Special Charges

Special fees apply in the following categories:

Replacement or Lost ID

A $10 fee is assessed for a broken/replacement student ID card.  A $25 fee is assessed for a lost student ID card.

Student Benefit Fee

This fee is used to purchase new computers for student use in the academic computing lab, as well as to provide equipment for other facilities. The Student Senate makes decisions regarding the allocation of the student benefit fee funds. The supervision of these expenditures is the responsibility of the Budget Committee of the Student Senate. The Student Senate makes decisions regarding the allocation of the student benefit fee funds including the distribution of funds requested by student organizations. Past recipients to benefit from student fees include the Library, Wellness Center, Alpha Psi Omega, Black Student Union, CFA, Education Club, Inter-Club Council, Student Activity Force (SAF), Student Senate, and the Whole Earth Club.

If a part-time student, the student's account is adjusted to reflect the increased fee when students add courses. No refunds of this fee can be given after registration. 

Private Music Instruction

The cost of private music instruction in voice, piano, organ, orchestral strings, band guitar, woodwinds, brass, or percussion is $350 per credit hour, per semester. Private instruction normally consists of 14 30-minute private lessons per semester for one credit hour and 14 one-hour private lessons per semester for two credit hours. Use of practice rooms is included in the above charge.

Student Teaching

Students having a practice teaching assignment (ECE 49012, EDU 49001, EDU 49002, EDU 49021, EDU 49022) pay an additional fee of $430 for added coordination expenses. Special placement of student teachers may result in a higher charge.

Conferral Fee

The University assesses a conferral fee of $270 at the time the student registers for their culminating class in their respective program (LAS 45012, LAS 42515, HRF 8481, BUS 8500, EDF 8503, PYF 8600, ACG 8600). This fee covers the costs associated with graduation (diploma, diploma cover, cap, gown, etc.) for graduates. This fee is assessed whether or not the student chooses to participate in a commencement ceremony.

Replacement Diploma/Certificate Fee

Students may request a replacement diploma/certificate by contacting the Registrar's Office at 800-755-5200. Cost is $25 fee per diploma/certificate. The diploma/certificate will be replaced with the current style and with current signatures. Name changes will require a valid documentation as indicated under Name/Address Changes.

Returned Check Charge

The University accepts checks in payment of an obligation. If the student has had checks returned in the past or the student cannot be properly identified, the University refuses to accept a check in payment of an obligation. No post-dated checks are accepted. Checks are not to be held for deferred deposit. A returned check fee of $30 is assessed for all returned checks.

Transcript Fee

A transcript may be issued after receipt of written consent from the student and after assuring the student has paid all financial obligations to the University. $10 is assessed for each electronic transcript. $15 is assessed for each mailed transcript. Additional fees are charged for expedited processing and shipping.