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College costs at SUNY Cobleskill are reasonable. As a state-supported college and part of the State University of New York System, we make every effort to keep tuition and fees as low as we can. Moreover, to help students finance their education at SUNY Cobleskill, we offer a comprehensive financial aid program.
Semester Tuition and Fees (estimate for Fall 2010)
|
Credit Hours (most courses are 3 credit hours) |
New York State Tuition |
Non New York State Tuition |
Mandatory Fees |
|
1 |
$211.00 |
$547.00 |
$72.27 |
|
2 |
$422.00 |
$1094.00 |
$119.54 |
|
3 |
$633.00 |
$1641.00 |
$166.81 |
|
4 |
$844.00 |
$2188.00 |
$214.08 |
|
5 |
$1055.00 |
$2735.00 |
$261.35 |
|
6 |
$1266.00 |
$3282.00 |
$308.62 |
|
7 |
$1477.00 |
$3829.00 |
$355.89 |
|
8 |
$1688.00 |
$4376.00 |
$403.16 |
|
9 |
$1899.00 |
$4923.00 |
$450.43 |
|
10 |
$2110.00 |
$5470.00 |
$497.70 |
|
11 |
$2321.00 |
$6017.00 |
$544.97 |
|
12 credits and greater is considered full time |
$2535.00 |
$6564.00 |
*$612.00 |
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* |
Full-time students are assessed an insurance fee ($315 fall/$466 spring-summer) and all students are assessed the voluntary alumni ($20), fitness center ($40) and bus pass ($50) fees. Some courses require a course fee, (listed in the individual course description). New and transfer students are assessed an (one-time) orientation fee. Dorm-housed students are assessed a $25 program fee (annually) and dorm phone fee. These items are not included in the *Mandatory Fees total above. all costs subject to change Wintersession and Summer session billed costs for part-time enrollment Billed cost per credit hour for non-matriculated and associate degree students (New York and non-New York associate degree students) is $219.10 for Wintersession or Summer session. This amount includes $207.00 tuition, .85 college fee and $11.25 technology fee. A three credit course would be $657.30. Bachelor degree out-of-state students are charged $548.10 per credit hour. This amount includes $536.00 tuition, .85 college fee and $11.25 technology fee. A three credit course would be $1,644.30 for Wintersession or Summer session. (as of Summer 2010 and Wintersession 2009, Wintersession costs to change for Wintersession 2010) Tuition - Fall & Spring Semester As of Fall 2010
Full-time is 12 or more credit hours per semester Tuition is subject to change Billed costs – New York State Resident As of Fall 2010
Full-time is 12 or more credit hours per semester. Full-time students are assessed an insurance fee ($315 fall/$466 spring-summer) and all students are assessed the voluntary alumni ($20), fitness center ($40) and bus pass ($50) fees. Some courses require a course fee, (listed in the individual course description). New and transfer students are assessed an (one-time) orientation fee. Dorm-housed students are assessed a $25 program fee (annually) and dorm phone fee. These items are not included in the Mandatory Fees total above. Tuition, fees and charges are subject to change *Other room and meal plan options are available Billed costs – Out-of- State Resident As of Fall 2010
Full-time is 12 or more credit hours per semester. Full-time students are assessed an insurance fee ($315 fall/$466 spring-summer) and all students are assessed the voluntary alumni ($20), fitness center ($40) and bus pass ($50) fees. Some courses require a course fee, (listed in the individual course description). New and transfer students are assessed an (one-time) orientation fee. Dorm-housed students are assessed a $25 program fee (annually) and dorm phone fee. These items are not included in the Mandatory Fees total above. Tuition, fees and charges are subject to change *Other room and meal plan options are available Mandatory Fees As of Fall 2010
Full-time is 12 or more credit hours per semester Fees and charges are subject to change
Mandatory Fees College Fee This mandatory fee was established by the State University Board of Trustees under Resolution No. 63.22, September 1, 1963. The fee is $12.50 per semester for full-time students (registered in 12 or more credit hours) and 85 cents per credit hour for part-time students (registered in less than 12 credit hours). The fee is collected by all units of the State University System. The College Fee is not refundable under ordinary circumstances. Student Activity Fee The Student Activity Fee is currently a mandatory fee as determined by a student body vote every two years. This fee is $95 per semester for full-time students and $7.92 per credit hour for part-time students. Student Government dispenses the money received from the fee to over thirty-five clubs, and many additional programs. The fee enables the College to conduct such activities as Homecoming Weekend, movies, comedians, dances, speakers, professional entertainers and much more. This fee can only be waived by Student Government. Refunds are available only to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Intercollegiate Athletics Fee The Intercollegiate Athletics Fee is a mandatory fee, as determined by the College President based on recommendations from the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. The fee is $182.50 per semester for full-time students and $15.21 per credit hour for part-time students and is used to help cover the cost of the intercollegiate athletic program. This fee can be waived only by the Intercollegiate Athletics Board. Refunds are available only to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Health Fee The Mandatory Student Health Fee permits unlimited access to physical and mental health services while the College is in regular session. Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses provide primary/acute medical care by appointment. Mental Health Counselors provide psychological counseling by appointment. The majority of procedures and services at the Wellness Center are covered by the Mandatory Student Health Fee; $144.50 per semester for full-time students and $12.04 per credit hour for part-time students. Some specialized procedures carry an additional fee. For a copy of the current fee schedule see the Wellness Center. Refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester, which is defined as the first seven days of classes. Technology Fee The Information Technology Fee is a mandatory fee that is used to help support the College's commitment to the use of modern and effective information technology in its teaching and learning environment. The fee provides students the benefit of high-speed access to the Internet, access to Web-based course materials, e-mail services, and network printing services. It also covers licensing fees for the campus-standard software and specialized academic software, and to help support maintenance and upgrades to the campus network and to provide instructional technologies in the classroom. For full-time students the fee is $135 per semester and $11.25 per credit hour for part-time students. Refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Academic Transcript Fee Academic transcripts will be mailed by request without charge for currently enrolled students, (Fall 2010 and forward, this charge is covered by the academic transcript fee billed with the semester bill). Transcripts are requested through the Registrar’s Office. Students enrolled prior to Fall 2010 need to include a $5 per transcript request. A transcript will not be issued if the student has any financial obligation to the college. Communications Fee All students are charged the $20.00 communications fee per semester. This mandatory fee provides access to telephone equipment in several campus locations, full voice mail access from home or from campus and easy access to emergency messages while on campus. Refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Career Development Center Fee The Career Development Center Fee is a mandatory fee charged to all full-time students each semester in the amount of $17.50 to support the Student Success Center services. Refunds are available only to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes.
Voluntary Fees As of Fall 2010
Voluntary fees are billed to all students Fees and charges are subject to change Voluntary Fees Alumni Fee The Alumni Fee is a voluntary fee that supports and covers services offered by the Alumni Association. The semester fee is $20 and is billed to all students. Refunds are available only during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Fitness Center Fee The Fitness Center fee is a voluntary fee that supports the operation of the college fitness center. The fee is $40 per semester and is billed to all students. This fee may be waived through the first seven days of a semester by contacting the Student Accounts Office. The facility is state of the art and includes comprehensive cardiovascular equipment, select drive weight machines and a wide range of free weight equipment. The facility is staffed by a full-time professional and is open during the school year seven days per week. Refunds are available only during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Bus Pass Fee The Bus Pass Fee allows students unlimited use of the Schoharie County Public Transportation system per the designated campus and community routes. The semester fee is $50 and is billed to all students. Bus service picks up and drops off students at designated campus bus stops at multiple times a day six days a week. This service also includes weekend trips to Albany. Refunds are available only during the first week of the semester. The first week of the semester is defined as the first seven days of classes. Other Fees As of Fall 2010
Fees and charges are subject to change
Other Fees Accident/Sickness Insurance Fee Per campus policy, all full-time students at SUNY Cobleskill are required to be enrolled in a health insurance plan. Full-time students will be automatically enrolled in the campus accident and sickness health insurance plan ($315 fall semester/$466 spring semester (spring includes summer coverage)), unless they complete a waiver form documenting existing health insurance coverage. The SUNY Cobleskill accident and sickness insurance policy is available in the fall, spring and summer semesters to full and part-time students, as well as their spouses and dependents. Information about this policy is available at the Wellness Center or on-line at http://www.cobleskill.edu/wellness. Course Fees Certain courses require laboratory or course fees which range from $20 to $350 depending on the course. Those courses which require lab fees are so designated in the College's course catalog. Refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester or drop the course during the first week. The first week is defined as the first seven days of classes. Field Trip Costs Field trips are required in some courses. Estimated costs of such trips are listed in the respective course descriptions. Orientation Fee The Orientation Fee is assessed to incoming freshmen, readmits, and transfer students. The fee of $55 covers the cost of testing, staffing, speakers, orientation activities, special, social and recreation events, publication costs and overall orientation programming costs. Commencement Fee This fee of $50 covers the cost of commencement apparel, diploma cover and other expenses directly related to Commencement exercises. Payment is required in order for a student to participate in Commencement ceremonies. International Insurance The State University Board of Trustees has adopted a plan of health insurance coverage for all participants in SUNY programs of international exchange, research and study. This mandatory insurance policy pertains to students and scholars studying abroad and to foreign students attending SUNY colleges. Insurance cost is $454 per semester and is subject to change. For details, contact the Office of International Students.
Room Rates As of Fall 2010
Dorm fees are not included in above room rates Dorm Program Fee A fee of $25 is assessed from each resident annually for educational and social programs. Dorm Communications Fee Local telephone service is available in each student room subject to the “Terms and Conditions” as provided by the Information Services or available at www.cobleskill.edu. The dorm communications fee is $36 per semester.
Meal Plans As of Fall 2010 Residential Students will have unlimited use of laundry facilities and a mandatory $48.00 fee has been added to the Meal Plans All meal plan charges are subject to change
OFF CAMPUS/COMMUTER STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE ABOVE PLANS OR
Additional Costs As of Fall 2010
Fees and charges are subject to change Additional Costs Add/Drop Fee Audit Fee/Auditing Courses Any interested person may audit a course with the signed consent of the instructor. Audit is permitted on a space-available basis, but may not include courses which have laboratory or studio activities. If an exception to this rule is made by an instructor, course, lab and/or technology fees may be assessed. There is no tuition charge, however, a registration fee of $50.00 will be charged. This registration fee will not be assessed to course auditors who are already enrolled as students. By definition, auditors merely “sit in” on courses, are not officially enrolled or listed on course rosters. Auditors attend without credit or formal recognition and are not required to meet the requirements of the course. Registration for audit courses must be completed during the add/drop period through the Registrar's Office. All documentation of audit courses will be maintained by the registrar. Returned Check Fee A returned check charge of $20 will be assessed for dishonored checks returned by the bank. Returned checks used for completion of your semester bill may also result in an assessment of an administrative fee of up to $50. Academic Transcript Fee Academic transcripts will be mailed by request without charge for currently enrolled students, (Fall 2010 and forward, this charge is covered by the academic transcript fee billed with the semester bill). Transcripts are requested through the Registrar’s Office. Students enrolled prior to Fall 2010 need to include a $5 per transcript request. A transcript will not be issued if the student has any financial obligation to the college. Medical Transcript Fee The Wellness Center charge for each medical transcript is $5. The fee must accompany the request for the transcript. Fax Fee A fee of $5 will be charged for documents faxed from SUNY Cobleskill. Payment must be made in advance. Fax fees are payable to the Student Accounts office. Deferment fee Deferment fee is $50. Deferment of semester charges will be granted only upon proof of financial aid. Late Fees All students who have not completed all financially-related obligations by the close of business on the semester due date will be charged a late registration fee of $40 and an administrative fee of up to $50. Payment Plan Fee The college offers their own Payment Plan. The Payment Plan requires application and a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Late Payment Plan Fee Once a payment plan is established and payment is late by more than 15 days, a late payment fee of $50 is assessed and the payment plan is terminated, the balance is then due in full. Billing Fee If the College submits a debt for further collection to our collection agency or to the New York State Attorney General’s Office, a billing fee of up to $50 is added to the debt already due and the new total is submitted for collection. Textbook Costs Textbook costs depend on the requirements of the student’s particular program and the availability of used books. In general, the range is between $700 and $900 per year for textbooks and supplies. Above as of 6/15/10, all costs subject to change |
