Nov 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fees and Expenses


Tuition Payment Plan AY 2023/2024

New Payment Plan Details:

For your convenience, Shawnee State University offers CashNet, a safe and easy way for you to pay your tuition bill online. CashNet is available through the Billing Information — My Account Info section under the “Student” tab on MySSU. To use CashNet, you may either set-up an e-check payment by providing your bank checking account number and bank routing number (both numbers appear on the bottom of your checks) or you may provide a credit card number.

 

  • CashNet will manage the payment plan.
  • Students will enroll in the payment plan with CashNet.
  • There will be a $35 payment plan enrollment fee per term which is paid directly to CashNet (not charged to the student account).
  • A fee may be assessed for each late payment by CashNet ($10 late fee) and Shawnee State University ($35 late fee) (the total combination late fee will not exceed the current late fees being charges).
  • Do not make any payments on CashNet or at Shawnee State University’s Student Business Center until you are ready to enroll in the new Payment Plan term.
  • Select Installment Payment Plans to enroll in the current Payment Plan: Autumn 2023 (AU23), Spring 2024 (SP23), or Summer 2024 (SM23).
  • Follow CashNet’s steps to finish enrolling in your plan.

 

The Student Business Center is located on the second floor of the University Center.

 

Fees may be paid by cash, check or money order at the Student Business Center counters. It is important that you retain all fee receipts. Payment of fees owed is a prerequisite for continuing enrollment, and you should have sufficient funds (cash and/or financial aid) to cover expenses. Shawnee State University is not required to furnish services (registration, transcripts, etc.) to a student with unpaid fees.

NO SERVICE FEE will be charged for E-CHECK PAYMENTS. A service fee of 2.85% of your transaction amount bill will be charged for credit card transactions. Accepted credit cards online include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Diner’s Club.

 

Student Course Load

Undergraduate students scheduled for 12-18 credit hours are considered full-time. Undergraduate students scheduled for fewer than 12 credit hours are considered part-time. The permission of the Registrar is required for you to schedule over 18 hours of credit. A maximum of 24 hours may be attempted if permission is granted.

Graduate students scheduled for 9-16 credit hours are considered full-time.  Graduate students scheduled for fewer than 9 credit hours are considered part-time.  Please refer to the fee schedule for the rate per credit hour. 

Certain undergraduate students are restricted from carrying a course load greater than 15 hours. These students include first-time entering freshmen placed into two or more developmental education courses and any student placed on academic probation for a second consecutive semester. A student affected by this policy may appeal to the director of the Student Success Center. In exceptional cases, when this policy would jeopardize a student’s participation in a degree program, a department chairperson may also request to waive the twelve-hour limit.

 

Semester Tuition

Special Note Regarding Fees: The fees listed below are for the 2023 - 2024 academic year.   All fees are subject to change. Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustments that may become necessary.

 

In-State Tuition rates for Kentucky Counties

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A reciprocity agreement between higher education institutions in Kentucky and Shawnee State University (SSU), and their respective State Officials allows residents of Mason, Lewis, Boyd, Greenup, Carter, Elliott, Lawrence, Fleming and Rowan counties in Kentucky to qualify for in-state tuition.

Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions.

 

The Shawnee State Advantage:
First-time Freshmen and New Transfer Students

Per Semester Rates (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 12-18 credit hours                                                              Fees 
Tuition and Fees 4,810.76
   
Out-of-State Fees - Full-time 12-18 credit hours                                                                                  Fees 
Tuition and Fees 4,810.76
Out-of-State Fee 3,267.74
Total Tuition Fees - Out of State

8,078.50

UNDERGRADUATE RATES
Non-Guarantee Continuing & Returning Students
Full-Time

Per Semester Rates (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 12-18 credit hours
Fees 
Instructional Fee
3,378.84
General Fee
372.84
Technology Fee
67.44
Total Tuition Fees - Ohio Resident / In-State
3,819.12
Full-time UC Bond Fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Career Services Fee 48.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

Out-of-State Fees - Full-time 12-18 credit hours

Fees
Instructional Fee                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
3,378.84
General Fee
372.84
Technology Fee
67.44
Out-of-State Fee
3,267.74
Total Tuition Fees - Out of State
7,086.86
Full-time UC Bond Fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Career Services Fee 48.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

 

UNDERGRADUATE RATES
Non-Guarantee Continuing & Returning Students
Part-Time

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Part-time per credit hour up to 11 and above 18 Fees
Instructional Fee 281.57
General Fee 31.07
Technology Fee 5.62
Total Tuition Fees Per Credit Hour - Ohio Res. / In-State 318.26
Part-time UC Bond Fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50
Career Services Fee  (per credit hour) 4.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

 

Out-of-State Fees - Part-time per credit hour up to 11 and above 18 Fees
Instructional Fee 281.57
General Fee 31.07
Technology Fee 5.62
Out of State Fee 272.31
Total Tuition Fees Per Credit Hour - Out of State 590.57
Part-time UC Bond Fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50
Career Services Fee (per credit hour) 4.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

 

Alternative Tuition for Special Programs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   50.00

 


 

GRADUATE RATES
Full-Time

Per Semester Rates (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 4,886.12
General Fee 141.00
Technology Fee 48.76
Total Tuition Fees - Ohio Resident / In-State 5,075.88
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00
   

 

Out-of-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 4,886.12
General Fee 141.00
Technology Fee 48.76
Out of State Fee 4,380.08
Total Tuition Fees - Out of State 9,455.96
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00
   

GRADUATE RATES
Part-Time

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 542.90
General Fee 15.67
Technology Fee 5.42
Total Tuition Fees - Ohio Resident / In-State 563.99
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50
Career Services Fee (per credit hour) 4.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

 

Out-of-State Fees - Part-time per credit hour up to 8 and above 16 Fees
Instructional Fee 542.90
General Fee 15.67
Technology Fee 5.42
Out of State Fee 486.68
Total Fees Per Credit Hour - Out of State 1,050.66
Part-time UC bond fee per credit hour
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50
Graduate Workshop Credit (per credit hour)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    150.00

 


 

MBA GRADUATE RATES
Full-Time

Per Semester Rates (Autumn 2023 & Spring 2024)

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 5,374.71
General Fee 155.13
Technology Fee 53.66
Total Tuition Fees - Ohio Resident / In-State 5,583.50
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00
   

 

Out-of-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 5,374.71
General Fee 155.13
Technology Fee 53.66
Out-of-State Fee 4,818.13
Total Tuition Fees - Out of State 10,401.63
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
150.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00
   

MBA GRADUATE RATES
Part-Time

Ohio Resident / In-State Fees - Full-time 9-16 credit hours Fees
Instructional Fee 597.19
General Fee 17.24
Technology Fee 5.96
Total Tuition Fees - Ohio Resident / In-State 620.39
Full-time UC bond fee
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50
Career Services Fee (per credit hour) 4.00
Student Services Fee 25.00
Health & Wellness Fee 25.00

 

Out-of-State Fees - Part-time per credit hour up to 8 and above 16 Fees
Instructional Fee 597.19
General Fee 17.24
Technology Fee 5.96
Out-of-State Fee 620.39
Total Fees Per Credit Hour - Out of State 1,155.73
Part-time UC bond fee per credit hour
The fee of $12.50/credit hour is earmarked for repayment of the bond debt incurred for the addition/rehabilitation of the University Center.  The maximum for a full-time student is $150 per term/$300 per academic year.
12.50

 

Graduate Workshop Credit (per credit hour)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    150.00

 

 


Student Fees (Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024)

 

  • Application Fees
    • Graduate Admission - $30.00
    • Health Sciences Programs (undergraduate)- $30.00
    • International Admission - $50.00
  • Payment Plan Late Fees (max $180.00 per semester)
    • CashNet Payment Plan fee - $35.00
    • First late payment (Summer) - $90.00
    • Second late payment (Summer) - $90.00
    • First late payment (Autumn/Spring) - $45.00
    • Second late payment (Autumn/Spring) (CashNet may charge a $10 late fee to your payment plan account, not your student account)- $35.00
    • Third late payment (Autumn/Spring) (CashNet may charge a $10 late fee to your payment plan account, not your student account)  - $35.00
    • Fourth late payment (Autumn/Spring)  - $35.00
  • Credit By Arrangement Fees
    • Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee, Undergraduate (per credit hour) - $150.00
    • Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee, Graduate (per credit hour) - $225.00
  • Graduation Fees
    • Graduation Petition - $50.00
  • Portfolio Evaluation Fee (per submission), A.T.S. degree only
    • First Course (per program discipline) - $150
    • Second and Subsequent Courses (same discipline) - $50
  • Orientation
    • Orientation Fee - $50.00
    • Overnight Orientation Fee - $37.00
    • Overnight Orientation Fee (same day registration) - $47.00
  • Other
    • Credit by Exam - $150.00 (per course)
    • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Administrative Fee - $100
    • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Tuition Differential - varies by destination
    • Late payment installment plan not selected - $180.00
    • Transcript - $5.00
  • Replacement Fees
    • Bear Card - $10.00
    • Parking Lot Swipe Card - $10.00
    • Parking Tag - $25.00
    • Student Refund Card - $10.00
    • Replacement Diploma - $20.00
    • Office Key - $10.00

 


 

Fines and Cost Recovery Charges

2023-2024 Academic Year - effective Autumn 2023

Fines and charges listed on this schedule may include an administrative surcharge.

Cost Recovery Charges

Equipment

Item Price
Calculator rental $100.00 (includes $60.00 deposit)
Lost/damaged item cost of item
   

Library

Item Price
Copies - black & white 0.05
Copies - color 0.15
Ohio LINK item replacement charge 125.00
Ohio LINK overdue or billed item .50/day, max $50.00 per item
   

Student Business Center

Item Price
Postage charge for rush transcript current USPS rate for priority mail express

Disciplinary Charges & Fines

General

Item Price
Defacing University property $50.00 - $400.00 plus costs
Discharging fire extinguisher $750.00 plus costs
Misuse of campus technology $100.00
Moving or tampering with fire or safety equipment $750.00
Skateboarding or in-line skating up to $20.00 plus restitution
Violation of alcohol policy - second violation $150.00
Violation of alcohol policy - third violation $250.00

Housing Charges & Fines

Item Price
Damages variable, depending on type of damage
ESA Damages/Uncleanliness $50.00+
Failure to dispose of trash $25.00 - $100.00
Housing during University breaks pro-rated daily rate

Improper checkout

Improper housing check-in

Improper stay during break

$25.00

$100.00, plus costs

$100

Key replacement - hard key $90.00
Key replacement - swipe card $12.00
Lock core replacement $90.00
Lockout charge $12.00
Pets in living units $35.00/day, plus costs
Smoking in residence hall - first violation $250.00

Smoking in residence hall - second and subsequent violations

Use of unassigned housing

$500.00

$100, plus costs

Violation of noise policy $25.00
Violation of visitation policy $25.00, & up

 

Parking Fines

Item Price
Bicycles in buildings $25.00
Driving or parking on grass $25.00, plus restitution of damages
Immobilization $50.00, plus outstanding parking fines
Improper use of permit $40.00
Parking along curb $25.00, plus towing & storage charge
Parking hang tag not displayed $25.00
Parking in fire lane $25.00
Parking in handicapped zone $250.00, minimum
Parking in prohibited lot $25.00
Parking outside permitted areas $25.00, plus surface repair costs
Parking reinstatement charge $25.00
Parking with disregard for painted lines $25.00
Parking within 10 feet of fire hydrant $25.00
Parking within 20 feet of crosswalk $25.00
Parking within 30 feet of stop sign $25.00
Parking/stopping in other prohibited zone (posted) $25.00, plus towing & storage charge
Vehicle not registered $25.00

 

Fine and Recovery Charges are subject to change. Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

 

Graduation Petition Fee

See the above list for the graduation petition fee. The charge will be added to your student account for a first-time degree petition. If you petition for multiple degrees in the same session and year, you will be charged for each degree. There is no charge if you petition for a certificate, or for a re-petition of a degree that you previously petitioned for but did not complete. (see the Office of the Registrar’s web page for details. Your eligibility to graduate is determined by the Registrar after you petition for graduation. 

For questions regarding graduation, please call (740) 351-3377.

Health Science Application Fee

A nonrefundable health sciences program application fee must accompany all health science admission applications.

 


 

COURSE FEES

2023-2024 Academic Year: Per Term

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far-right column of each course listing. The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE: The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships. The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

Fee Per Course

Fee Amount per credit hour
ADNR - Nursing 35.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 10.00*
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 20.00*
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 30.00*
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BIOL -Biology 30.00
BSHS - Health Science 5.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BSNR - Nursing 35.00
BUIS - Information Systems 45.00
CHEM - Chemistry 30.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 45.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 27.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate Off-campus 60.00*
MATH - Mathematics, Undergraduate 15.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 25.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 30.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 25.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 25.00
RHET - Rhetoric (MA in Composition and Rhetoric 20.00*
SPST1 - Physical Education 10.00*
SPST2 - Physical Education 15.00*
SPST3 - Physical Education 20.00*
SSCI - Social Science 12.00
SSES - Exercise Science 25.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - Developmental Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - First Year Experience 12.00
UNC3 - Developmental Mathematics 17.00
Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee - Undergraduate 150.00
Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee - Graduate 225.00

Per Course Rates

Fee Amount
EDU1 - Education Field Fee 350.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 175.00
CIPA - Study Abroad Course Fee 120.00
AHNR - Transition to Registered Nursing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   85.00
 

Student fees listed here are for the Fall 2023, Spring 2023 & Summer 2023 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

*Fees ares subject to change, pending approval of rates by ODHE.  Current rates will not be exceeded.


 

Responsibility for Fees

A student may register for classes by submitting a registration form, in person or via the Web. With the act of registering, a student promises to pay all tuition and fees for the semester. This financial obligation may only be discharged by paying in full, by choosing the Short-Term Loan option (payment plan), by having adequate financial aid to pay the fees, or by dropping from Shawnee State University, by the published deadlines. Please review the SSU course schedule, published in advance of each semester, for details.

Short Term Loan

Shawnee State University provides a Short-Term Loan (a payment plan option) that can help you with the payment of tuition, books, and certain fees. Information about the Short-Term Loan is available in the Student Business Center or online at the Bursar’s Office web pages.

Bad Check Policy

Payment of fees owed is a prerequisite to official enrollment, and you should have sufficient funds (cash and/or financial aid) to cover these expenses.  A personal check or an electronic check (ACH) returned for insufficient funds is a federal offense and constitutes nonpayment of your obligation to Shawnee State University. Therefore, any student who has a personal check or (ACH) returned for insufficient funds shall be subject to all related fees, and, until the same is cleared, the student shall be considered in noncompliance with institutional policy and may be administratively dismissed. Any student administratively dismissed due to a bad check, has no recourse for readmission for the current semester.

Refund of Fees

Continuing students dropping hours through the tenth day of the semester (for full semester courses only), when such changes result in a reduction of fees, are entitled to receive the reduction.  Withdraws/drops made after the tenth day of the semester will result in no refund.  Students who officially withdraw/drop from Shawnee State receive a refund, if due, based upon the following schedule (for full semester courses only).  If you do not officially withdraw or drop, you are not eligible for any refund, and fees assessed are due and payable.

Withdrawal/Drop Dates

Full Semester (Autumn, Spring, & Summer Semesters)  
          Through the first 10 business days of the semester 100% of Tuition
           After the 10th business day 0%  (No Refund)
Subsessions 1st 7 week (S1, O1, E1 {E-Campus})  
          Through the first 5 business days of the subsession 100% of Tuition & Fees
          After the 5th business day of the subsession 0%  (No Refund)
Subsessions  2nd  7 week (S2, O2, E2 {E-Campus})  
          Through the first 5 business days of the subsession 100% of Tuition
          After the 5th business day of the subsession 0% (No Refund)

Please Note: Questions concerning the above information should be referred to the Student Business Center. 

Late Payment Policy

A late payment fee is assessed when you fail to make payment, in accordance with the due dates established by the Bursar’s Office. Such fees are assessed in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the University’s Board of Trustees.