Miscellaneous student costs may be incurred by students beyond their tuition charges. These costs include, but are not limited to: health insurance premium, late fees/fines, application fees and other associated charges. These costs are charged according to specialized criteria. Some fees are non-refundable. Some costs can be adjusted based on credits enrolled.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4:13 pm
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Below are the approved rates as per our Board of Trustees for the current academic year.
One-time Fees
- New Student Enrollment Fee: $242
- Transfer Enrollment Fee: $80.50
- Family Orientation (per Person): $40.00
- Graduation Fee: $95.00 (A one-time non-refundable fee assessed to degree candidates for administrative costs related to their diploma. This is not related to any Commencement or Convocation ceremony.)
Annual or Per Term Fees
- International Student Fee: $100 (Per Term)
- Senior Citizen Learning Program: $40.00 (Per Term)**
- Student Health Insurance Plan (Based on Full-time Status)
- Full Year Graduate & Undergraduate ( August 15, 2026 – August 14, 2027): $3,170
- Half Year Graduate & Undergraduate (January 2, 2027 – August 14, 2027): $1,954
- Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Program Application Fee: $100**
- Study Abroad Participation Fee: $300**
- Study Abroad Program Deposit: $850 – $1000
- Study Abroad Program Cost Balance: Varies by Program
- National Student Exchange Fee: $150
- Visiting Student Processing Fee: $25.00 (Per Term)**
Late Fees, Fines & Program Fees
- Laptop Loan Program Late Return Fee (Per Hour): $15.00**
- Late Payment Fee (Per Semester): $150
- Returned Check Fee: $60.00
- Payment Plan Setup Fee: $30.00
- Payment Plan Late Fee: $25.00
- Late Registration Fee (After Add/Drop) – Undergraduate: $100.00
- ID Card Replacement Fee: $20.00
- Library**
- Borrower Services – Outside of Essex and Passaic County: $50
- Lost Book Fine: $80
- Overdue Books Fine Per Day: $.0.25
- Music Course Fee: $150 – $450
- Official Transcript Request (via National Student Clearinghouse)
- Parking Fines
- Return/E-Check Fee: $60**
- Special Courses/Lab Fees: $50 – $200
**Non-Refundable Charges
Other Costs Not Applied Directly to Student Account
Students may incur other costs while enrolled. These could include (but are not limited to):