Undergraduate Expenses
This section presents an estimate of the cost of attending SUNY Fredonia for one year. University charges (tuition, fees, room rent, board) are paid on a semester basis, at one-half of the rates listed below. The semester charges must be paid on or before the registration date for each semester. Students will receive up-to-date information concerning charges and payment procedures several weeks prior to the registration date.
All charges are subject to change.
Note: For the 2012-2013 academic year, the Financial Aid Office and the Office of Student Accounts are located in E148 Thompson Hall.
Annual University Charges Applicable to all Students
Estimated expenses per year for a full-time (12 or more credit hours) undergraduate :
* Undergraduate Tuition
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In-State
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$5,570
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Out-of-State
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$14,820
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College Fee
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$25
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Student Services and Programs Charge
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$1,463
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New students who have paid a $50 Advance Admission Deposit will have this amount deducted from the tuition charge for their initial semester at SUNY Fredonia.
All rates and fees are subject to change. Persons should see the Student Accounts web page for the current university charges at www.fredonia.edu/admin/studentaccounts.
Full-time rates do not apply for summer or J-Term semesters; tuition is calculated at the part-time per credit hour rate.
Estimated Additional Costs
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Books, supplies, personal and transportation expenses
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$1,500-$2,000
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Additional Charges for Residents in Residence Halls
| Room Rent |
$6,550 - 9,200
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| Board (Food Service) |
$3,930 - 4,550
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Student Service and Program Charge
The Student Services and Programs Charge combines all university fees for student services, programs and activities in one composite amount for all students. As a result, there are no general university fees and no additional mandatory fees once a student arrives on campus (although some departments may assess individual departmental fees). The Student Services and Programs Charge includes support for the following programs and activities:
Advanced Technologies for Classroom Use
AIGA/Art Forum
Alumni Affairs
Bicycle Use on Fredonia Campus
Birth Control Information Center
Blue Devil Fitness Center
Campus Community Bus
Campus Internet Access
Campus Microcomputer Labs
Campus Fine Arts
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office
Counseling Center
Coupons for Discounts at Area Merchants
Cross Country Skis at College Lodge
Family Weekend Events
Fredonia College Jazz Workshop
Fredonia Radio Systems
Intercollegiate Athletic Sports Program
Intramural and Recreational Program
Legal Services
Homecoming Weekend Events
Microcomputer Support
On-Campus Student Employment
On-site Medical Care
Health Education Programs
Medical Laboratory Work
Over-the-Counter Medications
Prescription Medications
Wellness Checkup
Orientation Program
Parking Services
Parking Shuttle Service
Student Government
Student Organizations and Clubs
Student Scholarships
The Leader (university newspaper)
University Special Events
University Transcripts
Upper Class Buddy Program
Van Service to Hospital/Clinic
WNYF-TV
The Student Services and Programs Charge waiver policy can be found at www.fredonia.edu/admin/policy.
Room Charge
The standard rate when two students are assigned to a room is $3,275 per semester. Single rooms are primarily for seniors and, if requested and available, are $4,300 per semester. Kitchen suites (double occupancy), where available, are $3,625 per semester. Single and double rooms in University Commons are $4,600 and $3,500 per semester, respectively. Inquiries as to charges and accommodations should be addressed to the Office of Residence Life, Gregory Hall. (Figures reflect 2012-2013 rates.)
The $50 Advance Room Deposit necessary to secure housing will be deducted from the room charge upon payment of charges. The rates indicated above are subject to change on a yearly basis. Information about the Office of Residence Life may be found on the website www.fredonia.edu/reslife, calling (716) 673-3341 or email residence.life@fredonia.edu.
Board (Food Service)
University policy requires all on-campus residents to select from a variety of full board plans if they are residing in non-kitchen suite residence halls. Seniors and residents of Disney and Eisenhower kitchen suites and commuter students are not required to maintain a meal plan, however, they may choose any plan.
The FSA offers a combination of declining balance (points) and traditional meal plans to suit the needs of each student. The costs for meal plans are priced per semester and are subject to change annually. Costs begin at $1,965 for resident students required to participate in a meal plan. Commuter point meal plan options are available for off-campus students.
Unused points from the fall semester may be rolled over to the spring semester adhering to the university policy. However, students must select a meal plan for the spring semester in order to receive the rollover. No refund of unused points will be given if the student does not return for the spring semester. Unused points do not roll over to the following fall semester.
Specific information concerning pricing and descriptions of each plan may be obtained by contacting the FSA office in Gregory Hall or calling (716) 680-6228, or by logging onto the FSA web page at www.fsa.fredonia.edu or email fsa.office@fredonia.edu.
Miscellaneous Fees, Fines or Deposits
All of the major university expenses have been outlined. However, individual courses may require payment of a fee that will be reflected on the student’s semester eBill. Students should consult the online Course Offerings for specific courses and charges. Students majoring in Music Education, Music Applied Studies, Theory of Music, Performance, Music Composition, Sound Recording Technology, Music Therapy, Music History/Literature and Musical Theatre (B.F.A.), are assessed a $250 Music Fee each semester. Students enrolled in music courses that are not majoring in the above, will be assessed a $50 non-music major course fee.
In addition, the State University authorizes charges for such items as returned checks ($20), late registration ($40), orientation ($65), late payment/administrative ($30), and drop/add fees ($20). Fines are authorized for parking violations, the late return or loss of library materials, and failure to return physical education or infirmary equipment. All fees are subject to change.
Part-Time Study
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* In-State Tuition
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$207 per credit hour
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* Out-of-State Tuition
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$558 per credit hour
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College Fee
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$.85 per credit hour
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Student Services and Programs Charge
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$55.75 per credit hour
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* State University policy requires that a student be a resident of New York State for one year prior to registration in order to qualify for in-state resident tuition charges. Persons should contact the Office of Student Accounts for complete information governing residency requirements.
All rates and fees are subject to change. Persons should see the Student Accounts web page for the current university charges at http://www.fredonia.edu/admin/studentaccounts.
Full-time rates do not apply for summer or J-Term semesters; tuition is calculated at the part-time per credit hour rate.
College Fee
This is a uniform, mandatory charge for all students, established by the State University of New York.
Student Group Health Insurance
All students are advised to obtain the Student Health Insurance offered by the university unless covered by comparable insurance. The health insurance covers a major portion of hospitalization costs not provided under the student health program. For additional information regarding Student Health Insurance, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (716) 673-3271 or email student.affairs@fredonia.edu. International students must consult with the Office of International Education for more information regarding specific insurance needs by calling (716) 673-3251 or by emailing international.education@fredonia.edu.
State University Refund Policies
The Advance Admission Deposit of $50 is refundable until April 30 (November 1 for spring enrollment) or 30 days after the day of acceptance, whichever is later. After this it may not be refunded except in cases of withdrawal for reasons beyond the control of the student and with approval of the University President or his/her designee.
The Advance Room Deposit of $50 is refundable until July 1 (December 1 for spring enrollment). Refunds may not be made after this date except in cases of withdrawal for reasons beyond the control of the student and with approval of the University President or his/her designee.
Tuition . A student withdrawing from the university or individual courses during the fall or spring semester is eligible for the following tuition refunds:
100 percent for withdrawal during the first week of classes
70 percent for withdrawal during the second week of classes
50 percent for withdrawal during the third week of classes
30 percent for withdrawal during the fourth week of classes
0 percent for withdrawal beyond the fourth week of classes
A full refund of tuition may be granted if a student must withdraw for reasons beyond his/her control with the approval of the University President or his/her designee.
Please note that Thanksgiving and Spring Break do not count as a week during the semester. As a rule, students should always check with the Student Accounts Office and the Financial Aid Office when considering a withdrawal from courses or the university.
The College Fee is not refundable after registration.
Refunds for the Student Services and Programs Charge are granted based on the week of withdrawal following the same schedule listed above for tuition.
Residence Hall Room Rental. Once a student has registered for and occupied a room in a university-operated residence, no refund may be made except in cases of withdrawal beyond the control of the student and with approval of the University President or his/her designee. Rooms are contracted for the entire academic year and cannot be canceled during this period as long as the student is registered. There is a fee of $350 for approved termination of the housing license.
Food Service is refundable on a pro-rated basis, less a small service charge, only upon withdrawal from the university.
Refund/Repayment of Financial Aid Due to Discontinuance of Study
When a student has received Title IV federal funds (such as: Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford loans, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, PELL grant, SEOG grant, TEACH grant) and discontinues study prior to the completion of the semester for which the Title IV funds were disbursed, a Title IV repayment calculation must be completed.
A student’s charges will be reduced based on the SUNY refund policy. The purpose of the repayment calculation is to determine the amount of Title IV federal aid the student is eligible for and insure that the student has not been over awarded federal financial aid due to the student’s withdrawal. The initial step in the calculation is to identify all of the Title IV federal aid that the student was awarded in the semester that the student withdrew. If a student is subject to the 30-day delayed disbursement, as a first time borrower, and withdraws during the first 30 days, the student is not eligible for the Stafford Loan, and it will not be included in the calculation.
The next step is to determine the number of days the student was enrolled for the semester and divide that by the total number of days in the semester to calculate the percentage of Title IV federal aid earned by the student. If this percentage is greater than 60 percent, the student is eligible for 100 percent of their Title IV federal funds. (Note: Any break of five or more consecutive days is excluded from the calculation.) If the percentage of Title IV federal aid earned is less than or equal to 60 percent, the percentage is then multiplied by the amount of Title IV federal aid the student has been awarded for the semester. This determines the amount of Title IV federal aid that the student is eligible for and can be applied toward their charges for the semester they withdrew.
A comparison is done between the amount of Title IV aid that the student is eligible for and the amount that has already been disbursed into the account. If the disbursed amount is less than the eligible amount, any additional funds up to the eligible amount may be disbursed to the student’s account and then to the student if any excess funds are available. If loan proceeds are to be utilized as a late disbursement, the student (or parent for a PLUS Loan) will be notified. If the disbursed amount is greater than the eligible amount, the student has been over awarded due to their discontinuance of study. When a student has been over awarded, the amount of earned aid is subtracted from the amount of disbursed aid to determine the amount that the student is not eligible for. Any Title IV federal aid that the student is not eligible for must be returned to the appropriate federal program. Title IV federal aid is returned in the following order: Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Subsidized Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, PELL grant, Federal SEOG grant, TEACH grant and other Title IV program aid excluding Federal Work-Study.
For additional information regarding the repayment of Title IV federal aid, persons should contact the Student Accounts Office at (716) 673-3236, E148 Thompson Hall, or email student.accounts@fredonia.edu.