Explanation and Breakdown of Fees Charged to Students

These are mandatory fees assessed to all students each semester on a per-credit basis. The amounts differ for undergraduate, graduate, distance education, and course locations.

Activity Fee

This fee provides funding to a variety of campus-wide IUP departments, programs, functions, and services. The Student Cooperative Association, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary to the university, has been the steward of the Student Activity Fee since 1933, allocating over $2,000,000 in Activity Fee monies annually, providing funding to more than 100 student groups and university departments and functions. Among them, but not limited to:

• Intercollegiate athletics
• Performing and visual arts
• Marching Band
• Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
• Club sports
• Student publications
• Multicultural programs
• Interest groups
• Departmental activities
• Student government and advocacy
• The Punxsutawney regional campus and IUP’s educational sites

Beyond funding campus departments, programs, functions, and services, the Activity Fee also funds the facilities, programs, and all operations within the Student Cooperative Association, which supports student life. These facilities, programs, and operations are a cornerstone for the students’ daily experience. This includes the Hadley Union Building, the College Lodge and outdoor recreational space, and the programming of Campus Recreation Services, Student Activity Committee (STATIC), The Penn, reservable spaces and building services, and the Co-op Store.

Through the Activity Fee, the campus community can access the following:

• Student Legal Services
• Virtual fitness and mental health app Studio Sweat
• Free use of the Indiana Transit Authority buses
• Use of the HUB Fitness Center and Gymnasium
• Free general admission to home football and basketball games
• Free or reduced admission to STATIC (Student Activity Committee) programs
• Use of the Co-op Recreational Park and College Lodge facility (rental fee may apply)
• Reduced ticket prices and subscription rates for the Lively Arts’ Ovations series
• Reduced admission to Theater-by-the-Grove productions, as well as other College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs departmental theatrical, music, and dance productions

The fee is recommended by the Student Cooperative Association Board of Directors and approved by the president of the university. For additional information regarding Activity Fee benefits, contact the Student Cooperative Association.

Instructional Fee

This fee is used for instructional equipment, course materials, and classroom supplies. The fee supports the maintenance and operations of academic buildings and grounds. This fee is charged based on Board of Governors policy 1989-05-A and is approved by the IUP Council of Trustees.

Student Service Fee

The student service fee is used to support programming, resources, and services to enhance the IUP student experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Also under this fee, revenue generated by this fee is used for the setup of all new I-Card accounts, maintenance of existing I-Card accounts, and management of the CBORD Management System (Crimson Cash). Crimson Cash is needed for residence hall laundry terminals and printing at on-campus computer labs. Crimson Cash can conveniently be used for snack and drink vending machines, purchasing food at dining locations, buying books and apparel at the Co-op Store, and parking. Other conveniences include access to IUP events such as sporting events and discount concert tickets, linking your I-Card to your PNC bank account, access to the Campus Rec and Fitness Center, and more!

Every IUP student has an I-Card account set up automatically upon class registration, regardless of which campus they attend. If a student is at a regional campus or an online student, they should email the I-Card office at icard-assistance@iup.edu to learn how they can obtain an I-Card through the mail. There are many businesses and organizations across the country that will offer discounts to students at any college or university who show their official university ID.

Additionally, this fee is used to provide continuous and proactive improvement of card equipment, card security, and software supporting the I-Card system. The fee is approved by the IUP Council of Trustees.

A reduced rate for this fee is assessed for all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the IUP Punxsutawney, IUP at Northpointe, and IUP Pittsburgh East locations and distance education students.

Technology Tuition Fee

The technology fee is used for academic and instructional technology as a direct benefit for students to help them achieve the learning objectives of their academic programs. This fee covers items such as student computer laboratories, specialized software, hardware, databases, and licensing fees. Only exemptions approved by the BOG and/or negotiated by the employee bargaining units will apply.

The Office of Housing and Dining assesses these fees to be included on the student’s bill.

Housing Fees

Students who have contracted for university housing should have room and meal fees on their billing statements. If they do not appear, call the Office of Housing and Dining (724-357-2696) for assistance.

Dining Services

These fees cover meals at university dining facilities and special university-sponsored events. Students who are not charged for meal plans on their billing statements can sign dining contract agreements at the Office of Housing and Dining.

Meal plans will not be changed or canceled unless the Office of Housing and Dining in the Suites on Maple West, Suite G-37, receives a written request.

For a complete listing of fees, visit the Office of Housing and Dining. The Office of Housing and Dining is located in the Suites on Maple West, Suite G-37.

For Punxsutawney campus housing fees, visit IUP Punxsutawney.

Additional fees may be attached to some courses; standard tuition fees are also charged. Courses currently carrying additional fees are listed below.

Applied Music Fee - $125 per credit

All students enrolled in applied music (APMU) courses will be assessed this fee.

OPT and AT Application Fee - $100

This fee is paid by international students and scholars in non-immigrant status (specifically, F-1 and J-1 visa holders) who elect to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Academic Training (AT). OPT or AT allows graduating or completing (non-degree/exchange) students to remain in the US to work full-time for up to 12 months. The student will work closely with the Office of International Education when submitting the OPT or AT application.

STEM Extension Fee - $200

This fee is paid by international students in non-immigrant status (specifically, F-1 visa holders) who elect to apply for STEM Extension (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math related to employment as deemed by the US Department of Homeland Security) while on Optional Practical Training (OPT). If approved for a STEM Extension, students can work full-time for an additional 24 months past their initial 12 months of OPT. The student will work closely with the Office of International Education when submitting the STEM extension.

Miscellaneous fees assessed for other situations are as follows.

Application Fee

A $25 application fee for international students, a $25 application fee for certain programs such as extended studies, and a $50 application fee for all graduate students must accompany the application for admission to the university

This fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made online at the time the application is completed through the Admissions Office or can be mailed in with the application.

Advance Deposit Fees

Advance Deposit Tuition is required of all incoming freshmen, as it solidifies their intent to enroll at IUP. The Advance Tuition Deposit is payable one semester in advance and is applied to semester charges.

Advance deposit Tuition: $150 (first-term freshmen and transfer students)

Audit Fee

Full instructional fees will be assessed for each course audited, with the exception that persons on Social Security or equivalent retirement benefits will be granted a remission of fees for such classes where space is available.

Clinical Resource Fee

Nursing students will pay a $75 per credit clinical resource fee for this high-demand, high-cost offering. Visit the Undergraduate Nursing FAQ page for additional information.

Damage Fee

Students are responsible for damages, breakage, loss, or delayed return of university property. These fees are not covered by financial aid.

Disney International Program Fee

International students participating in the five- to seven-month Disney Reciprocal Exchange Program through the Office of International Education are assessed a fee of $2,000.

Evacuation and Repatriation Fee

All registered international students will be charged a nonrefundable Evacuation and Repatriation Fee based on the following criteria:

• Fall only: $45
• Spring (also covers Summer): $60
• Summer only: $30

Examination for Credit Fee

A fee of $40 will be assessed for each examination taken for credit.

Health Service Fees

Please visit Health Service for an explanation of these fees. These fees are not covered by financial aid. These charges will appear on your billing account within a few days of your visit. Students need to check their EasyPay portal to make payment.

Immigration Fee

All registered international students will be charged a nonrefundable Immigration Fee of $100 per semester.

International Student Placement Testing Fee

This fee of $45 is charged to all international students who test.

Late Payment Fee

A fee of $20 will be assessed on each monthly payment received five days after the due date, with a maximum of $80 per semester. This fee is not covered by financial aid.

National Student Exchange Program Fee

A $300 one-time nonrefundable administrative fee will be charged to IUP students participating in the National Student Exchange Program. Students attending IUP under the National Student Exchange Program will be charged the Pennsylvania Resident Basic Fee and have the application fee waived.

Orientation Fee

The Orientation Fee is a comprehensive fee that includes summer orientation, placement testing, check-in weekend, and Welcome Week. Students have the option of attending our in-person or virtual orientation program. Welcome Week takes place the week prior to the start of the semester. The fee covers social programming throughout the week as well as access to the dining hall for meals. The Orientation Fee will be included in your fall/first billing statement for incoming first-year and transfer students. This fee is nonrefundable regardless of final attendance at IUP, as services have been rendered.

The orientation fees for incoming first-year students are:

• Indiana Campus $255
• Punxsutawney $155
• Transfer students $155
• International students -$150

Payment Plan Fee

All installment payment fees are nonrefundable and will be charged $35 per semester enrolled.

Portfolio Application/Assessment Fee

Undergraduate: A nonrefundable fee of $15 will be charged to a student for each portfolio application per course.

Graduate: A nonrefundable fee of $25 will be charged to a student for each portfolio application per course.

• A department evaluation fee of $100 will be charged to a student for each portfolio application per course.
• A transcription posting fee for the PLA credits awarded to students via PLA is charged to the graduate student to transcribe the academic credit to their graduate record.

After assessment, one-half of the current tuition per credit fee will be charged to the student’s billing account.

Returned Check Charge

A fee of $34 for handling charges will be assessed for each check or draft not honored by the bank upon which the check or draft was drawn for any reason, except in the event of a verifiable bank error. This fee is not covered by financial aid.

Teacher Certification Fee

A fee of $60 is charged to cover the administrative cost of processing a state certification. A $35 processing fee is charged for students requesting the completion of an out-of-state college verification form. Both fees can be paid at the IUP Marketplace.

Transcript Fees

Official Transcript requests will be processed via the National Student Clearinghouse website. Learn more about how to request a transcript. Transcript requests are charged a $10 processing fee.