Students United work with Minnesota State staff on budget issues and building project planning.
DIFFERENTIAL TUITION
Some courses charge additional fees for differential or programmatic tuition, which is for the extraordinary cost of offering the course or program (i.e. the need for specialized equipment, expensive supplies, accreditation standards, etc.). Differential tuition is approved by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board.
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICE CHARGES
Personal property and service charges are assessed to all students attending courses that have additional charges indicated in the schedule. Rates are determined by the Department Chairperson and approved by the Dean, Provost, and Vice President for Finance and Administration. Personal property charges are for property that is retained by the student and has value outside of the classroom (tools, books, materials, supplies, identification cards, etc.). Service charges are assessed for a variety of reasons: equipment that is required by an institution or program, special testing or certification; instructional costs not included in tuition but paid by the student to a private vendor such as bowling fees or greens fees; cost of private music lessons; and actual course-related travel costs required for transportation, housing and food for Global Studies travel.
* Rates are subject to change.
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