tuition & fees

Below you will find the tuition schedule, which identifies the per-credit-hour cost of tuition based on course level and residency status.

MSC fees represent additional costs to students for attending college. The fee schedule identifies and explains the fees for students attending Mat-Su College.

Learn more about University of Alaska residency requirements, tuition waivers for senior citizens, payment options, and refund policies.

 

Alaska Residency

For purposes of tuition assessment, Alaskan residents are persons who, prior to the published first day of instruction have been physically present in Alaska for two years (apart from documented acceptable absences) and declare the intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely.

Other people eligible for Alaska resident tuition include members of the United States military on active duty and members of the Alaska National Guard, their spouses and dependent children; dependent children of Alaska residents; dependent children of UA alumni; and other categories of students deemed eligible for Alaska resident tuition by the UA Board of Regents.

Persons who have lived in Alaska for at least one year may qualify for resident rate under a "bona fide" resident provision. Inquire at Student Services for more information or complete the Residency Application (available at http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/students/forms.htm). The complete resident policy statement is in the current MSC Bulletin.

 

tuition schedule

The following tuition schedule is for resident and non-resident tuition.

fall 2007 / spring 2008 / summer 2008
Lower-Division course numbers 050 - 299
Resident	$128.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$427.00 per credit hour *
Upper-Division course numbers 300 - 499
Resident	$144.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$443.00 per credit hour *
Professional Development course numbers 500-599
	Tuition costs vary
Graduate course numbers 600 - 699
Resident	$287.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$586.00 per credit hour *
* Non-resident students who restrict their registration to no more than four (4) credits each semester are charged resident tuition. Any credits registered beyond the 4-credit limit will cause all credits to be assessed at the non-resident tuition rate. Note: Tuition does not include activity fee or lab/material fees.
Fall 2008
Lower-Division course numbers 050 - 299
Resident	$134.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$448.00 per credit hour *
Upper-Division course numbers 300 - 499
Resident	$151.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$465.00 per credit hour *
Professional Development course numbers 500-599
	Tuition costs vary
Graduate course numbers 600 - 699
Resident	$301.00 per credit hour
Non-resident	$615.00 per credit hour *

 

Senior Citizen Tuition Waivers

The Board of Regents approved the following revision to Regents’ Policy 05.10.08B on Senior Citizen Tuition Waivers:

"Regular tuition shall be waived for Alaska residents who are otherwise age eligible to receive full social security retirement benefits, who register on a space available basis; that is, when courses can accommodate such students in addition to other enrolled students."

Transitional provision: "Individuals who were eligible for senior citizen tuition waivers on September 21, 2005 under the previous policy shall continue to be eligible for the waiver."

Implementation process for this policy is being defined. In general Alaskan residents born on or before September 21, 1945 who intend to apply for tuition waivers may register the first day of class. Senior citizens applying for tuition waivers may not register during the normal registration period unless they pay the normal tuition and fees. They may register in any MSC credit course for which they are qualified and in which space is available. There is no charge for tuition. Fees (such as lab, material, and CEUs) are not included in the tuition waiver. Applicants for the senior citizen waiver must complete a Tuition Waiver Request form at the time of registration. Senior citizens will not be allowed to drop and re-register for a class in order to take advantage of tuition waivers.

Please download the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Eligibility Grid in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format for additional information.

Note: Senior Citizens do not receive waiver during summer sessions due to self-support registration status.

 

Fees - Fall 2007 & Spring 2008
 

Administrative Fee ... $64/$72 (Fall 2008 $67/$76)

Classes in areas such as Art, Music, and Professional Development are available through private organizations in the community. Fees for these classes are determined by the instructor. Students may receive college credit for these classes by paying an additional administrative fee, or a process fee to MSC of $64.00 for lower division credit and $72.00 for upper division and graduate credit. The administrative fees are based on current tuition rates.

CEU Fee ... Varies

This fee varies. It is charged per Continuing Education Unit instead of tuition.

Computer Lab/Classroom Fee ... $25

This fee is paid during registration and is charged only once each semester to any student using an MSC computer lab or registered in a class held in a computer classroom. Computer lab fees are non-refundable.

Distance Education Fee ... $38

A $38 distance fee is charged for each web based, blended, and distance education course.

Lab, Material, and Other Fees ... Varies

A fee is sometimes charged in addition to tuition. The semester Course Schedule identifies courses for which fees are charged. Fee amounts may vary and are subject to change.

Late Payment Fees ... $75 & $100

A $75 fee will be assessed on all accounts which are not paid by the payment deadline. A $100 fee will be assessed on all accounts which are not paid by the withdrawal deadline. Students who pay for or drop their courses prior to the published payment deadline will NOT be required to pay the fee

Learning Resource Center Fee ... $5

A one time fee of $5.00 is assessed per semester for use of all LRC facilities and workshops. These fees are attached to preparatory courses, 100 and 200-level composition courses, 100 and 200-level math courses, and some 100 and 200-level social science classes.

Network Charge ... 2%

The purpose of the Network Charge is to cover rapidly rising costs, especially in the maintenance and enhancement of our university-wide technology infrastructure. It is applied at a 2% rate on a course by course basis to tuition, non-resident surcharge if applicable, and fees in lieu of tuition, for credit and non-credit courses. Courses with applicable fees less than the lower division credit hour tuition rate will be exempt from the charge. All calculated fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar. The Network Charge for a typical tuition based course at Mat-Su College is $3.00 per credit. The Network Charge for non-credit or fee based courses is noted in the course listing.

Non-Credit Course Fee ... Varies

Fees are listed in the semester course schedule as special fees.

Student Activity Fee

Activity fees are refundable only through the 100% refund period.

• 0 - 2 credits $0
• 3 - 5 credits $5
• 6+ credits $10

Technology Fee ... $5/CR

Mandatory fee to provide up-to-date equipment, software, maintenance, training, and support for student use. $5 per credit hour to a maximum of $60 per campus.

Other Fees

• Admission Application Fee ... $40
• Assessment Test Fee (COMPASS) ... $10
• CNT Test Fee ... $10
• Credit-by-Exam Fee (per credit) ... $40
• Emergency Book Loan Fee ... $10
• Graduation Application Fee ... $20
• Library Card Replacement ... $5
• NSF/Return Check Fee ... $30
• Practicum Insurance Fee ... $6
• Student ID Replacement Fee ... $15
• Transcript, unofficial ... no charge
• Transcript, official ... $7
• Transcript, UAA official, RUSH ... $25

Pay Tuition & Fees

Financial Obligations

If you register for classes, the University holds you financially responsible for that registration. Payment of tuition and fees is due by the deadline listed in the printed course schedule and the Academic Calendar. Even if you do not receive a bill, you must pay your tuition and fees by the published deadline. There will NOT be a University initiated drop for non-payment. You must drop your courses during the 100% refund period to avoid the obligation to pay. You are responsible for tuition and fees for courses not dropped during the 100% refund period.
 

Failure to meet financial obligations

University policy requires a financial hold be placed on your record if you fail to meet your financial obligations. This hold will prevent any enrollment, transcript, or graduation activity. Interest, late fees, or collection costs will be added to your account. The past due debt will be reported to a local credit bureau. Unpaid tuition and fees will be referred to a collection agency and/or collected via garnishment of State of Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends (PFDs).

 

Agency sponsored students:

All students who are sponsored by an Agency (WIA, DVR, VA, etc.) must contact their agency for details on how to obtain funding and the procedures required to register for classes. This must be done for each semester that they wish to register for.

Agency sponsored students are required to have all appropriate paperwork processed through Mat-Su College Accounting located in the Campus Cache by the payment deadline. If the appropriate paperwork has not been received by the payment deadline, the student MAY be dropped from their classes.

 

 Financial aid deferred tuition and fees:

If you have proof of approved financial aid you may obtain an MSC deferment form from the Financial Aid Office. Call 745-9719 or 745-9762. This deferment form must be turned in to the cashier by the payment deadline to avoid assessment of late payment fees.

 

Tuition Management System (TMS):

TMS is an organization that handles tuition and fees in monthly payments for colleges and universities. There is an initial enrollment fee for semester or annual registration. For more information call 745-9739 option 3 or see the MSC Accounts Receivable Supervisor in the Campus Cache (JKB 109). Call TMS at 800-722-4867 or visit www.afford.com/matsu.

 

General Payment Information

• Payment is due by the advertised deadline even if a bill is not received.
• You may call a cashier at 745-9739 option 2 for your balance.
• You may access account balance and pay through UAOnline.
• If using Visa or MasterCard you may also call in payment to a cashier at 745-9739 option 2 or mail/fax (745-9700) the Tuition Payment Form in the back of this schedule.
• A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned to MSC and must be paid by cash, credit card, or money order.

Refund Policy

To be eligible for a refund, you must submit a completed Add/Drop form to the Student Services office on campus by the date listed in the printed course schedule and the Academic Calendar for a refund. Lack of attendance does not constitute dropping a class. It is your responsibility to insure that the request is received by the registration office. If you are taking a class for a grade and withdraw after the refund date, you will receive a "W" on your transcript and will not receive a refund. You may not withdraw from a class after the withdrawal date published in this schedule. Please allow 4–5 weeks for processing your refund.

Non-Credit, CEU, and Self-Support Courses: 100% refund only if dropped one (1) or more business days before the published class start date. No refunds are granted after this time.

Short Sessions: Refunds for short session classes are prorated and individually determined by the Business Office.

Cancelled Courses: 100% refund of tuition and fees for courses cancelled by MSC.

NOTE: There will be a $30 stop pay/reissue fee for all checks lost or lost in the mail due to an incorrect address.

 

Refund Schedule

See the current printed course schedule or academic calendar

• Course Schedules
• Academic Calendar
• Short sessions
  Deadlines will be prorated for courses with dates other than full semester length. Calculate course prorate dates at: www.curric.uaa.alaska.edu/registration/prorate.

updated 03/12/08