Costs for 2010-2011

Costs 2011-2012

Residential Student	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition	$11,040	$11,040	$22,080
Health Care	$88	$88	$176
Room	$1,795	$1,795	$3,590
Food Service	$1,420	$1,420	$2,840
TOTAL (Residential)	$14,343	$14,343	$28,686

Commuter Student	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition	$11,040	$11,040	$22,080
TOTAL (Commuter)	$11,040	$11,040	$22,080

Indirect Costs

2011-2012 On Campus for Fall and Spring Indirect Costs

On Campus Student	Fall	Spring	Total
Books and Supplies	$650	$650	$1,300
Personal	$1,040	$1,040	$2,080
Travel	$360	$360	$720
Total (on-campus)	$2,050	$2,050	$4,100

Indirect costs are estimated costs incurred by the student while attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University. These costs are estimated based on data collected from the area surrounding MVNU.

2011-2012 Off Campus for Fall and Spring Indirect Costs

On Campus Student	Fall	Spring	Total
Books and Supplies	$650	$650	$1,300
Living Expenses	$1,395	$1,395	$2,790
Personal	$1,040	$1,040	$2,080
Travel	$600	$600	$1,200
Personal	$3,685	$3,685	$7,370

Indirect costs are estimated costs incurred by the student while attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University. These costs are estimated based on data collected from the area surrounding MVNU.

Tuition: The charge for tuition allows students to carry 12 to 16 hours each semester. Up to 4 hours may be taken in the January term without an additional charge if the full-time tuition rate is paid in fall or spring. A tuition overload fee of $649 is charged for each credit hour over 16 in fall or spring, or over 4 in January term. Students enrolled in less than 12 hours in fall or spring pay part-time tuition of $789 per credit hour. Tuition charges for January term when a student is not enrolled full-time in fall or spring is $712 per credit hour. Summer school tuition is offered at a reduced rate of $356 per credit hour. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to register for summer courses.

Tuition covers the costs of basic instruction. Specific course fees may be added for individualized instruction, laboratory supplies, transportation, etc. January term travel fees and summer school charges are also published in separate bulletins. Students should contact the faculty member leading a January term travel course for advance payment deadlines.

Semester Off-Campus Study Programs: Students must complete an application process and pay a $50 application fee for semester-long off-campus study programs. (See details under the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of the Catalog). Students should contact the Student Accounts Office for cost information and any related administrative fees. Tuition, room, board, fees and travel costs incurred by the student vary with each program. It is also important to consult with the Financial Aid Office for details regarding available financial aid. In some instances Institutional financial aid is limited for off-campus study so there could be a reduction in a student's financial aid award.

Studying abroad during the fall semester may affect the student's charges for January term. See Student Accounts for details.

Senior Citizens: (62 or over and retired) may enroll tuition free on a space available basis. Senior citizens must pay the general fee and course fees. See the Admissions Office for details. Senior citizens cannot enroll in the adult-degree completion or graduate programs.

Room Charges: Unmarried students not living with parents or guardians must room and board on campus. Exceptions to this requirement are made for students who are 22 or older or students with senior status who are 21 or older by August 31. The annual housing charge is $3,590 for double occupancy. If single occupancy is requested (and available), the charge is $5,385. Laundry facilities are provided for residential students at no additional charge. Students who live on campus are required to purchase the university's meal plan.

The cost for a room during the January term for students who do not room on campus in the fall or spring is $399. Students are not permitted to occupy rooms during summer and other vacation periods without permission from the Director of Residence Life and the Student Accounts Office. When such permission is granted, a charge is assessed and must be pre-paid.

Meal Plan: The fee is $2,840 for a continuous service meal plan. A la carte meal rates are higher and are published in the Dining Commons. Students who do not board on campus in the fall or spring are charged $316 for the January meal plan.

Health Care Fee: All residential students must carry the university's supplemental health insurance coverage. A $176 charge is assessed to all residential and all full-time off-campus students to cover the costs; $88 is charged in the fall semester and $88 is charged in the spring semester. Off-campus students may waive coverage when confirming. Married students may elect insurance for spouses and/or children at special premium rates. The charge is prorated for those attending only during the January term.

Information on premiums is available in the Student Accounts Office. Information about coverage is available in the Student Health Services Office.

Other Fees

Application fee $25
Auditing (per credit hour) $50
Class schedule change (per form) $10
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (per general or subject test) call the Test Center (x4230) for fee
Course fees (e.g., laboratory, student teaching, travel, etc.) are listed in the online Undergraduate Course Schedule.
Credit by examination recording fee (per credit hour) $30
Directed study fee (if requested by student in addition to tuition, per credit hour) $50
Housing deposit $150
ID card replacement $10
Late confirmation fee $50
Late enrollment fee $100
Returned check fee $30
Room key replacement $20
Tuition deposit $100