Tuition & Fees
Where can I find information about tuition & fees?
Tuition and fees for the current academic year are published in the University Bulletin , and are also available online at University Bursar. The University reserves the right to change any fee, without notice, at any time.
What fees constitute “tuition”?
The University Board of Trustees defines “tuition” to be the sum of the instructional, general and information services fees. These fees are charged to all students.
Why was I charged a Non-Resident Tuition Surcharge?
Students who are not legal residents of the state of Ohio must pay a Non-Resident Tuition Surcharge in addition to the other tuition charges required of all students (instructional, general, and information services fees). Additionally, if you have not provided your Selective Service number, you may also be assessed this surcharge.
Why is my friend’s Non-Resident Surcharge lower than mine?
Undergraduate students who are legal residents of the University-defined “regional service area” (which includes the counties of Chautauqua, NY; Armstrong, Clarion, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Warren, PA; and Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, and Ohio, WV) pay a lesser surcharge than do students who are legal residents of other areas.
A further reduced surcharge is assessed to undergraduate students who are legal residents of the PA counties of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland. These counties are considered to be within the “Western PA Regional Area.”
All undergraduate students who are legal residents of other states, or OH/PA/WV counties other than those specifically mentioned above, are considered to be “Non-Resident, Non-Regional” students and are charged the full surcharge.
Graduate students who are not legal residents of Ohio are also required to pay a non-resident surcharge. This rate, however, is the same for all graduate level students regardless of their county/state of residence.
What is this Information Services Fee charge on my bill?
All students are charged this fee each semester, and it is assessed on a per-credit hour basis. It provides support for technology enhancements and initiatives contained within the IT Master Plan, supporting the vision to keep pace with an evolving, interactive, student-centered and collaborative electronic learning environment. See “Tuition, Fees & Charges” in the Bulletin or online for additional information about this fee.
Why was I charged a Technology/Laboratory Materials Fee when I’m not taking a “Lab” class?
This fee is designed to partially offset expenses associated with courses that make use of supplies, equipment or personnel support beyond that associated with typical lecture courses so it is not just for “lab” classes. Examples include chemical supplies, engineering equipment, computers, software, and lab monitors.
Why was I charged a Performance Music Fee?
This fee is assessed on a per-credit hour basis to all students taking music lessons.
Why does my bill show both undergraduate and graduate tuition charges?
Tuition is assessed based on the level of the course (undergraduate, graduate or doctoral). If you are registered for courses designated at different levels, then you will be charged tuition at the “mixed” rate.
Why wasn’t I charged the “bulk rate” for my registration of 12-18 semester hours?
The tuition “bulk rate” is billed for 12-18 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate course work. Since tuition is assessed based on the level of the course (not the student rank) undergraduate and graduate hours cannot be combined to achieve the bulk rate.
Why is there a library (or parking) fine on my bill?
Assessment of library and/or parking fines is initiated by those individual areas. If you are being charged one of these fines, please contact either Maag Library Circulation Department (330-941-3678) or Parking Services (330-941-3546) for further explanation concerning why the fine was assessed.