Estimates and Summary of Living Expenses
| On-Campus | Per Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Hall and Food | $3,008 | $6,016 |
| Personal Miscellaneous | $960 | $1,920 |
| Health Insurance (Mandatory for international students) | ($485) | ($969) |
| SUBTOTALS | $3,968 | $7,936 |
| Educational Totals (MN Resident 12 credits & fees) |
$3,834 | $7,668 |
| TOTAL COSTS (Estimated) | $7,802 | $15,604 |
| Off-Campus | Per Semester | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, Utilities, Food | $4,200 | $8,400 |
| Personal Misc. | $1,050 | $2,100 |
| Health Insurance (Mandatory for international students) | ($485) | ($969) |
| SUBTOTALS | $5250 | $10,500 |
| Educational Totals | $3,834 | $7,668 |
| TOTAL COSTS (Estimated) | $9,084 | $18,168 |
Note: The living costs reflect approximate costs at the time of printing. Costs are subject to change without notice.
Summary of Graduate Expenses
Full-time, Full Year
A student who enrolls for twelve credits in the fall semester, spring semester and summer sessions and lives on campus
for the calendar year can estimate expenses totaling approximately
$17,527. A student living off campus all year can estimate costs totaling
approximately $18,977.
For Partnered Students
If your partner will be attending the University, double the educational costs
and add 75 percent of the living expenses listed in your total expenses. If
your partner will not be a student, only add 75 percent of the living expenses.
For children: Add $3,000 for each child. If both parents will be students,
add an additional $2,100 for each child under six years of age for day care
expenses.
Non-Payment of Monies Due to the University.
The student
must honor all financial and other obligations to the University. Students
who have financial obligations to the University will not be permitted
to register, receive grade reports, or receive or have official transcripts
issued until such obligations are satisfactorily met.
Academic Year. SCSU operates on the semester system. There is an intersession in mid-May and two summer terms which offer a broad spectrum of the regular academic year courses. Summer term credits may be applied toward fulfillment of graduate program requirements and are subject to the same regulations as credits earned during the academic year.
Health Insurance for International Students
International students are required to purchase the Minnesota State University Health Insurance Plan as a condition of admission and continued enrollment. Exemption is only by an acceptable affidavit from the student's embassy. The full $969 health insurance payment is required in the first semester.
Health Insurance for United States Students
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system sponors a student health insurance plan underwritten by a private insurance company. If a student is not covered by a parents' plans or do not have an individual plan, he/she might want to consider the system sponsored plan. United States residents and citizens are not required to purchase health insurance but many students do participate in this affordable option. The costs are approximately $1,000 for the year.
