Base Tuition

The base tuition rate can be found by going to the Tuition Rates page.

USG Student Voted Fees

The Undergraduate Student Government is in charge of initiating and managing fees for services that can be enjoyed by the entire student body.  These fees pay for things like the Student Development Complex facilities, student organizations, and the Memorial Union Building (paying off the original bond and financing new improvements).

Course Lab Determined Fees

If it is determined that a course needs special technologies and/or equipment in order to run at an effective level, the department that the class resides in proposes for that specific class to have a lab fee attached to it.

Departmental Computing Access Fees

The Basic Computing Access Fee is based on a student's major plus an additional $8 security surcharge.  The fee varies based on the cost of the facilities.  Click here and select Computing Access Fees toward the bottom of the page for a listing of computing access fees by department.

Residence Hall Accommodations

These fees are based on whether a room has been recently remodeled or not and on the meal plan that a person chooses (14 or 19).  Special living arrangements also play a part in determining these charges.  Visit the Residential Services website for rate information.

Fines and Penalties

Sometimes, over the course of the year, a student may incur some extra charges on his or her bill.  These fees usually arise when a person registers late, has outstanding parking tickets, room damages, past due library books, or other similar acts of dereliction.

Credits/Payments

Any credit to an account, be it through a check, grad support, wire transfer, credit card, or a dispersion of financial aid, shows up in the credit column on the student bill.

Financial Aid

Aid appearing on your bill is based upon the number of credits on your current schedule.  If your financial aid award letter contains aid not on this bill, you may need additional course credits to receive the full award package.  If additional credits are added, get a revised billing statement online.  If you are carrying a full course schedule and aid is not on your bill, contact the Financial Aid Office.

Memos

Memos on your billing statement reflect incomplete Financial Aid or payments from sources outside the university (tuition vouchers, Vocational Rehabilitation).  Until payment is received, memo amounts are not included in refund calculations or bookstore credit.

Bookstore Credit

If your student billing statement reflects a credit balance, you may at your option, charge books and supplies at the Campus Store up to the amount of the credit.  Your enrollment must be confirmed and a Title IV authorization must be completed to be eligible to charge.  Any credits on the billing statement will be refunded according to the refund schedule if not used at the Campus Store.

Refunds of overpayments and financial aid

Refunds based on Federal Direct Loans are initiated the day after disbursement.  All other credit balance refunds are produced the third week of classes.

Refund Options:

Direct Deposit: Your student refunds can be deposited into your checking or savings account.  Print out the direct deposit form at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/acct/pdf/directdepositform.pdf.  Once completed, bring it, along with a voided check, to the Cashiers' Office on the first floor of the Administration Building or mail it to:
MTU Cashiers' Office
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Check:  If you do not choose direct deposit, a check will be mailed to your mailing address.

Click here for refund information