Student Accounting Information/Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

Tuition, fees and expenses are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change by the Board. Tuition rates are published several times during the year on the Kean University Student Accounting Website http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees and on KeanWISE.

Students should log into the Student Account Suite via KeanWISE to get updated billing as well as other related information regarding their student account.

Tuition and Fee Rates for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

Graduate Tuition Rates Per Semester

Full-Time graduate (9 - 12 credits): Flate-rate
Resident Status	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
New Jersey Residents	$7,663.00	$1,074.75	$8,737.75
Non-New Jersey Residents	$10,144.00	$1,074.75	$11,218.75

 

Part-time graduate (less than 12 credits): Per-credit rate
Resident Status	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
New Jersey Residents	$748.00	$91.25	$839.25
Non-New Jersey Residents	$902.00	$91.25	$993.25

 

Full-time Graduate Overload (more than 12 credits)
Resident Status	Per-credit Rate
New Jersey Residents	$748.00
Non-New Jersey Residents	$902.00

Additional Information

Non-degree, non-matriculated and certification students are charged the per-credit rate for each credit registered according to the level (graduate or undergraduate) of each course.

All non-immigrant alien visa holders (this includes F’s, J’s and H’s) regardless of New Jersey residency are charged out-of-state tuition and fees. For more information, please visit the Kean International Student web-page.

Kean University Online Graduate
Rate Description	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
Full-time Flat-rate (9 - 12 credits)	$7,663.00	$1,074.75	$8,737.75
Part-time Per-credit (less than 9 credits)	$748.00	$91.25	$839.25

 

Cohort and Special Graduate Program Rates

 

Executive MBA
Tuition - In-state & Out-of-state (per section)	Mandatory Fees (per credit)	Total
$2,467.64	$273.75	$2,741.39

 

Master of Arts in Speech Pathology
Rate Description	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
Full-time Flat-rate (In-State/Out-of-State)	$9,858.56	$1,074.75	$10,933.31
Part-time Per-credit (In-State/Out-of-State)	$1,002.15	$91.25	$1,093.40

* Students enrolled in 9 or more credits between Summer Session I and Summer Session II, will be offered the full-time, flat-rate.

 

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Rate Description	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
Full-time Flat-rate (In-State/Out-of-State)	$8,435.66	$1,074.75	$9,510.41
Part-time Per-credit (In-State/Out-of-State)	$861.39	$91.25	$952.64

 

Master of Social Work
Rate Description	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
Full-time Flat-rate (In-State/Out-of-State)	$7,830.80	$1,074.75	$8,905.55
Part-time Per-credit (In-State/Out-of-State)	$800.19	$91.25	$891.44

 

Doctoral Tuition Rates per Semester

Full-time doctoral (9 credits and above): Flat-rate
Resident Status	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
New Jersey Residents	$9,875.90	$1,074.75	$10,950.65
Non-New Jersey Residents	$12,129.08	$1,074.75	$13,203.83

 

Part-time doctoral (less than 9 credits): Per-credit rate
Resident Status	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Total
New Jersey Residents	$776.73	$91.25	$867.98
Non-New Jersey Residents	$912.39	$91.25	$1,003.64

 

Doctoral Clinic Fees
Psy.D. & OTD Programs	Per Semester
Full-time	$674.00
Part-time	$339.00

 

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Resident Status	Tuition	Mandatory Fees	Technology Fee	Program Fee	Total
New Jersey Resident	$9,140.48	$1,074.75	$200.00	$180.00	$10,595.23
Non-New Jersey Resident	$12,642.14	$1,074.75	$200.00	$180.00	$14,096.89

 

 

Mandatory Student Fees per Semester
Fee Description	Per-credit Rate	GRADUATE/DOCTORAL Flat-rate
Athletic and Recreation Fee	$10.75	$129.00
Capital Improvement Fee	$68.50	$801.75
Student Government Fee	$5.00	$60.00
University Center Fee	$7.00	$84.00
Total	$91.25	$1,074.75

Mandatory University Fee Descriptions

Athletic and Recreation Fee: The athletic and recreation fee provides funding to enhance the athletic experience of our student–athletes and the entire Kean University community. This fee supports all areas of the 13 NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams offered by the University, as well as recreational and intramural programming. In addition, the fee covers the expenses and personnel cost associated with operating and maintaining three fitness centers and three gymnasiums on campus. 

Capital Improvement Fee: The capital service improvement fee is used for debt, and to fund renovation and construction projects costing $500,000 or more those are not funded by bonds. 

Student Government Fee: The Office of Student Government offers students the opportunities for a professional development experience. The Office provides diverse campus-wide programming that enhances the intellectual, cultural and personal growth of the students and the community. The Office provides a wide array of service, cultural, professional, governmental and performance groups to enrich the learning environment and prepare our students for the professional world. The Office of Student Government enhances the learning environment through the development of leaders who take individual and collective responsibilities in serving the concerns and interest of the students. Through both boards we offer the opportunities for a voice and involvement in University decisions that affect the student population.

University Center Fee: The University Center is a self-supporting auxiliary operation. The University Center fee provides funding for various student programs: University Center Computer Lab software, supplies and equipment; University Center Game Room software, supplies and equipment; University Center building maintenance and upgrades; and salaries for student and professional staffing.

Tuition Payment Due Dates

Fall 2019:	July 31, 2019
Winter 2020:	November 27, 2019
Spring 2020:	December 11, 2019
Summer I 2020:	April 29, 2020
Summer II 2020:	June 3, 2020

Kean University reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and published due dates.

Other Fees (Non-Refundable)

Application Fee	$75.00
edTPA Laboratory Fee	$200.00
Forfeiture Re-Registration Fee	$100.00
Graduation Fee	$100.00
HED 1231, 3231, 3232, 4231 Certification Card/Supplies/Lab Fee	$30.00 $15.00 (HED 1231)
Housing Application Fee	$125.00
Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly)	$50.00
Late Registration Fee (After Payment Due Date)	$105.00
Late Registration Fee (On or After Term Start Date)	$210.00
Never Attended Fee	$250.00
New Student Orientation Fee (Freshman & Transfer Students)	$75.00
Off-Campus Fee (per credit)	$20.00
PED 2510 & 2511 Lab Fee	$30.00
Professional Field Experience Fee	$100.00
Returned Check/ACH Payment (NSF Fee)	$50.00
Student Teaching Fee (assessed when student teaching assignments are made)	$200.00
Stu/Fac/Staff Replacement Kean ID Fee	$15.00
Transcript Fee	$10.00
Tuition Deposit(applied to semester tuition) Undergraduate Graduate GR Speech GR OT & PT	$175.00 $175.00 $250.00 $500.00

*A part-time student taking off-campus courses will be charged an off-campus fee of $20.00 per credit in addition to the regular University per-credit fees. The Student Government Fee will not be charge for these credits.

Billing/Payment Information

1. Billing policies and payment information can be found on the Kean University Student Accounting Website http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees or on KeanWISE.
2. Full payment is required for current semester charges unless student has enrolled in a payment plan or has been awarded financial aid to offset expenses. If charges exceed estimated aid, the balance must be paid in full by the payment due date or the student can enroll in a payment plan for the remaining balance.
3. Billing notifications will be delivered to the student’s Kean email account. Paper bills will not issued. It remains the responsibility of the student to check their Kean email for information or updates.
4. Fulfillment of financial obligations must be met by the due date to avoid forfeiture of classes. Any student whose schedule is forfeited and re-registers at a later date will be assessed a non-negotiable non-refundable re-registration fee of $100.00.

Payment options are as follows:

1. Online – **Preferred Method (via KeanWISE) ** E-Checks using your checking or savings account information. Accepted credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover & Diner's Club. Please be advised that a 2.85% nonrefundable convenience fee will be assessed when choosing to pay by credit card. There is no charge when paying by E-check.

2. In Person -- Cash, Debit Card, Personal Check, Cashier’s Check & Money Order. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Kean University. Foreign checks will not be accepted. We are located on the 3rd Floor of the Administration Building. Credit cards are not accepted in person. If you are paying by credit card, please make your payment online.

3. By Mail -- Please do not mail cash, postdated checks or credit card information. Checks made out incorrectly will be returned. The University is not responsible for delays in either inter-office or federal mails. If your payment is not received by the due date this may result in forfeiture of your schedule or a restriction may be placed on your account. Please Mail to: Office of Student Accounting, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083. (Include ID# on payment).

4. Tuition Payment Plans – You may opt to spread your educational expenses over equal monthly payments. The enrollment fee is $40.00 per semester. Three, four, and five month plans are available for the Fall and Spring semesters. Two and three month plans are available for Summer semesters. All plans require the enrollment fee and down payment to be paid at the time of enrollment. If you wish to enroll in a payment plan please log onto KeanWISE and select “View/Pay My Bill” under the student menu. Additional information on Payment Plans can be found by visiting http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/installment-plans.

5. International Wire Transfer – International students may make wire transfer payments by visiting: http://kean.flywire.com.

6. Financial Aid – Financial Aid, including grants, student or parent loans, and scholarships may be used to offset educational expenses. If your charges exceed your financial aid, you must pay the balance by the due date or enroll in a payment plan to avoid forfeiture of your schedule.

Refund of Tuition

A student’s status is determined to be either full-time or part-time based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled at the end of the add-drop period. Students are refunded in accordance with the following Tuition and Fees refund schedule (Applicable for the Fall and Spring terms only).

1st week of class:	100% Refund
2nd week of classes:	75% Refund
3rd week of classes:	50% Refund
4th week and thereafter:	0% Refund

A schedule of the refund dates and refund percentages can be found on the Academic Calendar at http://www.kean.edu/offices/registrar/academic-calendar

Full-Time Graduate Matriculated students will qualify for a refund only in the event they drop down to part-time status (less than 12 credits) during the refund period. Then, the refund will be the appropriate percentage of the difference between the full-time flat rate and the part-time rate for the number of credits remaining. Undergraduate students taking 11 credits or less are considered part-time and are charged tuition and fees per credit. Part-time students qualify for refunds on an individual course basis through the refund period.

Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Students are academically and financially responsible to see that correct withdrawal procedures are completed on time. Refund of tuition and fees will not be made if a student fails to properly withdraw from classes during the refund period.

 

 

Books

Books may be purchased from the University Bookstore, and for Kean Ocean, through the Ocean County College Bookstore. Books and materials for the first year may cost an estimated $1,300. The cost of books and materials is subject to change. Kean University reserves the right to make changes to these costs as applicable.

Kean ID Cards

All active registered students, faculty and staff are required to have an official Kean University Identification Card. The Kean ID Office is located in the Office of Student Accounting on the third floor of the Administration Building and can be reached by calling 908-737-3240. To receive your University ID, you must show a valid photo ID and a copy of your current Kean schedule of classes. There is no charge for the first card. There is a $15.00 fee to replace a lost or damaged card. Payments may be made at the Office of Student Accounting where you will receive your new card. Card uses are as follows: Official University ID, access to Computer Labs, Pool & Gym, Library, Discounted Theater and Event tickets, Meal & Flex Plan card, and Housing Access if applicable. Kean Ocean students can obtain their photo ID in the Kean Ocean Administrative Office, Gateway 103. 732-255-0356.

 

Parking

All students taking courses at the Kean Union campus MUST register their vehicle(s) online for a Kean University ePermit. There is no cost to register vehicles or to park on campus.

Students may find additional information by visiting: http://www.kean.edu/parking.

Kean Ocean students must register their vehicle(s) for an ePermit if they enroll in courses at the Kean Union campus. Students who attend classes solely at Kean Ocean are not required to register for an ePermit.