Expenses

TUITION
Tuition charges are set by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education and are uniform throughout the 14 state-owned universities. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.

2001-02 Tuition for Residents of Pennsylvania: Full-time graduate students pay $2,304 for 9 to 15 hours plus $256 for every credit over 15. Part-time graduate students enrolled for fewer than 9 credits pay $256 per credit. All graduate students pay $256 per credit in the summer. 

2001-02 Tuition for Non-Residents of Pennsylvania and International Students: Full-time graduate students pay $3,780 for 9 to 15 hours plus $420 for every credit above 15. Part-time graduate students enrolled for fewer than 9 credits pay $420 per credit. All nonresident graduate students pay $420 per credit in the summer. 

GENERAL FEE
The General Fee is a mandatory fee used to support a variety of ongoing student services and activities such as student government, student organizations, health services and wellness programs, and Student Center debt service, expansion, capital replacement and maintenance.
This fee is charged of ALL students (undergraduate and graduate, full-time and part-time, residential and commuting/off campus) during all University sessions (including Winter Session and Pre-Summer Session), and at all course locations.

The 2000-01 fee is $42.50 per credit with a maximum of $506 for fall and spring semesters. During summer and winter sessions the fee is $12 per credit for all students.

Refunds: A student who withdraws from the University is entitled to a prorated refund of the General Fee in the same proportion as refunds of tuition.

HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN FEES

Housing in University residence halls is available for graduate students during regular summer sessions and, if space is available, during fall and spring semesters. Information concerning campus housing policies and procedures is contained in the Living on Campus handbook, available from the Department of Housing & Residential Programs. For more information, please call(717) 872-3162.

Cost information is available from the Office of the Bursar, Dilworth Building, phone (717) 872-3641 or (717) 872-3683.

OTHER FEES

Application Fee. Students applying for admission at Millersville University pay a $30 (effective October 1, 2000) nonrefundable application fee when submitting their application.

Late Payment Fee. Students who do not return the billing statement or make full settlement of their account by the due date are charged $20.

Late Registration Fee. Students who register after the start of the semester/session are charged $20, except when permission for late registration has been granted by the Registrar.

Special Handling Fee. Anyone who gives the University a check that is not honored by the bank on which it is drawn is charged $20.

Replacement Fee. The fee for replacement of a Millersville Student Identification Card is $15.

Damage Fee. Students are responsible for damages, breakages, and loss or delayed return of University property.

Degree/Transcript Fee. Each candidate for a degree must pay $30 to cover the cost of the diploma and future transcript requests.

Transcript Fee. There is no separate, additional fee for a transcript request.

Certification Fee. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires a nonrefundable 15 fee for credentials evaluations and processing teaching certification applications.

Infirmary Supplies Fee. The cost of supplies used to treat a patient at the infirmary may be charged to the patient.

Library Fees. Library patrons returning overdue items after the ten-day grace period will be charged a fee of $5.50 per item. Thereafter, the fee will increase 50 cents per day per item. The maximum fee is $15 per item. Fees for overdue items are not refundable. Library patrons holding library items after the due date may be charged the replacement cost of the materials. Additional information regarding the overdue policy for circulation/reserve material is available at the Circulation Desk, Ganser Library. 

PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES

Students enrolling for classes during the early registration period are not required to pay immediately. Semester bills are mailed four to six weeks before the beginning of each semester. Full payment is due two to three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

Students enrolling after early registration are required to make full payment at the time of registration. Students are considered officially enrolled, able to earn credits, receive grades, and graduate when all fees are paid in full.

Credit card payment by phone is available. Call 872-3999 to use the automated MAX system 

Questions about fees and payments should be directed to the Office of the Bursar, Dilworth Building.

Installment Payment Plan

Millersville University offers an installment payment plan to help students meet educational costs. The Millersville University Installment Payment Plan (MIPP) enables participants to make 12 monthly installments beginning May 1. In addition, MIPP allows participants to determine the amount of tuition, general fee and room and board they want to pay in installments. This feature gives participants the opportunity to budget costs as best suited to their personal situations. Questions should be directed to the MIPP Coordinator, Bursar’s Office, Dilworth Building.

Note: Late MIPP applications will be accepted until July 1.

UNIVERSITY REFUND POLICY

A student who wishes to cancel registration and obtain a refund must complete the cancellation process and officially drop the course/courses with the Registrar. The effective date for refunds is determined by the date the completed drop/add form is filed in the registrar’s office. All requests for refunds shall be submitted to the Office of the Bursar, Dilworth Building, Room 227. Application and graduation fees are not refundable.

Stopping payment on checks written to cover fees does not constitute withdrawal from the University nor does it relieve the student from financial responsibility for fees owed. Students whose fees are to be paid by scholarship or other sources and who lose the financial assistance because of withdrawal or for other reasons will be held personally responsible for all charges.

Students who have made payment for a course are entitled to a full refund in the event the University cancels a course.

FALL/SPRING REFUNDS

Refund of Tuition
The following timetable applies to refunds for tuition and the general fee:

  1. Withdrawal before the end of the first full day of scheduled classes for the semester: 100% refund. 
  2. Withdrawal during first week: 90% refund. 
  3. Withdrawal during second week: 80% refund. 
  4. Withdrawal during third week: 70% refund. 
  5. Withdrawal during fourth week: 60% refund. 
  6. Withdrawal during fifth week: 50% refund. 
  7. Withdrawal after fifth week: no refund.
This refund schedule is applicable to part-time students reducing credits, to full-time students reducing credits to part-time status, to undergraduate students reducing credits to the 12-18 credit range (usual load for full-time undergraduates), and to graduate students reducing credits to the 9-15 credit range (usual load for full-time graduate students).

Housing Fee
A prorated refund on housing fees will be made only when a student withdraws from the University. For students who move out of housing but remain enrolled, there is no refund.

Meal Plan
All students who leave the University will be entitled to a prorated refund of meal plan fees.

SUMMER/WINTER SESSION REFUNDS

Winter Session, Pre-Session, First Summer Session and Second Summer Session are each considered to be separate entities and are treated as such for refund purposes.

Cancellation of Registration

  1. Registration canceled before the first class meeting: 100% refund of tuition, general fee, housing fees and meal plan fees. 
  2. Registration canceled by 5:00 p.m. of the business day following the first class meeting: 90% refund of tuition and general fee. No refund will be granted on housing fees. Meal plan fees will be prorated. 
  3. Registration canceled after 5:00 p.m. of the business day following the first class meeting: no refund. No refund will be granted on housing fees. Meal plan fees will be prorated.
Cancellation of Registration for Medical Reason—Summer Sessions Only
Students who must cancel registration after the beginning of a five-week summer session course(s) for medical reasons certified in writing by an attending physician and approved by the University physician will be eligible for refunds of tuition and general fee according to the following graduated scale:
  1. Withdrawal during first week: 80% refund. 
  2. Withdrawal during second week: 65% refund. 
  3. Withdrawal during third week: 50% refund. 
  4. Withdrawal after the third week: no refund.
For courses of a shorter duration, a 50% refund will be granted for withdrawal prior to completion of less than 50% of the class meeting periods. Housing and meal fees plan will be prorated.

The refund policy described above applies to all courses offered by the University. This policy is based on the University calendar and is not contingent upon the individual student’s class attendance. Refund policy is subject to change at any time.

Note: Refunds for first-time students receiving financial aid under Title IV are made according to Public Law 102-135, Section 484B of the Higher Education Amendments.

Revised: June 14, 2001