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Costs

The University Board of Trustees sets rates for tuition and fees annually, usually by mid-February for the following year. Rates are subject to change.

Fees for the 2008-09 Academic Year

 Semester    Year
Tuition (12 or more semester hours)$15,350.00    $30,700.00
Room Fee (double occupancy)2,200.00    4,400.00
Meal Plan2,000.00    4,000.00
Student Activity Fee110.00    220.00
Health Fee80.00    160.00

Total$19,740.00    $39,480.00

Special Fees

Tuition per semester hour (part-time)$975
Audit fee per semester hour$435
Student deposit$100
Surcharge for single room occupancy$420/semester
Credit for triple occupancy room$460/semester
Liberty Alley Apartment$2,725/semester
Late registration fee$25
Late course change fee$25
Official transcript fee (each)$3
Late payment fee1.5 percent per month on the unpaid balance including accumulated interest

  • The annual tuition permits a student to take 12 or more semester hours each semester. Students who take fewer than 12 semester hours in a single semester pay $975 per semester hour instead of the full tuition.
  • The University requires Susquehanna-sponsored health and accident insurance for all full-time students. The health insurance cannot be waived under any circumstances.
  • Student activity and health fees and are not refundable if the student with draws (please refer to Refunds section).
  • Students and their families should estimate approximately $750 per year to cover the costs of textbooks. They also need to plan for additional personal costs including laundry, supplies, transportation, organizational dues and spending money.

Payments

Students are able to view tuition account information via "My Account Summary" on WebSU. Remittance may be made by check, payable to Susquehanna University, and addressed to: Attn: Accounts Receivable Specialist, Business Services Office, Susquehanna University, 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164.

Students whose accounts have not been paid in full may not register for or attend class. No student will receive any degree, certificate or transcript until all financial accounts with the university have been paid in full. Failure to meet financial obligations will result in denial of registration privileges, participation in the campus housing lottery, and/or the withholding of transcripts and diplomas, as well as the potential incurrence of collection and legal costs. Students will be notified by the bursar of denial to participate in the privileges listed above. An appeal process is available. A student wishing to appeal his or her denial of privileges listed should mail a letter of appeal to: Office of the Treasurer, Susquehanna University, and 514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Any appeal must be in writing and be received no later than October 17, 2008, for spring 2009 registration and March 6, 2009, for fall 2009 registration.


Refund Policy for 2008-09

This policy applies to all student withdrawals. Students who leave the university will receive a refund as follows:

Fall 2008Spring 2009Refund
on or before Aug. 25on or before Jan. 12100 percent
between Aug. 25 and Sept. 5between Jan. 12 and Jan. 2390 percent
between Sept. 6 and Sept. 22between Jan. 24 and Feb. 950 percent
between Sept. 23 and Oct. 20between Feb. 10 and Mar. 925 percent

No refund will be calculated or made to any student who is suspended or dismissed from the university after the first day of classes in a semester for any reason including academic dismissal.


Health and Accident Insurance

The cost for the 2008-09 year is $160.

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