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Miscellaneous Fees

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: Monday, September 25, 2023 12:46 pm

Fiscal Year 2023-2024

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

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate: $65.00**
  • Graduate: $60.00**
  • Graduate Online: $60.00**

Deposits (Non-refundable)

  • Undergraduate Freshman Admission Deposit: $225.00 ($185.00 for orientation fee and $40.00 toward tuition.)**
  • Undergraduate Transfer Deposit: $85.00 ($60.00 for orientation fee and $25.00 toward tuition.)**
  • Graduate Admission Deposit (Applied to some graduate programs): $200.00**
  • Annual Housing Deposit: $300.00 (Per-year deposit whether student begins residency in fall or spring semester)**

One-time Fees

  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $185.00
  • Transfer Enrollment Fee: $60.00
  • Family Orientation(per Person): $35.00
  • 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: $100.00 (Per Term)
  • Senior Citizen Learning Program: $40.00 (Per Term)**
  • Student Health Insurance Plan (Based on Full-time Status)
    • Full Year Graduate (August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2024): $2,611.00
    • Full Year Undergraduate (August 15, 2023 – August 14, 2024): $2,611.00
    • Half Year Graduate (January 2, 2023 – August 14, 2024): $1612.00
    • Half Year Undergraduate (January 2, 2023 – August 14, 2024): $1612.00
  • Study Abroad
    • Study Abroad Program Application Fee: $100.00**
    • Study Abroad Participation Fee: $300.00**
    • Study Abroad Program Deposit: $850.00 – $1000.00
    • Study Abroad Program Cost Balance: Varies by Program
  • 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): $150.00
  • Returned Check Fee: $60.00
  • Payment Plan Setup Fee: $30.00
  • Payment Plan Late Fee: $25.00
  • Late Registration Fee (After Add/Drop): $100.00
  • ID Card Replacement Fee: $20.00
  • Library**
    • Borrower Services – Outside of Essex and Passaic County: $50.00
    • Lost Book Fine: $80.00
    • Overdue Books Fine Per Day: $.0.25
  • Music Course Fee: $150.00-$450.00
  • Doctoral Dissertation Fees: $100.00
  • Official Transcript Request (via National Student Clearinghouse)
  • Parking Fines
  • Return/E-Check Fee: $60.00**
  • Special Courses/Lab Fees: $50.00 – $200.00

**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):