Students are responsible for understanding the charges and fees applied to their student accounts. It is also their responsibility to check their accounts for accuracy and ensure that account balances are paid by their Due Dates.

• Summer 2009 Tuition & Fees (PDF)
• Fall 2009/Spring 2010 Tuition & Fees (PDF)
• Student Fees
• Program Fees
• Distance & Continuing Education/Summer Self-Support
• Other Charges

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Student Fees

Student fees are a per credit charge up to 12 credits.

Student Fees	Fall 2009/Spring 2010
Activity Fee	$10.50
Union Bond	$3.85
Career Services	$1.08
Technology Fee	$6.88
Health/Wellness Fee	$10.17
Library Fee	$0.83
ND Student Association	$0.03
ConnectND Fee	$6.75
Total per credit	$40.09
TOTAL (for 12 or more credits)	$481.06

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Program Fees

• View a list of fees charged by various academic departments for program participation.
  
  

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Distance & Continuing Education

Courses offered through the Distance and Continuing Education (DCE/DE/CE) department are billed at the North Dakota residence rates. These courses are not covered under the tuition cap and are not eligible for NDSU tuition waivers.

Summer Self-Support

Courses labeled as Self-Support are not supported through state appropriated dollars and are only offered Summer semester. These courses are not covered under the tuition cap and are not eligible for NDSU tuition waivers.

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Other Possible Charges

Application fee: The application fee of $35.00 is non-refundable and must accompany the student's admission application.

Course Audit: The course audit (not for credit) fee is 50% of the North Dakota tuition rate.

Course or Class Fees: Courses or classes that have additional fees will have the amount listed under Class Notes in the Class Sections Detail on Campus Connection.

Course Challenge: The course challenge fee is 50% of the North Dakota tuition rate. The fee is paid after approval of the petition to challenge, but before the special examination is administered.

Housing Charges: Department of Residence Life

• Residence Halls
  • Students living in residence halls on campus incur Residence Hall Charges based on the hall they will be residing in and the number of occupants in the room.
  • There is a $50.00 Room Reservation Fees required for initial application to residence halls
  • Hall dues are a yearly charge up to a maximum of $83.00 dollars. Hall dues are used for hall related activities, programs, coinless laundry services, newspapers and purchases of recreational and kitchen equipment.
  • Additional charges may be applied for damages and/or lost keys.
    
    
• Apartments
  • NDSU apartment rates are based on the apartment complex and number of tenants in the apartment.
  • NDSU Apartment Rates
  • There is a $200.00 Apartment Reservation Fee for initial application to and on-campus apartment.
    
    
• Other charges may apply based on the specific residence hall or apartment. Please contact the Department of Residence Life with questions:
  • Phone: 701-231-7557
  • Toll Free Phone: 1-800-572-8840
  • Fax: 701-231-7599
  • Email: NDSU.Residence.Life@ndsu.edu
    
    

Interactive Video Networking (IVN) Fee: The IVN fee is 20% of the North Dakota tuition rate. This fee is assessed to the classes taken at non-Fargo locations through the use of Interactive Video Networking.

• Students fees are waived for credits taken through IVN
• Students enrolled only in IVN courses are not eligible to receive student fee related benefits
  
  

Late Payment Fee: A $50.00 late payment fee is assessed to all student accounts that are not paid by the last day of the term's payment event.

Matriculation Fee: A matriculation fee of $45.00 is a non-refundable fee for all new students to provide orientation programs, tutoring and retention-related activities.

Meal Plan Charges: Meal plans are available to all NDSU students. Charges are based on the type of the meal plan you select.

• For information on meal plans and associated costs go to the Dining Services web site
  
  

Monthly Payment Plan Enrollment Fee: A $25.00 fee is charged to students enrolling in a monthly payment plan.

• A $15.00 late fee is assessed on payment installments that are thirty days past due
• A $50.00 cancellation fee is assessed to payment plans that are canceled due to payments over sixty days past due.
  
  

Parking Permits: NDSU employees and students are able to utilize on-campus parking by purchasing an NDSU parking permit.

• Permit fees are $125.00 per academic year.
• For further information on parking and transportation options visit the Parking Permit Sales web site or contact the Parking Office at 231-5771.
  
  

Bison Card: All students are required to have an NDSU photo ID card. The purchase price of a new Bison Card is $20.00.

Special Examinations: NDSU serves as a national testing center. Fees vary for different placement and proficiency testing programs. For specific fee information contact the Counseling Center and Disability Services at 231-7671.

Student Health Service Fees: Payment of student fees entitles a student to the basic services of Student Health Services at the Wellness Center. Additional fees are charged for laboratory services, medications and clinical/medical treatments.

• NDSU Student Health does not file health insurance claims.
• Upon request they will provide documentation to assist with filing.