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Mandatory Student Fees

Explanation of Mandatory Student Fees

Mandatory student fees apply to all registered classes taken on campus, off campus and online. Once a student registers for classes, they are responsible for all fees associated with their registration. Mandatory Student Fees are charged every semester and cannot be waived. Montclair State University reserves the right to change tuition and fees every academic year

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:10 am

Full-time Undergraduate Flat Rate Mandatory Fees Per Semester

Below are the approved rates as per our Board of Trustees for the current academic year.

A student is considered full-time if they are taking between 12-18 credits.

Student Services Fee Student Government
Association Fee
Total
 $478.95 $48.90  $527.85

Part-time Undergraduate Flat Rate Mandatory Fees Per Semester, Per Credit

A student is considered part-time if they are taking less than 12 credits.

Student Services Fee Student Government
Association Fee
Total
$31.93 $3.26  $35.19

Graduate Student Mandatory Fees Per Semester, Per Credit

A student is considered part-time if they are taking less than 12 credits.

Student Services Fee Total
$30.30  $33.56

Fee Descriptions

Student Services Fee

Supports personnel and non-personnel costs associated with the following:

  • University Health Services: Supports education programs and services provided by University health and counseling related areas and also includes Emergency Medical Services and Wellness Education (does not include health insurance).
  • Student Newspaper: The Montclarion is supported by the Student Services Fee and by revenue generated from advertising.
  • Student Recreation Center: Supports construction costs, operation, staffing and programming of the facility.
  • Student Center: Supports programs, operations and maintenance of the Student Center.

Student Government Association Fee

Funds collected from this fee are used to support the Student Government Association and other student organizations on campus.

Fee Descriptions Prior to Fall 2019

Student Services Fee

Supports personnel and non-personnel costs associated with the following:

  • Athletic Fee: Supports the Montclair State University athletic program, admission into sporting events and facilities (this fee is not charged to graduate students).
  • University Health Fee: Supports the education programs and services provided by University health and counseling related areas and also includes Emergency Medical Services and Wellness Education, (this fee does not purchase health insurance).
  • Performing Arts Fee: Supports the Performing Arts programs and performances available to Montclair State students (this fee is not charged to graduate students).
  • Transportation Fee: Supports the campus shuttle bus service.
  • Student Newspaper Fee: “The Montclarion” is funded by the student newspaper fee and by revenue generated from advertising.
  • Student Recreation Center Fee: Supports the construction, operation, staffing and programming of that facility.
  • Student Union Building Fee: Supports the programs, operations and maintenance of the Student Center.
  • Campus Card Fee: Supports the University wide technology infrastructure used to issue the University ID card and manage the related facility and financial card access services.

Facilities Fee

  • Student Recreation Center Fee: Supports the construction, operation, staffing and programming of that facility.
  • General Service Fee: Supports University programming and a range of other student services.
  • Student Union Building Fee: Supports the programs, operations and maintenance of the Student Center.
  • Campus Card Fee: Supports the University wide technology infrastructure used to issue the University ID card and manage the related facility and financial card access services.
  • Facilities Fee: Funds the construction and maintenance of various facilities.
  • Telecommunications Fee: Supports the University’s emergency alert notification system.
  • Energy Infrastructure Fee: Supports the construction and operation of a new cogeneration, boiler and chilling plant.

Student Government Association Fee

  • Funds collected from this fee are used to support the Student Government Association and other student organizations on campus.

Computer Technology Fee

  • Supports the computing infrastructure throughout the University including maintaining and updating the labs, student computer accounts (e-mail, Blackboard, Red Hawk Card) and internet/networking connections.