Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Tuition charges include all academic services, except those that require special fees, as listed on the Student Account Services Account Information Brochure.

Charges are based on the total number of credit hours per semester. The same rate applies to day and night classes. Special rates may apply to May term and Summer Sessions.

Students taking six or more credit hours may qualify for financial aid and should contact the Financial Aid Office.

The total cost of tuition depends on the total number of credit hours (either day or night classes) taken per semester, as follows (for the 2017/2018 school year):

Number of Credit Hours	Cost Per Semester
1	$551
2	1102
3	1653
4	2204
5	2755
6	5574
7	6503
8	7432
9	8361
10	9290
11	10,219
12 - 16	12,990

Credit hours above 17 per semester will be charged at $929 per credit hour.

Fees

Art Studio Courses and Graphics	$75 per course
Medical Laboratory Technology	$30 per semester
PSY-150 Fee	$32 per course
PSY-290 Fee	$35 per course
PSY-291 Fee	$125 per course
SWK-343 Fee	$125 per course
ADC-291 Fee	$125 per course
Nursing/Clinical Fee	$40 per credit hour
Nursing/Lab Fee	$75 per course
Nursing ATI Testing Fee	$1,160
Testing fees will be assessed to student accounts on a semester basis. Please contact the Nursing office to determine if you will have a testing fee for the current semester.
Private Lessons - 1/2 hour	$175 per semester
Private Lessons - 1 hour	$300 per semester
Senior Recital	$200 per course
Student Teaching Fee	$25 per credit hour
Practicum Fee	$25 per credit hour
Independent Learning Fee	$100 per credit hour
Transcript Fee	$3 per request
Music Uniform Fee	$30 per semester
Cross-cultural Student Teaching Fee	$300
Athletic Training Program Fee	$355 total for traditional 4 year student
Annual TB Test	$10
Physical Examination	$30
Criminal Background Check	$30
Audit (Record is made)	$25 per credit hour
Credits-in-Escrow	$50 per course
Natural Lab Science Fee	Varies by course
Graduate Student Graduation Fee	$85

Examination/Assessment Fees

Portfolio Fee	$150
Life Experience	$35 per credit hour
Other Assessment	$40 per credit hour
Credit by Examination	$25 per credit hour

Room Cost

Room charges for the 2017/2018 school year are $2,077 per semester. This cost covers the periods of time while school is in session, per the approved university calendar.

Summer Housing Charges - There is a charge for all students living in campus housing. One may contact the Student Account Services, CAS, for the charge for summer. Arrangements for summer housing must be made in the Student Development Office.

Meal Plan Cost

Full meal charges for the 2017/2018 school year are $2,079 per semester.

The above charges cover the time when school is in session, per the approved university calendar. No refunds will be given for meals missed unless approved by the associate dean of Student Development. All arrangements for meal plans must be made in the Student Development Office.

Freeze Room and Board: Room and board will be frozen at entry level through the enrollment at IWU providing:

1. Student has paid all tuition, fees, and room and board charges by the due dates listed for both the fall and spring semester for the prior academic year.
2. The student must remain full-time each semester of each subsequent year.
3. The student must abide by available payment methods. Late payment of the school bill will be cause for forfeiture of this benefit.
4. The student must elect the full meal plan each semester and live on campus consecutive semesters.

If you lose the room and board freeze

1. If the student misses the freeze one year, the student may gain it back the next year by paying each semester by the due date for both fall and spring and then it will be frozen the next year at the prior year's rate.

The freeze discount takes effect at the beginning of the student’s third semester on campus and will be credited to the student’s account upon meeting the above requirements.

Estimated Costs

	2017-2018 Per Semester	2017-2018 Per Academic Year
Tuition (full-time student)	$12,990	$25,980
Room (would not apply to commuter students)	2,077	4,154
Board - Full Meal Plan (would not apply to commuter students)	2,079	4,158
Total	$17,146	$34,292

($12,990 per semester for a full-time commuting student)

Special fees, books, supplies, travel, and personal expenses are additional.

Payment Terms

Students enrolled in Fall Semester 2017 must have an approved payment plan in place, or pay their bill in full by August 15, 2017. Likewise, students enrolled in Spring Semester 2018 must have an approved payment plan in place, or pay their bill in full by December 15, 2017. Exceptions to these deadlines are possible only if financial aid is still pending, as long as all requested information has been submitted. If all requested documents have not been submitted to the Financial Aid Office by August 15 or December 15, the remaining balance is due immediately.

Payment Options

You may choose one, all, or any combination of the following:

PLAN ONE: Pay net amount due by August 15 for the fall semester or by December 15 for the spring semester. Net amount due represents total charges, less any scholarships, grants, or campus- administered loans confirmed by the Financial Aid Office. IWU accepts VISA, DISCOVER, MASTERCARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS. Online payments may be paid through the secure student portal by selecting ‘Pay on My Account’ located in the student account information. Please note: Effective July 1, 2014 a 2.5% convenience fee will be assessed with all credit card payments.

PLAN TWO: Pay net amount using any Federal Direct Loan or Parent PLUS loan. All paperwork must be received in the Financial Aid Office by July 1 for the fall or December 15 for the spring. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

PLAN THREE: Enroll in a tuition payment plan that spreads net amount due over each semester. IWU partners with Official Payments to offer the multiple tuition payment plans noted in the chart below. Spring tuition payment plans can be arranged at the same time as fall tuition payment plans or immediately prior to spring semester.

Payment Plan	Payment Plan Enrollment Dates	1st Payment Due Date
	FALL
6 month plan	5/01/2017 to 6/30/2017	6/10/2017
5 month plan	5/01/2017 to 7/31/2017	7/10/2017
4 month plan	5/01/2017 to 9/06/2017	8/10/2017
	SPRING
6 month plan	5/01/2017 to 1/09/18	12/10/2017
5 month plan	5/01/2017 to 1/09/2018	12/10/2017
4 month plan	5/01/2017 to 1/09/2018	12/10/2017

 

Refund of Tuition

Registration is an agreement between the student and the university. If a student withdraws, a refund may be given, depending upon the period of time that has elapsed from the beginning of the semester. Refunds apply to those completely withdrawing from school, not to those who drop a course.

Notice about Withdrawal

Students must contact the Registration and Academic Services Office to withdraw from classes if they are unable to secure funding for their college expenses. The Registration and Academic Services Office must be notified before the first two weeks of the semester in order to receive 100% refund. If a student does not formally withdraw through the Registration and Academic Services Office, grades of “F” will be given for the semester. The following table reflects the percentage/amount of refund allowable to those who completely withdraw from school.

Tuition and Fee	Tuition Refund	Room Refund
During the first week	100%	75%
During the second week	100%	50%
During the third week	75%	25%
During the fourth week	50%	-0-
During the fifth week	25%	-0-

No refunds after the fifth week.

*Special fees, such as private lesson fees, are refundable according to the same percentages as tuition.

Refund of Meal Plan

A student will be charged or refunded $18.97 per day. No board refunds will be given after December 1 for the fall semester or April 1 for the spring semester.

Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are taken into consideration when refunds are calculated and are prorated according to program restrictions.

Appeal Process

A written appeal may be submitted to Student Account Services. The charges being appealed will be reviewed and voted on by the Appeals Committee.  Students will receive a written response once the committee has come to a decision.