Tuition & Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees for Spring 2012

Monday, Jan. 23 - Saturday, May 12, 2012
Information is subject to change without notice

Graduate student tuition - By Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) policy, full-time status has been eliminated and all graduate students will be considered part-time students. Tuition will be assessed on a per-credit basis. Graduate students are assessed tuition based on their status, not course level.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Students - Students attempting to achieve a Post-Baccalaureate Certification, that are not enrolled in, or accepted to, any graduate degree seeking program, are considered in this category.  As of Fall 2009, if you take 12-18 credits of undergraduate coursework, you will be charged as an undergraduate student, at the full time rate.  Above 18 credits, you will pay the full time rate plus the undergraduate per-credit charge for every credit above 18.  **Exception effective Fall 2011 - Art Education Certification students (considered graduate program only)

Summer Sessions - Summer session tuition and fees match those of the regular terms.

Initial Fees

These are fees that will be incurred upon application or acceptance.

Application Fee - A $35.00 application processing fee is charged for individuals applying for admission to the institution. This fee is non-refundable and is not applicable to any university fee under any conditions.

Fees Due Upon Enrollment

Academic Records Fee - All NEW students, and those returning after not being enrolled for a period of four years, are assessed a $50.00 Academic Records Fee. This fee will cover the cost for grade transcript requests and the mailing of these via normal U.S. Postal Delivery. This fee will also cover the cost of one diploma and the mailing of this via normal U.S. Postal Delivery. Overseas and rush delivery of either will incur additional costs determined at the time of request.

Health Center Fee - Students may elect to use the health center on campus only if they pay the per credit charge of $9.00 per credit registered.  Students electing to do this should talk to the university health center and they will request we add the fee to your account.  Payment will be expected immediately.

Instructional Service Fee - A fee equivalent to 10 percent of total in-state tuition is charged to all students. This fee is used to hire adjunct faculty, replace classroom equipment, purchase library books, and enhance instructional programs. This is a required fee.

Instructional Technology Fee - A non-refundable fee of $20 per credit is assessed to Pennsylvania residents and $30.00 per credit to out-of-state residents. This fee is used to:

• Acquire, install, and maintain up-to-date and emerging technologies to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Provide equitable access to technology resources.
• Ensure State System graduates are competitive in the technological workplace.

This is a required fee.

Recreation Center Fee - Graduate students may join the Recreation Center by paying a fee of $127.00 per semester.

Processing Fee - A processing fee of $5.00 will be charged to all students crediting their records with credit from the College Level Examination Program, advanced placement, or any other credit by examination program.

Residence Hall Fees - The housing license provides for a space in the residence halls and not for a particular room or housing fee (See Section XIII. Right of Assignment).

• Visit the Housing & Residential Services web site for current fee information.
• Housing Deposit - Housing application information can be obtained by contacting Housing & Residential Services for updated information at (610) 683-4027.
  

Student Union Fee - A fee of $15.50 per credit is charged to all graduate students for the use of the McFarland Student Union. This is a required fee.

Additional Fees

These are fees that may be assessed for the following reasons.

Returned Deposited Item Fee - Any items presented for deposit in any method (i.e. mail, in person, or online) that are refused or returned by the bank will be removed from the student's account immediately and assessed a $25.00 non-refundable handling fee. Any registrations processed due to the conditional receipt of the payment, or the removal of any restrictions due to the conditional receipt of the payment will be removed or reversed immediately. We do NOT accept post-dated checks. All checks received will be deposited that day.

Late Payment Fee - A $25.00 late payment fee will be assessed if your payment is not received by the due dates indicated on the bill.

Late Registration Fee - A $25.00 late registration fee is charged for student registration after the established registration periods.

Key Charges - A $40.00 fee will be assessed for each lost residence hall room key.  A $25.00 fee will be assessed for each lost mail box key.

Delinquent Accounts - No student with an account in delinquent status shall be enrolled, graduated, or permitted to receive a transcript of records or diploma until all outstanding fees have been paid in full. Any student account in delinquent status at the end of a semester may be placed with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General and/or collection agencies for collection and legal action.

Withdrawal and Refunds - Please review our new refund policy for more information.