Tuition and Fees
This schedule includes the basic fees required each semester of all students enrolled at the University. Since personal expenses including books, supplies, and other living expenses vary, no attempt is made to estimate those costs. The University reserves the right to change fees, as deemed necessary by the University Board of Trustees, without prior notice.
Undergraduate
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | |
| 0-11 hours | $120 |
| 12 or more hours | $200 |
| Graduate | |
| 0-5 hours | $120 |
| 6 or more hours | $200 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | |
| 0-14 hours (undergraduate) | $150 |
Undergraduate
| Courses Taken in the Following Colleges | Per Semester hr In-State | Per Semester hr Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $374 | $748 |
| College of Education and Professional Studies | $374 | $748 |
| Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health | $389 | $778 |
| School of Computing | $389 | $778 |
| Mitchell College of Business | $399 | $798 |
| College of Engineering | $404 | $808 |
| College of Nursing | $423 | $846 |
Note: There is no registration fee for undergraduate Summer courses. Undergraduate students enrolled in less than 15 hours will be assessed a $150 registration fee for fall and spring terms.
Graduate
| Courses Taken in the Following Colleges | Per Semester hr In-State | Per Semester hr Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $480 | $960 |
| College of Education and Professional Studies | $480 | $960 |
| Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health | ||
Clinical Programs (PA, OT, SLP, PT, AUD) |
$505 | $1,176 |
Non-clinical programs |
$505 | $1,010 |
| School of Computing | $505 | $1,010 |
| Mitchell College of Business | $505 | $1,010 |
| College of Engineering | $519 | $1,038 |
Web Course Credit Hour Rate for Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate
| Courses Taken in the Following Colleges | Per Semester hr |
|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $374 |
| College of Education and Professional Studies | $374 |
| Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health | $389 |
| School of Computing | $389 |
| Mitchell College of Business | $399 |
| College of Engineering | $404 |
| College of Nursing | $423 |
RN to BSN |
$328 |
Graduate
| Courses Taken in the Following Colleges | Per Semester hr |
|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | $480 |
| College of Education and Professional Studies | $480 |
| Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health | $505 |
| School of Computing | $505 |
| Mitchell College of Business | $505 |
| College of Engineering | $519 |
| College of Nursing | $594 |
Nonresident Fees are waived for graduate assistants.
Students taking both on-line and on-campus courses are subject to additional on-campus fees including non-resident fees.
Graduate Students enrolled in undergraduate courses will be assessed tuition at the graduate tuition rate.
Estimated Costs (Example Only)
Full-time Commuting Students
Based upon 2023-2024
| Course Fees of Typical Undergraduate Student | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Taking 15 credit hrs | $5,610.00 | $11,220.00 |
| Registration Fee | 0 | 0 |
| Academic Infastructure & Technology Fee | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| $5,810.00 | $11,620.00 |
Full-time Resident Students
Based upon 2023-2024
| Course Fees of Typical Undergraduate Student | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Taking 15 credit hrs | $5,610.00 | $11,220.00 |
| Registration Fee | 0 | 0 |
| Academic Infastructure & Technology Fee | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| Delta Room for Two | $2,690.00 | $5,380.00 |
| Jag Meal Plan | $2,075.00 | $4,150.00 |
| $10,575.00 | $21,150.00 |
Departmental Fees
These fees are charged on a semester basis to students who enroll in certain courses; see Schedule of Classes for detailed information.
All students enrolled in courses utilizing university computing facilities will be charged a fee. The amount of the fee ($15.00 or $22.00) will be based on the planned level of computer utilization as defined by individual departments.
Miscellaneous Fees
These fees are charged on a semester, yearly, or one-time basis or when certain conditions are present:
| Miscellaneous Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admissions | |
Application Fee (non-refundable, on-line) |
$35.00 |
Application Fee (non-refundable, paper) |
$45.00 |
| Academic Infrastructure & Technology Fee | |
Undergraduate |
|
0-11 hours |
$120.00 |
12 or more hours |
$200.00 |
| Graduate | |
0-5 hours |
$120.00 |
6 or more hours |
$200.00 |
| Allied Health and Nursing Resource Fee | $169.00 |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $35.00 |
| Payment Plan Late Installment Fee | $15.00 |
| Biomedical Library Fee | $10.00 |
| College-Level Examination Recording Fee | $10.00 |
| Credit-by-Examination Fee (plus usual course fee) | $30.00 |
| Document FAX Fee (non-refundable) | |
Domestic |
$10.00 |
International |
$15.00 |
| Duplicate Diploma | $25.00 |
| Educational Testing Service Fee | $15.00 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $65.00 |
| HealthStream Fee - Fall Semester only - College of Allied Health Professionals | $16.00 |
| Late Graduation Application Fee | $25.00 |
| International Student Fee | $100.00 |
| Late Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $100.00 |
| Late Payment Fee (non-refundable) | $50.00 |
| Orientation Fee (one-time, non-refundable, all undergraduates) | $100.00 |
| Photo ID Fee (non-refundable, good for five years) | $10.00 |
| Professional Liability Coverage (per academic year, non-refundable) | |
Fall |
$12.00 |
Spring |
$12.00 |
Summer |
$1.00 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| Returned Check Fee | $15.00 |
| Housing Returned Check Fee | $25.00 |
| Resource Fee (Allied Health/Nursing) | |
| Fall | $169.00 |
| Spring | $169.00 |
| Summer | $169.00 |
| Resource Fee (College of Medicine) | |
| Fall | $254.00 |
| Spring | $254.00 |
| Transcript Fee (per transcript) | $10.00 |
| Web Hybrid and Web Blended Classes | $35.00 |
Room and Board
The University offers a variety of residence hall accommodations and meal plan options. Students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal plan. The charges shown below are for one semester. The room rates are subject to change without notice by the University Board of Trustees.
Residence Hall Fees - Revised June 2023
| Room Type | Residence Hall | Community | Semester Room Rate1 per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms for 2 | |||
| Room for 2 | Delta 3 | Delta | $2,240.00/Sem |
| Room for 2 | Epsilon 1 & 2 | Epsilon | $2,900.00/Sem |
| Room for 2 | Azalea Hall | Azalea Hall | $2,900.00/Sem |
| Room for 2 | Camellia Hall | Camellia Hall | $2,900.00/Sem |
| Large Room for 2 | Delta 3-5 | Delta | $2,240.00/Sem |
| Suite-Style | |||
| Suite-Style for 1 | Gamma 0-4 | Beta/Gamma | $3,010.00/Sem |
| Suite-Style for 1 | Stokes Hall | Stokes Hall | $3,250.00/Sem |
| Apartment Style for 2 or 4 | |||
| 2 Bedroom Apt. for 4 | Beta 1 | Beta/Gamma | $2,240.00/Sem |
| Studio Apt. for 2 | Beta 1-5/Gamma 5-9 | Beta/Gamma | $2,960.00/Sem |
| 2 Bedroom Apt. for 2 | Beta 1-5/Gamma 5-9 | Beta/Gamma | $3,270.00/Sem |
| Room for 2 with Kitchenette | Delta 6 | Delta | $2,690.00/Sem |
| Private (limited availability) | |||
| Private Room | Delta 3-5 | Delta | $2,900.00/Sem |
| Private Room with Kitchenette | Delta 6 | Delta | $2,960.00/Sem |
| Large Private Room with Kitchenette | Delta 6 | Delta | $3,270.00/Sem |
| Large Private Room | Delta 4-5 | Delta | $3,010.00/Sem |
| Large Private Room | Gamma 0-4 | Beta/Gamma | $3,010.00/Sem |
| Large Private Room | Epsilon 1-2 | Epsilon | $3,625.00/Sem |
| Private Apartment | Beta 4/Gamma 5-9 | Beta/Gamma | $3,270.00/Sem |
| Greek Housing | |||
| For information about Fraternity and Sorority Housing rates, please visit https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/housing/fshapply.html. |
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All rates are subject to change. Room rates include campus mail box, digital cable, Ethernet & wireless internet access, all utilities (electricity, water/sewer, heat/air, garbage service, and pest control), housing and facilities staff available 24/7, accommodation furnishings, and unlimited laundry access.
Board Plans
Information on the Board Plans is available through USA Dining, located in the Student Center, (251) 460-6296. See Housing & Dining for additional information.
These are the University of South Alabama's payment policies effective Fall Semester 2023. Payment can be made via cash, check, electronic check or money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express card. Student payments can be made on-line on PAWS with your credit card or ACH web check. Payment Drop Boxes are located at Meisler Hall, and the lobby of the College of Education. (No Cash Please.) The Office of Student Accounting is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00.
Payment Plans
The University of South Alabama offers the option to pay in full or to pay via participation in a payment plan. Students must enroll in the payment plans in accordance with each semester’s payment deadlines or their class schedule is subject to cancellation.
Payment by payment plan requires the student or authorized user to sign up each term within their student financial account. The plan features four monthly payments for the Fall and Spring terms (late enrollment may reduce the number of payments available to three) based on actual charges and plan enrollment date. Three payments are offered for the Summer term. The plan payments may increase or decrease if a student makes changes to their schedule. A late fee of $15 will apply if installment payments are not made by the due date. Installment plan payments are divided equally according to the duration of the plan.
The first payment and a $35 nonrefundable processing fee are due at the time of enrollment. Students must have a minimum balance of $400 to be eligible to enroll in the payment plan. Students with a past due balance of $200 or more from a previous term are not eligible to participate. Students in the College of Medicine, English Language Center and Study Abroad are not eligible to participate. Enrolling in a payment plan does not result in automatic payment scheduling. Payment plan participants must either log in each month to make payments or schedule their payments in advance according to the due dates of the plan installments within the student financial account.
How to enroll in the payment plans.
Please go to http://paws.southalabama.edu
- Enter Secure Area
- Login
- Student Services & Financial Aid
- Student Records
- Student Account Access
Please see http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html for summer payment deadlines.
2023 - 2024 Payment Policy Summary
Full payment or enrollment in a payment plan is required for all tuition and fees, including housing and meals, by the following dates for students registered before the first day of class.
- Fall 2023 - August 16, 2023 on campus payments, or on-line (PAWS).
- Spring 2024 - January 4, 2024 campus payments or on-line (PAWS).
Full payment or enrollment in a payment plan is required for all tuition and fees, including housing and meals, by the following dates for students registering during the late registration period.
- Fall 2023 - August 28, 2022 on campus payments, or on-line (PAWS).
- Spring 2024 - January 12, 2024 campus payments or on-line (PAWS).
Class cancellations will occur on the following dates:
- Fall 2023
- 1st cancellation - August 17, 2023, if account is not paid in full or nor enrolled in a payment plan.
- 2nd cancellation - August 29, 2023, if account is not paid in full or not enrolled in a payment plan.
- Spring 2024
- 1st cancellation - January 5, 2024, if account is not paid in full or not enrolled in a payment plan.
- 2nd cancellation - January 16, 2024, if account is not paid in full or not enrolled in a payment plan.
Late Registration and Re-registration Periods:
- Fall 2023: August 22-28, 2023
- Spring 2024: January 8-12, 2024
Students registering during the late registration period will be assessed $100 Late Registration.
Please see https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/studentaccounting/financialcalendar.html for summer payment deadlines.
Fall Semester 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 3 | Registration for continuing students |
| July 24 | Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore charges begin |
| August 16 | 100% of Fall balance due |
| August 17 | All registration schedules released if 100% payment deadline not met or participation in the Payment Plan. |
| August 22 | Classes Begin 100% refund period on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
| August 30 | Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment Late registration 100% of balance* due |
| August 29 | 100% refund period on dropped courses and complete withdrawals end at 10:00 PM Late registration schedules released if 100% payment deadline not met or participation in the Payment Plan. |
| August 30 | 50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
| August 29 | 50% refund period ends: No course withdrawal refunds after this date. |
| August 30 | Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charges End |
| September 1 | Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
Spring Semester 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 30 | Spring registration for continuing students |
| December 4 | Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore Charges Begin |
| January 4 | 100% of Spring Balance Due |
| January 5 | All registration schedules released if 100% payment deadline not met or participation in the Payment Plan. |
| January 8 | Classes Begin 100% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
| January 12 | Late registration 100% of balance* due |
| January 15 | 100% refund period on dropped courses and complete withdrawals end at 10:00 PM |
| January 16 | Financial Aid/Scholarship Bookstore charges end Late registration schedules released if 100% payment deadline not met or participation in the Payment Plan Deadline for electronic direct deposit (EDD) enrollment 50% refund period begins on dropped courses and complete withdrawals. |
| January 19 | Financial Aid Refunds Begin |
| January 21 | 50% refund period ends: No course withdrawal refunds after this date. |
Financial Aid Refunds Will Be Distributed After Drop/Add
The Office of Student Accounting will review eligibility after the third day of class and process the refunds within 10 business days. Refunds will continue to be processed via direct deposit and checks.
For more detailed information, please see the Schedule of Classes for fall semester. Remember, if you are a financial aid recipient, be sure to apply early and complete your file in a timely manner. Enrollment Services will be happy to direct students to the proper office, should assistance be needed.
Charging Privileges at the USA Bookstore (For Financial Aid Recipients Only)
Students who have been awarded financial aid may now charge their books at the USA Bookstore immediately. Students will no longer need to wait until their financial aid balance is returned to them to buy books. If a student has been awarded financial aid by USA's Office of Financial Aid and has excess funds after all tuition, fees, meals, and housing have been paid, he or she may charge up to $1,500 (or the available balance, whichever is less) of books at the USA Bookstore. The Bookstore will have the available amount at checkout. Bookstore charges will be placed on the student's account and covered by the financial aid disbursement. Bookstore charges will run from July 24, 2023 to August 30, 2023 for Fall Semester 2023, December 4 - January 17, 2024 for Spring Semester 2024.
University Withdrawals and Refunds
A student who withdraws from one or more courses may request a refund on course fees only. The refund period is the first two weeks of the semester.
| Withdrawal Date | Percent of Fees Refunded |
|---|---|
| First day of class through eighth day of classes (calendar days) | 100% |
| Ninth day of class through fourteenth day of classes (calendar days) | 50% |
For complete withdrawals, other fees are also proportionately refunded, except those listed as nonrefundable The actual dates for withdrawals are shown in the University Calendar section of this Bulletin.
Application fees and registration fees (including the late-registration or late-payment fees) are nonrefundable fees.
A student called for military service during the school term should consult the Office of Student Accounting regarding refunds of fees.
Housing and Meal Plan refund information is located at: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/housing/financialpolicies.html.
Guaranty Tuition Bond
For certain distance education courses, the University of South Alabama maintains a guaranty tuition bond covering any amounts of tuition that may be refundable according to the policies of the University. To obtain a copy of this bond, please e-mail your request to USAonline at ecampus@southalabama.edu.
Federal Financial and Recipient Withdrawals and Refunds
Return of Federal Financial Aid Refunds
In accordance with federal guidelines, when a student completely withdraws from school, a portion of Federal Financial aid grant or loan funds, except for Federal Work-Study earnings, must be returned to the applicable federal program (s). If a federal aid recipient completely withdraws from school after beginning attendance, the amount of federal aid earned by the student must be determined based on the number of days the student attended in the given term. If the amount disbursed to the student is greater than the amount the student earned, the unearned federal aid funds must be returned. Federal aid funds will be returned in the following order:
- Unsubsidized Direct Stafford loans (other than PLUS loans)
- Subsidized Direct Stafford loans
- Federal Perkins loans
- Direct PLUS loans
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal SEOG
- Federal TEACH Grants
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Note: If your Title IV Financial Aid required return is greater than the posted University refund at the time of your withdrawal, you will owe the difference to the University. The Office of Student Accounting will notify you of the amount due.
If a student completely withdraws after completing 60% of the term, then it is assumed that the student has earned 100% of their federal aid award, and no funds will be returned to the federal programs.
Return of Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Funds
In accordance with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the University is required to return unearned funds to the program, if a student withdraws from a course paid for by Department of Defense funds (tuition assistance), based on the following schedules:
5-week Course Withdrawal
| Withdrawal Date | Percent of Fees Refunded |
|---|---|
| Day 1-7 | 100% return |
| Day 8 | 77% return |
| Day 9 | 74% return |
| Day 10 | 71% return |
| Day 11 | 69% return |
| Day 12 | 66% return |
| Day 13 | 63% return |
| Day 14 | 60% return |
| Day 15 | 57% return |
| Day 16 | 54% return |
| Day 17 | 51% return |
| Day 18 | 49% return |
| Day 19 | 46% return |
| Day 20 | 43% return |
| Day 21 | 40% retun (60% of course is completed) |
| Day 22 | 0% returns |
8-week Course Withdrawal
| Withdrawal Date | Percent of Fees Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before or during week 1 | 100% return |
| During week 2 | 75% return |
| During weeks 3-4 | 50% return |
| During week 5 | 40% return (60% of course completed) |
| During weeks 6-8 | 0 % return |
16-week Course Withdrawal
| Withdrawal Date | Percent of Fees Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before or during weeks 1-2 | 100% return |
| During weeks 3-4 | 75% return |
| During weeks 5-8 | 50% return |
| During weeks 9-10 | 40% return (60% of course is completed) |
| During weeks 11-16 | 0% return |
Delinquent/Unpaid Accounts
In the event of an unpaid balance of any nature on the student’s account (including any unpaid check returned by a bank) the following services will be withheld until the balance is paid in full:
- Enrollment for subsequent terms
- Transcripts, including any for transfer of college credits
- Grades, including viewing on PAWS
- Diploma
If it is necessary to refer an unpaid account to an outside collection agency, any costs and fees of collection (up to 34% of the debt) will be added to the student's account, and the account will be reported to the credit bureaus. If legal action is required to collect the account, attorney fees will be added to the amount due.
Offset of Funds
If a student’s University account has an outstanding balance due, of any nature, including departmental fines and the University has in its possession any funds payable to the student (from payments or credits applied to the student’s account, payroll checks, and/or any other source, except federal financial aid awards), the University reserves the right to withhold the funds necessary to clear the student’s outstanding balance and to cover any collection costs incurred. Once those amounts are paid, any remaining funds are paid to the student.
Check-Cashing Service
Checks drawn on out-of-town banks to a maximum of $25.00 may be cashed at the Office of Student Accounting by presenting a valid I.D. card. A $15.00 charge will be made on each returned check not paid by the bank. Checks are not cashed for students during the last two weeks of classes each semester.