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| Expense | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,950 ($698/credit hour) | $10,475 ($698/credit hour) |
| Housing (based on a two-person room) | $4,560 | $2,280 |
| Food | $6,900 | $3,450 |
| Lamoni Program Fee | $1,090 | $545 |
| TOTAL DIRECT COSTS | $33,500 | $16,750 |
| Fee | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (semester hours 10-18) | $20,950 ($698/credit hour) | $10,475 ($698/credit hour) |
| Part-Time Tuition (semester hours less than 10 or over 18) | $620 per credit hour |
| Fee (per student) | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Two-Person Room | $4,560 | $2,280 |
| Semi-Private Room | $5,180 | $2,590 |
| Private Room | $6,300 | $3,150 |
| Small and Thomas Apartments Rental Deposit(unfurnished) | $500 | |
| Small and Thomas Apartments Rental: | ||
| 2 Person Occupancy - Per Student Rate | $6,490 | $3,245 |
| 3 Person Occupancy - Per Student Rate | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus Fee | $1,000 | $500 |
| Plan | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Meal Plan (available to all students) 14 Commons Meals/Week plus 125 Flex Dollars 10 Commons Meals/Week plus 200 Flex Dollars | $6,900 | $3,450 |
| 21 Plus Meal Plan (available to all students) 21 Commons Meals/Week plus 100 Flex Dollars | $7,080 | $3,540 |
| Five-Meal Plan (available to students in apartments and off campus) 5 Commons Meals/Week plus 75 Flex Dollars | $3,520 | $1,760 |
| 75 Meals (available to students off campus only) 75 Meals/Semester plus 100 Flex Dollars | $3,520 | $1,760 |
| Item | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Program Fee
(students in 10 or more hours) - Each semester, $50 of this fee is used to provide $50 in dining program G Bucks and is therefore non-refundable | $1,090 | $545 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Background Check- Education majors (nonrefundable) | $35 one time |
| Course and Lab Fees: | |
| Keyboard/Piano Class Lab Fee: | |
| MUSC1710 & MUSC1720 - Keyboard Skills I & II | $40 per course |
| MUSC1740, MUSC2120 - Piano Class | $40 per course |
| Music Lesson Course Fee: | |
| One semester hour | $380 |
| Two semester hours | $500 |
| Three semester hours | $530 |
| Four semester hours | $575 |
| Performing Arts Capstone Fee: MUSC4700 | $55 per semester |
| Deposit(to be paid prior to enrollment) | $200 one time |
| Education Technology Fee(nonrefundable) - Education majors | $100 per year |
| G Bucks Dining Program (nonrefundable) - $50 of the $500 Lamoni Program Fee | $50 per semester |
| Music Instrument Rental Fee (nonrefundable) | $30 per semester |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Retired Citizen Administration Fee (tuition waived for one course per semester) | $50 per semester |
| Student Teaching Fee (Additional costs may result when student teaching outside a 90 mile radius of either the Lamoni or Independence Campus) Elementary Education majors - State of Iowa requires PRAXIS testing. Charges for this are paid directly to the testing service. | $150 |
| Study Abroad Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | |
| Fall or spring semester | $500 |
| Summer session | $300 |
| Internship only / individual study (any session FA/SP/SU) | $150 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $360 per semester hour |
| Summer Travel Programs: Full-time Lamoni Campus students who have earned a minimum of 15 s.h. in residence will have the option to enroll in the following off-campus experiences tuition-free during the summer session. Trip expenses will still apply. If conditions have not been met, full tuition will be charged. | |
| Travel Experiences Tuition Waiver (either group-led or study abroad program approved) If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply. | 100% tuition waiver for one course per summer |
| Internships, Practicums and Individual Studies Abroad Tuition Waiver If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply. Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 s.h. of internship, practicum, or individual study abroad per academic year tuition-free. | 100% tuition waiver for one course per summer |
| Trip Expenses Trip expenses are required to be paid prior to trip departure. Student account needs to be in good standing (either paid in full or current on payment plan). | Determined per program |
| Housing - Small and Thomas Apartments: (see Housing Contract for dates) | |
| Two-person occupancy | $1,895 per student |
| Three-person occupancy | $1,740 per student |
| Summer storage (current students only) | $205 per student |
| Expense | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,950 ($665/credit hour) | $9,975 ($665/credit hour) |
| Housing (based on a two-person room) | $4,300 | $2,150 |
| Food | $6,700 | $3,350 |
| Lamoni Program Fee | $1,000 | $500 |
| TOTAL DIRECT COSTS | $31,950 | $15,975 |
| Fee | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (semester hours 10-18) | $19,950 ($665/credit hour) | $9,975 ($665/credit hour) |
| Part-Time Tuition (semester hours less than 10 or over 18) | $620 per semester hour |
| Fee (per student) | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Two-Person Room | $4,300 | $2,150 |
| Semi-Private Room | $4,890 | $2,445 |
| Private Room | $5,460 | $2,730 |
| Small and Thomas Apartments Rental Deposit(unfurnished) | $450 | |
| Small and Thomas Apartments Rental: | ||
| 2 Person Occupancy - Per Student Rate | $6,120 | $3,060 |
| 3 Person Occupancy - Per Student Rate | $5,660 | $2,830 |
| Plan | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Meal Plan (available to all students) 14 Commons Meals/Week plus 125 Flex Dollars 10 Commons Meals/Week plus 200 Flex Dollars | $6,700 | $3,350 |
| 21 Plus Meal Plan (available to all students) 21 Commons Meals/Week plus 100 Flex Dollars | $6,870 | $3,435 |
| Five-Meal Plan (available to students in apartments and off campus) 5 Commons Meals/Week plus 75 Flex Dollars | $3,380 | $1,690 |
| 75 Meals (available to students off campus only) 75 Meals/Semester plus 100 Flex Dollars | $3,380 | $1,690 |
| Item | Annual Cost | Semester Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Program Fee
(students in 10 or more hours) - Each semester, $50 of this fee is used to provide $50 in dining program G Bucks and is therefore non-refundable | $1,000 | $500 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Background Check- Education majors (nonrefundable) | $35 one time |
| Course and Lab Fees: | |
| English Course Fee: | |
| ENGL3540 - Screenwriting | $135 per course |
| Keyboard/Piano Class Lab Fee: | |
| MUSC1710 & MUSC1720 - Keyboard Skills I & II | $40 per course |
| MUSC1740, MUSC2120 - Piano Class | $40 per course |
| Music Lesson Course Fee: | |
| One semester hour | $380 |
| Two semester hours | $500 |
| Three semester hours | $530 |
| Four semester hours | $575 |
| Music Senior Recital Fee: MUSC4700 | $55 per semester |
| Deposit(to be paid prior to enrollment) | $200 one time |
| Education Technology Fee(nonrefundable) - Education majors | $110 per year |
| G Bucks Dining Program (nonrefundable) - $50 of the $500 Lamoni Program Fee | $50 per semester |
| Music Instrument Rental Fee (nonrefundable) | $30 per semester |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Retired Citizen Administration Fee (tuition waived for one course per semester) | $50 per semester |
| Student Teaching Fee (Additional costs may result when student teaching outside a 90 mile radius of either the Lamoni or Independence Campus) Elementary Education majors - State of Iowa requires PRAXIS testing. Charges for this are paid directly to the testing service. | $185 |
| Study Abroad Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | |
| Fall or spring semester | $500 |
| Summer session | $300 |
| Internship only / individual study (any session FA/SP/SU) | $150 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee (nonrefundable) - whether residing on or off campus | $50 per year |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $360 per semester hour |
| Summer Travel Programs: Full-time Lamoni Campus students who have earned a minimum of 15 s.h. in residence will have the option to enroll in the following off-campus experiences tuition-free during the summer session. Trip expenses will still apply. If conditions have not been met, full tuition will be charged. | |
| Travel Experiences Tuition Waiver (either group-led or study abroad program approved) If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply. | 100% tuition waiver for one course per summer |
| Internships, Practicums and Individual Studies Abroad Tuition Waiver If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply. Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 s.h. of internship, practicum, or individual study abroad per academic year tuition-free. | 100% tuition waiver for one course per summer |
| Trip Expenses Trip expenses are required to be paid prior trip departure. Student account neeSiddall to be in good standing (either paid in full or current on payment plan). | Determined per program |
| Housing - Small and Thomas Apartments: (see Housing Contract for dates) | |
| Two-person occupancy | $1,840 per student |
| Three-person occupancy | $1,690 per student |
| Summer storage (current students only) | $200 per student |
Honors Program Tuition Waiver: 100% waiver over 18 hours
Tuition waiver for hours over 18, for students officially admitted to the Honors Program with a cap of 21 hours. Hours over 21 will not be waived.
Music Lesson Tuition Waiver: 100% waiver over 18 hours
Applicable to music majors, minors and Lamoni Campus full-time students for hours over 18 due to Music Lesson Course enrollment.
Retired Citizen Tuition Waiver: 100% waiver (students 60 years of age or over)
Tuition waived for one course per semester and requires a $50 administration fee.
Full-time Lamoni Campus students who have earned a minimum of 15 s.h. in residence will have the option to enroll in the following off-campus experiences tuition-free during the summer session. Trip expenses will still apply. If conditions have not been met, full tuition will be charged.
Travel Experiences Tuition Waiver (either group-led or study abroad program approved): 100% One Course per Summer
If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply.
Internships, Practicums and Individual Studies Abroad Tuition Waiver: 100% One Course per Summer
If student is enrolled full-time at least one semester in the preceding academic year and completed 15 s.h. in residence. Fees, room, board and other costs may still apply. Students may enroll in a maximum of 3 s.h. of internship, practicum, or individual study abroad per academic year tuition-free.
Trip Expenses: Determined per program
Trip expenses are required to be paid prior to trip departure. Student account needs to be in good standing (either paid in full or current on payment plan.)
For more information regarding additional fees, please see General Fees.
