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Graduate Tuition and Fees
Affordable Quality and Excellence

Minnesota residents pay a total of $337.40 per graduate credit for tuition for on-campus courses. The only exception is the MBA program, which is detailed toward the end of this section. Student fees are $35.64 per credit. Most full-time students will enroll in eight to twelve graduate credits for fall semester and eight to twelve credits for spring semester. Twelve credits per semester costs $4,478.28 for tuition and fees. Many students elect to also enroll for the summer term.

Tuition and fee rates were accurate at the time published, for current information on tuition and fees, please refer to University Business Services at http://www.stcloudstate.edu/billing/tuition/.

Graduate Tuition Rates per Credit for 2012-2013

Online students. Students who live out of state and are taking only online courses are eligible for a waiver of all student fees except for MSUSA and Technology fees. Students must complete a waiver form each semester. See http://www.stcloudstate.edu/businessservices/forms/documents/WaiverOnlineDistanceLearning.pdf

All students. Get an idea of your overall graduate school expenses by visiting our Summary of Living Expenses page.

Reciprocity students. The University has reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Manitoba. If you are a resident of any of these states, you may qualify for reciprocity tuition rates, which are lower than nonresident tuition rates. Reciprocity rates are not granted automatically. You need to apply for reciprocity prior to the term you are planning to attend college.  For more information, please see Minnesota Residency and Reciprocity for more information.

International students. Most international students can receive the in-state tuition rate of $337.40 per credit if they participate in the International Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship. Most full-time students will enroll in eight graduate credits for fall semester and eight credits for spring semester. Student fees are $35.64 per credit. Many international students will remain on campus during the summer sessions and enroll for additional credits. Many international students are offered the Minnesota resident tuition rate through the International Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship and graduate assistantships. Note: The Cultural Sharing Scholarship opportunity is not available to St. Cloud MBA, and Twin Cities COE, MBA, MEM, ACR and RAS students since resident, nonresident, and international students, pay the same market-driven tuition rate.

MBA students. For the 2012-2013 academic year, St. Cloud campus MBA students (residents, non-residents, and international) pay $535.00 per credit for tuition in courses with the MBA abbreviation (example: MBA 634, MBA 667). The following Phase I foundation courses are charged at the regular graduate tuition rate: ACCT 591, ECON 559, FIRE 577, IS 542, and IS 544 .

Audited courses. There is no reduction in tuition or fees for students who audit courses.

Senior citizens. Minnesota residents that are age 62 or older. Senior Citizens are charged a $20 per credit administrative fee plus minimal standard fees (as listed below) to attend "for credit" courses. If course is taken “ for audit”, on a space available basis, there is no administrative fee per credit. All students are assessed the MSUSA and Technology fees.

Fifth-year students. Students enrolled in the fifth-year certificate program pay undergraduate tuition when they enroll in 300- and 400-level courses. They will pay graduate tuition when they enroll in 500- and 600-level courses.

2012-2013 Student Fees for On-campus Programs
$35.64 per credit

Fee exceptions

Fees will not be charged for:

1. Courses numbered 588, 595, or 695 (temporary workshops)
2. Permanent workshops
3. Courses numbered 510 (tours)

Complete details on course fees are available in SCSU's course schedule. The Student Activities Committee will consider requests for exclusion from the fee structure, forwarding recommendations to the president.

Tuition Payment

You can access your account online to check your tuition balance, monitor financial aid, and pay tuition.

Policy

Students shall have their registration cancelled for nonpayment when payment is not made in full, as defined subsequently, by the established due date. 

Registration after the tuition and fee due date: Students registering after the tuition and fee due date through the 6th business day of Fall/Spring semesters may be cancelled for nonpayment. 

Payment in Full: Payment in full is defined through any appropriate combination of 1) cash, check, money order or credit card; 2) financial aid applied to tuition and fees; 3) an approved tuition and fee payment plan; 4) an approved waiver, such that the combined total is at least equal to the amount of tuition and fees owed; 5) a third party authorization on file in the cashiers offices stating which state or federal agency/program will be billed for the students tuition and fees.

Tuition and Fee Due Date: Tuition and fees shall be due fifteen (15) business days before the start of fall and spring semesters.  For summer session the due date shall be ten (10) business days before the beginning of summer session 1. 

Financial Aid Applied to Tuition and Fees: Once a student has received confirmation from the federal government that his/her FAFSA has been processed, the Financial Aid Applied to Tuition and Fees requirement shall be met.  Financial aid will be applied to the student’s account when it arrives at the University.  Only amounts of financial aid in excess of the outstanding balance will be released to the student.  This definition is valid per MN State Colleges and University Board Procedure 5.12.3. and is subject to change.

Safe Harbor Payment: Students have the ability to pay $300 down in order to be excluded from the registration cancellation for nonpayment process.  This will be considered payment one of the payment plan.

Veterans: Those students who are receiving veteran educational benefits must contact the Records and Registration Office and make arrangements with the VA Certifying Officer.

Payment Plans:  A student may meet the requirement of payment in full for tuition and fees at or before the tuition and fee due date by entering into an approved payment plan.  A payment plan may be the primary method of payment, or it may supplement other forms of payment such as financial aid or tuition waiver.

Accessing Your Student Account

Students are able to access and manage their student account online. This feature allows you to register online, check tuition balance, monitor your financial aid, and perform many other functions on your account. Below are the links to access your account.

PARENTS: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act specifically prohibits the release or disclosure of personally identifiable information without the students' prior written consent. Since we cannot legally give you specific information over the phone, this web site is the best way for you to check on your son/daughter's account.

Plan Ahead
If recent precedents continue students should anticipate tuition increases of up to 5 percent annually. Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board.