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Office of the Registrar 

2008-2009 Selected Fees

Approved by the Board of Governors March 14, 2008 and effective August 1, 2008.
 
Admission Application and Orientation Fees
  • SOAR orientation: A $60.00 fee will be required for the two-day program and $30 fee will be required for the one-day program.
  • A non-refundable admission application fee will be required of all first-time applicants:
    • Undergraduate, degree-seeking programs:  $35.00
    • Graduate programs:$35.00
    • International applicants: $50.00
  • The application fees will not apply toward payment of the Required Student Fee.
  • Students applying for their initial admission as undergraduate, non-degree seeking students or post-baccalaureate students are not assessed the application fee. Such students will be assessed the fee should they apply for regular admission as indicated above.
  • In hardship cases, the Office of Admissions is authorized to waive the admission application fee for first-time freshman applicants. Waivers may be granted to students whose counselors document that they are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program in their school systems.  Waivers may also be granted to students whose counselors submit a signed National Association of College Admission Counselors fee waiver form on their behalf and to students who document that they have qualified for a waiver of the ACT registration fee.
Career Center Fees 
  • Currently enrolled Missouri State University Students/Alumni:
    • Registration:  $20.00
    • Requests for credentials processing: $5.00 per set        
  • Non-Missouri State University Students/Alumni:
    • Registration: $50.00          
    • Career/Job Search/Resume Assistance: $30.00 each visit
Diploma/University Certificate Fee
A $20 fee is charged for the reissuance of a diploma or University certificate.
 
Housing Deposit
A security deposit is required of all new applicants for University housing.
  • Traditional residence hall deposit - $100
  • Graduate and non-traditional apartment deposit - $100
  • Married and family apartment deposit - $200 
International Students Health Insurance Fee
This fee will be charged each semester at the time of registration to all students for whom Missouri State University has issued student visa documents. Students registered for the spring semester will be covered for the following summer session.
  • Fall 2008- $499
  • Spring/Summer 2009 - $499
  • Annual - $998
  • Summer 2009 only (for students who did not attend Spring 2009) - $201
Laboratory Course Deposit
No deposit is required for laboratory courses. A student responsible for unusual breakage or loss of equipment will be required to pay for such breakage or loss.
 
Late Admission Application and Late Registration Fee
  • Late admission application fee (non-refundable): The fee for individuals making application for admission after the published deadline is $25.00. This fee, which is in addition to the regular application fee, is assessed at the time of application and is non-refundable. The late application fee is waived for students applying for readmission, or for admission under the non-degree undergraduate or post-baccalaureate classification.
  • Late registration fee (non-refundable): The fee for students who complete their initial registration for classes after the published deadline is $25.00 during the fall and spring semesters. This fee is assessed at the time of registration. Students who apply late and register late are assessed both fees.
  • The late admission application and the late registration fees are waived for students registering only for short courses, workshops, seminars, and other special courses administered through the College of Continuing Education and the Extended University which do not begin until after the regular (fall, spring, or summer) semester has begun.  
 
Lost Identification Card (ZipCard) Fee
A $10 fee will be charged for the replacement of a lost student identification card (ZipCard). For inactive ZipCard accounts, a service charge of $1.00 per month will be assessed up to a maximum charge of $36. 
 
Music Fees
  • The fee for private music lessons taken by Missouri State University students above and beyond their degree requirements is $60 per semester for one half-hour lesson per week. The fee for a one-hour session per week is $105 per semester. For less than a full semester, the fee is $5 per half-hour lesson.
  • The fee for individual private lessons for non-Missouri State University students is $10 per half-hour lesson.
  • The musical instrument rental fee is $20 per instrument per semester. The rental fee is to cover normal maintenance of the instrument. In addition, the student will pay the cost of any extraordinary repairs to the instrument.
  • The fee for the Band camp and assessments for dress uniforms and equipment will vary from year to year based on actual costs of services and equipment.
Office of the Registrar Document Fee
A $20 delivery fee will be charged for transcripts, enrollment verifications, and other documents sent via express or overnight mail. An additional amount may be required when sending items outside of the country. 
 
Registration (Early) Payment
Students who are eligible for the Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) are required to make a $60 non-refundable minimum payment by a deadline announced at the time of registration in order to hold their registrations. Students not eligible for the DPP are required to pay fees in full by the deadline provided at the time of registration.  This $60 will be applied only toward payment of the Required Student Fees for the semester of registration. Once paid, the $60 will be refunded only if the student is suspended by the University. 
 
Returned Check Charge Fee
A fee of $20 will be charged to the person presenting to the University a check that is not honored by the bank on which the check is drawn. The charge will be for each check returned. If the returned check was used to pay the Required Student Fees, the student will also be assessed the late application/registration fee as applicable. This late fee is in addition to the returned check charge. 
 
Study Away Processing Fee
A $75 fee must be paid by students who participate in the Study Away Programs. The fee includes purchase of the International Student ID card. 
 
Supervised Teaching/Certification Fees
  • A fee of $200 will be per 8-week placement outside of service area.
  • A fee of $45 per credit hour awarded will be charged to students for evaluation of, and awarding of, supervised teaching credit.
  • A transcript analysis fee of $40 will be assessed postbaccalaureate students seeking Missouri state teacher certification.  
Transcript Request Fee
There is no charge for reasonable and routine transcript requests. See “Transcript Request” in the Academic Regulations section of catalog for more information on requesting transcripts.